Fruits Basket

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:: Fruits Basket ::

Anime/Manga  created by Takaya Natsuki

~ Fruits Basket

An ordinary girl named Tohru suddenly startled by a man who could change shape into animals originating from the twelve zodiac (chiness zodiac). He must try to keep these secrets from the public if you do not want his memory erased. But dealing with them not as easy as thought. Each member of the twelve zodiac have pain that can only be perceived their own.  In the anime Fruits Basket episode only made ​​until 26, then in continue until his end in the manga.

:: Main Chara

Honda Tohru

Tohru is the type of person who always smiled when like anything. Tohru just living alone with his mother. And Tohru is very fond of his mother. Since her mother died in a car accident, Tohru was raised by paternal grandfather, and his home was necessary in the renovation. Not wanting to bother her friends, Uo and Hana, she lived alone and set up a tent. No thought, Tohru set up a tent on land owned by Souma family. It was there later, Yuki, Tohru invited to stay a while at home until the house is completed in the renovation of Tohru's grandfather. All members of the Souma family came one by one to see what kind of person that Tohru. Because, Tohru is the only outsider allowed by the head of the family named Akito to know a secret, that is the curse of the demon 12 zodiac, which if embraced by the opposite sex, they will turn into 12 zodiac animals, which had been kept secret and buried by Souma family from the general public. Although without the awareness, Tohru can be a little give input for their liver injury, especially Akito. Because each member of the Souma family has sadness and pain is different, so also with others. In the manga he recounted, he finally married with Kyo, because he knows that he loves Kyo. The nature of the polite and formal Tohru is very similar to his father.

 

:: Souma Family

Souma Yuki

Yuki was possessed by a demon of the 12 zodiac rat. Many of the members of the 12 zodiac who hates Yuki, the reason being that Yuki is a rat. In the 12 zodiac, zodiac rat is special. Likewise with Yuki, Yuki is a handsome man, strong in any sport, good at anything [except in the case of cooking, Yuki is not good at cooking ^^;], many girls in her high school who loved it, until the girls there to form group 'Yuki Fans Club'. Yuki as a child locked in place the dark by Akito. And make it a little close with another person. Yuki is actually jealous of Kyo because Kyo is so easy to get along with others. At the end of the story, he had love with Machi.

[] ~ You can only... be... you and i, me...  that's the way it is accept oneself and face... oneself... it's the only way.  BE STRONG! (Souma Yuki) ~ []

Souma Kyo

Kyo is a rude person, actually thought he was jealous of Yuki, who are good in everything. Kyo is a demon cat of 12 zodiac. Inside the Souma family, he was ostracized and despised. Akito always mocked and called him 'monster', then Akito told Kyo, "if you can beat Yuki, I'll stop calling you a monster". Since then, Kyo has the ambition to conquer and hold grudges on Yuki. As a child's mother died and his father blamed Kyo Kyo result of his mother who died and hope that if Kyo does not exist. Then he was raised by Souma Azuma. Kyo also loved Azuma like kandungna own father. In the manga is told, that in fact also very much in love Kyo to Tohru.

[] ~  A person good points, it's like the sour plum in riceball. That sour plum is just on the backside. In this world, everyone's back side... has various, different colours and tastes of sour plums. But that's on another's backside.. So, no one can see within his or her own sour plum. "He'll think that he has no value, that he's just a plain, white riceball. But it's not like at all... On the inside, you have your own sour plum.  ...You envy... when you envy others... that's only because you can see other people's sour plum that's all! (Honda Tohru) ~ []

Souma Shigure

Shigure is the dog of the 12 zodiac demon. Shigure was a flirtatious and always excited if it should come to school and meet with high school students. Shigure is a person close to the family center or Akito. He can be very wise if the time in critical circumstances. Shigure worked as a writer, but then quit his job and began to build a serious relationship with Akito, after Akito has grown into something better than the first, because he knew that he was actually really liked Akito since childhood.

 

[] ~ Mingling with other people, will hurt and hurt each other. That way you will learn to tolerate other people. (Souma Shigure) ~ []

Souma  Kagura

Kagura is a pig in the 12 zodiac animals. Kagura a sweet and gentle, but when he was confronted with Kyo, Kagura can be fierce and sometimes beat Kyo black and blue without any apparent reason. Kagura loves Kyo, even from childhood Kagura keeps telling me that she would marry Kyo. However, what may make, he gave up when Kyo says that "I can not love you" and God knows since when Kagura realizes that Kyo had set their hearts on Tohru.

