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Fruits Basket

Cover of the English release of Fruits Basket volume 1
フルーツバスケット
(Furūtsu Basuketto)
Genre Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Manga
Author Natsuki Takaya
Publisher Flag of Japan Hakusensha
English publisher Flag of the United States Flag of the United Kingdom Flag of Canada Tokyopop

Flag of Australia Flag of New Zealand Madman Entertainment

Flag of Singapore Chuang Yi
Demographic Shōjo
Magazine Flag of Japan Hana to Yume
Shōjo Stars
Original run January 1999 – November 2006
Volumes 23
TV anime
Director Akitaro Daichi
Studio Studio Deen
Licensor Flag of the United States FUNimation Entertainment
Flag of the United Kingdom Revelation Films
Network Flag of Japan TV Tokyo
Original run 5 July 2001 – 27 December 2001
Episodes 26

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The name spellings used in this article correspond to those given in the official Region 1 DVD and English manga releases. This is a complete episode listing for the Anime series Fruits Basket. English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States This is a list of volumes and chapters of the Shōjo Manga series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. Romanization style names are given in Western order, with the family name last. In Linguistics, romanization (or latinization, also spelled romanisation or latinisation) is the representation of a Word or

Contents

Plot

Fruits Basket follows the life of high-school student Tohru Honda, who was recently orphaned when her mother, Kyoko Honda, died in a car accident. is a Fictional character in the Manga and Anime series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. This is a list of the major characters from the Manga and Anime series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. After that, Tohru lived with her grandfather, but when his house needs remodeling, Tohru resorts to living in a tent in a forest and holds down a job to support herself. Despite suffering many hardships, Tohru remains optimistic.

One day, Tohru comes upon a house in the forest that is the home of her classmate Yuki Sohma and his older relative Shigure Sohma. is a Fictional character in the Anime and Manga series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya, and is one of the three Protagonists is a fictional character in the Manga and Anime series entitled Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. When the Sohmas discover that Tohru is living in a tent, they are quite surprised by her inner strength. The entire area is Sohma property, and Tohru asks to be allowed to stay in her tent (affectionately dubbed "her castle"). Feeling sorry for her and desperate to end their bachelor days of filthy living conditions, the Sohmas offer her their spare room in exchange for cooking and housework. After a landslide buries her tent, including her mother's picture and school clothes, she has no option but to accept. Soon after she moves in, Kyo Sohma comes to challenge Yuki. is a Fictional character in the Manga and Anime series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya.

Tohru soon discovers the Sohma family's secret, and the reason why Yuki is so private and secretive at school: thirteen members of the family are possessed by the 12 animal spirits of the Chinese Zodiac (jyūnishi in Japanese) plus the spirit of the cat who was, according to legend, left out of the Zodiac. The Chinese Zodiac is a 12 year cycle Each year of the 12 year cycle is named after one of the original 12 animals They transform into animals when hugged by the opposite sex or when put under a great deal of emotional or physical stress (such as being sick). Shapeshifting is a common theme in Mythology and Folklore, as well as in Science fiction and Fantasy. When she promises to keep their secret, the Sohmas allow Tohru to keep her memories rather than hypnotically erasing them, a fate that had previously befallen anyone not "Inside" the Sohma family who had discovered the secret.

The story follows the lives of Tohru and the Sohma family, as they deal with each other and a society where neither quite fits in, as well as the feared Akito Sohma, head of the Sohma family. is a character in the Manga and Anime series Fruits Basket. Akito is the head of the Sohma clan and is shrouded in mystery and although frail with poor Soon, after living with the Sohma family she began to like, then love, all of the Sohmas, and sets out to break the zodiac curse.

Differences between manga and anime

In many places, the anime episodes are very similar to the corresponding manga chapters. [1] However, the anime does make some changes to the story. Some events are combined while other events, such as Tohru's first meeting with Momiji and all references to Tohru's baseball hat, never happen in the anime at all. The anime series also added more instances of Sohma members being accidentally transformed by Tohru. For example, in episode six when Hanajima and Uotani visit the Sohma house, the anime has a lengthy series of accidental transformations,[2] while in the manga, no transformations occurred during their visit. This is a list of the major characters from the Manga and Anime series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. This is a list of the major characters from the Manga and Anime series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. [3] Much of the events surrounding the revealing of Kyo's true form are greatly changed in the anime, including adding an extended chase sequence, Tohru meeting Akito in the woods, her meeting with Hanajima and Uotani at her mother's grave, and Yuki having also chased after Kyo,[4] none of which happen in the manga. [5]

While the anime keeps most of the characters exactly the same as in the manga series, it does make some changes. In the manga, Momiji is half-German and half-Japanese and regularly speaks German, particularly when he first meets Tohru, while in the anime his bi-racial status is never mentioned and no German is spoken. The terms multiracial and mixed-race describe people whose ancestries come from different races. [6] Shigure's darker tones are toned down in the anime, with many remarks he makes in the manga that hint at a hidden agenda are left out, along with most of his early scenes with Akito. [6] In the anime, Akito is biologically male and will die at a young age because of the curse,[7] while in the manga, Akito is biologically female but brought up as male. [8]

