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Ahhhh the love triangle continues! There are some serious ~swoon worthy~ moments in here. Yuki at the hot springs, Kyo after the visit to Kyoko's grave. Solid romance content.

We also get more tragic back stories that make me cry every time. More of Yuki and Akito's history, Momiji's family situation, Ayame's relationship with Yuki. So much angst.

But Natuski Takaya is a master balancing angst and comedy. I'm always laughing and crying reading these. It's what makes this series so special.

I think these volumes have been stronger than first 2. Here we have the situation all set up, now it's just introducing the large cast of characters, hearing their stories, and Tohru connecting with them.

I can't wait to get to the curse breaking content, but I'm trying to appreciate the journey as well.

Lastly, I'm kind of amazed to see how much I have attained. I tend to forget everything after 6 months of reading/watching something, but I remember so much. I definitely remember more of the earlier volumes since I reread those the most. I think I've only read the last 6 volumes once... I look forward to getting to those especially.

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4.0

i’m enjoying this so much! i’ve decided i’m going to do a bit of a tandem read with the manga and the show. i’ve looked up which chapters correspond to which episodes in season 1, and it’s pretty interesting to me that’s it’s fairly aligned through the first two volumes which is until like episode 14 (collectors editions) but then for the third and fourth volumes and even part of the fifth, they are adapted in a different order. so i’m going to read up until chapter 51 (the latest chapter adapted in season 1) before i watch past episode fourteen of the show. i’ve never read the manga before seeing the adaptation before and i think doing it at the same time (though reading manga chapters before watching them) could be a really fun way to do things!

i also don’t know any spoilers for fruits basket, but i’m getting so invested in Tohru and Kyo. I feel like the story probably ends up with her in love with either Yuki or Kyo, and I want it to end with Kyo. Freaking, becoming obsessed. I feel like whoever gave her the hat as a child is the one she’ll end up with. And i feel like the writing and story leans towards Kyo as well, though i’m not sure. it might be my bias towards the male characters that are kind of hotheaded awkward outcasts. i’m just enjoying this so much.

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emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

nish4's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing medium-paced

4.25

taysquirtle's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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