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After a family tragedy turns her life upside down, 16-year-old high school student Tohru Honda takes matters into her own hands and moves out… into a tent! Unfortunately for her, she pitches her new home on private land belonging to the mysterious Soma clan, and it isn't long before the owners discover her secret. But, as Tohru quickly finds out when the family offers to take her in, the Somas have a secret of their own—when hugged by the opposite sex, they turn into the animals of the Chinese Zodiac!

3 Seasons
63 Episodes
Ended
Animation Drama Comedy
Cast & Characters
episode image I'm Disappointed in You
9.7/10 (879 votes)

#1 I'm Disappointed in You

S3:E8

Kyo and Tohru have a painful conversation.

episode image What's Your Name?
9.6/10 (631 votes)

#2 What's Your Name?

S3:E9

Yuki goes looking for Kyo. Tohru and Akito finally connect, but then they both get a shock.

episode image Goodbye
9.6/10 (601 votes)

#3 Goodbye

S3:E11

Kyo finally tells Tohru what he should have told her in the first place. And we finally hear the true, original zodiac story.

episode image Let's Go Home
9.5/10 (656 votes)

#4 Let's Go Home

S1:E24

Kazuma Soma's visit to the house is more than a casual visit, especially for Kyo. Will we finally find out Kyo's secret?

episode image It Was So Foolish
9.4/10 (528 votes)

#5 It Was So Foolish

S3:E6

Kyo is thinking about the past. Tohru is thinking about the future. But they're both thinking about each other.

episode image You Fought Well
9.4/10 (473 votes)

#6 You Fought Well

S3:E12

Akito makes a drastic choice that will affect the futures of the whole Soma family.

episode image I Just Love Her
9.3/10 (495 votes)

#7 I Just Love Her

S3:E10

After a fight, Yuki and Kyo each figure out what they want to do next.

episode image See You Again Soon
9.3/10 (475 votes)

#8 See You Again Soon

S3:E13

Tohru, the Somas, and all of their friends prepare for the next chapters of their lives.

episode image Do You Wanna Kiss?
9.2/10 (362 votes)

#9 Do You Wanna Kiss?

S2:E18

Isuzu, the zodiac Horse, is determined to make change and seeks out Shigure for some answers.

episode image My Precious…
9.1/10 (410 votes)

#10 My Precious…

S2:E9

Kyo is summoned to join Akito at the annex along with the other zodiac members. How will Kyo cope with meeting Akito?

episode image There Was, Definitely
9.1/10 (375 votes)

#11 There Was, Definitely

S2:E21

Yuki loses himself in thought as he remembers a dark memory from his childhood.

episode image I'm… Home
9.1/10 (467 votes)

#12 I'm… Home

S3:E4

The Somas get increasingly worried when no one can find Rin.

episode image That's Right, It's Empty
9.1/10 (423 votes)

#13 That's Right, It's Empty

S3:E7

Kyo has a nightmare about the mothers in his life. Akito and Ren are still dealing with Akira's death.

episode image This Is for Uo-chan!
9.0/10 (421 votes)

#14 This Is for Uo-chan!

S1:E17

Uotani continues to tell about her past and how meeting Kyoko and Tohru impacted her.

episode image Who Are You?
9.0/10 (341 votes)

#15 Who Are You?

S2:E10

What's better than winding down the summer with some fireworks? Tohru and the Somas plan to do just that as their trip comes to a close.

episode image It's Cinderella-ish
9.0/10 (386 votes)

#16 It's Cinderella-ish

S2:E23

Tohru's class puts on an unconventional retelling of Cinderella at the school culture festival.

episode image That's a Secret
8.9/10 (428 votes)

#17 That's a Secret

S1:E14

Tohru learns more about Momiji Soma and visits her mother’s grave with her friends.

episode image I'm Different Now
8.8/10 (314 votes)

#18 I'm Different Now

S2:E25

A winter chill lingers in the air as memories revealing some of Kureno's mysterious past and present emerge.

episode image I Mean… You Know, Right?
8.8/10 (412 votes)

#19 I Mean… You Know, Right?