Main characters

Main article: List of Fruits Basket characters
Tohru Honda (本田 透 Honda Tōru?)
An orphaned high school student who, at the start of the story, begins living with Shigure, Yuki, and Kyo Sohma in exchange for housekeeping. This is a list of the major characters from the Manga and Anime series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. is a Fictional character in the Manga and Anime series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. is a fictional character in the Manga and Anime series entitled Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. is a Fictional character in the Anime and Manga series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya, and is one of the three Protagonists is a Fictional character in the Manga and Anime series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. She loves to cook, describes herself as an excellent housekeeper, and has an after-school job as a janitor to pay her tuition fees to avoid being a burden on her grandfather. [9] She is depicted as polite, optimistic, extremely kind, and selfless;[10][11] several other characters, including Kyo,[12] Rin,[13] and Hanajima,[14] tell her she needs to look out for her own interests and not shoulder everyone else's burdens. This is a list of the major characters from the Manga and Anime series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. This is a list of the major characters from the Manga and Anime series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. In the original Japanese, Tohru habitually speaks formally (see Honorific speech in Japanese), but not always correctly,[15] a habit she picked up from her father, Katsuya, after he died when she was three, as a way of replacing him in her mother's eyes. is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities The Japanese language has many Honorifics parts of speech which show Respect, and their use is mandatory in many social situations This is a list of the major characters from the Manga and Anime series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. [16] Tohru's mother, Kyoko, raised her alone until she died in a car accident shortly after Tohru entered high school, a few months before the start of the story. This is a list of the major characters from the Manga and Anime series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. Tohru repeatedly calls Kyoko the most important person in her life and treasures her photograph;[17] when she falls in love with Kyo she feels guilty of being "unfaithful" to her mother's memory. [18]
In the first half of the series, as Tohru learns about the zodiac curse and its effects on those she loves, she becomes distressed, and when she learns that the dangerous Akito is the "god" of the zodiac, she resolves to break the curse. is a character in the Manga and Anime series Fruits Basket. Akito is the head of the Sohma clan and is shrouded in mystery and although frail with poor The Jade Emperor ( or 玉帝 Yù Dì) is the Taoist ruler of Heaven and all realms of existence below including that of Man and Hell [19] Only later does she admit that she wants to free Kyo most of all. [20] Despite setbacks, she stubbornly persists in her goal and eventually frees Kyo and her friends. [21] In the last chapter, she begins moving with Kyo to another city so he can continue his martial arts training, and in the final pages they are shown as a loving elderly couple with a granddaughter. Martial arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for Combat. [22] Voiced by: Yui Horie (Japanese), Laura Bailey (English)
Yuki Sohma (草摩 由希 Sōma Yuki?)
Yuki is the rat of the Chinese zodiac. is a popular Japanese singer and voice actress. Horie's real name is, and she is sometimes affectionately nicknamed by her Japanese fans Laura Dawn Bailey (born May 28, 1981 in Mississippi) is an American Actress and Voice actress. is a Fictional character in the Anime and Manga series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya, and is one of the three Protagonists Yuki is depicted as an attractive, reserved, and accomplished young man with many admirers, but who finds being friendly difficult. When Yuki was young, Akito Sohma kept him isolated and convinced him no one liked him;[23] because of this, Yuki has low self-esteem and feels isolated. is a character in the Manga and Anime series Fruits Basket. Akito is the head of the Sohma clan and is shrouded in mystery and although frail with poor [24] He is known as "Prince Yuki" and "Prince Charming" at school, where he has a fan club headed by Motoko Minagawa that tries to "protect" him from other admirers, with the result that Yuki is further isolated,[25] and he is pressured by his popularity to become president of the student council despite his misgivings. This is a list of the major characters from the Manga and Anime series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. A students' union, student government, student senate, students' association, or guild of students is a Student Organization [26] Yuki, however, wishes that he could be with people as friends, rather than be admired from afar, and envies both Kyo Sohma's and Kakeru Manabe's easy ways with others. is a Fictional character in the Manga and Anime series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. This is a list of the major characters from the Manga and Anime series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. [27][28] He is touched when, faced with the prospect of having her memory of the Sohma family secret erased, Tohru Honda asks that he remain her friend,[29] which no one had asked him before. is a Fictional character in the Manga and Anime series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. [30] With Tohru's help Yuki is gradually able to "open the lid" on his feelings, and the summer after she begins living in Shigure's house, Yuki admits to himself that he loves her. [31]
When Yuki was around six or seven years old, he ran away from Akito and was the one who returned Tohru to her mother when she was lost. [32] For that, Yuki has always had fond feelings for Tohru for actually "needing" him. [32] However, he later admits to Manabe that he was looking for a mother-figure and found her in Tohru. [30] As the rat, Yuki despises the current cat, Kyo, despite envying him, and is contemptuous of is attempts to defeat him. Even when he recognizes the true nature of his feelings for Tohru, Yuki is uncomfortable when he recognizes her and Kyo's growing feelings for each other. [33] Yuki becomes attracted to Machi Kuragi, a student council secretary who also had a traumatic childhood,[34] and falls in love with her. This is a list of the major characters from the Manga and Anime series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. When he knows that Kyo will be confessing to Tohru that he loves her, Yuki meets with Machi, and is with her when his curse lifts, whereupon the first thing he does is embrace her. [21] In the last chapter, he gives Machi a key to his new apartment, where he will be living as he attends university. [22] Voiced by: Aya Hisakawa (Japanese), Eric Vale (English)
Kyo Sohma (草摩 夾 Sōma Kyō?)
Kyo is cursed by the cat, an animal not in the Chinese zodiac but which legend says would have been if it had not been tricked by the rat into missing the induction feast (see Zodiac origin stories). Eric Vale (born Christopher Eric Johnson April 28, 1974 in Dallas Texas) is an American Voice actor. is a Fictional character in the Manga and Anime series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. The Chinese Zodiac is a 12 year cycle Each year of the 12 year cycle is named after one of the original 12 animals The Chinese Zodiac is a 12 year cycle Each year of the 12 year cycle is named after one of the original 12 animals [9] He is depicted as an orange-haired young man who is short-tempered and charismatic, if initially awkward around people; Arisa Uotani once calls him "anger management boy,"[3] and Yuki Sohma expresses envy of his ability to make friends easily. This is a list of the major characters from the Manga and Anime series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. is a Fictional character in the Anime and Manga series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya, and is one of the three Protagonists [27] He is also fiercely competetive, and can be easily manipulated into doing things he does not want to by turning it into a competition—especially against Yuki. As the cat, Kyo hates Yuki, the current rat of the zodiac, who he sees as never having to work hard at anything,[3] and has dedicated his life to defeating him. Shortly before the series beginning, Kyo made a bet with Akito: if he defeats Yuki before graduating high school, he would officially be accepted as part of the zodiac; however, if he does not, Kyo would be confined inside the Sohma estate for the rest of his life. is a character in the Manga and Anime series Fruits Basket. Akito is the head of the Sohma clan and is shrouded in mystery and although frail with poor [35] Despite many months of strict training, however, Kyo never lands a decent blow on Yuki. Their rivalry distresses Tohru, who likes them both, but she comes to worry even more when they do not fight. is a Fictional character in the Manga and Anime series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. [36] The two eventually tell each other, during an argument, they envy as well as despise each other and come to a truce for Tohru's sake. [37]
At the start of the story, Kyo moves into Shigure's house with Yuki and Tohru. is a Fictional character in the Manga and Anime series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. [9] When Kyo was young, his mother died in an accident rumored to be suicide over her son's curse, and after his father rejected him, Kyo was taken in by Kazuma Sohma. This is a list of the major characters from the Manga and Anime series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. The two love each other as father and son,[38] but Kazuma insists he continue to live with Shigure because he believes Tohru is helping him open up. [39] Aside from his foster father, however, Kyo runs away the people who want to help him, because he is ashamed of his true form—a grotesque, foul-smelling, larger version of his zodiac animal—which he turns into when his bone juzu bead bracelet is removed. Buddhist Prayer beads are traditional devotional tools of prayer used in various forms of Buddhism. [38] When Tohru sees his true form, however, she is initially repulsed but follows him to beg him stay with her, which strengthens their bond. [38] However, Kyo also blames himself for the death of Tohru's mother, whom he could have saved at the risk of turning into a cat, and he was shaken by Kyoko's last words, "I'll never forgive you. This is a list of the major characters from the Manga and Anime series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. . . "[40] As the story progresses, Kyo falls in love with Tohru, but he refuses to subject her to the pain he is convinced he will cause, so when she confesses she loves him, he calls her "delusional. "[40] Only when Uotani, Hanajima, and Yuki impress upon him how deeply his rejection hurt Tohru does he get up the courage to accept her, and when he does finally confess to her, his curse lifts—along with the rest of the zodiac. This is a list of the major characters from the Manga and Anime series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. [21] In the last chapter, he and Tohru begin moving out of Shigure's house to another city, where he will study at another dojo in preparation for inheriting Kazuma's, and in the final pages they are shown as a loving couple with a grandaughter. A is a Japanese term which literally means "place of the Way" [22] Voiced by: Tomokazu Seki (Japanese), Jerry Jewell (English)

