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Fruits Basket

Fruits Basket
★ 7.0/10•2001•24m•TV-PG•Animation•Comedy•Drama
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Tohru Honda is 16 year old orphaned girl who gets invited to live in the house of her classmate, the handsome boy Sohma Yuki, and his cousins, 16 year old Kyo and 27 year old Shigure. However, these young men and parts of the rest of their family (both close and distant) hold a curse; if they are hugged by the opposite gender, they transform into animals of the Chinese Zodiac. Everyday is an adventure for sweet Tohru, as she gets to know everyone in the large family better (especially Yuki and Kyo), in both common and bizarre situations. But, the Sohma Family curse is certainly no laughing matter... it also holds horrible cruelty and heartbreak.

StatusEnded
Runtime24m
LanguageJA
First Air DateJul 5, 2001

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Strangest DayE124m

The Strangest Day

Losing Tohru Honda's mother was hard enough, but living in a tent, now that's just crazy! One day, leaving for school, Tohru happens to stumble to the prince of her high school 'Yuki Sohma' at his house. As Yuki and his cousin Shigure finds out that Tohru been living in a tent, Yuki and Shigure lets Tohru live with them as their housekeeper. Trouble starts as soon as Kyo, another member of the Sohma family, messes up Tohru's new room causing her to lose her balance. Grabbing onto the Sohma family for support, they all turn into animals of the Chinese Zodiac.

Jul 5, 2001

Episode 2 - The Sohma CurseE224m

The Sohma Curse

Tohru is quite surprised to see Yuki, Shigure, and Kyo turn into animals. While still in their animal forms, they tell her about the Sohma Family Curse. Whenever a member of the Sohma family is hugged by a member of the opposite sex, they turn into animals from the Chinese Zodiac. Later on at school, Yuki confronts Tohru and tells her that her memory may have to be erased because she found out the family secret. When they return home, Shigure informs them of Akito's decision: Tohru can stay at the house and won't have her memories erased as long as she doesn't tell anybody about the family secret.

Jul 12, 2001

Episode 3 - All Shapes and SizesE324m

All Shapes and Sizes

At school, Tohru walks in on Kyo and Yuki fighting. When she tries to stop them she runs into Kyo and he transforms. Kyo gets angry and calls her a stupid girl which makes Tohru think he hates her. Feeling guilty, he decides to pick Tohru up from her job and apologizes in his own way. The next day, on her way home from work, Tohru meets up with Yuki, and they walk home together. After accidentally transforming, Yuki tells Tohru about how he wants to live a normal life.

Jul 19, 2001

Episode 4 - Here Comes Kagura!E424m

Here Comes Kagura!

Someone visits Shigure's house. It's Kagura who has brought a lot of commotion into the Sohma residence. Can Tohru and Kagura become friends or will they be bitter rivals?

Jul 26, 2001

Episode 5 - A Rice Ball in a Fruits BasketE524m

A Rice Ball in a Fruits Basket

Things are going great at Shigure's house. Just when Tohru feels the days will always be like this, she gets a call from her grandpa. His house is finished, so Tohru can move back with him.

Aug 2, 2001

Episode 6 - Invincible Friendship?E624m

Invincible Friendship?

Tohru is back living with the Sohmas. Tohru's friends just get wind of it and decide to see if the Sohmas are taking good care of Tohru. Will they be able to keep the Sohma family curse under wraps while Uo and Hana stay over?

Aug 9, 2001

Episode 7 - A Plum on the BackE724m

A Plum on the Back

It's the cultural festival, and Tohru's class is doing a hit or miss rice ball stand. Yuki is given a special outfit to wear during the festival, which brings in lots of customers. We get to meet Momiji and Hatori, two more Sohma family members! Could they be members of the zodiac as well?

Aug 16, 2001

Episode 8 - Don`t Cry, For the Snow will Surely MeltE824m

Don`t Cry, For the Snow will Surely Melt

Tohru visits the main Sohma residence for the first time. After the warning Yuki gave her at the festival, she's a bit nervous to talk to Hatori, one of the senior family members. Why is Hatori so insistent that Tohru leave the Sohma family alone?

