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フルーツバスケット [Fruits Basket] #22
Fruits Basket, Tome 22
Kyô a décidé d'affronter en face ce qu'il a toujours fui. Il se rend alors chez son père mais ce dernier le somme de reconnaître que c'est bien par sa faute que sa mère s'est suicidée. Au bord de l'hystérie, le père de Kyô va révéler au jeune homme la vérité sur toute la situation. Kyô va-t-il réussir à encaisser le choc ? Pour le reste de la famille Soma, la malédiction se lève peu à peu. Mais Akito, prise de panique, et ayant peur de voir disparaître ce qu'elle croyait éternel, étrangle Kuréno... Comme les douze, elle-même est en train de changer.
L'heure est presque au dénouement final ! De nouveaux évènements incroyables vous attendent dans cet avant-dernier volume de Fruits Basket.
L'heure est presque au dénouement final ! De nouveaux évènements incroyables vous attendent dans cet avant-dernier volume de Fruits Basket.
184 pages, Paperback
First published January 19, 2007
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About the author
Natsuki Takaya
153 books2,700 followersName (in native language) : 高屋奈月
Natsuki Takaya (高屋 奈月 Takaya Natsuki, real name Naka Hatake) is the penname of a Japanese manga artist best-known for creating the series Fruits Basket. She was born on July 7, 1973; (Tanabata). Takaya is left-handed and once revealed that she wanted to be a mangaka since first grade, when her sister started drawing.
She was born in Shizuoka, Japan, but was raised in Tokyo, where she made her debut in 1992. She enjoys video games such as the Final Fantasy series or Sakura Wars, or working on her different manga series, such as Fruits Basket, which is the second best-selling shōjo manga ever in Japan, and the top selling shōjo manga in North America. Fruits Basket has also been adapted into a twenty-six-episode anime series.
In 2001, Takaya received a Kodansha Manga Award for shōjo manga for Fruits Basket.
According to Takaya (in a sidebar of a Fruits Basket manga volume), she enjoys drawing girls (girly ones) more than she does boys. Takaya also enjoys electronics and music, but dislikes talking about herself. Also revealed in a sidebar of Fruits Basket, Takaya broke her drawing arm (left) after Fruits Basket volume six was published. She had to go into surgery, and as a result, had put Fruits Basket on a brief hiatus. Takaya made a full recovery, but complains that her handwriting had gotten uglier, due to the surgery. During her hospital stay, she gained an interest in baseball.
Natsuki Takaya (高屋 奈月 Takaya Natsuki, real name Naka Hatake) is the penname of a Japanese manga artist best-known for creating the series Fruits Basket. She was born on July 7, 1973; (Tanabata). Takaya is left-handed and once revealed that she wanted to be a mangaka since first grade, when her sister started drawing.
She was born in Shizuoka, Japan, but was raised in Tokyo, where she made her debut in 1992. She enjoys video games such as the Final Fantasy series or Sakura Wars, or working on her different manga series, such as Fruits Basket, which is the second best-selling shōjo manga ever in Japan, and the top selling shōjo manga in North America. Fruits Basket has also been adapted into a twenty-six-episode anime series.
In 2001, Takaya received a Kodansha Manga Award for shōjo manga for Fruits Basket.
According to Takaya (in a sidebar of a Fruits Basket manga volume), she enjoys drawing girls (girly ones) more than she does boys. Takaya also enjoys electronics and music, but dislikes talking about herself. Also revealed in a sidebar of Fruits Basket, Takaya broke her drawing arm (left) after Fruits Basket volume six was published. She had to go into surgery, and as a result, had put Fruits Basket on a brief hiatus. Takaya made a full recovery, but complains that her handwriting had gotten uglier, due to the surgery. During her hospital stay, she gained an interest in baseball.
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June 26, 2019
The first few pages I was like: Oh, this is kinda slow again and then Natsuki Takaya ripped my heart out! I swear by the end I was bawling my eyes out. I was weeping, flat out crying! I could barely see through my tears! Damn! I never thought a manga would be able to make me cry so hard. T_T
Thoughts to the highlights of this volume:
- Kureno and Uo-chan! <333 I loved that they finally found each other!
- That moment with Kyo, Akito, Hanajima and Kazuma-san. Priceless! XD Hanajima calling Akito “A-chan” was just too much fun and *LOL* as it seems she’s very familiar with Kazuma-san as well! Do I smell a possible romance? Haha!