Production notes

Series title

The title of the series is taken from a children's game, Fruits Basket (フルーツバスケット fu-ru-u-tsu-ba-su-ke-t-to?, where the 'tsu' represents the 't' in "fruit", making it plural in an incorrect way), in which the participants sit in a circle, and the leader of the game names each person after a type of fruit; when the name of a child's fruit is called, that child gets up and has to find a new seat. is a popular and very famous Seiyū in Japan. He formerly worked for Haikyou, now he works for Atomic Monkey Jerry Dean Jewell is an American Voice actor. He has voiced several Anime roles for FUNimation since 2001 Fruit Basket Turnover or Fruit Basket Upset, also known as Fruit Salad, Fruit Bowl, Fruits Basket and others is a Children's game When the protagonist, Tohru Honda first plays this game in kindergarten, she is assigned "Onigiri" (rice ball), by her cruel classmates, but she does not mind because she thinks onigiri are delicious. ( German, literally means "children's garden" is a form of education for young children which serves as a transition from home to the commencement of more formal schooling also known as, is a snack of Japanese rice formed into triangle or oval shapes and often wrapped in Nori (edible seaweed Once the game is finished, and all of the children but Tohru are called, Tohru realizes that onigiri are not a type of fruit at all, and she realizes that she does not belong. Tohru comes to associate this game with the Sohma family, and that she does not fit in among them any more than an onigiri does in a basket of fruit. In volume 1 of the manga, after Yuki and Kyo bring Tohru home from her grandfather's house, she begins to feel like she belongs with the Sohma family. After this, she imagines herself as a child hearing "Onigiri" called in the game, symbolizing that she has finally found her place. [41]

