One character that is unintentionally put beneath the spotlight is Akito Sohma, the head of the Sohma household.
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Every single character was beautifully developed, and reflected how much effort the author of the series must have put in. Incorporating the main and side protagonists, my personal favorites include Kyo, Shigure and Hana. Her vocals time very well with Tohru’s personality, just as the remainder of the cast’s voices suit their characters.įruits Basket supports a vast and highly diverse cast of characters. Laura Bailey, who also starred in Yu-Yu Hakusho as Keiko, voices Tohru Honda. The dubs of both languages were well done too, and I have next to no objections with the voices chosen in the English dub by Funimation. Comprised of basically still-frame shots of each of the characters in a symbolic situation, it manages to reflect their individuality by featuring images of their lifelong anguish. The opening song, For Fruits Basket, was in one word, disturbing. They definitely heighten the viewing experience, but don’t offer much in terms of listening outside of the series. It is not used without good reason like it is in series such as Trinity Blood.įruits Basket’s background music is composed of various slow piano, flute and violin tunes. CGI is very well introduced as well utilized for water and the puffs of smoke that surround the zodiac members when they transform.
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With enormous, colourful eyes, and a specified code of dress for each character, physical traits offer much in terms of highlights to the overall animation. Movement, when it does occur, is fluid and believable, leaving much room for the character designs that Fruits Basket flourishes upon. Stories with such a caliber are much more attractive in my opinion, because they are liable to bestow a feeling of comfort upon viewers that cannot possibly be achieved by a wholly original and inflated plotline.įruits Basket’s animation is very pretty, especially considering the fact that it is basically a series of still frames and detailed facial expressions.
Unlike series like True Tears or Angelic Layer, Fruits Basket is a rare breed of Shojo that tries, and succeeds with flying colours to not take itself too seriously. By that, I mean that it isn’t too complicated or too exaggerated for its own good. In regards to short stories like Fruits Basket, I myself tend to prefer such palatable simplicity. On the contrary, one may have the ability to forecast twists and devices, but the small events that lead up to these conclusions still remain a mystery throughout. The plot is fairly straightforward, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that it is predictable. Of course, there are moments when the unsuspecting Tohru Honda stumbles, is pushed or just plain trips into the arms of one of the male protagonists, and then appears that memorable puff of smoke, as well as a short few frames of a chibified zodiac animal. One might even go so far as to attach the dangerous tag “male harem” to Fruits Basket, while in reality the romantic and sexual references presented throughout the plot remain innocent and entirely suitable for even a young audience. As such, it consists of exaggerated interactions, little-to-no direct fan service, and an abundance of handsome male characters. Now Tohru must learn to accept their customs, and to always honor the Sohma's code of secrecy, otherwise her most treasured memories could be lost forever.įruits Basket is a character driven anime targeted at a mainly female audience. This singular event causes Tohru to stumble across the veiled situation of her newfound employers these two men and certain other members of the Sohma family are the embodiments of an age old curse whenever they are embraced by a member of the opposite sex, they transform into one of the animals of the Chinese zodiac.
After living in a tent on private property for over two weeks, Sixteen-year-old orphan Tohru Honda is hired to work as a maid at the home of her fellow classmate, Yuki Sohma, and his older cousin Shigure.
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