- Hatsu and Yuki making fun of Kyo! And this right before they tell him that they love him. <3 My boys!!
- THAT PERFECT SCENE WHEN KYO FINALLY TOLD TOHRU HOW HE FEELS!!! And Tohru giving him an actual run for his money before he could confess! *lol*
- THAT FREAKING BEAUTIFUL HUG!!!! ADKLFASDFJASKDFJASKDF! I CAN’T EVEN!!! MY HEART IS SO FULL!!! THAT SCENE!!!
<333
- AND IF I’M ALREADY AT IT: KYO!!! KYO ripping his freaking bracelet!!! I cried with Tohru and him! I wept for them. T_T
- AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST THAT MONUMENTAL, DEVASTATING, BITTERSWEET MOMENT!! My precious eto! <333 How much they suffered, how often they cried, how lonely they felt! All their pain and despair, one moment, one single moment and it was finally enough! T_T <333 *sobs again*
- That… that last picture. Akito and Tohru… T_T I can’t anymore! This volume broke my heart! So bittersweet. So hopeful and sad. So wonderful and precious. *weeps*
P.S: I think I never gave a manga 5 stars before! So that's definitely a first! 😍
Thoughts to the highlights of this volume:
- Kureno and Uo-chan! <333 I loved that they finally found each other!
- That moment with Kyo, Akito, Hanajima and Kazuma-san. Priceless! XD Hanajima calling Akito “A-chan” was just too much fun and *LOL* as it seems she’s very familiar with Kazuma-san as well! Do I smell a possible romance? Haha!
- Hatsu and Yuki making fun of Kyo! And this right before they tell him that they love him. <3 My boys!!
- THAT PERFECT SCENE WHEN KYO FINALLY TOLD TOHRU HOW HE FEELS!!! And Tohru giving him an actual run for his money before he could confess! *lol*
- THAT FREAKING BEAUTIFUL HUG!!!! ADKLFASDFJASKDFJASKDF! I CAN’T EVEN!!! MY HEART IS SO FULL!!! THAT SCENE!!!
<333
- AND IF I’M ALREADY AT IT: KYO!!! KYO ripping his freaking bracelet!!! I cried with Tohru and him! I wept for them. T_T
- AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST THAT MONUMENTAL, DEVASTATING, BITTERSWEET MOMENT!! My precious eto! <333 How much they suffered, how often they cried, how lonely they felt! All their pain and despair, one moment, one single moment and it was finally enough! T_T <333 *sobs again*
- That… that last picture. Akito and Tohru… T_T I can’t anymore! This volume broke my heart! So bittersweet. So hopeful and sad. So wonderful and precious. *weeps*
P.S: I think I never gave a manga 5 stars before! So that's definitely a first! 😍
April 12, 2022
tohru vs. trauma bond pt. 22
July 5, 2011
Wow... just... wow. I don't know where to start. So many things happened in this volume... it's hard for me to just start from... anywhere. It was so difficult reading it. Things came together so nicely but at the same time... so painfully. I'm still not sure how I really feel about everything that happened with all the characters. Not that it was bad or anything. It was great... it's just... Akito really threw me into a whole new pit! I wasn't expecting him to... well, more on that later. I was giddy throughout most of this book! It was so cute how everything was playing out... I was so happy seeing how Kyo finally stood up for what he believed in! God, that was epic! Fangirling like I was just made it all the more enjoyable for me. There's just those little things that made me questioned... *Muses on it for a bit longer*
My word... who really can expect anything in this series? No one. Takaya-sensei did an amazing job in treating this story as her baby. Oh, wow! I can't even find the right words to describe it. She makes things appear to be so simple but then BAM! You get all the heavy stuff thrown at you at once. It really messes with the brain and does a number on you. I swear that I must appear insane to you all already because of reading this. However, it is so worth it. Once again, the side panels are kept to a minimum to enhance the mood of what's happening with the story. I love that she puts these things into consideration. Also, her artwork is gorgeous. I love how she is able to create such raw emotions on the characters facial expressions. That's always something I appreciated about her artwork. Though... I do have to say one thing I noticed... she's not that great at drawing hands. But that's only a minor thing. It's not as huge as to disrupt your reading of the story and hands are difficult to draw in the first place anyway. Hell, I can't even draw a straight line, let alone an entire manga. Still, she has very fine drawing techniques. Those faces! Oh, those faces! They break my heart into itty bitty pieces! >_<