Character names

Natsuki Takaya named most of the twelve Sohmas cursed by zodiac animals after an archaic names of month in the former Japanese lunisolar calendar that corresponds to their zodiac animal. is the Penname of a Japanese manga artist most well-known for creating the series Fruits Basket. Since January 1, 1873, Japan has used the Gregorian calendar, with local names for the months and mostly fixed holidays [42] The exceptions are Kureno and Momiji, whose names were swapped by mistake;[43] Kyo, who as the cat is not part of the official zodiac; and Yuki. [44]

Reception

The Fruits Basket manga series is one of the top manga series in both Japan and in the US. More than 18 million copies have been sold in Japan making it the second best selling shōjo series in Japan. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. is a Japanese word originally derived from a Chinese expression written with the same characters [45] It is Tokyopop's best selling manga series, with more than 2 million copies sold. [46][47] The fifteenth volume of the English release rose to the 15th position on the USA Today Top 150 Bestselling Books, which is the highest position ever achieved by a volume of manga in the United States. USA TODAY is a national American daily Newspaper published by the Gannett Company. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the [45] The eighteenth volume debuted at the top of the Nielsen BookScan sales list, while the nineteenth volume was the second bestselling graphic novel in March 2008. Nielsen BookScan is a Data provider for the Book Publishing industry owned by the Nielsen Company. [48][49] Despite a slow manga market, Fruits Basket remained the second highest overall selling manga series among the Bookscan companies in 2007. [50]

Critics have praised the overall story in Fruits Basket as being intellectual, with even the relatively light-hearted first volume giving hints at something darker in the background that makes the reader "question everything that happens. "[51] Some felt the series was getting close to overloading readers with angst in later volumes, and questioned the credulity of the sheer number of bad parents in the series. Angst is a German word for Fear or Anxiety. ( Anguish is its almost entirely synonymous Latinate equivalent As one reviewer noted: "in the world of Fruits Basket, good parents are as common as penguins in the Sahara—every single one is either neglectful, smothering, unfeeling, abusive, misguided, or dead. "[52] Takaya manages to balance the series' comedic elements with the more dramatic and heartbreaking moments, making it a captivating and engaging story. [53]

As this title progresses the fact that this title was one of the more popular series in Japan becomes clear. The characters get a lot of love. You get to experience them when things are good, as well as when they are struggling. The pacing is perfect. There is a good mix of comedy, fun filler, drama and action (something for everyone). In addition Fruits Basket is easy to relate to. With all the different personalities and the different signs of the zodiac, there is always someone to associate with. There are few titles that can do all that well, Fruits Basket puts all of these aspects together and makes a tasty treat. . .

—Eduardo M. Chavez, AnimeOnDVD. com[54]

Takaya's artwork is considered to be more than artistically appealing, with Takaya's skills in detailed art, shadowing, and shading allowing her to convey the character's moods and emotions without the character having any dialog at all. [52]

The real strength of Natsuki Takaya's artwork isn't that that it looks good—though it definitely does, from its beautiful characters to the intricately rendered textures of their clothing—but how well it communicates mood and emotions. Not content to rely on facial expressions, though she does them well, Takaya is particularly apt at using shading and shadows to indicate character's mental states. . . The details of character's emotions—the disparity between Tohru's private emotions and her public front, the punishing intensity of Kyo's feelings for Tohru—are not only discernable but tangible, all without a word being spoken.

—Carl Kimlinger, Anime News Network[52]

The Fruits Basket anime adaptation has also been well received, ranking third in Anihabara's list of top televised anime series in Japan for February 2002. [55] In the June 2002 issue of Animage magazine, the series was first in a list of the best twenty anime series in Japan. is a Japanese Anime and entertainment magazine which Tokuma Shoten began publishing in July 1978. [56] In 2006, five years after the series finished airing in Japan, it was 93rd in TV Asahi's list of Japan's 100 favorite animated TV series. ( also known as EX and, is a Television network headquartered in Roppongi, Minato Tokyo, Japan. [57]

Though it only covers part of the manga, critics felt the ending brought the story to a good stopping point while making it clear that there was much left for the Sohma and Tohru to deal with, including the curse and Tohru's future choice between Kyo and Yuki. [58][59] Though some felt the plot was lacking in development, they also praised the series for the strength of its character relationships. [59]

The entire series of Fruits Basket proves to be a true emotional roller coaster, hiding truly deep and heartfelt drama behind a candy coating of fun and humor. Deep down, it explores many aspects of emotion as the various characters search for their place in the world, gaining strength from each other.

