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squish93's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
3.75
reddyrat's review against another edition
4.0
Fruits Basket volume 11 represents a turning point for the series. It starts out where the tenth volume ended. Tohru and the Sohma family are spending their summer vacation at a cabin (or cabin-like place). Tohru is left alone much of the time as Akito demands the family's constant attention. Kyo, as the hated cat, is the only one who Akito does not want to see. He alone keeps Tohru company. Finally, even Kyo is summoned to Akito's presence and Tohru is totally alone.
In this volume we meet the final two members of the zodiac, the rooster and the horse. We don't see a lot of them, but I imagine they'll be fleshed out in later volumes.
We also get a vague understanding of who Akito is. I am more and more curious about Akito. He seems like such an awful, hateful figure. Manipulative, unfeeling, whiny, possessive, incapable of human positive feelings. I really wonder whether he is going to continue being presented this way or if we will come to understand or even sympathize with him. It's hard for me to imagine feeling anything but revulsion for Akito after seeing how cruelly he treats Kyo, Yuki, and Tohru. Another thing that confuses me about Akito: I assume that he's male, but sometimes he is so effeminate that I wonder if he's actually a girl. My husband said that Akito is generally a male name, so I assume he's a boy, but I'm not entirely sure.
Tohru makes an important decision at the conclusion of this volume. I assume it is going to be a leading theme for the rest of the series. In keeping with her nature, Tohru is maddeningly self-effacing and cheerful. She seems like a whisp of a person. But when the people she loves are threatened, she becomes as brave and daring as her Yanki mother. I think Tohru is really going to step up to the plate in future volumes, and I can't wait to see it.
In this volume we meet the final two members of the zodiac, the rooster and the horse. We don't see a lot of them, but I imagine they'll be fleshed out in later volumes.
We also get a vague understanding of who Akito is. I am more and more curious about Akito. He seems like such an awful, hateful figure. Manipulative, unfeeling, whiny, possessive, incapable of human positive feelings. I really wonder whether he is going to continue being presented this way or if we will come to understand or even sympathize with him. It's hard for me to imagine feeling anything but revulsion for Akito after seeing how cruelly he treats Kyo, Yuki, and Tohru. Another thing that confuses me about Akito: I assume that he's male, but sometimes he is so effeminate that I wonder if he's actually a girl. My husband said that Akito is generally a male name, so I assume he's a boy, but I'm not entirely sure.
Tohru makes an important decision at the conclusion of this volume. I assume it is going to be a leading theme for the rest of the series. In keeping with her nature, Tohru is maddeningly self-effacing and cheerful. She seems like a whisp of a person. But when the people she loves are threatened, she becomes as brave and daring as her Yanki mother. I think Tohru is really going to step up to the plate in future volumes, and I can't wait to see it.
etcady's review against another edition
5.0
Great volume!!! all I have to say is I have always disliked Aikido but in this issue he is the worlds biggest a**hole.
dithlord's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
5.0
m560's review against another edition
5.0
The story keeps getting better. I'm almost halfway now. Very curious to see what this whole build up will lead to.
everlaerian's review against another edition
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: