sebastiansbookshelf's review
4.0
4.5 stars out of 5
Volume 4 of Fruits Basket might be the best one yet so far. The first three volumes were all pretty good, but this fourth volume surpasses them in every single way. Why? Well, let’s see why in this review!
Momiji and Haru transfer to the same school that Tohru, Yuki and Kyo go to, and things happen. We also later get introduced to Akito Sohma soon afterwards. This will be a character to keep an eye on for sure later on. We also get the introduction of another Sohma in this volume as well, Yuki’s brother and the snake, Ayame Sohma…and well, Yuki isn’t too happy to see his brother.
And then…chapter 23 happens. The chapter that turns Fruits Basket from a really good manga to an amazing manga. This chapter explains Momiji’s backstory, and it isn’t a happy one. It’s incredibly moving, and really well told.
Afterwards, Tohru, Yuki and Kyo, alongside Tohru’s two friends, Uotani and Hanajima, go visit the grave of Tohru’s mother. This was an interesting chapter to end the volume.
This volume of Fruits Basket is amazing. I’m glad I didn’t take a one day break to read this one. I cannot wait to see how the rest of this holds up on a reread. See you then!
Volume Reviews
Volumes 1 and 2
Volume 3
Volume 4 of Fruits Basket might be the best one yet so far. The first three volumes were all pretty good, but this fourth volume surpasses them in every single way. Why? Well, let’s see why in this review!
Momiji and Haru transfer to the same school that Tohru, Yuki and Kyo go to, and things happen. We also later get introduced to Akito Sohma soon afterwards. This will be a character to keep an eye on for sure later on. We also get the introduction of another Sohma in this volume as well, Yuki’s brother and the snake, Ayame Sohma…and well, Yuki isn’t too happy to see his brother.
And then…chapter 23 happens. The chapter that turns Fruits Basket from a really good manga to an amazing manga. This chapter explains Momiji’s backstory, and it isn’t a happy one. It’s incredibly moving, and really well told.
Afterwards, Tohru, Yuki and Kyo, alongside Tohru’s two friends, Uotani and Hanajima, go visit the grave of Tohru’s mother. This was an interesting chapter to end the volume.
This volume of Fruits Basket is amazing. I’m glad I didn’t take a one day break to read this one. I cannot wait to see how the rest of this holds up on a reread. See you then!
Volume Reviews
Volumes 1 and 2
Volume 3
malloytasticbooks's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
kirstie22's review
5.0
This volume made me laugh way harder than the previous ones (oh, Ayame) so I'm changing my rating on the other ones to 4/5 stars. With each volume I learn to be a little more like Tohru with her optimistic outlook on life. This series keeps getting better and better.
graceblackthorn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
bookishdesiree's review
5.0
the friendships and relationships are done so well in fruits basket. it’s one of the main reasons why i love it so much. also the character developments are done at a great pace
how cute is it that Kyo can’t say no to Tohru?
how cute is it that Kyo can’t say no to Tohru?
opalamber's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-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
_mjbarreto's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0