—Allen Divers, Anime New Network[58]

In April 2005 Funimation Entertainment started a project calling for convention attendees to help them fold 1000 origami paper cranes. (from oru meaning "folding" and kami meaning "paper" is the ancient Japanese Art of Paper folding. In Japanese folklore, folding 1000 paper cranes would grant someone a wish. When they had at least 1000 cranes, Funimation sent the cranes and pictures of the events to Studio Deen and Hakusensha to try to convince the company to produce a second season of the Fruits Basket anime. [60] Fans successfully folded the minimal of 1000 cranes by the end of the 2005 convention season, however at this time, there is still no sign that a second season of the anime series will be forthcoming. [61]

Awards

The Fruits Basket manga received the 2001 Kodansha Manga Award in the shōjo category[46] and the "Best Manga" award at the 2007 American Anime Awards. is an annual award for serialized Manga published in the previous year sponsored by the publisher Kodansha. is a Japanese word originally derived from a Chinese expression written with the same characters The American Anime Awards are a series of awards designed to recognize excellence in the release of Anime and Manga in North America. [62]

In 2001, the Fruits Basket anime won a Animage Anime Grand Prix award. is a Japanese Anime and entertainment magazine which Tokuma Shoten began publishing in July 1978.

Media

Manga

Main article: List of Fruits Basket chapters

The 136 chapters of Fruits Basket were originally serialized in Japan by Hakusensha in Hana to Yume from January 1999 to November 2006. This is a list of volumes and chapters of the Shōjo Manga series Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. is a Japanese Publishing firm founded December 1, 1973 by Shueisha, but now a separate company is a Shōjo Manga magazine published in Japan by Hakusensha. It is released semi-monthly on the 5th and 20th of every month These were collected in 23 tankōbon volumes, with the final volume published in Japan on March 19, 2007. is the Japanese term for a book that is complete in itself and is not part of a series though the Manga industry uses it for volumes which may be in a series Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [45]

The series is licensed in English in North America and the United Kingdom by Tokyopop[63] and in Singapore by Chuang Yi. English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located For the music movie see Tokyo Pop. Tokyopop, stylized TOKYOPOP, and formerly known as Mixx, is a distributor licensor Singapore Chuang Yi Publishing Pte Ltd ( Simplified Chinese: 创艺 Pinyin: Chuàngyì, meaning "creative arts" is a publishing company based in [64] The Singapore edition is licensed to be imported to Australia and New Zealand by Madman Entertainment. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island Madman Entertainment is an Australian company that specialises in the distribution of Japanese Anime and Manga in Australia and New [65] As of June 2008, 20 volumes have been released in North America and all 23 in Singapore. In addition, Tokyopop released a box set containing the first four volumes in October 2007,[66] and started re-releasing earlier volumes in "Ultimate Editions" combining two sequential volumes in a single larger hard-cover volume with new cover art. The first Ultimate Edition release met with mixed reviews, however, because they exactly reproduce the first two volumes without correcting changed page numbers or prior errors. [67] As of November 2007, two Ultimate Editions have been released, covering the first four volumes of the series. [66]

Chuang Yi also publishes in Singapore a Simplified Chinese edition as well as English. In Europe, Fruits Basket is licensed in French by Delcourt, in Spanish by Norma Editorial, in Italian by Dynit, in German and Swedish by Carlsen Comics, in Finnish by Sangatsu Manga, and in Polish by Japonica Polonica Fantastica. French ( français,) is a Romance language spoken around the world by 118 million people as a native language and by about 180 to 260 million people Norma Editorial is one of the important Spanish Comics Publisher. Italian ( or lingua italiana) is a Romance language spoken by about 63 million people as a First language, primarily in Italy. Dynit SRL is one of the main Italian Manga and Anime publishers The German language (de ''Deutsch'') is a West Germanic language and one of the world's major languages. Swedish ( is a North Germanic language spoken by more than nine million people predominantly in Sweden and parts of Finland, especially along the Carlsen Verlag was a subsidiary of the homonymous Danish publishing house which in turn belongs to the Swedish media company Bonnier. Finnish ( or suomen kieli) is the language spoken by the majority of the population in Finland (92% As of 2006) and by ethnic Finns outside Sangatsu Manga is a major manga publisher in Finland. It's a division of Kolibri Kustannus, a company most known from children's books Polish ( język polski, polszczyzna) is the Official language of Poland. Japonica Polonica Fantastica, also known as JPF, is a Polish Manga publisher located in Mierzyn near Szczecin, Poland. In Latin America, Editorial Vid has released the complete series in Mexico in Spanish, and Editora JBC began releasing a Portuguese translation in Brazil in April 2005. Grupo Editorial Vid (also known as Vid or Mundo Vid) is a Mexican comic manga and books publisher The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Editora JBC (also known as " JBC " is a company that publishes books (including Manga) and magazines related to Japan in Brazil. Portuguese ( or língua portuguesa) is a Romance language that originated in what is now Galicia (Spain and northern Portugal. |utc_offset = -2 to -4 |time_zone_DST = BRST |utc_offset_DST = -2 to -5 |cctld [66]