S3:E5

Momiji seems completely different this school year! He's got a taller body and a deeper voice, but has anything changed on the inside?

episode image Because I Was Happy
8.7/10 (370 votes)

#20 Because I Was Happy

S1:E22

We learn more about Hanajima’s past and how she meets Uotani and Tohru.

episode image Ask Him for Me
8.7/10 (318 votes)

#21 Ask Him for Me

S2:E16

Tohru takes it upon herself to venture into the Soma Estate where she meets someone unexpected.

episode image I'll Hold Another Banquet
8.7/10 (443 votes)

#22 I'll Hold Another Banquet

S3:E1

As Season 3 begins, Tohru struggles to digest all the new information she's learned from Kureno.

episode image That's an Unwavering Truth
8.7/10 (405 votes)

#23 That's an Unwavering Truth

S3:E2

Tohru isn't sure who to talk to, or how many secrets to keep. Meanwhile, one of Shigure's secrets begins coming to light.

episode image Spring Comes
8.6/10 (442 votes)

#24 Spring Comes

S1:E7

A nervous Tohru visits the main Soma estate for her meeting with Hatori. There, she finds out the backstory behind Hatori's seemingly harsh attitude toward her.

episode image All Mine
8.6/10 (311 votes)

#25 All Mine

S2:E11

Tohru and the Somas return from their trip and Kagura invites Kyo on a date for some serious talk.

episode image I Hope It Snows Soon
8.6/10 (423 votes)

#26 I Hope It Snows Soon

S3:E3

A shocking rumor spreads about Machi. Love confessions are in the air, too: Kaibara High School's seniors are rushing to gain closure with their secret crushes before graduation.

episode image I've Been Fooling Myself
8.5/10 (435 votes)

#27 I've Been Fooling Myself

S1:E5

Tohru has come to think of the Somas as her new family, but her faith in herself and in her relationships is shaken when her biological family says they're ready to take her back.

episode image What's Important Is…
8.5/10 (357 votes)

#28 What's Important Is…

S1:E18

Hatsuharu unexpectedly shows up with a new Soma who doesn’t speak a word.

episode image Summer Will Be Here Soon
8.5/10 (334 votes)

#29 Summer Will Be Here Soon

S1:E25

Kazuma leaves without a word to Kyo while Yuki and Kagura fight their own battles. Then, Shigure gathers everybody for dinner at his house.

episode image Let's Start the Watermelon-Splitting Contest!
8.5/10 (315 votes)

#30 Let's Start the Watermelon-Splitting Contest!

S2:E7

During their stay at the vacation house, Tohru and the Somas get exciting news and surprise visitors.

episode image See You Later
8.5/10 (291 votes)

#31 See You Later

S2:E15

Parent-teacher conferences to discuss career plans are underway, triggering various emotions in the students.

episode image There's Just No Way!
8.5/10 (282 votes)

#32 There's Just No Way!

S2:E19

Isuzu spends the night recuperating at Shigure’s, giving a chance for Tohru and Isuzu to get to know each other.

episode image That Isn't What I Want
8.4/10 (275 votes)

#33 That Isn't What I Want

S2:E22

While the school prepares for the culture festival, Yuki talks about his secret that he’s never told anyone else.

episode image You Cried for Me
8.3/10 (283 votes)

#34 You Cried for Me

S2:E12

Mayuko goes down memory lane after getting a few visitors at her family bookstore.

episode image Here You Are
8.3/10 (254 votes)

#35 Here You Are

S2:E24

Another New Year’s means another banquet for the zodiac members at the Soma estate.

episode image She Said Don't Step on Them!
8.2/10 (335 votes)

#36 She Said Don't Step on Them!

S1:E16

Uotani plans a group gift for Tohru. Then, the Somas learn more about Uotani's past.

episode image I Should Just Die…
8.1/10 (282 votes)

#37 I Should Just Die…

S2:E14

A family emergency comes up for Tohru, and Yuki starts to realize why Rin acts the way she does.

episode image You Will, I'm Sure of It
8.1/10 (268 votes)

#38 You Will, I'm Sure of It

S2:E17

Tohru and her classmates are in Kyoto for their school trip to create some lifelong memories.

episode image See You When You Get Back
8.0/10 (370 votes)

#39 See You When You Get Back

S1:E8

Tohru tries to figure out how to cause everyone the least amount of trouble over the New Year's holiday. Meanwhile, Yuki and Kyo try to figure out how to survive three days without Tohru.

episode image You Look Like You're Having Fun
8.0/10 (333 votes)

#40 You Look Like You're Having Fun

S1:E12

It's the first day of the new school year, and the students of Kaibara High School gets their first look at Momiji and Hatsuharu's "unique" approach to school uniforms. Another member of the Soma family also pays a visit.

