Fruits Basket
Season 1
TV-PG
After her mother's passing, Tohru lives with the Sohma cousins - Yuki, the prince; Kyo, the hot-headed outsider; and Shigure, the playful novelist. She learns their zodiac curse: hugs from the opposite sex transform them into animals.
Where to Watch Season 1
26 Episodes
- The Strangest Day
E1The Strangest DayLosing Tohru Honda's mother was hard enough, but living in a tent, now that's just crazy! One day, leaving for school, Tohru happens to stumble to the prince of her high school 'Yuki Sohma' at his house. As Yuki and his cousin Shigure finds out that Tohru been living in a tent, Yuki and Shigure lets Tohru live with them as their housekeeper. Trouble starts as soon as Kyo, another member of the Sohma family, messes up Tohru's new room causing her to lose her balance. Grabbing onto the Sohma family for support, they all turn into animals of the Chinese Zodiac. - The Sohma Curse
E2The Sohma CurseTohru learns the Sohma family secret for which her memory may have to be erased. Shigure visits the family patriarch to find out. In the meantime, Tohru's duties as a housemaid begin - and cleaning up after two guys who've lived by themselves for awhile is a tall, somewhat Herculean task. Also, a new and very reluctant student finds himself enrolled at Tohru's school. - All Shapes and Sizes
E3All Shapes and SizesTohru finds both Kyo and Yuki to be socially awkward. Kyo is reactionary and volatile, unaccustomed to putting his feelings in words or to thinking before he speaks, while Yuki is self-repressed and distant due to the embarrassing family curse that keeps him at arm's length from others (especially girls). The conditions of both boys draws Tohru's attention and compassion. - A Rice Ball in a Fruits Basket
E5A Rice Ball in a Fruits BasketTohru's Grandfather has news. His house renovations are done and she can come back home. It's proper that she does, but she's reluctant. She doesn't want to leave the Sohma house - and neither do the guys want her to go - but none give voice to what they feel, so the only thing left to do is say farewell. - A Plum on the Back
E7A Plum on the BackIt's the cultural festival, and Tohru's class is doing a hit or miss rice ball stand. Yuki is given a special outfit to wear during the festival, which brings in lots of customers. We get to meet Momiji and Hatori, two more Sohma family members! Could they be members of the zodiac as well? - Don`t Cry, For the Snow will Surely Melt
E8Don`t Cry, For the Snow will Surely MeltTohru visits the main Sohma residence for the first time. After the warning Yuki gave her at the festival, she's a bit nervous to talk to Hatori, one of the senior family members. Why is Hatori so insistent that Tohru leave the Sohma family alone? - A Solitary New Year
E9A Solitary New YearTohru and the Sohmas are cleaning house with the help with Uo and Hana. Shigure's assistant Mi is pressing Shigure to finish his 500-page novel. Later on, the Sohmas are supposed to visit the Sohma House for their annual celebrations. But that means Tohru will be alone for New Year's? - Make It Clear If It's Black or White
E10Make It Clear If It's Black or WhiteTohru's class goes on an endurance run. In the middle of the run, a white-haired boy, not much younger than Yuki, interrupts and challenges Kyo to a fight. The boy is also a member of the Sohma clan. As they fight, Yuki feels faint. What will Tohru do now? And which zodiac member is this boy? - Everybody Loves Chocolate
E11Everybody Loves ChocolateValentine's Day, but Kyo's aware of it too late to avoid Kagura's latest adoration-filled visit. Later on Momiji also visits, bearing an invitation to a hot spring for White Day and a short story that reveals something special about Tohru and an unnoticed sacrifice she recently made. - A New School Term Starts!
E13A New School Term Starts!Tohru's second year at high school begins, and Yuki is helping out with orientation. It turns out some of the younger Sohmas are entering the same high school. Hatsuharu gets in a conflict with the class president, but a deeper situation occurs when one of the Sohmas unexpectedly shows up and confronts Tohru! - The Adult's Episode - Yuki's a Messed Up Snake!
E14The Adult's Episode - Yuki's a Messed Up Snake!Tohru and Yuki are tending the vegetable garden, when Tohru finds a set of clothes lying on the ground. Could this be a new Sohma? According to the title, it is! Not only is the new Sohma awfully friendly, it has a few surprising secrets to reveal about its relationship to Yuki and the others. - There Are No Memories It's OK to Forget
E15There Are No Memories It's OK to ForgetIt's been a year since Tohru's mom passed away, and the gang visits her grave. Uo and Hana speculate on whom Tohru will fall in love with. Then Tohru discovers Momiji in the building she works in. What is he doing there? And where are Momiji's parents? - If We've Three Then We Don't Need To Fear Jason
E16If We've Three Then We Don't Need To Fear JasonShigure invites Tohru and the Sohmas out to a lake in the woods, where not only will they have to contend with Jason, but some other surprises. Also, Tohru worries that Kyo and Yuki don't seem to be their usual selves. - It's Because I've Been Loved That I've Become Stronger
E17It's Because I've Been Loved That I've Become StrongerAnother cursed Sohma family member comes to stay at Shigure's house, at least for a while. Kisa's only just in middle school but overly stressed by the burden of being cursed. Having buried her speaking voice and reverted to the form of a tiger cub on her own, she's apt to bite anyone near her but nonetheless finds a sympathetic, understanding and much needed big sister in Tohru. - The Strongest Tag - The Cursed Electric Wave Brother and Sister
E18The Strongest Tag - The Cursed Electric Wave Brother and SisterThe Prince Yuki Fan Club takes center stage in this episode, where they plot to break up the friendship between Tohru and Yuki. They use a school newspaper interview visit to Saki Hanajima's house to search for Hana's weaknesses. But even with their trusty camcorder, the fan club is in for some freaky and some normal surprises as they tour Hana's home. - Sophist Boy Has Captured The Prince
E21Sophist Boy Has Captured The PrinceKisa's latest visit to surrogate big sister Tohru triggers a jealous response in Hiro, another zodiac-cursed member of the Sohma clan. He's an intelligent but overly critical, bossy and demanding 6th-grader who seeks out Tohru - not to befriend her - but to relentlessly punish and belittle her for having become someone special in Kisa's life. - Is the Rumored Ri That Mother's Daughter?
E23Is the Rumored Ri That Mother's Daughter?Shigure's house receives yet another visitor - Ritsu Sohma, the daughter of the Hostess at the hot springs. Whenever Ri's around, it seems to be one mishap after another. But Ritsu's biggest bombshell is yet to come. Tohru is in for the surprise of her life! - The Curse of the Cat
E24The Curse of the CatIt's a rainy day. Tohru and Yuki don't mind much, but Kyo is in down spirits. Things just keep getting worse for Kyo. Kagura makes a surprise visit. We learn why Kagura loves Kyo so much. Kyo's teacher, Kazuma Sohma, also makes a visit. Kazuma seems to have a reason for his visit, but could it break the wonderful world that Tohru lives in?
