Alternative Titles
Synonyms: Furuba
Japanese: フルーツバスケット
More titlesInformation
Type:
TV
Episodes:
26
Status:
Finished Airing
Aired:
Jul 5, 2001 to Dec 27, 2001
Premiered:
Summer 2001
Broadcast:
Thursdays at 18:00 (JST)
Licensors:
Funimation
Studios:
Studio Deen
Source:
Manga
Demographic:
Shoujo
Duration:
24 min. per ep.
Rating:
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Statistics
Ranked:
#12692
2
based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity:
#409
Members:
539,142
Favorites:
9,509
Available AtResourcesStreaming Platforms
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