Synopsis
After the accident in which she lost her mother, 16-year-old Tooru moves in with her grandfather, but due to his home being renovated, is unable to continue living with him. Claiming she will find someone to stay with but also fearing the criticism of her family and not wanting to burden any of her friends, Tooru resorts to secretly living on her own in a tent in the woods.
One night on her way back from work, she finds her tent buried underneath a landslide. Yuki Souma, the "prince" of her school, and his cousin Shigure Souma, a famous author, stumble across Tooru's situation and invite her to stay with them until her grandfather's home renovations are complete.
Upon arriving at the Souma house, Tooru discovers their secret: if a Souma is hugged by someone of the opposite gender, they temporarily transform into one of the animals of the zodiac! However, this strange phenomenon is no laughing matter; rather, it is a terrible curse that holds a dark history. As she continues her journey, meeting more members of the zodiac family, will Tooru's kindhearted yet resilient nature be enough to prepare her for what lies behind the Souma household's doors?
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Although I've already watched the first anime release of this and finished reading the manga, I still enjoy watching this anime, especially the drawings are way better. I'm rewatching most of my fave anime but, rewatching Fruits basket gave me a different perspective in life. I love this anime in a way that all of the characters are equally adorable; wanting to know more of their stories and root for them. Life lessons, determination to change for the better, and their pain make this anime closer to my heart than before. The reanimated version made me fall in love to Kyo, he looks super 'gwapo' ❤️
The good thing with the reanimated version is it has the 2nd season. You will love it for sure! ❤️
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QUOTES
"I Wish I Could've Lived My Life Without Making Wrong Turns. But That's Impossible. [...] We Make Mistakes. And Little By Little, One Step At A Time, We Push Forward." - Yuki Sohma
"It's Not Always Easy To See The Good InPeople. [...] But If You Can Somehow, Find A Way To Believe, Sometimes That'sAll It Takes To Help Someone." - Kyoko Honda
"My Happiness Comes From The Kindness Of Those Around Me." – Tohru Honda
"Normally, I Hate People Who Whine All The Time, But In Your Case, It Would Be OK To Complain. [...] It's OK To Let Yourself Be Sad."
Kyo Sohma
"I Don't Think Anyone Is Born To Live. It's Something You Have To Find For Yourself." – Tohru Honda
"To Truly Love Someone, Is To Always Put Their Feelings Before Your Own... No Matter What." - Saki Hanajima
