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thebluepaperdragon's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cheoelm's review
5.0
I hate the beginning of this volume because we get nothing but tragic backstory to Yuki, but at the same time, we see him in a new way and can understand why he's the way that he is.
We also get a glimpse of Kyo's feelings towards Tohru in this volume, but I think he's still trying to repress those feelings because he's afraid of hurting her. This is a logical reason, but there will always be a little pain when it comes to love. You can't be afraid of that Kyo! You can do it!!
We also get a glimpse of Kyo's feelings towards Tohru in this volume, but I think he's still trying to repress those feelings because he's afraid of hurting her. This is a logical reason, but there will always be a little pain when it comes to love. You can't be afraid of that Kyo! You can do it!!
reddyrat's review
4.0
Yet another Yuki-heavy volume. As much as I love Yun-Yun, I'm really missing Kyo. We learn more about Yuki's childhood in this volume. He was placed with Akito at an early age. Akito must not be much older than Yuki, because they were both children together. Even as a child, Akito was selfish, needy, and cruel. He made sure that Yuki understood "his place." He was worthless. No one wanted him. The one time Yuki tried to make friends in school, he accidentally turned into a rat, and all his new friends' memories had to be modified. This only served to reinforce Yuki's isolation and feelings of worthlessness. Tohru managed to unknowingly boost Yuki's self-esteem before she even knew him. When they were both small, Tohru wandered away from her mother; Yuki helped her find her way. In that moment, he felt needed.
Yuki finally realizes his feelings for Tohru. This is super-weird to me. He thinks of her as his mother. The only person who ever cared for him. I find this a little hard to believe. How many 18 year old guys decide that a pretty girl whom they adore is the functional equivalent of their mother?
The rest of the volume as another attempt at levity. Tohru, Yuki, Kyo, Uo-chan, and Hana-chan are starring in the class production of Cinderella. This was the best Cinderella production I've ever seen. It's specifically called "Sorta Cinderella." They had to change the story since Tohru is incapable of being an evil stepsister, Kyo isn't exactly prince charming, and goth Hana-chan is far from sweet Cinderella. My favorite part was when Yuki, the fairy godmother asked Cinderella if he could grant her a wish and she requested to "burn the palace down." Cinderella was more interested in eating dinner than dancing with the prince. A lot of Fruits Basket funny moments fall flat for me, but this was fantastic.
Yuki finally realizes his feelings for Tohru. This is super-weird to me. He thinks of her as his mother. The only person who ever cared for him. I find this a little hard to believe. How many 18 year old guys decide that a pretty girl whom they adore is the functional equivalent of their mother?
The rest of the volume as another attempt at levity. Tohru, Yuki, Kyo, Uo-chan, and Hana-chan are starring in the class production of Cinderella. This was the best Cinderella production I've ever seen. It's specifically called "Sorta Cinderella." They had to change the story since Tohru is incapable of being an evil stepsister, Kyo isn't exactly prince charming, and goth Hana-chan is far from sweet Cinderella. My favorite part was when Yuki, the fairy godmother asked Cinderella if he could grant her a wish and she requested to "burn the palace down." Cinderella was more interested in eating dinner than dancing with the prince. A lot of Fruits Basket funny moments fall flat for me, but this was fantastic.
m560's review
5.0
Finally some semblance of romance. Tbh I was always rooting a bit more for Kyou than Yuki, so I'm glad the author cleared those feelings up in the last few chapters.
scarletrose169's review
4.0
Love Fruits Basket, it's such a cute story! This will probably be said about the entire series!
everlaerian's review
4.0
I have read the cute, heartbreaking story of Fruits Basket years ago. And I read it about 3 or 4 times, maybe more. The story is a bit cliche, but the characters are memorable.
A story about closed off loners that broken, depressed and sad individuals hoping for a happiness they could never achieve. Each characters deals with the pain and loneliness differently, learning how to embrace happiness and bloom into individuals they never thought they could be.
Its beautifully written, heartwarming, with relatable emotions anyone can feel. This is one any manga avid reader should go through at least once. A classic that should honestly be recommend by anyone.
