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Fruits Basket

フルーツバスケット

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by score
#1,419
by score
popularity
#402
popularity
episodes
26
episodes · 24 min each
to binge
10h 24m
to binge
members
38K
members
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Synopsis

The Sohma family has been cursed for generations. When a member of the clan is embraced by a person of the opposite sex, they transform into an animal from the Chinese Zodiac! After keeping their secret hidden for years, their unusual household is turned upside down when young Tohru stumbles into their life. She must promise to keep their secret as one of her own—or face the consequences! (Source: FUNimation)

Trailer

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Episodes (26)

All episodes →
  1. EP 1    The Strangest DayJul 5, 2001 · 24 min
  2. EP 2    The Souma CurseJul 12, 2001 · 24 min
  3. EP 3    All Shapes and SizesJul 19, 2001 · 24 min
  4. EP 4    Here Comes Kagura!Jul 26, 2001 · 24 min
  5. EP 5    A Rice Ball in a Fruits BasketAug 2, 2001 · 24 min
  6. EP 6    Invincible FriendshipAug 9, 2001 · 24 min

Characters

Cast & voice actors →
Main

Kyou Souma

Main

Yuki Souma

Main

Shigure Souma

Main

Tohru Honda

Megumi Hanajima

Kyouko Honda

Mine Kuramae

Motoko Minagawa

Mitsuru

Momo Souma

Kazuma Souma

Kagura Souma

By the numbers

AniLumi score

Average of 2 communities

All communities agree closely on this one. Each site's score for Fruits Basket, out of 10, refreshed daily.

Rank by score
#1,419
of all anime on Kitsu
Popularity rank
#402
38K members
Favorited by
2.0%
749 of its members

Score breakdown

37% of 17,089 ratings are 9★ or 10★

02.5K5K
1★2★3★4★5★6★7★8★9★10★
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ItemRatings
1★123
2★116
3★154
4★592
5★848
6★1,733
7★3,740
8★3,427
9★2,062
10★4,294

Do people finish it?

About 1 in 17 people who start Fruits Basket drop it, above the comedy median of 3.0%. Based on 66K AniList members who started it.

Drop rate
5.7%
Comedy median 3.0%
Finished it
83%
55K people
On hold
4.1%
2.8K paused
Plan to watch
34K
not started yet

What people who started it did

66K AniList members · plan-to-watch excluded

  • Finished55,371 · 83%
  • Watching4,550 · 7%
  • Paused2,759 · 4%
  • Dropped3,804 · 6%

Parents’ guide to Fruits Basket

Best for: Teens (13+) · Rated PG (Teens 13 or older)

Violence & goreNone noted
Sexual content & nudityMildMale Harem
Sexual violenceNone noted
Disturbing & frightening themesNone noted
Drugs, gambling & crimeNone noted

From AniList community tags and the official age rating. Levels reflect how many viewers agree each tag applies, not a professional rating, so preview an episode before watching with younger children. Explicit tag names are never shown.

Is Fruits Basket okay for kids? Full guide →

Plan & track

Binge planner

26 episodes × 24 min = 10h 24m

How long to finish Fruits Basket? Set how much you watch per day.

6

days to finish

5

episodes per day

3

weekends if you double up

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Fruits Basket FAQ

How many episodes does Fruits Basket have?

Fruits Basket has 26 episodes, each around 24 minutes.

Where can I watch Fruits Basket?

Fruits Basket is available to stream on Crunchyroll, Hulu. Availability varies by region.

Is Fruits Basket finished?

Yes. Fruits Basket finished airing on Dec 27, 2001.

How long does it take to watch Fruits Basket?

Fruits Basket runs about 10h 24m in total (26 episodes of 24 minutes). At two hours a day you can finish it in 6 days.

Is Fruits Basket appropriate for kids?

Fruits Basket is best for teens (13+) and is rated PG (Teens 13 or older). Viewers don't flag any strong content. See the parents' guide on this page for details.

Do people finish Fruits Basket?

5.7% of AniList members who start Fruits Basket drop it, and 83% finish it. The median for popular comedy anime is 3.0%.

Is Fruits Basket worth watching?

Fruits Basket holds a community score of 7.8/10 from 37,810 Kitsu users and ranks #1419 among all anime by rating.

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