Can we talk about characters now? Of course we can! Tohru and Kyo............... WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOLY MAMA LLAMA! THAT WAS SEXY! I AM SO HYPER AND HAPPY AND EXCITED AND SQUEE!!! They are awesome. They are so awesome. They are like my favorite pairing in this entire manga. I love how they just connect. They went through some rough times but the payoff was so worth it. That... that what they did... I was frightend at first! Tohru fled... but Kyo chased. *Smirks* I shan't say anymore about it. You must read this for yourself because it is really good. Once things weren't as, "AHH! This is bad!" they were able to reconcile in a very "Rain Approving" way. XD What I didn't like at all was what Kyo had to go through with his father. His father is a vile man. Blaming Kyo for something he did not do. The bloody coward... he's the disgusting one. I hope he falls down the toilet the next time he takes a shit... *Grumbles* ...asswipe. *Twitches* Anyway, Uo and Hana were in this volume and you know what? I love them still! XD They kept giving Kyo hell for being stupid and not going to Tohru in the first place. It was awesome. And if that wasn't enough... UO AND KURENO! WAH! FINALLY! FINALLY! I can't say more than that because it's too good to give away. Just see for yourself. It's very sweet. ^_^ One more thing before I move on: Yuki and Machi are working hard for what they want! *Cougheachothercough* That little scene between them... *Smirks* Very nice~ Very nice indeed~ >:3 Hey, Kyo, Tohru, Yuki, and Machi should have a double wedding! Eh!? Eh!? *Gets shot* Great... that bastard is back. DX
One thing that really puzzles me is... Akito. I can't stand this prick and yet... he did something that... well, it left me feeling strange. I don't know how to take it. I'm grateful but also upset. Upset because... it's hard for me to forgive someone when he's done nothing but horrible things in their entire life. But considering the actions Akito decided to take... it leaves me feeling... awkward. If I'm meant to forgive him then I don't want to do it. However, I will appreciate what he's done. After all... *Smiles* ...it was nice seeing all the other characters as well. It feels like I haven't seen them in forever. I suppose it's thanks to Akito that we get to see them... even if it was sad. I couldn't hold myself together when I saw how they all reacted. It was... so... *Sighs* ...I don't even want to say it. But readers, this was all so moving! You have got to see this for yourselves. I don't know how you'll feel towards Akito but... my feelings on it is... I can appreciate it but I don't want to come close to forgiving him. My soul is just not that kind.
Honestly, guys. Haven't you figured that since we are already here that it's a waste to not finish this amazing series? Go for it! Pick this volume up, read, then pick up the next one and finish it. This is worth so many read throughs and more because of the story and the characters. I will definitely talk more about how many times you should read it in the next and final review. Until then, join me in the 23rd volume of Fruits Basket. I am very curious in seeing how Takaya-sensei finishes off this series. So far, I'm liking where it's headed. I WANT TO SEE WEDDING BELLS!!! SO I EXPECT TO SEE WEDDING BELLS! Anyway, come join me? *Smiles sweetly*
My word... who really can expect anything in this series? No one. Takaya-sensei did an amazing job in treating this story as her baby. Oh, wow! I can't even find the right words to describe it. She makes things appear to be so simple but then BAM! You get all the heavy stuff thrown at you at once. It really messes with the brain and does a number on you. I swear that I must appear insane to you all already because of reading this. However, it is so worth it. Once again, the side panels are kept to a minimum to enhance the mood of what's happening with the story. I love that she puts these things into consideration. Also, her artwork is gorgeous. I love how she is able to create such raw emotions on the characters facial expressions. That's always something I appreciated about her artwork. Though... I do have to say one thing I noticed... she's not that great at drawing hands. But that's only a minor thing. It's not as huge as to disrupt your reading of the story and hands are difficult to draw in the first place anyway. Hell, I can't even draw a straight line, let alone an entire manga. Still, she has very fine drawing techniques. Those faces! Oh, those faces! They break my heart into itty bitty pieces! >_<
