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Fruits Basket, Vol. 1 by Natsuki Takaya

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jaisuus's review against another edition

5.0

What a gorgeous Manga. I love it, I love the characters. So much better than the Anime, so much more satisfying. The storyline is great and the characters are fantastic and developed.

avahogg's review against another edition

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funny inspiring lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

kristenvct's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

whybwhy's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

audreychamaine's review against another edition

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3.0

Tohru Honda is an orphan when she stumbles upon the home of the Sohma family. When the family discovers she has been living in a tent on their property, the Sohmas invite her to stay with them. However, they’re no normal family. As they let Tohru in on their secret she realizes that life will never be the same again.

This series is light-hearted and highly entertaining. Not all of the cultural references immediately make sense, but manga is a great introduction to East Asian traditions. By learning about the members of the Sohma family readers become aware of the Chinese zodiac. Each volume ends with history and explanation of the zodiac, supplementing the information described within the story.