Review of Fruits Basket

This was one of the first animes I ever watched, and I was hooked. What's not to like about people turning into horoscope animals? The story was really interesting for me. The plot was your typical anime, but I can't recall any major climaxes in the plot until the last couple of episodes. It stayed relatively mellow throughout. That's not to say it was boring though. It just wasn't over the top. I thought the artwork was about as good as any other anime. Good scenery. Nice detail. And the facial expressions weren't too exaggerated. The music was enjoyable, but it's not something you'll want to blaston your stereo. It's really calm, relaxing music, which suits since the anime is relatively relaxed.

You get to know so many different characters throughout the show. None of the characters seemed bland or uninteresting. You can't help but admire Tohru because no matter what, she keeps looking up and has nothing but love to give unto others. Kyo, however I wasn't all that thrilled with. Even after he softens up around Tohru, I still found him to be a little too harsh around Tohru...and because of that I coulnd't realistically see him ending up with her. Yuki, well he's kinda mysterious. He claims he isn't a nice person and that it's all an act...but he is so kind you can't help but like him. But, it does leave you wondering what he's really like deep down inside. Overall, I though each character had their own distinct personality, and I couldn't help but like each one in one way or another.

I really enjoyed the series. It's one of those animes you can sit back and watch with the family or a couple of friends. It can take some stress out of your day and leave you with a contented smile on your face.

Overall, I think it's a great anime and I recommend it to those looking for something a little more laid-back. Heck, even some guys might get a kick out of it...the only way to know is to watch it for yourself.