When teh snow melts. what does it become?     Jul 10, 2007     reviewed by hitachiin_love    
(Fruits Basket Vol. 01)

I have this one and to be honest, the first volume really isn't catching but it's easily understood and vital to continue the rest of the series, obiously. :D But you won't regret getting further into the series because after this point, it gets really good!

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Year of the cat     Jul 10, 2007     reviewed by hitachiin_love    
(Fruits Basket: Kyo Sohma Cosplay Cap)

I don't have this product, but I used to have a friend that did and it managed to hold in tact for years through all the washing it went through. It's a really comfy cap, but don't wear it to keep warm, it just doesn't get that amazing, sorry.

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If I could give this 6 stars, I would.     Jul 12, 2007     reviewed by hitachiin_love    
(Fruits Basket Vol. 04: The Clearing Sky)

It's ironic that I haven't reveiwed the other 3 DVDs for this series but this is the only one I've seen. I was at a sleep over and we watched this and even though i missed alot, IT WAS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It made me get into the series actually.

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moo.     Jul 12, 2007     reviewed by hitachiin_love    
(Fruits Basket Hatsuharu Sohma Cow Cosplay Cap)

A friend of mine has thi hat and it's comfy. But again, like the other hats, don't expect to get warmth from them.

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here kitty kitty     Jul 12, 2007     reviewed by hitachiin_love    
(Fruits Basket 13 inches Kyo Sohma (Cat) Plush)

A friend of mine has this one too, the one that also has all the cosplay caps and the Shigure and human form Kyo plushie, and it's really stiff.

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year of the dog     Jul 12, 2007     reviewed by hitachiin_love    
(Fruits Basket 8 inches Shigure Sohma Human Form Plush)

My same friend has this one and it'sthe typical plushie and everything. Nothing has ever gone wrong with it or ever fallen off, but it's just really too plain for me.

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Year of the cat     Jul 12, 2007     reviewed by hitachiin_love    
(Fruits Basket 8 inches Kyo Sohma Human Form Plush)

same gripe as the Shigure plushie, plus the shoes aren't right. They ruin the whole thing. My apologies.

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Zodiac     Jul 30, 2007     reviewed by seasovereign    

I actually started watching Fruits Basket because of the ad it had on my Dragonball Z DVDs. Even in that condensed few seconds, the storyline seemed irresitable. Its interesting (and most of the time extremely comical) to see how all the Sohma's handle being cursed. You have people like Ayame, who seem to be completly fun loving, and then Hatori, who has a tragic past due to his role in the family.

A deep show with some touches of action and tons of comedy.

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Good stuffs     Jun 20, 2007     reviewed by Tuttle    

Unique story, same old internal struggles. Real angsty, lots of fighting (physical and emotional) The animals are cute though, thats good. Its good to read the manga if you've only seen the anime because there are characters taht dont show up in the anime.

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the ultimate!     Jun 11, 2007     reviewed by Koneko    

I LOVE THIS!!!! ^_^ This is the craziest and most deeply involved manga I've ever read. With the most prettiest boys! ^^ This is a must read.

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A Shojo for both Girls and Boys!     Jun 03, 2007     reviewed by Deejay_Beta    

Fruits Basket is totally original. It is sweet, funny, and totally different from what you usually see. Plus, it has a lovely soundtrack. It has all the beauty you could want from a anime and a better story line then most. I'd highly recommend giving it a try. I love it and don't know why they don't make more!

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Fruits Basket     Jun 03, 2007     reviewed by neonlove    

This is one of my favorite mangas of all time, theres moments of laughter while theres also moments where i cried and theres romance. I love the character Kyo. A must buy!

The anime is also worth watching!!!!!!!!

