Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 183 pages
- Published by: Hakusensha; Japanese edition August 2000
- ISBN 10 Number: 4592171667
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-4592171669
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Book Dimensions:
6.9 x 4.5 x 0.7 inches
- Weighs: 3.5 ounces
Book Description
*Peaking at #1 in sales and consistently a strong seller, according to BookScan *Inspired the Hit Anime available on DVD! *The #1 Selling Shojo Manga in Japan! *The best-selling shojo in America *Part of YALSA's 2005 top ten 'Quick picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers' Elist!
Delving into the recesses of Kyo's past, we find the Sohma trio returning home on a rainy day. There a mysterious man who has known Kyo for a long time meets them. Trust, loyalty and the bonds of family and friendship are tested, as Tohru must help Kyo deal with the "monsters" that he's been trying to avoid. ?
--This text refers to the
Comic
edition.
Reader Reviews
This review is from: Fruits Basket, Vol. 6 (Comic)
This series amazes me on so many levels. While it's classified as shoujo, it isn't the simple boy meets girl, cutesy type of story that the shoujo genre is filled with (and hey, there's nothing wrong with those!). Instead, we find an engrossing story line, intriguing characters, fun, laughs and tears! I never would have expected to be so moved by something so...cute. But moved I have been. I wanted to cry while reading this volume. I actually feel for these characters. Despite having the aloof Yuki separate me, the reader, from his plight...it draws me in. And Kyo's efforts to be left alone just make you want to get even closer to him. What I find the most amusing, is that I actually don't know who I would want Tohru to end up with in the end (if she does end up with someone)...and it bothers me!!! That's the funny part. I read an interaction between Yuki and Tohru and think, oh, they should end up together, Yuki needs her so much and would treat her right. But then I see Kyo being gentle just by being around her, and think...he must be the one for her. But in both cases, I always feel sorry for the one I don't think Tohru will end up with!? It's goofy, I know. I guess what I am trying to say is that this series just draws you in. And as for anime VS. manga...I have to say, I am watching the anime as I read the manga. Sometimes I get farther in the DVDs, sometimes the manga. I think they are both worthwhile. The DVDs stay close to the manga (at least DVD 1-2...that's as far as I have gotten so far), but there is something about seeing the story brought to life that is worth the time and money. On the other hand, the anime (4 DVDs) only covers the first 8 manga, and volume 13 of the manga is being released in April....obviously the DVD ending is not the same as the manga ending. But that happens a lot. BUY THEM ALL!
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