Best Episodes
After a family tragedy turns her life upside down, 16-year-old high school student Tohru Honda takes matters into her own hands and moves out… into a tent! Unfortunately for her, she pitches her new home on private land belonging to the mysterious Soma clan, and it isn't long before the owners discover her secret. But, as Tohru quickly finds out when the family offers to take her in, the Somas have a secret of their own—when hugged by the opposite sex, they turn into the animals of the Chinese Zodiac!
Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 10, 2023.
PS: The following content contains spoilers!
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It's "White Day," the day that boys who received chocolates on Valentine's Day give their return gifts to the girls. And Momiji has one big surprise gift for Tohru!
The episode was rated 7.90 from 62 votes.
Tohru learns the Soma family's shocking secret: they transform into zodiac animals! Is this show a zodiac animal transformation home comedy?!
The episode was rated 7.91 from 86 votes.
On school festival day, the gang sells a ton of rice balls thanks to an innovative Prince Yuki marketing technique. Bonus: two other members of the Soma family come to the festival to introduce themselves.
The episode was rated 7.93 from 72 votes.
It's the first day of the new school year, and the students of Kaibara High School gets their first look at Momiji and Hatsuharu's "unique" approach to school uniforms. Another member of the Soma family also pays a visit.
The episode was rated 7.94 from 64 votes.
Members of the Prince Yuki Fan Club do some scheming and visit Hanajima's house.
The episode was rated 7.98 from 62 votes.
A nervous Tohru visits the main Soma estate for her meeting with Hatori. There, she finds out the backstory behind Hatori's seemingly harsh attitude toward her.
The episode was rated 8.07 from 70 votes.
Uotani plans a group gift for Tohru. Then, the Somas learn more about Uotani's past.
The episode was rated 8.10 from 60 votes.
Tohru tries to figure out how to cause everyone the least amount of trouble over the New Year's holiday. Meanwhile, Yuki and Kyo try to figure out how to survive three days without Tohru.
The episode was rated 8.11 from 73 votes.
Kazuma leaves without a word to Kyo while Yuki and Kagura fight their own battles. Then, Shigure gathers everybody for dinner at his house.
The episode was rated 8.29 from 63 votes.
Hatsuharu unexpectedly shows up with a new Soma who doesn't speak a word.
The episode was rated 8.32 from 65 votes.
Tohru learns more about Momiji Soma and visits her mother's grave with her friends.
The episode was rated 8.33 from 61 votes.
We learn more about Hanajima's past and how she meets Uotani and Tohru.
The episode was rated 8.37 from 59 votes.
Tohru has come to think of the Somas as her new family, but her faith in herself and in her relationships is shaken when her biological family says they're ready to take her back.
The episode was rated 8.41 from 74 votes.
Uotani continues to tell about her past and how meeting Kyoko and Tohru impacted her.
The episode was rated 8.50 from 66 votes.
Kazuma Soma's visit to the house is more than a casual visit, especially for Kyo. Will we finally find out Kyo's secret?
The episode was rated 8.74 from 61 votes.