Anime

Main article: List of Fruits Basket episodes

Directed by Akitaro Daichi, the twenty-six episode Fruits Basket anime series was animated and produced by Studio DEEN. This is a complete episode listing for the Anime series Fruits Basket. is an Anime director producer and photography director. Biography Akitaro Daichi is a native of Gunma Prefecture and a graduate of Tokyo Polytechnic (anime in Japanese, is a Japanese company that produces Anime. Three years after Sunrise was founded in 1972 Studio Deen was established by Sunrise's members in 1975 It premiered on TV Tokyo on July 5, 2001, with the final episode airing on December 27, 2001. is a TV station based in Tokyo, Japan. It is also known as, a Portmanteau of "terebi" and "Tokyo Events 1295 - Scotland and France form an alliance the beginnings of the Auld Alliance, against England. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The series aired in France on France 4 and in Spain on Buzz Channel. This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. France 4 is a French public television network featuring Arts, including Music. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. FUNimation aired the series, in dubbed English, on their anime television channel as well as on Colours TV. The FUNimation Channel is a 24-hour Anime network that showcases some of FUNimation 's properties Colours TV (or CoLours TV, see logo is a Multicultural American TV network produced by the Non-profit organization Black Star Communications [68]

The series was released in Japan in nine individual DVD volumes by King Records, with each volume containing three episodes except for the first volume, which contained two. is a Japanese record company founded in 1931 as a division of Japanese publisher Kodansha. [69] The first volume was released on September 29, 2001, with subsequent volumes released on a monthly basis until the final volume was released on May 22, 2002. Events 522 BC - Darius I of Persia kills the Magian usurper Gaumâta securing his hold as king of the Persian Empire. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. A series box set was released on April 25, 2007, containing all twenty-six episodes, as well a message card from Natsuki Takaya, a 60-page deluxe booklet, and a bonus Fruits Basket CD soundtrack. Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. A Compact Disc (also known as a CD) is an Optical disc used to store digital data, originally developed for storing digital audio [70]

The series is licensed for Region 1 DVD release by FUNimation Entertainment, which released it in the form of four individual volumes containing 6-7 episodes and a complete series box set. DVD video discs may be encoded with a region code restricting the area of the world in which they can be played Funimation Entertainment (previously known as Funimation Productions, and usually stylized as FUNimation) is an American Entertainment company On November 20, 2007, FUNimation re-released the series as part of their lower priced Viridian line, with the new release containing the complete series in a thin-packed box set. Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [71] In the United Kingom, FUNimation originally distributed the series through MVM Entertainment, but then changed distributors in November 2006 to Revelation Films. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located MVM Films is a British distributor of Japanese animation. The company sublicenses anime titles from US Anime companies such as Geneon and US Manga Corps Revelation Films is a British distributor of Science fiction, Drama and Anime Television series [72] Revelation re-released the four individual volumes under their label. They also released the series box set on January 22, 2007. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [73] In Region 4, the series was released as a complete series box set by Madman Entertainment on October 15, 2003. DVD video discs may be encoded with a region code restricting the area of the world in which they can be played Madman Entertainment is an Australian company that specialises in the distribution of Japanese Anime and Manga in Australia and New Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. [74]

Other

In 1999 the magazine Hana to Yume released a special Fruits Basket drama CD which had a four chapter original story and short talk sections between each section. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) is a Shōjo Manga magazine published in Japan by Hakusensha. It is released semi-monthly on the 5th and 20th of every month Radio drama is a form of audio storytelling broadcast on radio. Released before the anime came out, this CD had a completely different seiyū cast. A is a Japanese vocal actor Seiyū work in Radio, Television, and movies; they perform voice-overs for non-Japanese movies they provide narration and they The CD was a promotional item with a limited run and is now unavailable. [75]

Natsuki Takaya has created one art book and two fan books for Fruits Basket. An art book (or artbook) is a collection of leaves of Paper, Parchment, or other material bound together along one edge within covers The art book, containing 101 pages of illustrations, was published by Hakusensha on April 16, 2004. Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " [76] The first fan book, Fruits Basket Fan Book - Cat (フルーツバスケットファンブック〈猫〉 Furūtsu Basuketto Fan Bukku (Neko)?), which contained 192 pages of story summaries, character biographies, and activities, was published in Japan on May 19, 2005. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. [77] Tokyopop released it in English on September 11, 2007. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [78] The second fan book, Fruits Basket Fan Book - Banquet (フルーツバスケットファンブック/宴 Furūtsu Basuketto Fan Bukku /En?), was published in Japan on March 19, 2007 and contained 187 pages. Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [79]

