7.7
Fruits Basket
フルーツバスケット
7.7
Rank
#1398
Popularity
#437
Members
565.2K
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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 sch...
Background
Fruits Basket won the 2001 Animage's Anime Grand Prix Award.
AI Synopsis
AI · OriginalA kindhearted orphan unlocks a cursed family’s hearts by hugging their hidden animal souls.
Sixteen‑year‑old Tohru Honda’s life is upended after a tragic accident claims her mother. With her grandfather’s house under renovation, she’s forced to fend for herself, eventually taking refuge in a makeshift tent in the forest. When a landslide buries her shelter, the charismatic school prince Yuki and his eccentric cousin Shigure discover her plight and invite her to share their family’s sprawling estate while the renovations are completed. At the Souma mansion, Tohru learns that the family is bound by a centuries‑old curse: any Souma who is embraced by the opposite sex temporarily transforms into the animal of the Chinese zodiac they embody. What begins as a quirky supernatural gag quickly reveals a tangled web of trauma, longing, and hidden grief. As Tohru’s warmth and optimism begin to melt the icy walls around each cursed member, she becomes the catalyst that forces the family to confront the darkness behind their transformations and the possibility of breaking the curse once and for all.
heartfeltsupernatural dramazodiac curseschool romancehealing journey
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 13++
strong
Disturbing themesCentral plot revolves around generational family abuse, psychological trauma, and emotional manipulation by a god-figure head of household.
mild
ViolenceMostly slapstick comedy violence; some implied past physical abuse and one character's monstrous true form may frighten younger viewers.
mild
LanguageOccasional mild profanity in subtitles (damn, hell, bastard).
mild
Sexual contentRomantic tension and occasional suggestive jokes; no explicit content beyond kissing implications.
A kind orphan girl moves in with a cursed family whose members transform into zodiac animals when hugged by the opposite sex. Beneath the comedy and romance lies a heavy exploration of generational trauma, emotional abuse, and healing that may require discussion with younger teens.
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FAQ
Fruits Basket has 26 episodes.
Fruits Basket is currently finished airing.
Fruits Basket was produced by Studio Deen.
Fruits Basket aired Jul 5, 2001 to Dec 27, 2001.
Fruits Basket is based on a Manga.
A kind orphan girl moves in with a cursed family whose members transform into zodiac animals when hugged by the opposite sex. Beneath the comedy and romance lies a heavy exploration of generational trauma, emotional abuse, and healing that may require discussion with younger teens.
