Summary
Fruits Baskethas skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, becomingone of the most popular shojo manga seriesin the world. The 2019 anime adaptation only further sparked fans' interest in the franchise by delivering a faithful and emotion-filled adaptation of the manga’s story.Fruits Basketintegrates a lot of popular romance tropes into the story, including one that is arguably the most well-known of all.
One of the biggest plot points ofFruits Basketisthe love triangle between Tohru, Kyo, and Yuki.The love triangle is a common trope in romance anime. However,Fruits Basketexecutes it differently than some other series.
Rather than have two characters vying for the same love interest,Fruits Basketinserts a shocking reveal towards the end of the series by announcing thatYuki never felt romantically towards Tohru at all, and actually viewed her as more of a supportive mother figure in his life. By adding this twist, the series was able to surprise viewers andend happily for everyone.
Yuki’s Reveal at the End ofFruits BasketShockingly Twisted the Love Triangle Trope
The Series Was Able to End in a Fulfilling Way for Every Character
Kyo and Tohru wound up together as a happily-in-love couple, and Yuki was able to both focus on himself and find love of his own elsewhere. In other instances of the love triangle trope, at least one person winds up feeling scorned because they weren’t chosen, butFruits Basketavoids this unfortunately common consequence entirely by taking the story in a completely different direction.Kyo and Yuki were also able to rebuild their relationshipin the end too, which may not have been possible if they were both fighting for the affections of the same person.
Kyo and Yuki were in a constant rival relationship for nearly the entirety ofFruits Basket,hating one another because Yuki embodied the rat zodiac sign, who deceived the cat zodiac sign, Kyo. This deception led to the cat being excludedfrom the zodiac animalsbanquet and treated as an outcast in the family. For a while, Tohru’s appearance in their lives seemed to be more of a hindrance than a help in mending their severed relationship, since it appeared as if both boys were in love with her. However, Yuki’s admittanceremoved that obstacle to patching up their bond.
10 Best Episodes Of Fruits Basket, According To IMDb
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Kyo and Tohru Fell in Love, While Yuki Found Romance With Someone Else
Machi, the Student Treasurer, Caught Yuki’s Eye Towards the End ofFruits Basket
Kyo and Tohru eventually got married, and Yuki did as well, to someone else. Yuki pursued his dream of becoming president of the student council, excelling in a leadership role. The student council treasurer, Machi, caught his eye because she treated him differently from all the other girls in school who simply idolized him based on his looks. He and Machi experienced an adorably heartwarming love story as they got to know one another on a deeper level. In this way,Fruits Basketis a perfect romance anime,because every character found their perfect match, with no lingering hurt feelings.
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Fruits Basket (2019) is an anime adaptation following Tohru Honda, a high school girl who ends up living with the mysterious Sohma family. She discovers that twelve members of the Sohma clan are cursed to transform into animals of the Chinese zodiac when embraced by the opposite sex. The series delves into the lives and challenges faced by the cursed members while exploring themes of acceptance, friendship, and personal growth.