Can we talk about characters now? Of course we can! Tohru and Kyo............... WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOLY MAMA LLAMA! THAT WAS SEXY! I AM SO HYPER AND HAPPY AND EXCITED AND SQUEE!!! They are awesome. They are so awesome. They are like my favorite pairing in this entire manga. I love how they just connect. They went through some rough times but the payoff was so worth it. That... that what they did... I was frightend at first! Tohru fled... but Kyo chased. *Smirks* I shan't say anymore about it. You must read this for yourself because it is really good. Once things weren't as, "AHH! This is bad!" they were able to reconcile in a very "Rain Approving" way. XD What I didn't like at all was what Kyo had to go through with his father. His father is a vile man. Blaming Kyo for something he did not do. The bloody coward... he's the disgusting one. I hope he falls down the toilet the next time he takes a shit... *Grumbles* ...asswipe. *Twitches* Anyway, Uo and Hana were in this volume and you know what? I love them still! XD They kept giving Kyo hell for being stupid and not going to Tohru in the first place. It was awesome. And if that wasn't enough... UO AND KURENO! WAH! FINALLY! FINALLY! I can't say more than that because it's too good to give away. Just see for yourself. It's very sweet. ^_^ One more thing before I move on: Yuki and Machi are working hard for what they want! *Cougheachothercough* That little scene between them... *Smirks* Very nice~ Very nice indeed~ >:3 Hey, Kyo, Tohru, Yuki, and Machi should have a double wedding! Eh!? Eh!? *Gets shot* Great... that bastard is back. DX
One thing that really puzzles me is... Akito. I can't stand this prick and yet... he did something that... well, it left me feeling strange. I don't know how to take it. I'm grateful but also upset. Upset because... it's hard for me to forgive someone when he's done nothing but horrible things in their entire life. But considering the actions Akito decided to take... it leaves me feeling... awkward. If I'm meant to forgive him then I don't want to do it. However, I will appreciate what he's done. After all... *Smiles* ...it was nice seeing all the other characters as well. It feels like I haven't seen them in forever. I suppose it's thanks to Akito that we get to see them... even if it was sad. I couldn't hold myself together when I saw how they all reacted. It was... so... *Sighs* ...I don't even want to say it. But readers, this was all so moving! You have got to see this for yourselves. I don't know how you'll feel towards Akito but... my feelings on it is... I can appreciate it but I don't want to come close to forgiving him. My soul is just not that kind.
Honestly, guys. Haven't you figured that since we are already here that it's a waste to not finish this amazing series? Go for it! Pick this volume up, read, then pick up the next one and finish it. This is worth so many read throughs and more because of the story and the characters. I will definitely talk more about how many times you should read it in the next and final review. Until then, join me in the 23rd volume of Fruits Basket. I am very curious in seeing how Takaya-sensei finishes off this series. So far, I'm liking where it's headed. I WANT TO SEE WEDDING BELLS!!! SO I EXPECT TO SEE WEDDING BELLS! Anyway, come join me? *Smiles sweetly*
May 19, 2023
Sin palabras, todavía estoy llorando.
P. D. No lean esto mientras escuchan "Home de Toki Asako"
P. D. No lean esto mientras escuchan "Home de Toki Asako"
February 21, 2011
Following one of my least favorite volumes of Fruits Basket, we have Volume 22, which I think is my favorite volume.
Kyo begins the volume by confronting his father, who is a hateful person, like all the adults in this story. Kyo essentially tells his dad that he's going to live his life the way he wants to. Then Kyo confronts Akito, and she essentially sets him free. His curse isn't lifted at this point, but she tells him that she won't confine him and makes plans to destroy the cat's isolation room.
Tohru gets out of the hospital and Kyo finally gets to see her. Poor Tohru is convinced from their last conversation that Kyo doesn't want her. He has to work pretty hard to convince her otherwise. Meanwhile, they realize that Kyo's curse has lifted. They can safely embrace. Kyo breaks the beaded bracelet that was holding in the monster within.
The curse lifts on all the Zodiac members at the end of the volume. It's heart-wrenching to see the sadness and loneliness that overtakes them. The Zodiac was a bond as much as it was a curse. None of them know how to live free and alone. I loved the facial expressions that Takaya drew.
The best part of this volume is the very end, when the real story of the Zodiac is told. The one that all the cursed members had forgotten. The cat wasn't the foolish one at all in the real story. The cat was the smartest, the most loving, and the bravest. The others turned against the cat when they realized that it made the decision they should have.
Kyo begins the volume by confronting his father, who is a hateful person, like all the adults in this story. Kyo essentially tells his dad that he's going to live his life the way he wants to. Then Kyo confronts Akito, and she essentially sets him free. His curse isn't lifted at this point, but she tells him that she won't confine him and makes plans to destroy the cat's isolation room.