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a wunderful manga     Jun 20, 2007     reviewed by shadow969    

this romance manga is just wunderful nicely made and the store is very funny to read its about a girl named Tohru Honda now shea beutiful girl how mom passed away well the famaly she lives with is not your normal everyday japan famaly as some of the members are posesed by the china zodiac well i should stop here or ill end up givin away everthing if you buy this manga i hope you enjoy it

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A truly wonderful manga     May 29, 2007     reviewed by Aly    

I really love this series and believe is one of the best if not the best manga series out. Although at first I didn't care for the artwork, it gets better and I now really enjoy Ms. Takaya's expressive style. The story and characters are top-notch and the setting is good. I thought the first few chapters were a little confusing, but if you stick with it I'm sure you'd greatly enjoy it.

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One of the better Fruits Plush Toys     May 09, 2008     reviewed by ChloeBlack101    
(Fruits Basket Ayame 8)

I think they did the best job on Ayame's plush. I've only seem him as much as I've been in my friend's car (he hangs off her rearview mirror), but Aya's plush is really cute. I love the look. So Aya, lol.

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The first anime I ever bought     May 09, 2008     reviewed by ChloeBlack101    

Fruits Basket went down in my history as the first anime (and manga) series I ever purchased. I was immediantly hooked from the first disc, and had to have it. It just so loveable and fun. I mean come one... a whole family of total hottie boys (and bombshell girls) that turn into cute, furry animals when hugged. What's not to love?!

The anime was great, but I hated to see it end with only 26 eps. There's SO MUCH MORE to the story. The manga goes on for... 20+ volumes (I think 24 total in Japan at least). And the anime only goes up to like volume... 6 or 7ish I think. There NEEDS to be more Fruits anime if there's any justice. It didn't get involved in the actual curse nearly enough, and too many things were just glazed over. Not to mention my favorite female zodiac (Rin) was not a character in the anime. That's my only complaint.

Fruits Basket is just so fun-loving, while also having drama moments and very sad moments. I haven't met anyone yet who hasn't instantly fallen in love with Fruits Basket, even people who usually don't like anime.

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Kinda disappointing     May 09, 2008     reviewed by ChloeBlack101    
(Fruits Basket Hatsuharu Sohma Cow Cosplay Cap)

It's pretty disappointing that this is like the ONLY Haru merchandise. As far as it goes, it is a good hat. But Haru needs a plush, or something, people. Even Aya gets a plush... they need to start showing some Haru love. This hat, awesome as it is, just didn't make the cut by itself.

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another of my favorites     May 06, 2008     reviewed by harin    
(Fruits Basket Complete Box Set)

the only thing i didn't like about this anime is that it ended. i love the plot and i have to admit hatsuharu sohma is my favorite character in this anime. the short hand of this anime is that a girl finds her self living in a house full of sohma's with a BIG secret. once she learns that secret her world turns upsidown and she learns to live a very strange life full of suprises. this amazing anime was too short in my view because the manga keeps going past the anime. if i recal the anime stops near book 7 or 8 of the manga and at the moment the manga is at book 19. also in the manga you meet alot more people so i also strongly recomend reading those as well as buying the anime.

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Awesome Manga!!     Aug 31, 2007     reviewed by Monika    
(Fruits Basket Vol. 01)

I like this series alot.It has a bit of everything,its not in just one category its in many of them, like theres some history involving the chinese zodiac,romance,comedy,ect. Part of it is like a mystery because of the zodiac curse. I would recommend this to anyone who just likes manga. This is one of the best manga I've ever read and one of my favorite too!

