(2001)
26 episodes

Screenplay : Takaya Natsuki Character designs : Hayashi Akemi Music : Mutou Seiji / Abe Jun Producer : Daichi Akitarou / TV Tokyo & Furuba Production Committee

SUMMARY

Since the death of her mother, Toru lives lonely in a small tent, hidden in the forest. One night, a landslide happened, covering her tent and her few possessions! Residents nearby, the three Soma boys, took pity and proposed her to come work and live with them, which Toru accepted with joy and recognition.

This is where all begins. The Soma family is damned ; twelve of its members take the form of an animal from the Chinese astrology each time a girl is thrown in their arms. A dog, a mouse, a cat, a pig, a snake... In all, due to this curse, each one has their own original personalities which carries a tragic story. Will Toru be able to do something to help this family?



REVIEW

Very popular in Japan, Fruits Basket has won many prices. And one can understand why. Apart from the fact that the young girl is your typical "happy - hard working - knows everything", the story abounds of good moments especially with the personnalities of the twelve Soma, cursed by their transformations.

Despite everything on the tragic side, the spectator always leaves each episode with the smile. Fruits Basket is a refreshing anime series, very touching and funny in spite of its dramatic side. In short, it's a completely charming series!


Review made with the original Japanese version with English subtitles



Myriel DesTorrents
myriel.destorrents@iquebec.com


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www.fruits-basket.com (english)
www.fruitsbasketforever.com (french)

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