Tohru gets out of the hospital and Kyo finally gets to see her. Poor Tohru is convinced from their last conversation that Kyo doesn't want her. He has to work pretty hard to convince her otherwise. Meanwhile, they realize that Kyo's curse has lifted. They can safely embrace. Kyo breaks the beaded bracelet that was holding in the monster within.
The curse lifts on all the Zodiac members at the end of the volume. It's heart-wrenching to see the sadness and loneliness that overtakes them. The Zodiac was a bond as much as it was a curse. None of them know how to live free and alone. I loved the facial expressions that Takaya drew.
The best part of this volume is the very end, when the real story of the Zodiac is told. The one that all the cursed members had forgotten. The cat wasn't the foolish one at all in the real story. The cat was the smartest, the most loving, and the bravest. The others turned against the cat when they realized that it made the decision they should have.
September 28, 2025
Ah, I'm so happy!! I want to dance around with the book in my arms, smiling and laughing to the skies! So many emotional and romantic moments, people becoming closer and sharing their true hearts! I love how Uotani and Hanajima are so protective of Tohru at this point, and they really chew out anybody who might upset her in the slightest way.
I'm so proud of Kyo for standing up for himself and being so courageous in the face of hatred. He chose to confront those fears, and really went through the fires in this one. He's so wonderful!
There are no words to describe how much I love this volume. I kept going back to reread my favorite bits over and over!!
I'm so proud of Kyo for standing up for himself and being so courageous in the face of hatred. He chose to confront those fears, and really went through the fires in this one. He's so wonderful!
There are no words to describe how much I love this volume. I kept going back to reread my favorite bits over and over!!
March 18, 2021
little better than the others
April 26, 2021
Kyo finally confronting his fears and his father and not allowing himself to give up. Kyo and Tohru's relationship coming to a beginning. Yuki and Machi!! THE BACKSTORY OF THE ZODIAC!
Wow this volume was so good, I'm so sad the next one is last!
Wow this volume was so good, I'm so sad the next one is last!
March 11, 2009
Oh, my heart. It breaks.
Easily one of the most bittersweet volumes in the entire series. I bow before you, Takaya-sensei, even though you make me cry like a little baby.
Easily one of the most bittersweet volumes in the entire series. I bow before you, Takaya-sensei, even though you make me cry like a little baby.
August 18, 2025
Awww. :')
August 6, 2018
OMG EVERYTHING WAS GETTING INTENSE BY THIS STAGE I REMEMBER.
Fruits Basket taught me so many beautiful life lessons, I swear.
Fruits Basket taught me so many beautiful life lessons, I swear.
November 16, 2021
*snurfl*
December 27, 2015
Oh my heart.
November 18, 2021
É impossível não começar a resenha do penúltimo volume de "Fruits Basket" (capítulos 126-131) sem mencionar o quanto eu amei cada página!
A sensação de que o final desta saga está próximo prevalece em cada capítulo, pois teremos um vislumbre do futuro de cada personagem.
Depois de toda a tensão e conflitos que se abateram sobre a família Sohma após a tragédia que aconteceu no volume anterior, quando Tohru foi gravemente ferida em um desmoronamento, finalmente instaura-se a tranquilidade e a mudança na vida de todos os personagens.
Kyo resolve que já é hora de abandonar toda a dor do passado afim de seguir um futuro ao lado de Tohru, enquanto Yuri começa a dividir sua vida com a doce Machi. Akito, que fez da vida dos Sohma um inferno, também se liberta de tudo aquilo que a machucou por tanto tempo - com a ajuda de Tohru como uma nova amiga.
Os arcos dos protagonistas alcançam seu clímax, e é possível enxergar um grande panorama de tudo que eles viveram até chegarem neste momento de paz, de amor e de felicidade. O desenvolvimento de cada um foi extremamente interessante de ser acompanhado, e suas decisões condizem com as suas histórias, seus traumas, seus medos e seus sentimentos.
É fato que a arte da mangaká se tornou consistente depois dos primeiros volumes, e a sutileza dos traços e a beleza dos ambientes são fenomenais, principalmente aqui, onde ela é capaz de expressar divinamente a doçura de tantos encontros e momentos sentimentais.
Confesso que eu não estava preparada para tantas lágrimas neste trecho da jornada, mas é difícil não se emocionar depois de ter acompanhado tantas coisas ruins que aconteceram com todos os personagens (que, nesse ponto, eu já considero amigos). Parece que eles realmente terão uma nova chance de viverem suas vidas ao máximo e ao lado de quem amam, não se esquendo do que passaram, mas focados nessa oportunidade de serem felizes e melhores - para eles mesmos e para os outros que os rodeiam.