:)

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I'd give a five just for Kyo love...     May 09, 2008     reviewed by ChloeBlack101    
(Fruits Basket 8 inches Kyo Sohma Human Form Plush)

... but it doesn't do my Kyo justice. I don't like the position of the arms. They throw the whole thing off. I wanna give it a five, but I'm always disappointed at how most plushes turn out. This could be worse though, I've seen some really ugly ones. At least it IS Kyo, so that makes it great ;)

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This was a gift...     May 09, 2008     reviewed by ChloeBlack101    
(Fruits Basket: Kyo Back Bag Plush)

I got the Kyo Back Pack as a random gift from a friend. I couldn't use it as a real backpack, so I used it as a purse until it literally broke. I LOVED this simple little backpack. I'm so sad the zipper finally gave out. I'm going to make it into a pillow now that I can't fix it to use as a purse. It is a simple little tribute to Fruits, but I thought it was adorable. Gotta love Kyo-Kitty Angry Face ;)

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This is soooo nice!     Oct 26, 2007     reviewed by Jettneko    
(Fruits Basket Ultimate Edition Vol. 01)

The Ultimate Edition is basically a Hardcover, large-print version of the first two manga. When I say large print, I mean that this book is 6 X 9 as opposed to the usual 5 X 7. The color pages are the covers to the manga, but still look really nice (this was my only disappointment b/c when I read interior color art, I was expecting some new art, not the front covers of the manga). I'm still looking for the autograph from Takaya, but I can't seem to find it anywhere in the book.

I do like this version because it's easier to see the smaller print and details in this larger book. I also like the fact that as a hardcover book, this is more likely to survive loans to friends and outlive all the paperback manga. They announce at the end of the book that there are plans for a Ultimate Edition, Vol. 2 (which would contain vols. 3 & 4) in it, and I'm seriously considering buying it.

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Fruits Basket Review     Jul 25, 2007     reviewed by Roflz0mgd00d    

I think that the plot and story are awesome, though I haven't read all of the manga, I've seen the entire series. Though I must say in the anime, I was pretty shocked at the ending. All together, however, its a great story which I believe is about opening up to someone. I totally recommend the manga and anime.

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fruits basket     Jul 08, 2007     reviewed by cookies and milk    
(Fruits Basket Complete Box Set)

this dvd is okay but personally i think the manga series is better. the animation is grand but the series only go up to around vol.6 of the manga. the ending of it is brilliant because you get to see the vulnerability of the characters better than in the manga. overall it was good and worthy of the buy.

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Very Cute and Useful     Jul 05, 2007     reviewed by Oneiropolos    
(Courier - Fruits Basket TV - Black)

I got this bag a while back, and I absolutely adore it. The bag itself has enough pockets and the like to be quite serviceable for classes, and this particular design is subtle enough that unless people recognize it, they don't automatically title you an anime freak. It's a good medium for the fan who wants to intrigue other fans, but not cause alot of unwanted attention.

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Beautiful and Tragic, Interesting and Compelling     May 22, 2007     reviewed by Bagleman    
(Fruits Basket Vol. 16)

Kyoko's story is revealed in this book, and it's well-written and beautiful, yet also very saddening. It was also extremely interesting to finally meet Tohru's father - who is nothing like what we imagined he might be!

Also, we learn a little about Machi of the student council - and it turns out she's very interesting indeed! I'm getting really attached to her character, and I think a lot of the

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Cute, lovely, dramatic story     Feb 18, 2009     reviewed by Meli_V    

Furuba anime was one of the first I´ve ever watched and I loved it. I loved the cuteness of Toruh, and Kyo´s personality. He´s so bad at the begining that he becames so interesting. The anime was so incomplete that I started to purchase the manga and I Couldn´t believe that they didn´t adapt beyond. This sory is so beautiful...

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A Cute and Fasinating Series!     Jan 24, 2009     reviewed by Miranda    

Fruit Basket is a very enjoyable and fun series with its really adorable animals chibi animals and cute characters that have nice facial expressions. I recommend seeing the anime before reading the manga, but either way I'm sure anyone into animals and cute series will love Fruit Basket. It also has to do with the Chinese Animals like the rat and the dog. I would recommend you at least give this a try, its a very enjoyable manga to read. ^-^

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Changed in the Middle     Dec 05, 2008     reviewed by Keru    

It began as a light teen comedy and turned into a dark, moody, older teen soap. (The art style changed halfway through the series, too.) Knowing about the bleak, mature situations in later volumes, I wouldn’t recommend this series to younger readers. But if you like angst-ridden dramas, this is perfect for you.

