I am a big fan of the romance anime genre. I have watched so many different series that fall under this category, and I am always eager to discover something new, but there is one series that I have admitted a soft spot for and I have continued to revisit again and again. Among the stories, Fruit basket Stands out to me as unique And even after watching so many other romance anime, I have yet to find something that quite replicates its magic.
Fruit basket Is really romantic and heartfelt, with One of the cutest anime couples ever, Kyo and Tohru. Their story is beautiful, meaningful and relatable, and it showcases two broken, sad people learning to love themselves and each other despite the difficulties that life throws their way.
I can’t get enough of the adorable interactions between Tohru and Kyo and the other couples in it fruit basket, From Hatsuharu and Rin to Yuki and Machi, it’s almost touching to watch. However, although it may seem shocking, the romance of the series is not the primary reason I love it Fruit basket So much.
Fruit basket Explore other types of relationships beyond romantic ones
This series proves that all bonds are important, not just those between couples like Tohru and Kyo
Fruit basket Depicts romantic relationships very well, encompassing all the emotions and experiences that come with falling in love by exploring multiple different love stories. However, one of the reasons that makes me enjoy this series is how Equal time and attention is given to platonic and familial bonds too. Fruit basket Does not prioritize one type of relationship over any other, and explores the various ways people can relate. Some romance anime fall into the trap of only treating romantic relationships as important, allowing the main characters’ other friends and family to fall through the cracks and quickly be forgotten.
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I was pleasantly surprised by how the relationships in the Sohma family, Tohru’s relationship with her mother, Tohru’s relationship with best friends Saki and Arisa, and Kyo and Yuki’s relationships were all fleshed out and played major roles in the story. The chains are all framed as Just as crucial to the overall story as the main coupleKyo and Tohru. By offering such a well-rounded opinion, I found Fruit basket To be more relatable and heartwarming on so many levels, since it covered all types of bonds, a lot of which reminded me of relationships in my own life.
Familial and platonic relationships are just as important to the plot as romantic ones
Fruit basket Explore relationships in the Sohma family and how the zodiac curse impacts everyone
One of the story’s plot points involves The Sohma family breaking the zodiac curse Which makes each of them to become an animal after hugging a person of the opposite gender. The curse negatively affected their lives in every imaginable way, and strained relationships within the family. For example, members of the Sohma family resented Akito, the family head, because of her controlling, abusive nature. Eventually, Toru and the others confronted her, and she began to show remorse for her harmful actions, but this is only one example of Fruit basket Unpacking interpersonal issues that are not romance related.
Kyo and Yuki hate each other, fighting bitterly at every turn. As the story progressed, they learned to love one another and make amends, put aside past grudges and truly accept one another. The series is definitely not all sad though, and there are plenty of happy family moments depicting the Sohmas enjoying a relaxing beach day or just spending time at home in each other’s joyful company. Through the varied side space filled with a lot of emotions, Fruit basket Reveals the value of family relationshipsNo matter how emotionally fraught and difficult they may be at times.
By exploring human connection in all its forms, the series is more relatable
True friendships are also significant in the story, reminding me of my own important friendships.
Fruit basket is a story about families working through their conflicts and past woundsJust like there is a love story between Kyo and Tohru. The anime also delves into Tohru’s family relationships, showing her strong bond with her grandfather with whom she lived for a short time, as well as her deep grief after the loss of her mother. Flashbacks give viewers a clear picture of just how tight-knit Kyoko and her daughter’s relationship was, and the series unpacks how their life-altering loss affected a teenager like Tohru, who continued to seduce her mother.
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finally, The importance of genuine, supportive friendship is a key theme in Fruit basket. Arisa and Saki, Tohru’s best friends, are ride-or-die friends who supported Tohru through her mother’s death and her attempts to get rid of the Sohma family curse. Tohru also became best friends with everyone in the Sohma family, from Momiji to Ayame. She didn’t just pursue a relationship with Kio and ignore the other Sohmas, she formed a genuine relationship with each family member. Tohru’s dedication to getting to know the people around her keeps the series more interesting by portraying many different connections other than just romantic ones.
The other relationships in Fruit basket Helped me appreciate the romance even more
Exploring the other relationships in their lives made Tohru and Kyo feel like compelling, realistic characters
I was pleasantly surprised by the accurate portrayal of life Fruit basket Painted by delving into the complexities of human relationships and the different forms they can take. From tight family dynamics to love triangles, the series covers it all and gives fans of all walks of life something they can personally relate to. The relationship between Kio And Tohru is one of the highlights of the story, but since Fruit basket Did such a wonderful job showing the other relationships in their lives, i Appreciated their romance and understood them as people even better How could I have otherwise.