Review of Fruits Basket

Agh. It's hard to go back to the original after watching the remake, which is...actually sooo much better. That said, there is some nostalgia in this original airing and art style. And also the voice actors will always hold a special place in my heart. So this anime is funny, cute, touching, serious, etc. It's got pretty much everything you might want in an anime. Of course it doesn't touch the manga, and that's kind of the problem. The ending leaves you hanging not even halfway through the manga. No questions are answered. The character development is literally just beginning. It's a very disappointing end. Thatsaid, there really is something charming about this original airing that makes it hard to give a negative review.

Tohru is seriously one of my favorite anime characters in general. Her personality is so touching. Still, the remake is 10x better and follows the manga even closer (and further) than this version.

So if you decide to watch this anime, make sure you read the manga or watch the remake after!