Audience reviews
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Neimaj
If I had to pick the best way to describe Fruits Basket with a single word, it would be "Delightful." I know I'm derailing the review almost immediately, but for the latter half of 2023 and early 2024, I was having a bitter relationship with anime. Part of it was burnout, admittedly. I have a list of last protocol anime I thought I would enjoy. To rekindle my passion for the medium, and to bring me back into the anime sphere once again. Fruits Basket is one of the shows I had on that list. So was Fruits Basket able to relieve the burnout? Well, I'll save that answer for the end of the review. I've been meaning to watch this anime for many years now, and I finally got to it in May of 2024. Took me a while to get to it, but hey, better late than never.
Tooru Honda, age sixteen, dead mother…
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This is a series I love to hate. It was beyond disappointing, and became horrible. It started off fair enough, but as time went on, it was like the producers rubbed my nose in it. I completed the series mainly because, back in those days, anime wasn't as accessible as it is now. I also wanted to see how far off the deep end it could go.
The artwork was sweet and cutesy to the point of cringe. The boys are prettier than Tohru The animation started out mid, but sank quickly, until the last few episodes it was barely above kid-vid. I didn't expect much, but it even exceeded my lowered expectations.
The characters are what really kill this series for me. Tohru might be the worst character I can remember in 50 years of watching anime. Her actions and motivations are insufferable, and poorly…
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I want to start this review after finishing the show by saying I fully enjoyed my time. I think shows like Fruits Basket help us understand ourselves better and not quickly jump to judge people for their faults or their ways of life. It can help you grow and also make you understand the value of what you find in your own belonging.
The show I do see has a vocal side of people that find it to not match up to the remake, and for this, I don't put too much stock or time in as fans who didn't enjoy this one can have the remake, while people who enjoy this ride can have both. Honestly, I think it matches fine to the themes of the story in how acceptance and love are more effective than pretending and evading.
Fruits Basket is a special show that for it's time I can feel why it cultivated su…
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I have never seen the remake but I decided to start with the original series first, so here are my thoughts:
STORY: through the first half of the show I thought it would be a heartwarming and sweet story, turns out I was wrong, it wasn’t just that which makes it special to me, in general it was well written and did a great job in portraying the character’s feelings but still I wish they explained more about the plot and the characters
CHARACTERS: I like most of the characters not all of them though, but they all have their depth and reasons which kept me entertained to know more about them
MUSIC: I love the opening, the lyrics were meaningful and fitting of the story, same with the soundtracks
OVERALL: I felt like the story had more to deliver considering how the ending felt lacking but d…
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It had been awhile since I watched this series, but it kept me as enthralled as the first million times I saw it. It truly is the ultimate shojo. Some series of this type are waaay too soft or mushy for me, while also lacking real content. That is the opposite of Fruits Basket. Everything about this series is stellar - ESPECIALLY the character development. Typically very deep character dev doesn't happen for girls or side characters so it is so refreshing to experience this series. There is a lot of emotional growth and reflection on personalities accompanied by funny moments, a supernatural-esque twist, and a slight amount of action.
Fingers crossed that the next season comes out soon!
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I'll preface by saying I've seen all 4 seasons of Fruits Basket from 2001 to 2019. Fruits Basket is the greatest shoujo anime show ever made. I will warn you that the 2001 show is not perfect and is incomplete, so I'd suggest focusing your viewing efforts on the 2019 version. While I enjoyed the 2001 piece, the ending is very poorly done, and the 2001 show is more light-hearted than dramatic. That being said, it's still very good, because character development is fantastic. Childish characters begin to grow into truly profound individuals, in part thanks to a girl named Tohru Honda, who while subject to a running joke as a plain girl a "dummy," is the most pure and emotionally intelligent character of them all. Finally, the 2001 anime has an absolutely iconic opening song. It's a shame the…
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The very first manga i ever read was from this show. So seeing it come alive in this way was an absolutely amazing experience for me.