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Yes and No     Oct 31, 2008     reviewed by HeeroTomoe    

Fruits Basket is a series that is truly engaging. So do I recommend it?

Well... yes and no.

The Anime I give say YES, OH HELL YES.

The manga... not really. I own a volume (and GOD YES is it funny!), but as the series progresses (past the anime, I might add), it becomes more and more Soap Opera-ish. It feels...blah. And takes itself way too seriously, I might add. Where did the funny go? The romance and story was a positive factor at its start, but the end is rather predictable and anti-climactic.

My opinion is: it's not worth your money collecting. If you're desperate, read the thing at the library.

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A-mazing     Oct 29, 2008     reviewed by Chii    

Fruits Basket is a complexly written manga series that just makes you wanna go SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!.

It has a character for each drooling we have. The beautiful character of Yuki; the strong, silent time of Kyo; the perverted teacher... the list go on! It's a series any Otaku can enjoy.

All in all, though... the manga isn't gender specific. Even the most macho of men will enjoy it.

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My View On Fruits Basket     Sep 10, 2008     reviewed by Bejitadbz    

Honestly, I could only say that that I was shocked at myself. The first time I had seen this, I shunned it because I thought it to be sooo girly. But, after reading the first book, I was obsessed!!! Like what others have said, it may mostly be because yu relate to someone in the manga. That their personality. They are all so different. And... what made me carry on, was because I 'ADORE' Kyo-Kun!! Even as soon as I saw him in Manga Vol 1!

Being someone to read mangas like Battle Royale and Berserk, yu would think that Romance isn't my thing. But it's great to fit it in once in a while. A mix is good for yu! :3 I even recomend it to those yu read the same as I do.

The Manga books are a great pick to have! And any character that yu love from Fruits Basket, yu can always buy other items of them, even if it's not practical. XD (I'm buying EVERYTHING of Kyo!!! XDD)

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cute but that's all?     Aug 04, 2008     reviewed by Gothjet    
(Fruits Basket Hatsuharu Sohma Cow Cosplay Cap)

I do agree that they need more haru items. This cap doesn't provide warmth for the ears. A thumbs down for bald people

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It's good for a child     Aug 04, 2008     reviewed by Gothjet    
(Fruits Basket: Momiji Sohma Rabbit Cosplay Cap)

It's very small! I recommend this cap for children. I have an average sized head and when I tried it on, it didn't fit. Other than that, it is very cute!

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Very good!     Aug 04, 2008     reviewed by Gothjet    
(Fruits Basket: Yuki Sohma Cosplay Cap)

Didn't keep all of my head warm, but it was still a good, long lasting, cap!

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Adorible!     Aug 04, 2008     reviewed by Gothjet    

Didn't keep all of my head warm, but it was still a good, long lasting, cap! I LOVE THIS CAP!!!

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Evil but sweet     Aug 04, 2008     reviewed by Gothjet    

Didn't keep all of my head warm, but it was still a good, long lasting, cap! GREAT for expos!

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Great Book- A must for FB fans     May 06, 2008     reviewed by Silv3r    

This book had a lot of information in it. It explained all the relationships between the characters. It only goes up to around volume 17 so not everything is explained. It gives info on the characters, their relationships with each other, their backgrounds, and more. This is a must for all Fruits Basket fans.

*this is for the 'year of the cat fanbook' not the FB series like i accidentally selected

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Overall Decent Box Set     May 06, 2008     reviewed by Silv3r    
(Fruits Basket: Complete Collection)

i bought this dvd set because it was on sale and i'm glad i did. it has the complete FB season dubbed. there are even extras like bios of the voice actors. the only problem i had was they spoke too low, which of course can be solved by turning up the volume.