"Fruits Basket" me comoveu mais uma vez... E eu já sinto uma saudade imensa desta jornada tão poderosa e tão bonita.
Mais resenhas no instagram literário @livre_em_livros e no canal do Youtube "Livre em Livros"!
A sensação de que o final desta saga está próximo prevalece em cada capítulo, pois teremos um vislumbre do futuro de cada personagem.
Depois de toda a tensão e conflitos que se abateram sobre a família Sohma após a tragédia que aconteceu no volume anterior, quando Tohru foi gravemente ferida em um desmoronamento, finalmente instaura-se a tranquilidade e a mudança na vida de todos os personagens.
Kyo resolve que já é hora de abandonar toda a dor do passado afim de seguir um futuro ao lado de Tohru, enquanto Yuri começa a dividir sua vida com a doce Machi. Akito, que fez da vida dos Sohma um inferno, também se liberta de tudo aquilo que a machucou por tanto tempo - com a ajuda de Tohru como uma nova amiga.
Os arcos dos protagonistas alcançam seu clímax, e é possível enxergar um grande panorama de tudo que eles viveram até chegarem neste momento de paz, de amor e de felicidade. O desenvolvimento de cada um foi extremamente interessante de ser acompanhado, e suas decisões condizem com as suas histórias, seus traumas, seus medos e seus sentimentos.
É fato que a arte da mangaká se tornou consistente depois dos primeiros volumes, e a sutileza dos traços e a beleza dos ambientes são fenomenais, principalmente aqui, onde ela é capaz de expressar divinamente a doçura de tantos encontros e momentos sentimentais.
Confesso que eu não estava preparada para tantas lágrimas neste trecho da jornada, mas é difícil não se emocionar depois de ter acompanhado tantas coisas ruins que aconteceram com todos os personagens (que, nesse ponto, eu já considero amigos). Parece que eles realmente terão uma nova chance de viverem suas vidas ao máximo e ao lado de quem amam, não se esquendo do que passaram, mas focados nessa oportunidade de serem felizes e melhores - para eles mesmos e para os outros que os rodeiam.
"Fruits Basket" me comoveu mais uma vez... E eu já sinto uma saudade imensa desta jornada tão poderosa e tão bonita.
Mais resenhas no instagram literário @livre_em_livros e no canal do Youtube "Livre em Livros"!
June 10, 2018
I've officially finished my reread of Fruits Basket! I know, I know. There's one more book. But last time I read these books, Volume 23 wasn't out yet in the United States. Therefore, this was the last book I had to reread before the final Fruits Basket volume! WAHH!!! I don't want it to end! Anyway, here are some thoughts I had while reading:
- Kyo's nervousness when he's going to pick up Tohru from the hospital is so adorable!
- I'm so glad
- When I can just feel the love and happiness between him and Tohru pouring off the page!
- I'm really glad that I ended where I did the first time I read this manga. This volume ends in a really good place. In fact, I'm not sure what else needs to be resolved, so I wonder what will be in the final volume!
Well, I'm off to read Volume 23! I've been waiting so long to read this volume, and it's definitely going to be bittersweet once I'm finished with it! Let's hope it doesn't disappoint!
- Kyo's nervousness when he's going to pick up Tohru from the hospital is so adorable!
- I'm so glad
- When I can just feel the love and happiness between him and Tohru pouring off the page!
- I'm really glad that I ended where I did the first time I read this manga. This volume ends in a really good place. In fact, I'm not sure what else needs to be resolved, so I wonder what will be in the final volume!
Well, I'm off to read Volume 23! I've been waiting so long to read this volume, and it's definitely going to be bittersweet once I'm finished with it! Let's hope it doesn't disappoint!
May 27, 2022
overall, the adaptation of this volume is better. i am still very glad it exists because there are some scenes in the manga that really shine (ex: hiro/kisa). but kyo's apology just hits so much more when it's bright and sunny and you actually hear his voice (+ tohru's pain).