Its a romance but its a nice slow burn so it dosnt feel rushed. I also like how the main character isnt just immediately loved by all the zodiacs.
Plus you get to see some darker themes included as well, such as abuse or generational trauma. I like how its so accurate to the manga and it captures the feeling the original work did.
if you ask me to recommend you a nice sweet romance that also has a story and substance beyond that, i will always recommend this anime!
Read at the sourceUssu_123
İt is not really a good adaption but i like it as it is one of my first animes. If i remember correctly, this was quite different than manga and mangaka didn't like it, that is one of the reasons why they made remake. Story telling wasn't the best but it was good, opening and ost were good. I especially liked the opening of this adaption, i watched remake's first season and listened all of its openings but it is not the same as this adaption's opening, it does not give the exact peaceful and calm feeling. Overall i probably wouldn't watch it if remakes were to exist when i watched it but since i already watched it first i'm pretty biased and i think it is good lol
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Loved the manga, sad that it wasn't adapted as well as it could have been. The new adaptation was so much better, and absolutely stunning. For this ones time, the animation isn't too bad, but definitely doesn't hold out now. The biggest thing that made me not like this version was that they stopped the story when Kyo's secret came out, the fact that there wasn't a female voice actor for Akito. Those 2 things ruined this anime for me. Otherwise, it is a very interesting show from when it came out, but when I read it after it finished airing they just did not adapt it well.
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Delightfully charming and serious when it needed to be too. Spoilers ahead.
With reboots becoming much more common these days, I've subscribed to the "watch reboot first and then watch original for nostalgia's sake" club. I found this a satisfactory method when watching Fullmetal Alchemist and decided to do the same when watching Fruits Basket. I watched all 3 Fruits Basket (2019) seasons as they were airing and absolutely fell in love with the franchise. When it came to an end in June 2021, I decided to pick up the original because I wanted to consume every last bit of this franchise that I could.
When I watched the original Fullmetal Alchemist after watching Brotherhood, I enjoyed it somewhat but was mostly bored and upset at all the cut characters and plotlines. I expected a similar s…
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very nostalgic series for me. overall its a good slice of life, but not the best. this series covers the first 6 (out of 22 or 23) volumes of the manga. not sure if i would recommend this to anyone other than hardcore furuba fans though - the manga is better, and the new adaptation is also better, so theres not much reason to watch this unless youre desperate for some early 2000s anime nostalgia (and even then there might be better shows to watch). i love this show, but its definitely not for everyone. that being said though...i actually like the ost for this series more than the new ost. "for fruits basket" is a classic OP and i even like the english version (im very aware my nostalgia glasses are to blame for that one tho)
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Agh. It's hard to go back to the original after watching the remake, which is...actually sooo much better. That said, there is some nostalgia in this original airing and art style. And also the voice actors will always hold a special place in my heart.
So this anime is funny, cute, touching, serious, etc. It's got pretty much everything you might want in an anime. Of course it doesn't touch the manga, and that's kind of the problem. The ending leaves you hanging not even halfway through the manga.
No questions are answered. The character development is literally just beginning. It's a very disappointing end. That said, there really is something charming about this original airing that makes it hard to give a negative review.
Tohru is seriously one of my favorite anime characters in ge…
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THIS! SHOW! IS! FANTASTIC!
To make this review have some structure I will focus on the technical stuff first, and then the writing and story.
Art 8/10 and Sound 7/10
I thought that the art style was amazing. It seemed a bit older and a little janky at times, but it conveyed the story perfectly for what it needed. The sound was the same. It was a little old, but still got the point across. Maybe a remaster of this show could make it a whole lot better and I would not mind rewatching it since it is my new favorite show of all time. So PLEASE DO A REMASTER OR SOMETHING!!!!!
Enjoyment 10/10
I highly recommend this show. At some of the important moments I truly felt immersed in this universe. This was mainly due to how relatable these characters were.