 

Souma  Momiji

Momiji was possessed by demon rabbit of the 12 zodiac. A cheerful Momiji, Momiji is a man despite her appearance always looks a little feminine. All the mother whose son was possessed by a demon of the 12 zodiac animals, if not become an overprotective mother, she would stay away from her child. And Momiji's mother is the type that away from her child. Mama Momiji Momiji reject wholeheartedly, and it makes Momiji be lonely, because he only gets love from a father who still want to receive it. He could compete with Kyo to get love from Tohru. But at the last minute to Kyo Momiji just smiled, knowing that he only wanted to Tohru happy.

[] ~ Because i want to believe there is no such memory that you can just forget... So that some day, some day i might become myself who wouldn't loose... And then some day... I will even over come it. So it can be a precious memory... I believe it. (Souma Momiji) ~ []

Souma  Hatori

Hatori was possessed by demon of the 12 zodiac sea horses, development of the revolution of the zodiac dragon. Hatori is a doctor specifically for the Souma family, especially to monitor the health condition Akito [head of the Souma family]. Hatori is also in charge erase memories of people who know the secret of 12 zodiac curse on the order of Akito Souma clan. Hatori never got around to getting married with a girl named Kana, but the marriage was immediately opposed by Akito, Akito raged until Hatori's eyes hurt. Kana blames himself up to pain because he felt that he was the one who caused eye injury Hatori. Then Hatori  erase Kana memories of the good times they shared.

[] ~ If there are people who can hurt, there must be someone who can cure him.(Souma Hatori) ~ []

Souma  Hatsuharu

Haru was possessed demon cow in the 12 zodiac. Haru always regard, Kyo as a rival and always challenge him to compete. Hatsuharu initially hated Yuki because Yuki is a rat. in the 12 zodiac fairy tale is told about the mice got into the back of the cow to go to a party. Hatsuharu was considered foolish, and began to hate Yuki. But hatred is then gradually changed. While Haru has a calm and polite nature, but when it's angry nothing can stop him. Therefore, Souma clan gave him the title as 'Black Haru'. He has worked since childhood in love with Rin.

Souma  Ayame

Ayame snake possessed. Ayame is the sister of a man Yuki. Ayame is a little sissy hyperaktif and ==;. small since Yuki and Ayame are separated because Yuki was frequently ill. Since young Ayame 'ignorant' with the state of Yuki. But then the nature of change and began to cast the words that are not clear to Yuki to show his affection. But it all ended with the rejection Yuki. Ayame build a boutique shop along with his servant Kuramae Mine.

[] ~ When I first became a parent, a person can only be aware of feelings as a parent. But ... actually that should be understood and should not be overlooked is the time myself when I was a child. For example the first time able to do something or when you first get yelled at by parents. As long as they can still remember the feeling felt while still a child, although an adult can certainly still understand each other. (Honda Tohru) ~ []

Souma  Kisa

Kisa was possessed demon tigers in the 12 zodiac. Kisa was depressed and did not want to talk to the people around him because of the treatment from his classmates who distinguish Kisa, and alienating Kisa with hair and eye color are different from normal people. Kisa is very fond of and respect for saving Kisa Tohru from the heart imprisoned by despair and build strength of his heart that has fallen.

  

[] ~ What does it mean like myself? How to find the excess yourself? Known only bad self ...  Did not we just be like ourselves, when we know that there are other people who love us, right? Once there are people who want to accept ourselves as is, accept ourselves with all its shortcomings and advantages ... After that, then we can forgive ourselves. (Souma Yuki) ~ []

Souma  Hiro

A form changes in Hiro's 12 zodiac is goat. Hiro is the son of a proud and intelligent talk. Hiro does not like himself who has always had a childish and always blamed himself for not being able to protect Kisa. Hiro is very jealous of Tohru who suddenly appears and can make Kisa smiled back.

[] ~ Hiro, you're great ... There are plenty of people who turn away and not be afraid to admit that he was actually still immature. Therefore, people who can recognize about it was very brave. (Honda Tohru) ~ []

Souma  Ritsu

Ritsu was possessed by demon of the 12 zodiac monkey. Ritsu has a few unique properties, it is always 'sorry' even though nobody is to blame. Ritsu always wear women's clothes because they feel comfortable while wearing them. As a man Ritsu always insecure, and always looking for reasons why he was born in this world. At the end of the manga, Ritsu started to cut his hair and try to be more confident. Ritsu highly admires and aspires to like Ayame. But directly contradicted by Shigure and Hatori. According to them, confidence Ayame is the least normal.