RIP "i just love her... like crazy" and my favorite shot of the anime
RIP "i just love her... like crazy" and my favorite shot of the anime
July 30, 2025
I did not read the French version, but there doesn't seem to be the English version on here. Very weird. Nonetheless, it was nice finally seeing the start of the story, and the breaking. Who even knows what any kind of trigger was, unless it was based on the cat starting to accept himself? Except that doesn't explain Kureno? Who even knows. I'm glad Kyo had to work to get through to Tohru, since he had been quite shitty, but it was very cute. Also, Yuki and Machi.
November 7, 2023
Honestly, this was a situation where the journey was much more enjoyable than the ending for me. I really enjoyed the story and undeniable shoujo manga energy. There was a lot of emphasis on backstories which wasn’t my favourite but I had a good time.
April 24, 2017
So beautiful! I've been punched in the feels. How can we squeeze another volume out of this? This made such a wonderful ending?!
March 16, 2019
Excuse me, how dare this make me feel such things
March 30, 2020
This reread will be the end of me, I'm in tears.
June 5, 2020
I’m so happy for everyone ❤️
May 21, 2021
Stars: 5
May 31, 2021
Ahh! So much happened and I loved every minute of it! Tohru and Kyo are totally my favorite pairing, they were just so cute and I love them so much!
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August 16, 2022
Second last book. I love them all. That's it.
TW: emotional and physical abuse
TW: emotional and physical abuse
June 8, 2025
...And this to mark how I read the whole series again this spring. 😅
March 18, 2009
Before Kyo is able to redeem himself with Tohru, he needs to confront what he has been running away from all this time… his father! But will Kyo's father be as forthcoming with forgiveness, and what horrid truth will Kyo learn from him about his mother? In the meantime, a reformed Akito has a change of heart regarding Kyo's incarceration, which causes her to make a decision that will shock many in the Sohma household! And how did a promise of love and friendship turn into the burdensome, tragic curse that it is? The full tale of the twelve zodiacs is finally revealed in this penultimate volume.
I'm so sad that the series is ending. I remember that Fruits Basket was the first series that I really started to get excited about. But reading this book depressed me. It was a great story but seemed like it touched on too little things. I'm very glad that everyone is released now from the curse, but I wonder what they could possily scheme up on the next volume '23'.
I'm so sad that the series is ending. I remember that Fruits Basket was the first series that I really started to get excited about. But reading this book depressed me. It was a great story but seemed like it touched on too little things. I'm very glad that everyone is released now from the curse, but I wonder what they could possily scheme up on the next volume '23'.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 9, 2009
This is only one book from the end so there’s very little I can say in way of review that wouldn’t be spoilery for major things. Most importantly, Kyo goes to see his birth father to confront him at last. Needless to say this isn’t pretty.
Then we get more of Tohru’s friends being uncharacteristically cruel to Kyo and frankly, to Tohru. I get that they’re mad that they think he rejected her but by not letting him in to see her the whole time she’s in the hospital would only reinforce this so I’m not sure what they think they’re proving or why Kyo even listens.
Kyo does see Tohru when she leaves the hospital and she reacts with all the maturity and intelligence of last week’s garbage. Then again it’s Tohru so it should be expected she’ll do something dumb. At least they finally get to talk. Akito does some interesting things this volume as well.
Then we get more of Tohru’s friends being uncharacteristically cruel to Kyo and frankly, to Tohru. I get that they’re mad that they think he rejected her but by not letting him in to see her the whole time she’s in the hospital would only reinforce this so I’m not sure what they think they’re proving or why Kyo even listens.
Kyo does see Tohru when she leaves the hospital and she reacts with all the maturity and intelligence of last week’s garbage. Then again it’s Tohru so it should be expected she’ll do something dumb. At least they finally get to talk. Akito does some interesting things this volume as well.
June 6, 2015
"I love her... I love her. I love her...so much I could die."
"You mean I can stay? I can stay with you?"
To say anything else will give it all away but I just loved how this volume worked. All the interactions with Akito and Tohru... their sadness, joy and freedom.
I loved how the volume ended with the true story of the zodiac.
BOTTOM LINE: How can their be another volume!?!
"You mean I can stay? I can stay with you?"
To say anything else will give it all away but I just loved how this volume worked. All the interactions with Akito and Tohru... their sadness, joy and freedom.
I loved how the volume ended with the true story of the zodiac.
BOTTOM LINE: How can their be another volume!?!
May 16, 2009
There's a ton of resolution in this volume, and I'm curious to see what will really be accomplished in the final volume when it comes out with how much things felt wrapped up here. I was happy to see a lot more explanation into the history of the Sohma family's curse.
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