Fruits Basket

10 Best Episodes of Fruits Basket - Season 1

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.

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#15 - This Is a Wonderful Inn (Season 1 - Episode 11)

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.

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#14 - They're All Animals! (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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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.

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#13 - Perhaps We Should Invite Ourselves Over (Season 1 - Episode 6)

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.

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#12 - You Look Like You're Having Fun (Season 1 - Episode 12)

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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.

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#11 - I Never Back Down from a Wave Fight (Season 1 - Episode 21)

Members of the Prince Yuki Fan Club do some scheming and visit Hanajima's house.

The episode was rated 7.98 from 62 votes.

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#10 - Spring Comes (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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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.

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#9 - She Said Don't Step on Them! (Season 1 - Episode 16)

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.

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#8 - See You When You Get Back (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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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.

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#7 - Summer Will Be Here Soon (Season 1 - Episode 25)

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.

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#6 - What's Important Is… (Season 1 - Episode 18)

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Hatsuharu unexpectedly shows up with a new Soma who doesn't speak a word.

The episode was rated 8.32 from 65 votes.

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#5 - That's a Secret (Season 1 - Episode 14)

Tohru learns more about Momiji Soma and visits her mother's grave with her friends.

The episode was rated 8.33 from 61 votes.

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#4 - Because I Was Happy (Season 1 - Episode 22)

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We learn more about Hanajima's past and how she meets Uotani and Tohru.

The episode was rated 8.37 from 59 votes.

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#3 - I've Been Fooling Myself (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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.

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#2 - This Is for Uo-chan! (Season 1 - Episode 17)

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Uotani continues to tell about her past and how meeting Kyoko and Tohru impacted her.

The episode was rated 8.50 from 66 votes.

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#1 - Let's Go Home (Season 1 - Episode 24)

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.

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