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Completed TV PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

Fruits Basket

フルーツバスケット

Fruits Basket is a tv anime with 26 listed episodes from Studio Deen. Use this page for synopsis, release timing, trailer links, score history, and internal links to its season and genres.

7.70
Score
#1435
Ranked
#438
Popularity
567.6K
Members
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Episodes: 26
Duration: 24 min per ep
Aired: Jul 5, 2001 to Dec 27, 2001
Source: Manga
Broadcast: Thursdays at 18:00 (JST)

Synopsis

After the accident in which she lost her mother, 16-year-old Tooru moves in with her grandfather, but due to his home being renovated, is unable to continue living with him. Claiming she will find someone to stay with but also fearing the criticism of her family and not wanting to burden any of her friends, Tooru resorts to secretly living on her own in a tent in the woods. One night on her way back from work, she finds her tent buried underneath a landslide. Yuki Souma, the "prince" of her school, and his cousin Shigure Souma, a famous author, stumble across Tooru's situation and invite her to stay with them until her grandfather's home renovations are complete. Upon arriving at the Souma house, Tooru discovers their secret: if a Souma is hugged by someone of the opposite gender, they temporarily transform into one of the animals of the zodiac! However, this strange phenomenon is no laughing matter; rather, it is a terrible curse that holds a dark history. As she continues her journey, meeting more members of the zodiac family, will Tooru's kindhearted yet resilient nature be enough to prepare her for what lies behind the Souma household's doors? [Written by MAL Rewrite]

At a Glance

Type and status

TV · Completed

Season

Summer 2001

Primary studio

Studio Deen

Episodes

26

Background

Fruits Basket won the 2001 Animage's Anime Grand Prix Award.

Related Anime

Adaptation

Fruits Basket (manga)

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What is Fruits Basket about?

After the accident in which she lost her mother, 16-year-old Tooru moves in with her grandfather, but due to his home being renovated, is unable to continue living with him. Claiming she will find someone to stay with but also fearing the criticism of her family and not wanting t

How many episodes does Fruits Basket have?

Fruits Basket currently lists 26 episodes.

Who worked on Fruits Basket and when did it air?

Fruits Basket is associated with Studio Deen and aired Jul 5, 2001 to Dec 27, 2001.