Fruits Basket has also resulted in the creation of a variety of merchandise, including plushies of the various zodiac animals, wall calendars, clothing items, key chains, wall scrolls, buttons, figurines, and school supplies. A stuffed animal is Toy Animal sewn from Cloth, A, more commonly referred to as a, is a Japanese Scroll painting or Calligraphy mounted usually with Silk fabric edges on a flexible backing so that it can be rolled In Clothing and Fashion design, a button is a small plastic or metal disc- or knob-shaped typically round object usually attached to an article of Clothing You may be looking for Figurine or Figurine (band Figurines is an Indie rock band from Denmark, formed in A collectible card game based on the series was also created and published by Score Entertainment which can be used for playing Dai Hin Min as well as other games. Collectible card games (CCGs also called trading card games (TCGs or customizable card games (CCGs are played using specially designed sets of cards Score Entertainment is a Trading card design and manufacturing company based in Arlington Texas. [80]

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  22. ^ a b c Takaya, Natsuki (2008-02-01). is the Penname of a Japanese manga artist most well-known for creating the series Fruits Basket. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen "Chapter 136", Fruits Basket, Volume 23 (in English). Singapore: Chuang Yi. Chuang Yi Publishing Pte Ltd ( Simplified Chinese: 创艺 Pinyin: Chuàngyì, meaning "creative arts" is a publishing company based in ISBN 978-981-269-900-8.  
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  26. ^ Takaya, Natsuki (2004-10-12). is the Penname of a Japanese manga artist most well-known for creating the series Fruits Basket. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. "Chapter 28", Fruits Basket, Volume 5 (in English). Los Angeles: Tokyopop. For the music movie see Tokyo Pop. Tokyopop, stylized TOKYOPOP, and formerly known as Mixx, is a distributor licensor ISBN 978-1-59182-607-1.  
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  29. ^ Takaya, Natsuki (2004-02-10). is the Penname of a Japanese manga artist most well-known for creating the series Fruits Basket. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1355 - The St Scholastica's Day riot breaks out in Oxford, England, leaving 63 scholars and perhaps 30 locals dead "Chapter 2", Fruits Basket, Volume 1 (in English). Los Angeles: Tokyopop. For the music movie see Tokyo Pop. Tokyopop, stylized TOKYOPOP, and formerly known as Mixx, is a distributor licensor ISBN 978-1-59182-603-3.  
  30. ^ a b Takaya, Natsuki (2006-12-12). is the Penname of a Japanese manga artist most well-known for creating the series Fruits Basket. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian "Chapter 86", Fruits Basket, Volume 15 (in English). Los Angeles: Tokyopop. For the music movie see Tokyo Pop. Tokyopop, stylized TOKYOPOP, and formerly known as Mixx, is a distributor licensor ISBN 978-1-59816-023-9.  
  31. ^ Takaya, Natsuki (2005-07-12). is the Penname of a Japanese manga artist most well-known for creating the series Fruits Basket. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1191 - Saladin 's garrison surrenders ending the two-year Siege of Acre. "Chapter 59", Fruits Basket, Volume 10 (in English). Los Angeles: Tokyopop. For the music movie see Tokyo Pop. Tokyopop, stylized TOKYOPOP, and formerly known as Mixx, is a distributor licensor ISBN 978-1-59532-405-4.  
  32. ^ a b Takaya, Natsuki (2006-12-12). is the Penname of a Japanese manga artist most well-known for creating the series Fruits Basket. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian "Chapter 85", Fruits Basket, Volume 15 (in English). Los Angeles: Tokyopop. For the music movie see Tokyo Pop. Tokyopop, stylized TOKYOPOP, and formerly known as Mixx, is a distributor licensor ISBN 978-1-59816-023-9.  
  33. ^ Takaya, Natsuki (2008-03-18). is the Penname of a Japanese manga artist most well-known for creating the series Fruits Basket. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 37 - The Roman Senate annuls Tiberius ' will and proclaims Caligula emperor "Chapter 110", Fruits Basket, Volume 19 (in English). Los Angeles: Tokyopop. For the music movie see Tokyo Pop. Tokyopop, stylized TOKYOPOP, and formerly known as Mixx, is a distributor licensor ISBN 978-1-59816-863-1.  
  34. ^ Eries, Sakura (2006-11-29). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Fruits Basket Vol. #14. Retrieved on 2008-04-17. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor.  “However, when he learns about the true relationship between Kakeru and Machi, Yuki realizes that he has more in common with his troublesome student council acquaintances than he originally thought. ” and Kimlinger, Carl (2007-06-05). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Fruits Basket GN 16. Retrieved on 2008-04-17. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor.  “Yuki begins to form a tentative friendship with deeply damaged student council member Machi. ”
  35. ^ Takaya, Natsuki (2005-08-09). is the Penname of a Japanese manga artist most well-known for creating the series Fruits Basket. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus "Chapter 62", Fruits Basket, Volume 11 (in English). Los Angeles: Tokyopop. For the music movie see Tokyo Pop. Tokyopop, stylized TOKYOPOP, and formerly known as Mixx, is a distributor licensor ISBN 978-1-59532-406-1.  
