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So, this will be my first review of an anime, so please bear with my newbie-ish review. This review will be talking about my first ever anime series: FRUITS BASKET! Because I thought it would be appropriate for a first review. I haven't watched it in some time so i might get some facts wrong, also if you think the review was helpful/not helpful, then i want you to explain why so that i can get some constructive criticism.


Story: 7/10
Alrighty, so the story is pretty new and refreshing, its pretty different from any other anime that i have seen but I guess its nothing really ... special and exciting, but its still good. Long story short, it's about a girl named Tohru Honda who lives with 3 guys (No, its not what you think it is...damn pervert) who are cursed, this curse involves them turning into an animal of the Chinese zodiac every time they are hugged by a person of the opposite sex. You might think this Chinese zodiac thing is just an excuse to make funny moments and stuff, but I'll tell you this: things get pretty sad and tear-jerking down the road. Mark. My. Words.


Art: 10/10
OH MY GAWD! THE COLORS! For an anime that is 13 years old, it has some of the most beautiful scenery I've seen, don't forget the colors as well! I've seen over 50 anime series and this series' art is in my top 10.


Sound: 8/10
This series OP and ED is probably something you'll never forget because its just so memorable. The OP will have you slowly swaying your head sideways and will make you try and sing along because it's just so fucking soothing. The ED is pretty goddamn relaxing, you could just listen to this outside when it's all sunny and just fall asleep like a baby.


Character: 9/10
Yep, every single character is different and I love it. Tohru Honda is the kindest and sweetest girl you will ever lay your eyes on, you thought you knew who the kindest anime girl was? Well i guess it's time to bring up a damn dictionary and look for the word "kind" or "sweet", Tohru Honda will has all of that and more! Yuki Sohma is maybe an exception to the whole "different characters" thing. I guess he's just your typical popular boy who could get a girlfriend faster than you can say "Forever Alone" but yet, he only has eyes for that one girl who doesn't really see him as a love interest and that makes every other girl mad. The only new thing with Yuki is that he turns into a dog every time a girl hugs him, oh and he sounds like a girl. Kyo Sohma is a guy with anger issues and a desire to be the strongest in the world. He hates Yuki more than anything and will do anything to beat him ever once. He's quite a mixed guy, he'll try to surprise you with a present and then he'll destroy the present because he thinks the present sucked, and then he'll take his rage out on Yuki. One little misstep and he'll be flying all over the room. These three are just the tip of the iceberg, I'd love to tell you about all of them but then this review will just be too long and stupid.


Enjoyment: 9/10
I've mentioned that this was my first anime series ever, so it definitely left a sweet taste inside my mouth. It's such a heart-warming story as it goes along and there are some pretty funny moments that had me laughing out loud like a psychopath at a hospital.


Overall: 9/10
If you want some good ol' slice of life with a glass of comedy and a side dish of drama, then Fruits Basket is for you: the reader! Thank you so much for following me through my first review ever and remember to say your thoughts about my review, whether i kept rambling on about Yuki or how my jokes aren't funny, let me know!