A review by cupidcove
Fruits Basket Collector's Edition, Vol. 12 by Natsuki Takaya

emotional inspiring medium-paced

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

4.25

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed Fruits Basket, especially its admittedly a bit cheesy conclusion. I felt extremely connected to all of the characters, even Akito. I enjoyed how her redemption was handled throughout the series and I think this final volume served as the perfect conclusion to that narrative. I didn't love the flash forward at the end of the series, I always hate when manga like this imply that the relationships we have in high school will always last until the end of our lives, but ultimately I felt a stronger connection to this series than I did even when I read it in middle school.