Aug 23, 2001

Episode 9 - A Solitary New YearE924m

A Solitary New Year

Tohru and the Sohmas are cleaning house with the help with Uo and Hana. Shigure's assistant Mi is pressing Shigure to finish his 500-page novel. Later on, the Sohmas are supposed to visit the Sohma House for their annual celebrations. But that means Tohru will be alone for New Year's?

Aug 30, 2001

Episode 10 - Make It Clear If It's Black or WhiteE1024m

Make It Clear If It's Black or White

Tohru's class goes on an endurance run. In the middle of the run, a white-haired boy, not much younger than Yuki, interrupts and challenges Kyo to a fight. The boy is also a member of the Sohma clan. As they fight, Yuki feels faint. What will Tohru do now? And which zodiac member is this boy?

Sep 6, 2001

Episode 11 - Everybody Loves ChocolateE1124m

Everybody Loves Chocolate

It's Valentine's Day, and Tohru has given all the Sohma's chocolates. But it seems that after finals, she's also working harder than ever earning money. Could something be the matter?

Sep 13, 2001

Episode 12 - White DayE1224m

White Day

Momiji invites Tohru, Kyo, and Yuki to a relaxing weekend at the Sohma Hot Springs. Tohru even brings her mom along. Yuki has a chance to give Tohru a gift for White Day. But Momiji has an even bigger surprise!

Sep 13, 2001

Episode 13 - A New School Term Starts!E1324m

A New School Term Starts!

Tohru's second year at high school begins, and Yuki is helping out with orientation. It turns out some of the younger Sohmas are entering the same high school. Hatsuharu gets in a conflict with the class president, but a deeper situation occurs when one of the Sohmas unexpectedly shows up and confronts Tohru!

Sep 27, 2001

Episode 14 - The Adult's Episode - Yuki's a Messed Up Snake!E1424m

The Adult's Episode - Yuki's a Messed Up Snake!

Tohru and Yuki are tending the vegetable garden, when Tohru finds a set of clothes lying on the ground. Could this be a new Sohma? According to the title, it is! Not only is the new Sohma awfully friendly, it has a few surprising secrets to reveal about its relationship to Yuki and the others.

Oct 4, 2001

Episode 15 - There Are No Memories It's OK to ForgetE1524m

There Are No Memories It's OK to Forget

It's been a year since Tohru's mom passed away, and the gang visits her grave. Uo and Hana speculate on whom Tohru will fall in love with. Then Tohru discovers Momiji in the building she works in. What is he doing there? And where are Momiji's parents?

Oct 11, 2001

Episode 16 - If We've Three Then We Don't Need To Fear JasonE1624m

If We've Three Then We Don't Need To Fear Jason

Shigure invites Tohru and the Sohmas out to a lake in the woods, where not only will they have to contend with Jason, but some other surprises. Also, Tohru worries that Kyo and Yuki don't seem to be their usual selves.

Oct 18, 2001

Episode 17 - It's Because I've Been Loved That I've Become StrongerE1724m

It's Because I've Been Loved That I've Become Stronger

Hatsuharu introduces a new Sohma to Tohru. It's a tiger cub named Kisa! But when Tohru reaches out to her, Kisa bites her! Can Tohru befriend this wild yet timid girl?

Oct 25, 2001

Episode 18 - The Strongest Tag - The Cursed Electric Wave Brother and SisterE1824m

The Strongest Tag - The Cursed Electric Wave Brother and Sister

The Prince Yuki Fan Club takes center stage in this episode, where they plot to break up the friendship between Tohru and Yuki. They use a school newspaper interview visit to Saki Hanajima's house to search for Hana's weaknesses. But even with their trusty camcorder, the fan club is in for some freaky and some normal surprises as they tour Hana's home.

Nov 1, 2001

Episode 19 - The Source Of Cheer Can Be Affected By Colds, Too!E1924m

The Source Of Cheer Can Be Affected By Colds, Too!

Tohru fails one of her midterms and now has just one chance to retake it, and with just a few days before the make-up exam, she is coming down with a cold. What will the gang do now?

Nov 8, 2001

Episode 20 - Ayame's Secret LifeE2024m

Ayame's Secret Life

Yuki and Tohru visit Ayame's dress shop. Ayame's assistant Mine Kurame, has grander ideas. Could there be some cosplaying involved? And what is "The Thing"?

Nov 15, 2001

Episode 21 - Sophist Boy Has Captured The PrinceE2124m

Sophist Boy Has Captured The Prince

Someone steals Tohru's purse, and it looks like another zodiac member. He's Hiro Sohma and he's very jealous of Tohru and Kisa.

Nov 22, 2001

Episode 22 - Prince Yuki Fan ClubE2224m

Prince Yuki Fan Club

Yuki starts the semester as the Student Council President, and the Prince Yuki Fan Club is right there with him, except that there's this other girl. Could this be competition? What will Yuki's fan club president do?

Nov 29, 2001

Episode 23 - Is the Rumored Ri That Mother's Daughter?E2324m

Is the Rumored Ri That Mother's Daughter?

Shigure's house receives yet another visitor - Ritsu Sohma, the daughter of the Hostess at the hot springs. Whenever Ri's around, it seems to be one mishap after another. But Ritsu's biggest bombshell is yet to come. Tohru is in for the surprise of her life!

Dec 6, 2001

Episode 24 - The Curse of the CatE2424m

The Curse of the Cat

It's a rainy day. Tohru and Yuki don't mind much, but Kyo is in down spirits. Things just keep getting worse for Kyo. Kagura makes a surprise visit. We learn why Kagura loves Kyo so much. Kyo's teacher, Kazuma Sohma, also makes a visit. Kazuma seems to have a reason for his visit, but could it break the wonderful world that Tohru lives in?

Dec 13, 2001

Episode 25 - True FormE2524m

True Form

Kyo's shocking transformation into his true form is finally complete! Unfortunately for Tohru, she witnesses the entire spectacle leaving her disoriented and confused. Kagura comes up with the family's last hope to save him…whether Tohru likes it or not!

Dec 20, 2001

Episode 26 - Let's Go HomeE2624m

Let's Go Home

Tohru pushes her relationships with the Sohmas to the limit as she tries to reach out to Kyo in love, which proves to be troublesome since Kyo is in his wild monster cat form. And if that wasn’t enough, she confronts Akito to tell him how she feels about all the abuse. Akito isn’t pleased with any of her interactions, and feels like it’s time for Tohru’s memories to be erased once and for all. Friendships will be tested in the exciting finale to the TV series.

Dec 27, 2001

Actors

Yui Horie

Yui Horie

Tohru Honda (voice)

Kotono Mitsuishi

Kotono Mitsuishi

Kagura Sohma (voice)

Aya Hisakawa

Aya Hisakawa

Yuki Sohma (voice)

Tomokazu Seki

Tomokazu Seki

Kyo Sohma (voice)

Kaori Nazuka

Kaori Nazuka

Kisa Sohma (voice)

Akemi Okamura

Akemi Okamura

Hatsuharu Sohma (voice)

Reiko Yasuhara

Reiko Yasuhara

Saki Hanajima / Kyoko Honda (voice)

Ayaka Saito

Ayaka Saito

Momiji Sohma (voice)

Kazuhiko Inoue

Kazuhiko Inoue

Hatori Sohma (voice)

Akio Suyama

Akio Suyama

Hatsuharu Sohma (voice)

Mina Tominaga

Mina Tominaga

Ritsu Sohma (voice)

Mitsuru Miyamoto

Mitsuru Miyamoto

Ayame Sohma (voice)

Ryotaro Okiayu

Ryotaro Okiayu

Shigure Sohma (voice)

Murasaki Wakaba

Akito Sohma (voice)

Yuka Imai

Yuka Imai

Arisa Uotani (voice)

Haruhi Nanao

Haruhi Nanao

Kana Sohma (voice)

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