  36. ^ Takaya, Natsuki (2004-10-12). is the Penname of a Japanese manga artist most well-known for creating the series Fruits Basket. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. "Chapter 25", Fruits Basket, Volume 5 (in English). Los Angeles: Tokyopop. For the music movie see Tokyo Pop. Tokyopop, stylized TOKYOPOP, and formerly known as Mixx, is a distributor licensor ISBN 978-1-59182-607-1.  
  37. ^ Takaya, Natsuki (2007-05-02). is the Penname of a Japanese manga artist most well-known for creating the series Fruits Basket. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. "Chapter 123", Fruits Basket, Volume 21 (in English). Singapore: Chuang Yi. Chuang Yi Publishing Pte Ltd ( Simplified Chinese: 创艺 Pinyin: Chuàngyì, meaning "creative arts" is a publishing company based in ISBN 978-981-269-538-3.  
  38. ^ a b c Takaya, Natsuki (2004-12-14). is the Penname of a Japanese manga artist most well-known for creating the series Fruits Basket. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people "Chapter 33", Fruits Basket, Volume 6 (in English). Los Angeles: Tokyopop. For the music movie see Tokyo Pop. Tokyopop, stylized TOKYOPOP, and formerly known as Mixx, is a distributor licensor ISBN 978-1-59182-608-8.  
  39. ^ Takaya, Natsuki (2004-12-14). is the Penname of a Japanese manga artist most well-known for creating the series Fruits Basket. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people "Chapter 32", Fruits Basket, Volume 6 (in English). Los Angeles: Tokyopop. For the music movie see Tokyo Pop. Tokyopop, stylized TOKYOPOP, and formerly known as Mixx, is a distributor licensor ISBN 978-1-59182-608-8.  
  40. ^ a b Takaya, Natsuki (2006-10-11). is the Penname of a Japanese manga artist most well-known for creating the series Fruits Basket. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed "Chapter 119", Fruits Basket, Volume 20 (in English). Singapore: Chuang Yi. Chuang Yi Publishing Pte Ltd ( Simplified Chinese: 创艺 Pinyin: Chuàngyì, meaning "creative arts" is a publishing company based in ISBN 978-981-269-237-5.  
  41. ^ Takaya, Natsuki (2004). is the Penname of a Japanese manga artist most well-known for creating the series Fruits Basket. "Chapter 6", Fruits Basket, Volume 1 (in English). Tokyopop. ISBN 978-1-59182-603-3.  
  42. ^ Takaya, Natsuki (2008-08-08). is the Penname of a Japanese manga artist most well-known for creating the series Fruits Basket. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Fruits Basket, Volume 14 (in English). Los Angeles: Tokyopop, pages 77, 111, and 141. For the music movie see Tokyo Pop. Tokyopop, stylized TOKYOPOP, and formerly known as Mixx, is a distributor licensor ISBN 978-1-59532-409-2.  
  43. ^ Takaya, Natsuki (2008-08-08). is the Penname of a Japanese manga artist most well-known for creating the series Fruits Basket. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Fruits Basket, Volume 14 (in English). Los Angeles: Tokyopop, page 171. For the music movie see Tokyo Pop. Tokyopop, stylized TOKYOPOP, and formerly known as Mixx, is a distributor licensor ISBN 978-1-59532-409-2.  “There was one mistake in that Momiji's and Kureno's names are actually reversed . . . When I was coming up with names, by the time I realized I was mistaken, it was too late. The chapter where Momitchi first shows up had already been published in Hana to Yume Magazine. ” 
  44. ^ Takaya, Natsuki (2008-08-08). is the Penname of a Japanese manga artist most well-known for creating the series Fruits Basket. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Fruits Basket, Volume 14 (in English). Los Angeles: Tokyopop, page 111. For the music movie see Tokyo Pop. Tokyopop, stylized TOKYOPOP, and formerly known as Mixx, is a distributor licensor ISBN 978-1-59532-409-2.  
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  47. ^ "Comics narrowcasting", ICv2 News, 2007-06-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1358 - Republic of Dubrovnik is founded 1709 - Peter the Great defeats Charles XII of Sweden Retrieved on 2007-12-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian  
  48. ^ "'Fruits Basket' Tops Bookstore Sales", ICv2 News, 2007-11-27. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont Retrieved on 2007-12-12. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian  
  49. ^ "BookScan's Top 20 Graphic Novels for March", ICv2 News, 2008-04-02. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Retrieved on 2008-04-03. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England.  
  50. ^ "Tilting @ Windmills 2.0 #49: Looking at Bookscan 2007", Newsarama. Retrieved on 2008-02-19. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum  
  51. ^ Lavey, Megan (2004-04-13). "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Fruits Basket Vol #1. AnimeOnDVD. com. Retrieved on 2008-03-14. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice.
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  59. ^ a b Rocks, Jennifer (2008-01-21). 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade. Fruits Basket Set (Thinpak) (of 1). AnimeOnDVD. com. Retrieved on 2008-03-14. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice.
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  61. ^ Fruits Basket News: Fruits Basket Paper Crane Update. Funimation Entertainment (2005-10-13). Funimation Entertainment (previously known as Funimation Productions, and usually stylized as FUNimation) is an American Entertainment company Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Retrieved on 2008-03-14. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice.
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  65. ^ Fruits Basket (Manga) Vol 23 (Final). Madman Entertainment. Retrieved on 2008-02-19. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum
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