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| Im legit crying every week, what a rollercoaster T--T |
| Fantastic, easily one of the best episodes ever, and certainly my favorite from this series, rollercoaster is the very definition of this episode! All the latest episodes have been wild, but holy fuck... I think we could say the pacing was a bit fast here, but it delivered the key points with so much mastery, that it absolutely leaves you a wreck, love it! I don't have a problem with Akito change of heart, I knew it was gonna happen, in the end, she was just a very fucked up individual, brought up in a really fucked way by a witch. Should she deserve forgiveness, that is up to each interpretation. |
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| I am soooooo happy that Tohru lived!!!!!! |
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| Best Romance Ever |
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| such a masterful episode! Kyou wholeheartedly kissed Tohru! 5/5. |
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| ugh sorry guys but I was really disappointed in this episode. Akito is not worthy of redemption and I sure as hell don't feel sorry for her or empathize with her. she literally stabbed kureno and was a manipulative lying psychopath that terrorized everyone for her entire life, and now she's supposed to be redeemed after one episode? I can't even begin to feel sorry for her. I was so excited for this anime and now I just feel so let down from this episode. |
holysauron said: I am the same as Tohru and Kureno, so their kindness and ability to forgive isn't that far off from reality. I do think we're a rare kind of person though and I'm sadly not as good in doing the talk no jutsu as Tohru is. When someone like Akito crosses your path it becomes cristal clear they have issues that need to be fixed; and someone has to do it, so it's not as easy to cut them off as you think it is. Someone like Tohru or Kureno is drawn to such people like metal to a magnet. They can't ignore the misery the other person is feeling. It might be their own demise, but they will do everything in their power to make the other person feel better. Anyways, this was another rollercoaster and a half. Luckily it's only one episode a week or I'd be emotionally crushed by now. Haven't felt this way by watching anime since Evangelion. If one is naturally a Tohru, that's admirable. I agree that Akito can be helped and someone reaching out to her would do it, preferably to convince her to go to therapy or something else.... But ultimately, no one owes anyone that type of support if they've seriously hurt people like Akito has. I just don't want people to compare themselves to Tohru and think "wow, im a terrible person for not being able to deal with that." I'm just tired of the trope "abusive people in your life? you can fix them!!" because often times you can't in real life. With that being said, it is something I can overlook in Fruits Basket because Tohru and Akito are direct parallels. It makes sense from a narrative standpoint for Tohru to reach out so I'm not going to be too critical. |
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| To be able to see this animated... What a time to be alive T_T I'm gonna go cry again I'm excited for the next part. I'll cry again and go through even more nostalgia if I can manage past my tears. I don't even know how many times I used to crack open the book (yeah, back in the day before all these manga websites lmao) and read these specific scenes over and over. |
yawnchawn said: holysauron said: I am the same as Tohru and Kureno, so their kindness and ability to forgive isn't that far off from reality. I do think we're a rare kind of person though and I'm sadly not as good in doing the talk no jutsu as Tohru is. When someone like Akito crosses your path it becomes cristal clear they have issues that need to be fixed; and someone has to do it, so it's not as easy to cut them off as you think it is. Someone like Tohru or Kureno is drawn to such people like metal to a magnet. They can't ignore the misery the other person is feeling. It might be their own demise, but they will do everything in their power to make the other person feel better. Anyways, this was another rollercoaster and a half. Luckily it's only one episode a week or I'd be emotionally crushed by now. Haven't felt this way by watching anime since Evangelion. If one is naturally a Tohru, that's admirable. I agree that Akito can be helped and someone reaching out to her would do it, preferably to convince her to go to therapy or something else.... But ultimately, no one owes anyone that type of support if they've seriously hurt people like Akito has. I just don't want people to compare themselves to Tohru and think "wow, im a terrible person for not being able to deal with that." I'm just tired of the trope "abusive people in your life? you can fix them!!" because often times you can't in real life. With that being said, it is something I can overlook in Fruits Basket because Tohru and Akito are direct parallels. It makes sense from a narrative standpoint for Tohru to reach out so I'm not going to be too critical. I agree, you can't save everyone and nobody expects you to even try. Tohru is a literal saint for reaching out to Akito like that because 95% just won't. It's ok if you think the way you do because at the end of the day people like us often help others to our own detriment. It's like that story that Momiji told in season 1: people abuse our altruism, we often don't take enough care to ourselves and that often leads to us being the ones needing help. It's just something we can't help. You can kinda see this with Tohru too. She slaves away to make other people happy while neglecting her own problems, which aren't even small to begin with. Kureno is an even better example because what did he get for wanting to help Akito? A dagger in his back! There is a fine line between being admirable and being foolish and both Tohru and Kureno have crossed that line more than once, and being a fool isn't admirable in the least. I do agree it's well written though. |
