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4.34 AVERAGE
4.34 AVERAGE
I couldn't remember if I read this volume of Fruits Basket before. I probably have, since I remember the Cinderella play-- which is still by far one of my favorite moments in the series. But it was good to go back and read this part of the story anyway.
One thing I love about this series is that it gives a beautiful mix of sweet moments and heartbreaking ones, laughter and sadness. Most of all, it imbues so much humanity in even the minor characters.
It's a fantastic series and hopefully I will have time to actually finish it.
One thing I love about this series is that it gives a beautiful mix of sweet moments and heartbreaking ones, laughter and sadness. Most of all, it imbues so much humanity in even the minor characters.
It's a fantastic series and hopefully I will have time to actually finish it.
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I absolutely loved all of the characters and the story. It was dramatic and sad and overwhelmingly in-depth. I loved how everything interconnected.
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Rin is desperate to find a way to break the curse, and in the process, we explore her own traumatic past. The lie of a happy family shattered in an instant, her isolation, depressive spiral, and relationship with Haru.
Yuki still has his hands full with the student council, and has a moment of bonding with Kakeru, seeing how family drama and issues come in more shapes and sizes than just the Souma family. And once broken out of dark thoughts, Yuki reveals to us his true feelings about Tohru.
And the class is making plans for a school play. This will be good lol.
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Genuinely the artwork depicting Rin's panic (attack? PTSD episode?) was so well done. Her eyes, her posture, her terrified voice screaming out felt so real. It was so heartbreaking. All these characters had such awful childhoods and live such painful lives. (I feel like I don't gush enough about the artwork, but it is really good! The expressions, moods, and little details really sell it and make everyone feel that much more alive!)
But I feel like that's what makes the story all the more powerful--its relatability, and of course, Tohru. Without Tohru, there is no Fruits Basket. Without Tohru, none of them know how to see the light. I love that it almost feels like the author's way of reaching out to the reader, to say, "I see you, I hear you, you're not alone."
I definitely enjoyed Rin's segment, and the eventual collapse into Tohru's lap, bruh, it was just so well written. The time they bonded at the hospital and Rin accurately picking up on Tohru hiding her pain like ;o; <333
The student council on the other hand...I'm still not vibing with them, that was a skim chapter for me, to be honest. I feel like it ends up making Yuki's character development feel weaker. Though I did enjoy the scene with him and his mom.
And in the last chapter at school, Yuki getting locked in a closet and hallucinating Akito scolding and berating him was so sad, but I loved the reveal at the end. I knew it was coming, but I didn't remember how it all went down. But it's so real. I think Tohru has inadvertently positioned herself there in a way with will the Soumas. In carrying her mother's love and wisdom, she's shown each of them a kindness that they were all unfamiliar with. I think that's why in each of their own unique ways, they're all so drawn to her. And also why Akito views her as such a threat.
And what is a shoujo manga without a school play? I am very eager to see how this pans out, haha. Till the next one ;)
See my review of the series as a whole and volume one here. (Also includes a bit of information for Japanese learners.)
Yuki still has his hands full with the student council, and has a moment of bonding with Kakeru, seeing how family drama and issues come in more shapes and sizes than just the Souma family. And once broken out of dark thoughts, Yuki reveals to us his true feelings about Tohru.
And the class is making plans for a school play. This will be good lol.
--
Genuinely the artwork depicting Rin's panic (attack? PTSD episode?) was so well done. Her eyes, her posture, her terrified voice screaming out felt so real. It was so heartbreaking. All these characters had such awful childhoods and live such painful lives. (I feel like I don't gush enough about the artwork, but it is really good! The expressions, moods, and little details really sell it and make everyone feel that much more alive!)
But I feel like that's what makes the story all the more powerful--its relatability, and of course, Tohru. Without Tohru, there is no Fruits Basket. Without Tohru, none of them know how to see the light. I love that it almost feels like the author's way of reaching out to the reader, to say, "I see you, I hear you, you're not alone."
I definitely enjoyed Rin's segment, and the eventual collapse into Tohru's lap, bruh, it was just so well written. The time they bonded at the hospital and Rin accurately picking up on Tohru hiding her pain like ;o; <333
The student council on the other hand...I'm still not vibing with them, that was a skim chapter for me, to be honest. I feel like it ends up making Yuki's character development feel weaker. Though I did enjoy the scene with him and his mom.
And in the last chapter at school, Yuki getting locked in a closet and hallucinating Akito scolding and berating him was so sad, but I loved the reveal at the end. I knew it was coming, but I didn't remember how it all went down. But it's so real.
Spoiler
Viewing Tohru as a mother figure.And what is a shoujo manga without a school play? I am very eager to see how this pans out, haha. Till the next one ;)
See my review of the series as a whole and volume one here. (Also includes a bit of information for Japanese learners.)
I love the storyline, and how determined Tohru is to break the curse. She's a pretty sunny person, but she seemed almost angry when talking to Rin about breaking the curse. Things are progressing quite nicely, and Yuki is really starting to realize things. Like the fact that he likes Tohru because he's been looking for a mother. The sidenotes were pretty interesting. Takaya was talking about how she came up with most of the names for the 12 members of the zodiac.
I'm really impressed with the artwork, which is so expressive and has the right amount of detail. But that shouldn't be a surprise since I've been saying that since Volume 1. Speaking of artwork, the fan art is pretty impressive too. It's amazing what the fans have come up with. And we learn about the Year Of The Rooster in this volume.
Volume 14 gets a 5 out of 5. Fruits Basket continues to impress me!
I'm really impressed with the artwork, which is so expressive and has the right amount of detail. But that shouldn't be a surprise since I've been saying that since Volume 1. Speaking of artwork, the fan art is pretty impressive too. It's amazing what the fans have come up with. And we learn about the Year Of The Rooster in this volume.
Volume 14 gets a 5 out of 5. Fruits Basket continues to impress me!
This was definitely one of the heavier volumes. It was interesting learning more about Rin in particular, but even seeing a little more of Yuki’s heart as well.
I love these characters so much I just want the best for them all.
I love these characters so much I just want the best for them all.
Read 2007, Re-Read March 10, 2013, Re-Read 2013
My copy of this book has 30 pages that are repeated, and then the story picks up 30 pages later...I need to find a copy that's intact!
My copy of this book has 30 pages that are repeated, and then the story picks up 30 pages later...I need to find a copy that's intact!