Fruits Basket

lene · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2005 11:19 am Post subject:

I didn't read the manga but i thought the anime was hilarious. The plot's fresh because you don't see guys turning into animals in other animes ^^ however, my friend said there are more characters in the manga though.[

lmr316 · Heimin (Commoner) Joined: Jun 24, 2004 Posts: 60

Both are fun to watch and read...

But the anime is only until the 7th Vol of the manga...

Those who can't have enough of the anime and read the manga...

Also the manga is much better -in my opinion- focuses more on each character...and their developement...etc

darknightmare31 · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2005 9:16 pm Post subject:

this story is very interesting! its kinda cute too ^-^ animals..changing...strange plots... Razz

Psieye · newbie! Joined: Apr 09, 2005 Posts: 25

I'd say it's best to experience both anime and manga on this. The Anime does a nice job of expanding some material (I loved the "End of Year cleaning", Ep 18 of "Prince Yuki fangirl leaders vs the Hanajima house", Kyo's Heavy Protection against Leek porridge in Ep 19 and the extra insanity of Ayame's shop of Ep 20). The ending to the anime however was a bit of a rush job as they had little time left to give some kind of resolution. Manga goes way further and from Vol 7 onwards you get material that wasn't covered in the Anime.

Heck, it's perfectly feasible to watch just up to Ep 20 of the anime and then switch to Vol 6 of the Manga - you won't be missing out on anything other than a few minor facts (e.g. Momiji is half-German, Mio is actually Minami's Kouhai and the "Why is Wave/Vibe girl the only one who isn't dying of exhaustion?!?" line that I like after the badminton game). Vol 7 is the turning point where the Manga gives more material than the Anime but Ep 24~26 covers a major arc in Vol 6, with some small changes to make it more suitable as "a final climax of the series".

Expect some serious drama and advice on life mixed in with the humour. This manga had a landslide victory in a "What shall we translate next?" poll that Tokyopop put up years ago. It's a good read even if you're not of the typical target Shoujo audience ^^

wilkyway · Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2005 8:37 pm Post subject:

well the Anime really is just like the manga so i guess I think that it is a really good manga now im going to buy the anime to watch it
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Psieye · newbie! Joined: Apr 09, 2005 Posts: 25

I like how Fruits Basket only has 4 DVDs, each with an average of 6.5 episodes. Why do some series try to stretch things out so much with 7 DVDs for the same 26 episodes?

wilkyway · Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2005 9:00 am Post subject:

my best guess would that they want to earn more money from the people who really want to watch and read the series
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lady_muimui · newbie! Joined: May 07, 2005 Posts: 17

HoshiManga!! You have to join their yahoo group thing in order to dl it though. and someone in Soompi forums posted up links by volumes in their anime, manga, games forum. ^0^

dEvIlDuDe · Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 7:34 pm Post subject:

Just a ques do you guys know what group scanlated the FB manga?? I won;t ask for where to get FB just need a lead you know(name of the scanlating group and from there on I'll search on my own Thanks!
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skygrasper · Posted: Fri May 20, 2005 10:04 pm Post subject:

Hoshi manga I think scanlated up to chapter 61
and the other group soul society scanlated from chapter 61 till chapter 85 I think.

master_tonberry · Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 3:54 am Post subject:

So where can you find the Fruits Basket Manga?

caleniel · newbie! Joined: Jan 01, 2005 Posts: 10

Soul-Society scanlated up to chpt. 91 I think. o-O;; I don't know of the site or IRC they go by though. ^^;;

Fujiko-chan · Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 8:47 pm Post subject:

I love this series! it's one of my favs! my favorite character is Kisa cuz she's so kawaii! I've read up to vol. 8. (in actual manga form, not by downloading) http://stoptazmo.com/ has up to chapter 89.

dEvIlDuDe · Posted: Sun May 22, 2005 1:04 am Post subject:

Heh I just realized that this series was showing evry afternoon in the Philippines when I was visiting there last December.. First time I saw it there(was on ep 14) made me think, eh what the!?? they look all gay and shit (the way they interact with the other guys) and ending up changing the channel...

Welp now I'm watching it and liking the story very much... Man Akito is so ...can't describe it ...
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BakaBankai · Posted: Sun May 22, 2005 9:06 pm Post subject:

anyone read up to chapter 89 ?

"Something Cinderella-ish" when Kyo plays the role of the prince was kind of hilarous. the play has nothing to do with the orginal Cinderella storyline.

PS - Akito is a jerk.
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