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| It's all lead to this. Akito seemed to change her tone pretty quick, quicker than I thought. I figured the "battle" between the two would be a bit more grandiose considering all that's happened. It looks like all Akito needed was someone to accept her, flaws and all. I figured Tohru would choose the path of kindness and compassion, rather than a fight between good and evil. I really did expect Akito to push her off the cliff, but the cliff gave way on its own which did surprise me a bit. I liked how you could still see bits of Tohru's tent at the bottom of the cliff. It was a nice touch. Even some of the shots were exactly angled like they were in season one. Really nice callback. Ultimately everyone is alright. I didn't think Kurono was going to make it, but he did. A little cliché, but I'm hoping now he can get with Arisa. And finally we see it. The kiss between Tohru and Kyo. I'm actually really surprised that the couple I wanted actually got together. I'm hoping there's some catharsis between Kyo and Tohru after their argument. I'm really interested to see where it goes from here. Is there any lasting damage to either Tohru or Kurono? What will Akito do? Will she finally atone for the evils she's committed? How will relationships go going forward now that it seems that we've reached the climax? Overall, the best episode of the season and much more impactful than the last episode. |
| I'm glad they established way earlier in the show about the ground in the area frequently crumbling (back when Tohru lived in a tent) or else that would have felt way too random 😅 But wow, another fantastic episode. They finally kissed 🥺🥺 but ugh now that I'm caught up I don't want to have to wait another week for the next one 😔 |
| The thing that I love about Tohru so much (and part of what makes me love this show in general) is how easily she can forgive someone like Akito because I don't know if I would be able to in any of the other zodiacs positions. Very good episode. Tho they made it rly obvious that she was gonna fall. Almost feels like the last few eps will be epilogue now. Wonder how they will wrap it up. |
Crying rn, say less |
| Still can't get over this episode |
| "Idiots are useful." - Souma Momiji My life lesson for the week. For decades I've surrounded myself with smart people. I need me some idiots. It takes some kind of stupid to reach for a loony wielding a knife. Weird first kiss, but okay. I thought she had died and it was goodbye. Why was Yuuki the only one in the hospital, though? Momiji brought Tohru his bunny. He's really grown. He had a messenger bag instead of his bunny. I guess since his curse broke he's de-bunnyfying himself. Question: If Haru's curse breaks, will his hair turn into 1 color? |
dragynfaerieJun 6, 2021 12:46 PM
| I really enjoyed the episode, and oh my teenage heart just screamed with happiness when they kissed! The framework was identical to the manga's which was appreciated too. However, |
plutochanJun 7, 2021 11:47 AM
| Too many happened in one episode, what's wrong with loving your mother and special someone? I don't think Tohru should be conflicted with that because it's not the same, the level of your love with your parents will not be the same with other person (special someone) |
| Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. |
| So Shigure's plan was a good thing all along? That guy is really amazing wth Absolutely MADE. MY. DAY. Forget the kiss, Akito and Momiji's convo was the highlight to me |
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| I absolutely hate people like Tohru, kinda didn't want Akito to become friends with her. |
| I'm almost speechless... That was just... such a rollercoaster. In the end, Tohru's kindness really did reach Akito... Really, bless Tohru. Love her so much! Her kindness is just amazing. It was so weird seeing Akito so shy and embarrassed to meet Tohru, and then she just went over to Tohru, as Tohru held her arm towards her. Akito did a lot of bad things, and they can't be that easily forgiven or overlooked, but in the end she was also a victim. The victim of not only her horrible mother, but also the system, that is the system of the Soma family. I hope she won't continue to suffer and realise that even without the "eternal" bonds of the zodiac, she won't be alone. Even if no one else is there (and they are), Tohru's there. She's always been treated like she's above them, not part of them, but Tohru doesn't see her that way. Tohru and Kyo finally kissed! Damn. That was so satisfying. I was afraid that Tohru was going to be in a coma or unconscious for several days, but glad that she seems to be recovering well. I love Tohru and Kyo so much. That was also a great talk by Momiji. He can show kindness even to Akito, who's hurt him and the people he love so much. I bet Akito is slowly realising that with kindness, the zodiacs might actually want to be with her more than they did, even if there were no bonds. So, now that the main "villain" is gone (except maybe Akito's horrible mother), I guess all that's left is Tohru x Kyo. Feelings for each other confirmed, but it's still unofficial. I assume the next 4 episodes will be a "prologue" of sorts for everybody. I'm excited to see that, but still sad that this is only 13 episodes... I wish it was a two-cour like the previous two seasons. I wonder whether this shortening of the final season means some materials from the manga were skipped. Anyway, amazing episode. Just amazing. |
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| This has to be the one if not the most underrated show ever. |
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| Tohru and Akito two sides of the same coin. The way things were resolved fit the themes of the series and it has been built up for a whole while, but it wasn't entirely convincing. I dunno, I have higher standards for a series that tries to be grounded. It was nonetheless a good episode, good, not amazing. What I liked were merciless Cliff-kun. Just when Akito found a friend that was offering a hand. The kiss and the hospital scene at the end. |
One Piece episode 914 & 915 & 1027 were a mistake and 957 brought the salvation - FMmatron |
| Another kino episode. I swear this anime is toooo good. Damn. I really liked how Akito changed in this. And whilst it is dumb to say something like "talk no jutsu" here, there really wasn't any of that. These characters goat. Great episode. Dunno how last few will play out. Also happy times with that sweet kiss. |
