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Fruits Basket

2019 – 2021Show3 seasons63 episodesTV-14

AnimationDrama
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Rotten Tomatoes–97%

A heartwarming, deeply moving animated series about growing up and family, with standout characters.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares or adrenaline.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 63 episodes · best: S3E8 "I'm Disappointed in You" 9.7

Episodes

8.0
8.3
9.3

Story

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!

Feels like

  • Supernatural Family Drama
  • Heartwarming & Tearjerker
  • Coming-of-Age Romance
  • Chinese Zodiac Mythology
  • Emotional Healing
  • Found Family
  • Shojo Adaptation
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Bittersweet Melodrama

Cast

24 of 193 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Yoshihide Ibata, Takatoshi Suzuki, Yasuo Tsuchiya
Written by
Taku Kishimoto, Yuichiro Kido
Produced by
Yuuya Yoshida, Mirai Yamauchi, Fumi Yazaki
Music by
Masaru Yokoyama

Everyone

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Facts

April 6, 2019 · July 22, 2021 · Ended

First aired
April 6, 2019
Last aired
July 22, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 63 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Nudity, Suicide Themes
Genres
Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan, United States
Available in
125 countries

Tropes

But Not Too Foreign, Shapeshifting, Adaptation Dye-Job +9

  • But Not Too Foreign
  • Shapeshifting
  • Adaptation Dye-Job
  • Remake Cameo
  • Refreshingly Normal Life-Choice
  • Clothing Damage
  • Mama's Baby, Papa's Maybe
  • Gender Flip
  • Lethal Chef
  • Mythology Gag
  • Adaptation Distillation
  • Cursed with Awesome

12 of 231 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Fruits Basket?"

Questions about Fruits Basket

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fruits Basket?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, Fruits Basket streams on Crunchyroll. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 124 other countries.

Is Fruits Basket worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 8.5).

Does Fruits Basket get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 8.0, and season 3 peaks at 9.3. The highest-rated episode is I'm Disappointed in You (season 3, episode 8) at 9.7, and the lowest is I'm So Sorry! (season 1, episode 19) at 6.5.

Is Fruits Basket okay for kids?

TV-14NuditySuicide themes

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for nudity and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Fruits Basket?

25 h

About 25 hours: 63 episodes in 3 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2021.

Is Fruits Basket plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Fruits Basket good for date night?

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It's better for a family night: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.