Reviews

Fruits Basket, Vol. 15 by Natsuki Takaya

marianaa__'s review against another edition

5.0

I think I've been holding on well these past 15 volumes, but this one has finally made me cry. Not only that: it managed to make me cry AND laugh on the same volume. Which is why I'm giving it five stars.
Not going to lie, this is a very challenging manga series for me to read. It makes me feel too emotional. Sometimes I have to take a break and just calm down before I keep reading. Because I get too involved with everyone's feelings, their struggle; I feel deeply moved by everything about them. But I think that's a good thing, after all. This story is just so special. The relationships people build with each other... so beautiful. The characters are so well-written; you can't help but love them, and want them to be happy. I love this manga so much.

bookishdesiree's review against another edition

5.0

chapter 84:
i hate seeing baby Yuki because it shatters my soul

opalamber's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

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

5.0

puhno's review against another edition

5.0

The miscommunication at the end makes me wanna dieee but I’m trash and shall live till I get to the very end

ciecyreads's review against another edition

4.0

We got a more in depth look at Yuki's past in this volume. He's been through so much. It was surprising to see that the hate he's shown towards Kyo was actually started from his jealousy and defensiveness. I'm also surprised that he opened up to his vp about his complicated feelings towards Tohru, but I guess that shows how much he trusts him.

jadziaaudrey's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

aydaybay's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.75

pirogoeth's review against another edition

5.0

Wow. This one was really serious and went into a lot of detail. I can tell it's definitely after the anime was done. Yuki's childhood is so sad, but it does explain a whole hell of a lot. Especially why Akito's so obsessed with him. Their version of Cinderella (Sorta Cinderella) was hilarious and definitely fit everyone much better than the actual Cinderella. It's also interesting to see how much stronger the possible Kyo/Honda relationship is versus the Kyo/Yuki/Honda mess in the anime. I am really looking forward to reading more. But it does make me sad that I'm getting much closer to the end now (23 volumes).

nesdy's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful sad fast-paced

5.0

Five stars alone for the scene where Kyo realises Tooru might be in love with him too

bookrobin's review against another edition

4.0

Ok despite that little Tohru-Kyo moment at the end, I'd say this chapter definitely goes to Yuki. Well his past is a lot clearer now, and I feel so much more sorry for him. His actions make a lot more sense when you put it in perspective, his memories are horrible. Thye way his family treated him, the way Akito treated him. To be honest I don't blame the other zodiac animals seeing as they were probably not allowed to see him and didn't act like that of their own violation. The whole thing with Akito just really depressed me, and those things with Kyo. I can see why Yuki might eny him now. Both have their own problems, but when they look at each others lives, they think the other person has so much more. I think they could probably be friends, if they could somehow put the past and a lifetimes of belief behind them. But really even that would take a long, long time.