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Fruits Basket: Story, Chapters and Where to Read

Fruits Basket (1998): what the manga is about, key facts and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Fruits Basket (1998) is a award winning, drama, romance, supernatural manga by Takaya, Natsuki. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 8.53/10 from 76,261 ratings.

What is Fruits Basket about?

Tooru Honda is an orphan with nowhere to go but a tent in the woods, until the Souma family takes her in. However, the Souma family is no ordinary family, and they hide a grave secret: when they are hugged by someone of the opposite gender, they turn into animals from the Chinese zodiac!

Key details

Fruits Basket spans 136 chapters across 23 volumes, status: finished. Publication: Jul 18, 1998 to Nov 20, 2006.

Where to read Fruits Basket

Look for official releases through licensed publishers and digital manga platforms in your region.

Frequently asked questions

What is Fruits Basket about?

Tooru Honda is an orphan with nowhere to go but a tent in the woods, until the Souma family takes her in. However, the Souma family is no ordinary family, and they hide a grave secret: when they are hugged by someone of the opposite gender, they turn

Is Fruits Basket finished?

Its publication status is: Finished.

What is the MAL rating of Fruits Basket?

Fruits Basket is rated 8.53/10 on MyAnimeList.

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