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booksong's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing. Amazing, amazing, amazing.
I cried. I still haven't quite grasped that this is the end of this beautiful, infinitely touching manga series. But I was choked up from beginning to end. Finally, though, it was with joy and not with sorrow or frustration. Rarely have I read so moving and meaningful a finale. It's really something when all the pieces of a puzzle fall into place, and yet there's nothing cheesy, nothing stilted. Just pure emotion, and a deep-rooted sense of peace and satisfaction.
There's not much else I can say, except that these characters will live forever in my mind and heart, along with the best and brightest of book characters.
This was the first manga series I've ever read, and the first I've ever finished...and I think in my mind it will always be the first.
Thank you, Furuba.
I cried. I still haven't quite grasped that this is the end of this beautiful, infinitely touching manga series. But I was choked up from beginning to end. Finally, though, it was with joy and not with sorrow or frustration. Rarely have I read so moving and meaningful a finale. It's really something when all the pieces of a puzzle fall into place, and yet there's nothing cheesy, nothing stilted. Just pure emotion, and a deep-rooted sense of peace and satisfaction.
There's not much else I can say, except that these characters will live forever in my mind and heart, along with the best and brightest of book characters.
This was the first manga series I've ever read, and the first I've ever finished...and I think in my mind it will always be the first.
Thank you, Furuba.
m560's review against another edition
5.0
The beginning was slow, awkward, but after it gor started this series got good fast. There were so many unique, memorable characters, even the side characters. The romance was intense and the bits about grieving and the general passing of time made me cry more than once. The series was unexpectedly full of different emotions and people, much more than I had anticipated. This feels like a series I will definitely remember, mostly because of its great characters. Somewhere I wish there was more and sonewhere it has this perfect ending.
irispj's review
5.0
Baja un poco el impacto a comparación del tomo anterior, pero qué bonito es ver a los personajes tomar control de su vida.
everlaerian's review against another edition
4.0
I have read the cute, heartbreaking story of Fruits Basket years ago. And I read it about 3 or 4 times, maybe more. The story is a bit cliche, but the characters are memorable.
A story about closed off loners that broken, depressed and sad individuals hoping for a happiness they could never achieve. Each characters deals with the pain and loneliness differently, learning how to embrace happiness and bloom into individuals they never thought they could be.
Its beautifully written, heartwarming, with relatable emotions anyone can feel. This is one any manga avid reader should go through at least once. A classic that should honestly be recommend by anyone.
Do I recommend it:
A story about closed off loners that broken, depressed and sad individuals hoping for a happiness they could never achieve. Each characters deals with the pain and loneliness differently, learning how to embrace happiness and bloom into individuals they never thought they could be.
Its beautifully written, heartwarming, with relatable emotions anyone can feel. This is one any manga avid reader should go through at least once. A classic that should honestly be recommend by anyone.
Do I recommend it:
garnetofeden's review against another edition
4.0
Spoiler
In the last volume, the Zodiac curse or bond was broken for everyone. This volume starts off with Akito calling a meeting with all of the former Zodiac animals. Akito reveals her true gender to all of the Zodiac members who didn't know. The kimono was given to her by Shigure, who loves her. Akito and the former members of the Zodiac try to deal with the aftermath of the curse.It is revealed to the readers what Kyoko was really trying to say to Kyo the day that she died. Although it's impossible for Tohru and Kyo to know the truth, they are fulfilling her dying wish.
It focuses mostly on Tohru and Kyo moving on. Some of the characters get their storylines hinted at and wrapped up, but I wish I knew more about what happens to Momiji.
Yuki finally tells Tohru that he considers her to be a mother figure.
The series ends by showing Kyo and Tohru as grandparents, and it shows that she kept his beads and the Zodiac plus Cat ornaments all those years. I almost wish that the ending had a bit more to it though. We were only ever shown them kissing a couple of times.
Last read 10/20/2011. Rating reviewed 12/27/2022.
aadrita's review against another edition
5.0
W H O L E S O M E!!
It was a beautiful journey and now I don’t know how to move on from this Fruits Basket hangover.
It was a beautiful journey and now I don’t know how to move on from this Fruits Basket hangover.
grinchjustice's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
laraandotherthings's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this story from start to finish. It was a pleasure meeting the Sohma family and my girl Tohru.