[] ~ You're trying to find it, you're probably trying to find it "The reason that you live" all by yourself. Because... in reality there aren't any people who are born with reasons to live.. I think that.. that everyone has to find their reasons to live... Maybe in a dream, or in job, or in a person "The reasons you find might be unclear, uncertain, and unstable." I want to have a reasons  for as long as i live... I also want one and then if it's possible. I want to find it in somebody's heart... I hope that some day, someone would tell me,"You can think of it that way" at times i want to give up... But i try my best that's way... It's okay for sure to be shameless. Because if you lead a bold life some day you might meet someone with whom you'll want to eat takoyaki together... (Honda Tohru) ~ []

Souma Isuzu

Souma Isuzu often called familiarly by the name of 'Rin'. Rin was possessed by demon horses in the 12 zodiac. Rin is a cool person, but actually he is a person who cares. Rin dumped by her parents, and it makes the hurt Rin. Then Haru who do not receive the treatment against Rin Rin's parents, promising to maintain and protect Rin. Until finally grow the seeds of love between Haru and Rin. Rin tried to find a way to release the 12 zodiac curse and in order to liberate Haru from the shackles of Akito. He does not allow Tohru to interfere, but little by little, Rin very angry if there are people who hurt Tohru.

[] ~ Do you think you're that great? Are you so great that it's okay for you to hit her? Don't kid me.. Don't mess with me! Who says it's okay for you to hit her? (Souma Isuzu) ~ []

Souma Kureno

A form demon 12 zodiac animals Kureno property is a rooster. Kureno is closest to Akito. Always go anywhere to escort Akito. When going to buy something in stores, Kureno met with Uo, and fell in love with him.

[] ~ But even so, as long as you're alive things continue to happen. So... Please Don't Give Up. (Honda Tohru) ~ []

Souma Akito

According to the manga, Akito is a woman who was educated as a boy by his mother (Souma Ren). The Curse of 12 zodiac can be separated if the Lord of 12 zodiac or Akito who want it. Akito always lonely and had 12 zodiac to serve him forever. But one by one member of the 12 zodiac refuse to it and choose to seek their own happiness. Then this is where Tohru Akito began to blame. When he lost control of his emotions, he went to Tohru when it rains. Had an attack of Akito, but trying to calm because Tohru Tohru just look in the eyes of Akito that she was just lonely. When Tohru offer for their friends, who stand on the cliff Tohru cracked and he fell off a cliff. Akito slowly understand what the purpose of greeting Tohru and freed all 12 zodiac curse that exist in the body Shigure, Hatori, and other members of the 12 zodiac.

Souma Azuma

Azuma is a person who nurture and raise Kyo from small, since the death of Kyo's mother. He is also a 'sensei' disebuah karate dojo. At first he just wanted to make amends, because as a child, Azuma feel guilty about saying things that offend his grandfather was [his grandfather was also possessed by a demon cat]. But over time, in the heart Azuma growing sense of love for Kyo, like his own son. Azuma is to maintain and protect Kyo so he did not get hurt. Azuma also is important people close to Akito.

[] ~ Don't... But... even if you deny it now it will be back. No matter how much you deny it, or ignore it, that wish won't leave you, it will keep coming back maybe like then... your hope will visit again.. Again and again. It will definitely bloom. (Souma Azuma) ~ [] 

:: Family Dearest

Honda Katsuya

 Katsuya is Tohru's father. Katsuya is a teacher who taught junior high school and met Kyoko there. Katsuya is actually not a desire to become teachers, but because his father ordered. Katsuya listen to heart honesty that says if the actual Kyoko, Kyoko just lonely and want attention. Then come to like Kyoko and Katsuya after Kyoko graduation, he took them to marry. But age is not long, he died when Tohru was little.

[] ~ So to the child who doesn't fulfill your expectations... You can just tell them that they are not your children anymore? So you only acknowledge  those children who doesn't do anything wrong in their whole life? Do you think that you're so pure and innocent? Or do you think... You don't feel the need to be responsible, and give up on your special position as her parents? (Honda Katsuya) ~ []

Honda Kyoko

Kyoko is the mother of Tohru. He is a former chairman genk. Kyoko does not have a good relationship with his parents who told them to think what they want. After meeting with Katsuya, Kyoko feel more alive and he wanted to be with that person. After graduating from junior high school, Kyoko married with Katsuya. When Tohru turns which is relatively elementary, Katsuya died. Kyoko had depression with it, and intend to commit suicide. But then he realized that he still had Tohru that he must guard. He also met Kyo is still small and chatted with him. Accidents will happen until killed Kyoko. Before Kyoko died, he saw Kyo is standing in a crowd, and indirectly he placed Tohru on Kyo.

