Fruits Basket

I read all the Fruits Basket manga as it was coming out years ago, and honestly only watched the original anime because it gave me quick nostalgia of the books but it definitely never really felt like a true animation of the manga. It lacked the depth and thoughtfulness the actual manga exudes in between periods of goofyness and absurdity. I am so glad they have remade the animation of Fruits Basket, I love the music, and it is much more accurate to what I read and fell in love with years ago. Finally an animation that gives the manga justice. I cannot wait to see more.

No one can deny Takaya's original manga series, is absolutely marvelous. A timeless masterpiece, with dark undertones that get progressively darker as the series goes on. This is something that the 2001 anime completely failed to portray in every almost every aspect. 2001 was a bubbly, over the top, tiny portion of the actual story. I noticed someone in the reviews before stated that the 2019 version should have just picked up where 2001 left off. Well, if that person was a true fan then they would know that the 2001 version left out KEY ELEMENTS to the story that are VITAL later on in the series. So in conclusion, JUST NO. A reboot was absolutely necessary if you want the whole TRUE story to be told. And Takaya is doing just that, she is overseeing all of production and 20 episodes in, I AM AMAZED, not only with the animation, but with the subtle updates to this 20 year old story, and not to mention the way that they are switching story arcs around slightly to better express the on screen telling of this story. The music also is a lot better in the reboot- You can actually hear Yuki talking, something that didn't happen often in the 2001 version because the music was not only obnoxious, but way too loud. I am so excited to eagerly keep watching every week as Tohru helps people with her kind heart and words, not only in the series, but in real life too. I have always looked back on this series throughout my life and it has influenced a lot of decisions. I whole-heartedly recommend this to ANYONE, no matter your age or gender.

I absolutely LOVE the new adaptation, it's gorgeous, the music is great, the characters are finally true to the original manga (oh my Shigure!!!!!) and it just gives you the feeling that the team working on it are all fans themselves!

Maybe I am a bit biased since I've been a fan of the story for the last decade, but I cried every single episode, even though I knew everything that was going to happen. It's astounding, I'm sooo thankful for this reboot and for finally getting the representation of Shigure and Akito that I deserve.

10/10.

I remember watching Fruit basket (2001), it only aired 26 episode. I'm glad they brought back some of the same voice actor who were in the 2001 version. I really hope that the reboot of Fruit Basket will go more than 26 episodes and trying to stay true to the Manga Series.

This series is incredible and if you've seen it you'll probably know what I mean, and if not, I'll put it this way. if I had 3 wishes I would use one to be able to forget what happens in the series so I could watch it again for the first time.

Seriously I envy all those who are yet to view this series for the first time it's just that good, the secrets, the torment, the sacrifice, the barbaric nature of tradition, all the suspense that holds it together, and the way that enables relationships to be built. It's great.