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LOVE FRUITS BASKET     Apr 29, 2008     reviewed by yune    

this series is wonderful!! first of all the characters are drawn very well with wonderful personalities. This series has comedy, fantasy, and ROMANCE. This is my favorite manga and is the cutest one i've ever read i highly recommend this Manga.

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FRUITS BASKET 19     Apr 22, 2008     reviewed by yune    
(Fruits Basket Vol. 19)

this book is very good because it will go into depth about the relation between the zodiac and tohru. in my opinion i think this book was very cute for some of the events. This will also go further with the relation with yuki and machi

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LOVE IT!     Feb 18, 2008     reviewed by mangagurly225    

I love this series so far, it's got a great clash of humor, romance, fantasy, and a little bit of folk lore added as well. These books are AWESOME, guys and girls can both easily identify with them. I know SEVERAL guys who love this series as well. I also love that the series has gone on for awhile and it's still going strong. It's got like 19 books out so far (actually the 19th hasn't come out yet) but don't be daunted by the number, once you start reading you just can't stop. If there's even a chance you might like them you should definately read! Once you start reading you'll be hooked till the end.

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A nice romance/comedy/angsty story!     Feb 06, 2008     reviewed by Niko    

I was given the first volume of Fruits Basket as a gift, and I thought that it was okay, but nothing special. But, as I read on, the characters started working their way into my head, and I came to truely care for them. After the initial getting to know the situation chapters, this manga is absolutely fantastic with twists, happy endings, bittersweet endings, and everything inbetween. Every so often there will be a chapter where seemingly nothing of importance happens, but for the most part, Fruits Basket is quite a ride!

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Swwwweeeeet bag     Nov 29, 2007     reviewed by aarealskei    

This little bag saved my life at my last anime convention. I took a tote bag to Onicon and before I could get through the front door, it ripped. Thank goodness I found this bag and boy, was it a godsend. Though I didn't buy it from Just Manga, I would definitely recommend it. It's not big and bulky - just right for carrying necessities. I normally carry a large purse, but this bag is so cool and so much lighter, that I actually made an effort to scale down so I could continue to use it. Even if you are one of those people who must carry a huge bag, this little bag is still great for those times, like anime conventions, parties, etc., when a big purse is just too much. One side has a large pocket with a velcro patch to close it. I use this pouch to hold things like store receipts. The other side has a zipper pocket - the zipper is on the side, not on the top of the pouch. I use this to hold personal items. The center is the main pouch and it's large enough to hold things like a small wallet, checkbook and few odds and ends. There are metal rings on the sides which are great for holding a cell phone pouch. Overall, this little bag is cute, sturdy and something you won't regret buying.

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A Story with True Soul.     Sep 25, 2007     reviewed by Faith    

This is a series which, to my extent of experience, is the best manga you will ever read. It's so touching, and, as the story progresses, delves deeper into a dark, cursed, place. But more than that, gains something so great and bright that words can't create a picture of it, but you'll know it once you experience it. The way things are lain out, you can see things in the very first chapter that are finally shown for themselves much later. With the amount of characters, each having their own very unique and lovable personalities, there is someone for any person to relate to. It would seem that it really outlines what every person goes through, and understands simple frustrations that seem too small to mention, but build up. Over-all, I love this series, and I hope you do, too!

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All about Fruit     Jul 25, 2007     reviewed by koonesrmywif@aol.com    

I like this series it was my first manga series and now I'm hooked. This is a great series I recomend everyone read it for some light reading.

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Review     Jul 14, 2007     reviewed by yaoifangirl    

This manga is a very interesting and it can be confusing at times. Not only will you learn more about the zodiac animals but you'll also have a great time reading it. It perfect for shojo fans

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Romance is eckky, but comedy is great     Jul 08, 2007     reviewed by Psyco Meowmix    

Great comedy but to romance, if you like romance its great for you. The art is great, good comedy, and overall fun. Good romance, but not enough fighting and such.

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