Honda Grandpa

He was the grandfather Tohru. He isis the father of Katsuya . He is very loving and very understanding as what actually Tohru.

[] ~ People are mysterious... As people meet other people, all sorts of possibilities are born, good ones, and bad ones. (Honda Grandpa) ~ []

:: Best Friends

Uotani Arisa

Uo is the best friend to Tohru. She is a gank member. Uo always idolized Kyoko [Tohru's mother]. After meeting Tohru, for the first time in his heart he wants to change the destiny into something better.

[] ~ Only if you've gone through the darkest times will you ... Understand. The feelings are the same. Even if you've never experienced the wonderful things in life. Only after something has been contaminated and marred will it... Become a beautiful thing. Pain can be healed with gentle care. Darkness can be removed with sunlight. Don't underestimate the small things. Everything is significant. Every time you fall down, or take the wrong path, it isn't wasted. As long as you don't consider it a waste, you will surely develop and grow over time. (Honda Kyoko) ~ []

 

Hanajima Saki

Hana is also a best friend for Tohru. Hana has the power "surge" since birth. He was always ostracized and teased by his friends. But Hana was always hoping he was not hurt or even kill them with strength. Then Hana moved schools and met with Tohru. Hana felt grateful because Tohru willing to accept all its pros and cons, and become his friend first, as well as Uo. For Hana, Tohru is a friend first. As with Uo, Hana also swore together in front of the tomb of Kyoko, while unlike anything they will always help Tohru.

[] ~ Humans... are always seeking something from others. Maybe... because no matter how much you're abused by them, or lose your hope in them, regardless of how much your family loves you. You still hope... Other people can accept you... for who you are. And also... parents only want... their children to be happy. So as long as you're happy, they will be happy too. So, when te day comes... when all of you will need to walk down the different paths of life, just remember that things like lonelyness, and sadness. Don't have to exist! There will definitely going to be a happy ending to it all... definitely. (Honda Kyoko) ~ []

Megumi

Megumi is the younger sister of Hana. Like Hana, Megumi also has the power since he was born. Megumi could curse the people as long as she knew the name of the person who wanted him to curse. Megumi is very fond of Hana, she always prayed for Hana was a good friend who can love and accept Hana is.

 

:: People Around

Mitsuru

Mitsuru or often called Mi-chan by Shigure is an editor for Shigure. He has always been a victim of ignorance Shigure, because constantly told Shigure to complete the essay. Shigure of course do so with the aim of a joke, but Mi-chan cry sometimes caused by Shigure the ignorant.

 

:: Student Counsil Members

>> Chairman

Souma Yuki

Yuki quite surprised with the behavior of his subordinates. But he always tried to be patient ^ ^;.

 

>> Vice Chairman

Kakeru Manabe

 Kakeru a lazy but he is very energetic. Always sleep in times when an important task to be done by the student council. Kakeru very jovial and always calls Yuki with the nickname "Yun Yun" [of course direct Yuki angry]. Kakeru's girlfriend called Komaki Nakao, dubbed by Kakeru as 'meat angel' because Komaki really liked meat. Komaki father died in a car accident that he was driving and causing Tohru's mother died as well. But Tohru Kakeru blame. However, Kakeru and Komaki awaken later apologized to Tohru. Actually he was a little conscious that Machi and Yuki no liking each other behind their eyes. But Kakeru did not show it directly. Kakeru and Machi are brothers but different mothers.

 

>> Financial Section

Machi Kuragi

Machi a quiet girl, she did not think Yuki as 'prince' as the other girls, but only considers Yuki as a lonely man. But actually jealous of Kakeru Machi who always paid attention more by his mother. He also was undemonstrative at Yuki.

>> Secretary

Kimi Todo

A girl who spelled out a bit aggressive.

>> Secretary

Naohito Sakuragi

 Nao is the one that first appeared immediately say "you are my rival" in front of Yuki. That's because the girl he loves is chairman of the Yuki fans club, she is Minagawa Motoko . At graduation Motoko, Nao trying to convey feelings, Motoko only responded with a smile, and that's enough to make Nao satisfied.

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Eventually one day, you won't be able to run away from it! The tightly closed lid...

When the tightly closed lid... Is open... and what will be lost..? What will gained..?

Must open the tightly closed lid!

 

 

 

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If that "detestable guy" wasn't here, it wouldn't bother you?

"Friend" or "Good" or "Bad".

They aren't important.

Is that sort thing really worth about you?

After all you are such a kind and gentle kid.

~ (Honda Kyoko)