Story 10/10
I absolutely love this stor…
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Number of Episodes: 26 (20 minute each episode)
Plot: A+ *After the death of her mother, a young girl named Tohru Honda decides to live in a tent so that she doesn't inconvenience her friends. Unbeknownst to her, the tent was on the property of a member of the Sohma family which has a curse upon them. This show is about how Tohru interacts with the various members of the Sohma family and how they slowly become a part of her family. It takes a Chinese tradition of the Zodiac but makes it fresh with an original idea which makes for a super fun but often very sad scenario. This is an anime that will win you over quickly with it's quirkiness and its cuteness. But be warned for some super heavy moments too.
Visuals: B- *Much like Evangelion, the characters have super pointy noses and really c…
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I keep coming back to this series, because every time it makes me feel everything all over again. the situation is a little silly, but the meaningful connections between all the characters and the ways that they interact with each other is overwhelmingly deep. this is a real, interesting and relateable story of a family trying to heal old wounds and the individuals inside it trying to grow and develop enough to really change and really fix their own personal issues.
although the art isn't really good, the characters and the story bring it to another level. Tooru is sad and sweet, and optimistic, and makes you want to root for her. Kyou is hurt and quiet and mourning, and lashes out because of it. Yuki is scared and struggling, and even though his concerns as the prettyboy of the school ar…
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I avoided watching this because harem shows are hard to make into something not super irritating. I liked ouran host club (a medium amount) in the same way I like Kyo kara maoh but this harem brought enough extra to the table for me to give it a >7 rating.
First I'll tell you why the core concept isn't the worst.
1. the not so bright super kind girl has a mom who used to be in a gang and has some great life lessons. She also has 2 super entertaining friends.
2. while 2 harem members seem like they could evolve into a 3p the rest of the harem like the main character because of her non-judgmental attitude and the fact that she is super willing to cook and clean for the house.
3. while the concept of turning into an animal when hugged by someone of another gender could have been used as pl…
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This has got to be my favorite Shoujo anime.
Everything about it is a 10/10
It's Incredible story, characters, and plotline will leave you hanging on each word. It's a beautiful story with a lovely Score, and it's overall a very warm, cute story. I especially love how each character is Unique, and has different conduct accordingly. Also The Zodiac plotline is well thought out and ties into the traditional Chinese Zodiac story perfectly.
(sorry if this was vague, I don't want to spoil anything.)
Overall I say this is an incredible anime worth watching!
Also this is purely my opinion, and if yours is different, Congrats! we're different people.
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This anime is my first and favorite anime of all time. I have watched fruits basket back in 2015 when I first started highschool, I can never forget how I enjoyed this show. It's an amazing show with a very unique storyline. Although it's kinda old, nonetheless it's the best anime I have ever seen. This year I read the manga and absolutely loved it, would recommend the manga as well.
I would totally recommend it to anyone, whether your new to anime or your a fan of anime. Just make sure you have a box of tissue right next to you and enjoy the amazing ride
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I was highly reccomended this anime by a friend, and while I can't hate it, it was underwhelming.
Pros: It's meant to be endearing, and it is... it's sweet and lighthearted (mostly), and comedic with hints of romance. The characters are fairly likable, and there are a few moments of genuinely touching character development. Further, the overwhelming innocence it exudes makes it diffcult to hate, as demonstrated perfectly by the opening soundtrack.
Cons: The story is painfully mediocre, frustratingly so, particularly since the premise is both intriguing and original. The Chinese Zodiac is used more for comedy than plot, and there is little more than meets the eye, initally. If you want answers about the Zodiac, you're going to be disappointed. There isn't an overarching story, and more c…
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hello and its me the anti orca captivity person back with yet another review and this review is almost all good things im going to say
warning this may have spoilers. ok this time for a postive review all i can say is this anime is the best of all time and i think everyone shoud watch it if you dont like it thats fine all my reviews are my opnions thats the last time i will be saying that its true if you like or dislike the anime i review i dont care your opinion now on to the review
story 10 out of 10
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…
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