This time, for the second time this week, somehow, we meet Ritsu Sohma, the monkey of the zodiac! Ritsu’s anxiety and awkwardness has troubled him since he was a child, but maybe Toh...
We all get anxious about the future sometimes—even Tohru! But Shigure has words of wisdom to help her get through the overwhelmed feelings. Connections are forged this episode betwee...
This time! This time. Summer’s finally here and the gang goes on an adventure to a haunted house. Tohru struggles of course, but is able to get through it with Momiji and Haru’s help...
This week we meet Hiro Sohma, who seems to be kind of a brat. But as we’ve learned, every Sohma comes with baggage—he may be a brat on the outside, but he’s got a heart of gold on th...
Kaibara High School’s Prince Yuki club has rules to keep girls from getting too close The Prince, but of course Tohru Honda has broken them many times and needs to be stopped. Unfort...
In chapters 50 & 51 of Fruits Basket we learn more about Hanajima’s family and the days before she met Tohru & Uo. We also finally learn more about the mysterious man that Uo met at ...
This Anime Break we discuss episode 22 of the 2019 Fruits Basket anime. This episode focuses on Hanajima’s powers, her family, and the her story before meeting Tohru & Uo.
Kyo and Tohru take a trip to Shishou’s, but their visit is interrupted when Shishou is called away for a discussion about Kyo’s future. Rin makes a mysterious appearance at Shigure’s...
Tohru bombs a test and worries herself sick, but Kyo takes a stab at cheering her up. Kagura comes for a visit, and to keep her from destroying the house further, Shigure sends her a...
Swimming, bug hunting, and emotions abound as the kids visit the Sohma summer home, and Shigure shakes things up at the main house. We’re all struggling with something deep inside th...
A dark secret of Kyo’s is revealed by his master—darker than even the others possessed by spirits of the zodiac. Will Tohru be able to accept it? - - - - - - - - - - “Has anyone else...
It’s a summer full of romance not just for the kids, but our beloved Great Teacher Mayuko and Haa-san as well. His past may be painful, and she may not be able to move on from what h...
In the aftermath of the episode 24 reveal about Kyo is felt deeply by Tohru, Yuki, and Kagura. Tohru worries, Haru pats her head, ad we meet a few new and mysterious characters. The ...
The beach trip continues this week! Hiro gets some news while at the beach. Everyone is in a cheerful mood, but Akito arrives, which puts a huge damper on things. Akita’s presence sl...
Characters continue to grow and clash this week at the beach. The painful things that Yuki, Kyo, and Tohru keep deep inside come closer and closer to the surface. Akito continues to ...
The beach arc continues. Kyo is called to guest house to see Akito, and more about his deep feelings and his past are revealed—including a surprising connection to someone else we know.
Summer comes every year, but the same summer never comes twice. The kids try their best to have a least one fun evening of fireworks all together with Tohru at the beach. At the gues...
It's finally here! We recap the Fruits Basket manga so far, discuss what's to come, and answer questions from listeners about Furuba, podcasting, and us! - - - - - - - - - - Thank yo...
The gang’s all back together as school starts again in chapter 66 of Fruits Basket. Yuki meets the rest of the student council and vows again to push himself to grow. Tohru meets wit...
Tohru meets with Shishou in an attempt to learn more about the curse. She has a run-in with Rin, who warns her to stay away before meeting with Shishou herself—revealing that she mig...