Do I recommend it:
A story about closed off loners that broken, depressed and sad individuals hoping for a happiness they could never achieve. Each characters deals with the pain and loneliness differently, learning how to embrace happiness and bloom into individuals they never thought they could be.
Its beautifully written, heartwarming, with relatable emotions anyone can feel. This is one any manga avid reader should go through at least once. A classic that should honestly be recommend by anyone.
Do I recommend it:
garnetofeden's review
4.0
Somewhere around here I know I'll be getting to the volumes of the manga that I haven't read yet. Much of Yuki's past is finally revealed in this volume. Also, the Cinderella play finally takes place. Favorite line: "Yes way, as per the narrator." It really made me laugh.
Last finished 10/9/2011. Rating reviewed 12/27/2022.
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It was super cute that as a child Yuki wanted to be friends with the cat (Kyo) and was planning on returning his hat. That's where he first meets Tohru!Spoiler
Everyone kept getting totally caught up in the play and reacting the way they really would rather than as their character. Like when Kyo refused to dance with the stepsister, and Tohru looked sad, he was like "Wait!" and it was one of those "oops" moments. I also really think Hana's crush on Kazuma is cute.Last finished 10/9/2011. Rating reviewed 12/27/2022.
grinchjustice's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
helicuetaro's review against another edition
3.0
As veces esquezo que os tomos de mangas, en especial os de shojo, están escritos con anterioridade para algunha revista e non é ata tomos coma este nos que me lembro disto. Que aleatorio queda, nun mesmo tomo, que Yuki conte a súa historia á persoa máis random do mundo e sexa tan escura chea de pero despois teñamos uns capitulos sobre "Algo parecido a Cenicienta" que o único que fai é demostrar como non teño o mesmo sentido do humor ca os xaponeses.
Si que me gustou saber máis sobre a historia de Yuki e saber que TIÑA RAZÓN. Tamén pareceume interesante saber como Kyo non sabe nada da nenez de Yuki, realmente pensa que porque estaba "dentro" era máis feliz e tiña unha familia que o coidaba e mimara. HAVE YOU MEET AKITO??????????????? En plan, Kyo sabe da circunstacia de Momiji e de Hatsuharu pero dalgunha maneira pensa que Yuki tivo unha infancia de 10?¿?¿?
Non me gustou un carallo o motivo polo que Yuki quere a Tooru
O tomo en si pareceume demasiado aleatorio, para min os capitulos da obra de teatro non soan a outra cousa ca a recheo puro e duro. Seguiré lendo os demais tomos a ver se chegamos a algún lado. Xuro por tódalas deusas deste universo que como a solución e o final feliz sexan nos últimos 3 capitulos, vou escupir lume pola boca.
De novo: non acepto ningún caso de incesto neste manga
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abuso emocional e físico, neglixencia emocional e física e probablemente 600 cousas máisSi que me gustou saber máis sobre a historia de Yuki e saber que TIÑA RAZÓN
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a gorra era de KYO só que Yuki queda con ela porque Kyo é un maldito emo bully dende pequenoNon me gustou un carallo o motivo polo que Yuki quere a Tooru
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mommy issues much?????? Que pesadelo xa de querer a túa esposa que sexa coma túa nai.Spoiler
Pero bueno, sabía que algo tiña que ocorrer pra que Kyo tivera o camiño libre para conseguir sair con Tooru. Tamén veome vir que Yuki acabe con Magi só polo feito de que esta rapaza ten 3 neuronas dispoñibles (a diferencia de o resto da xente, aparentemente) e é capaz de entender a Yuki en vez de idealizalo como fan todo o maldito mundoO tomo en si pareceume demasiado aleatorio, para min os capitulos da obra de teatro non soan a outra cousa ca a recheo puro e duro. Seguiré lendo os demais tomos a ver se chegamos a algún lado. Xuro por tódalas deusas deste universo que como a solución e o final feliz sexan nos últimos 3 capitulos, vou escupir lume pola boca.
De novo: non acepto ningún caso de incesto neste manga