| I won't forgive Akito for what Akito did to the other characters, but Akito finally changed and that's great, I like Akito more now |
| OMG my heart can't take this rollercoaster of emotions. Only Tohru has the power to make me feel sympathy for the demon that is Akito. Akito deserves to go to jail for stabbing Kureno but I know Kureno will not press charges. Also, I had a strong feeling Shigure was going to ask Akito if she pushed Tohru from the cliff and I almost felt sorry for her when he did? Tohru what are you doing to me!? D: Probably one of the best episodes, it even trumps Momiji's episode. |
| 臭い- |
| The first two minutes gave me School Days flashbacks. The middle portion was great but the outcome of the episode that Akito changed so easily is hard to digest. 4/5 |
| "Life is too bitter, so coffee, at least should be sweet..." - Hikigaya Hachiman (Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Come wa Machigatte Iru) |
| This has easily been the most powerful episode so far. Akito has finally been shown grace and given a chance to start a bond that, although uncertain & unbound, is really hers. I've been waiting for this moment since the first season and have thought that I'd rather see Akito find healing than to be punished. Fruits Basket does such a superb job at building these feelings such that despite how twisted, cruel & damaged someone is, that there's still a path forward for them. |
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| Wow that was an emotional episode! But I can't help but to notice that it is a bit rushed.. like suddenly Akito is opening up to a person, and not just any person, Honda Touhru! whom she dispise the MOST! And sorry but just what is Tohru? Is she Kamisama herself here??? trying to hug and talk to a person holding a knife?!??! Like is she a goddess that no one can hurt?? If the curse was meant to be broken eventually, what was the point of having Tohru here in the first place? Am I missing out on something here? Plzz do enlighten me. |
---- Life is nothing but goodbyes ---- |
| Almost forgot to breath watching these last few episodes. This anime sure is great at hitting the viewers with its emotional moments. I really wanted Akito to be the one to shed some blood instead of Tohru getting majorly injured but I guess forgiveness is also an option. Especially since Akito is quite the broken person and all she did were some minor evil actions (traumatising family members, ruining romances, beating up little Kisa into 2 weeks of recovery and almost murdering Rin, Kureno and Tohru) which easily can be forgiven. Although not in my eyes, to the gulag with that wench! |
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| im crying once again |
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| that cliff scene, damn. i dunno if tohru demanded akito to drop her, or akito is just the unfortunate girl ever lol. at any rate, i'm glad akito went back to the force, err, the goo side. kyou stole his first kiss, and yuki is letting him be. those last 2 episodes were really tense and emotional breaking, makes me wonder how this series gonna do better in the next episodes. lol |
| Damn, those hardships finally paid off. I can finally see Akito's heartfelt smile on her face. This is getting better! |
| It's not that I dislike this genre but... to add unnecessary fan services to/in/for heroines and ultimately destroys her character and personality; their purity tarnished because of it, is the only thing I hope to not happen to them. For that sole purity is my fan service. |
| That was...wow. I'm not sure what to say. It'll take a bit to absorb all that, but yeah, that was great. A bit handwaved in terms of forgiveness? Possibly. Questionable in terms of how Akito, who spends her time holed up in the Souma estate, managed to navigate on foot to Shigure's place? Again, possibly. But, for the sake of that emotional roller coaster, I'm willing to just enjoy the ride. |
| This episode is so tough to watch... I thought Tohru's going to die. I got emotional. It's been a while that an anime made me feel this way. I was losing hope that this anime can still end on a good note, there is still a chance I guess. Tohru's forgiving nature and kindness is really out of this world.. she almost a unicorn. Too perfect. |
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| THAT WAS SUCH A ROLLER COASTER!! My prediction didn't happen, but I liked this anyhow. Tohru could empathize with Akito, making her feel less overwelmed. I hated Tohru falling though, for a moment I thought she might get amnesia, but she didn't and I'm glad. Kyo is going to be blaming himself in the next episode(s) I think. The kiss was so random though. |
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| Great, great, great!!! I cried when Kyo thought Tohru was dead.. to think that he will give a kiss to her :"") and welcome Akito, welcome to a normal world where everyone will not be attached to you but they will still be around you. I still can't forgive Akito's actions in the past until she almost killed Kureno but I hope she can find, get, and feel a lot of happiness in the future~ Akito still has a lot to learn and apologize to many but even so, still, there are people who will help her and one of them is Tohru. That's how great Tohru is ♡ |
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| I would have expected it to be more difficult to make Akito see the error of her ways. Perhaps she already did. Cliff-kun just as merciless as Truck-kun. |
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| Akito actually did have some sense left in her. As long as she regrets what she did I'm not complaining. But still one hell of an episode |
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stockq said: ugh sorry guys but I was really disappointed in this episode. Akito is not worthy of redemption and I sure as hell don't feel sorry for her or empathize with her. she literally stabbed kureno and was a manipulative lying psychopath that terrorized everyone for her entire life, and now she's supposed to be redeemed after one episode? I can't even begin to feel sorry for her. I was so excited for this anime and now I just feel so let down from this episode. I agree. I find Akito such a waste of space. |
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