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A review by readingwithmerb
Fruits Basket, Vol. 4 by Natsuki Takaya
5.0
🐶 This volume is Shigure! 🐶
Out of all the Fruits Basket volumes, volume 4 is one that always stuck with me closely over the years. We witness Tohru's first harrowing encounter with Akito, and reflect on the importance of good parenting on the one year anniversary of her mother's passing.
The art in this volume was spot on with presenting the personalities and emotions of the characters. We went from Akito's hard, wretched stare that is hiding so much unknown emotion, to Momiji's sad and yet optimistic eyes as he reflects on his past. The past of Momiji is one I can never really get past. Natsuki Takaya is very talented at making people cry with her backstories! By placing Momiji's backstory beside the one year passing of Tohru's mother, we really are forced to reflect on how much of an impact parents have on their children, and how good or bad acts not only stay with them forever, but play a part in shaping who they become. I love little Momiji with all my heart, and his optimism in such a painful situation is something I will always remember and try to enact myself.
🐷 Next volume is Kagura! 🐷
Out of all the Fruits Basket volumes, volume 4 is one that always stuck with me closely over the years. We witness Tohru's first harrowing encounter with Akito, and reflect on the importance of good parenting on the one year anniversary of her mother's passing.
The art in this volume was spot on with presenting the personalities and emotions of the characters. We went from Akito's hard, wretched stare that is hiding so much unknown emotion, to Momiji's sad and yet optimistic eyes as he reflects on his past. The past of Momiji is one I can never really get past. Natsuki Takaya is very talented at making people cry with her backstories! By placing Momiji's backstory beside the one year passing of Tohru's mother, we really are forced to reflect on how much of an impact parents have on their children, and how good or bad acts not only stay with them forever, but play a part in shaping who they become. I love little Momiji with all my heart, and his optimism in such a painful situation is something I will always remember and try to enact myself.
🐷 Next volume is Kagura! 🐷