Cast & Chracters

character image Tohru Honda (voice)

Tohru Honda (voice)

Actor: Manaka Iwami
character image Yuki Sōma (voice)

Yuki Sōma (voice)

Actor: Nobunaga Shimazaki
character image Kyō Sōma (voice)

Kyō Sōma (voice)

Actor: Yuma Uchida
character image Shigure Sōma (voice)

Shigure Sōma (voice)

Actor: Yuichi Nakamura
character image Kagura Sōma (voice)

Kagura Sōma (voice)

Actor: Rie Kugimiya
character image Momiji Sōma (voice)

Momiji Sōma (voice)

Actor: Megumi Han
character image Hatsuharu Sōma (voice)

Hatsuharu Sōma (voice)

Actor: Makoto Furukawa
character image Hatori Sōma (voice)

Hatori Sōma (voice)

Actor: Kazuyuki Okitsu
character image Ayame Sōma (voice)

Ayame Sōma (voice)

Actor: Takahiro Sakurai
character image Kisa Sōma (voice)

Kisa Sōma (voice)

Actor: Reina Ueda
character image Hiro Sōma (voice)

Hiro Sōma (voice)

Actor: You Taichi
character image Ritsu Sōma (voice)

Ritsu Sōma (voice)

Actor: Kengo Kawanishi
character image Kyōko Honda (voice)

Kyōko Honda (voice)

Actor: Miyuki Sawashiro
character image Isuzu Sōma (voice)

Isuzu Sōma (voice)

Actor: Aki Toyosaki
character image Kureno Sōma (voice)

Kureno Sōma (voice)

Actor: Yuuichirou Umehara
character image Akito Sōma (voice)

Akito Sōma (voice)

Actor: Maaya Sakamoto
character image Kazuma Sōma (voice)

Kazuma Sōma (voice)

Actor: Toshiyuki Morikawa
character image Arisa Uotani (voice)

Arisa Uotani (voice)

Actor: Atsumi Tanezaki
character image Saki Hanajima (voice)

Saki Hanajima (voice)

Actor: Satomi Sato
character image Kakeru Manabe (voice)

Kakeru Manabe (voice)

Actor: Takuya Eguchi
character image Machi Kuragi (voice)

Machi Kuragi (voice)

Actor: Ai Kakuma

The highest rated episode of Fruits Basket is "I'm Disappointed in You" (S3E8) with a rating of 9.70.

This episode received 879 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "I'm So Sorry!" (S1E19) with a rating of 6.60.

This episode received 338 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Let's Go Home" (S1E24) with a rating of 9.50.

This episode received 656 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "I'm So Sorry!" (S1E19) with a rating of 6.60.

This episode received 338 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Do You Wanna Kiss?" (S2E18) with a rating of 9.20.

This episode received 362 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Hello Again" (S2E1) with a rating of 7.10.

This episode received 287 votes.

The highest rated episode is "I'm Disappointed in You" (S3E8) with a rating of 9.70.

This episode received 879 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "I Hope It Snows Soon" (S3E3) with a rating of 8.60.

This episode received 423 votes.

Name Department Job
Yoko Kamiyama Art Art Direction
Yuuta Fujii Art Art Designer
Tsai Po-lun Camera Director of Photography
Yukiko Kakita Crew Special Effects
Yoshihide Ibata Directing Series Director
Aya Hida Editing Editor
Mirai Yamauchi Production Producer
Shinryo Akima Production Associate Producer
Tadashi Suzuki Production Associate Producer
Toshisuke Hiraoka Production Executive Producer
Yuuya Yoshida Production Producer
Jin Aketagawa Sound Sound Director
Masaru Yokoyama Sound Original Music Composer
Yuji Furuya Sound Sound Effects
Chie Kato Visual Effects 2D Artist
Mika Sugawara Visual Effects Color Designer
Minatsu Visual Effects Character Designer
Yuu Shindou Visual Effects Character Designer
Natsuki Takaya Writing Comic Book
Taku Kishimoto Writing Series Composition

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