ThiefHott Too much of everything

VeteranLight I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

LouHomey From my favorite movies..

Siflutter It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

Tweekums As this series opens we find protagonist Tohru Honda living in a tent in the woods; she has been living there since her mother was killed in a car crash. Her situation soon changes though when Yuki and Shigure Sohma invite her to live at their house in exchange for doing the cooking and housework. There is something Tohru doesn't know about the Sohma family though: when embraced by a member of the opposite sex they turn into an animal from the Chinese Zodiac! Yuki is a rat, Shigure a dog and Kyo, the third member of the household, a cat… the last is not actually a member of the zodiac and for that reason the rest of the family consider him cursed even more that they are themselves.Over the course of the series we meet several other members of the family as well as students from the school which is attended by Tohru, Yuki and Kyo; these includes Yuki's fan club… a group of girls he must be very careful around given the family's secret; it is just a good thing Tohru can be trusted not to tell anybody. Over the course of the series we get to see a variety events in their lives and learn a bit more about the family; including the sinister head of the family Akito.This is one of the best known Shoujo titles but just because it is Shoujo it doesn't mean that boys can't enjoy it too. The story is delightful and amusing for the most part; although it does turn much darker in the final two episodes. The characters are fun to watch and it is always interesting to see what creature the next member of the Sohma family we are introduced to will turn into! There are plenty of laughs to be had; especially when Yuki's fan club are around. The animation and style of the character design may be a little dated but that shouldn't prove to be a problem as it still looks pretty good. Overall I'd certainly recommend this series; anybody who enjoys anime should give this show a go at least once.These comments are based on watching the series in Japanese with English subtitles.

squirrellytwang Fruits basket is an anime that can seriously appeal to almost any age. It can make you laugh, cry, and wonder about whats going to happen next. The depth of the characters is amazing, and their problems are realistic.What I was MOST impressed by though, is that each character (although friends) was never the same as another character, Tohru, for example is kind hearted, selfless and hard working, while the 3 men she's taken up residence with (Shigure, Yuki, and Kyo Sohma) are all different from each other AND her. Shigure, is kind, perverted, and a tad irresponsible, Yuki, is polite, soft spoken, and smart, while Kyo is hot headed and has a horrible temper. Many other characters com in with a story, each adding to the background story of each other character, bringing in more and more depth. One thing I wished they had put in the anime was simply more from the manga, as a first manga, second anime person, i noticed that a few story lines had been cut out.However you look at it though, fruits basket is an anime not like any other, truly letting you understand the emotions of each character

pink_sugar_sheep Fruits Basket is an amazing anime. This anime has such great characters. I have watched this series 10 times now!! It about a girl called Tohru Honda. Her mother died. She went to live with her grandfather. But he had to have his house redone. So he moved away for a little while and asked Tohru if she could stay with one of her friends. she said yes as she didn't want to trouble him. She also didn't want to trouble her friends by staying with them. So she decided to live in a tent. This is how it starts. She ends up being taken in by the Sohma family to live with them. But she finds out the big Sohma family secret, which is that they are members of the Chinese Zodiac. It is a curse on the Sohma family. Every time someone of the opposite sex hugs them they change into animals.All the character are great in this. They all have their own personality. And such characters as Kyo, Shigure and Ayame are very amusing. The end of this series did end well. But it did leave you wanting more. That how i got into Manga. The anime was based on the first 6 books of the Manga. With some stories from books 7 and 8. Book 9 upwards if completely new. And they have major plot shakers! It all very gripping and the Manga are still being written!! But not for much longer!!!!! Luv Charlotte ((><)) pink_sugar_sheep@hotmail.com

sweetgurl8915 I am a die hard Fruits Basket fan. So when I decided to watch to movie interested to see how it turned out. I have to say that I was overall happy with what it had to deliver. For those who have read the manga, it follows the books pretty well. There are some differences and added scenes, but that is to be expected. I found myself laughing at some of the things that went on in those added scenes, or feeling that these extras scenes really fit in well with the story. For people who haven't read the manga, they should find it entertaining, a little silly but entertaining. But I would suggest that they read the manga, which even though they show is good, because its better than the book.