Fruits Basket Uncovered: The Secrets of the Sohmas

The enigmatic Sohma family shares a great secret: each member is possessed by spirits of the Chinese Zodiac, and when they are hugged by members of the opposite sex, they transform into their personal Zodiac animal! Tohru Honda, an orphaned high school freshman, is given lodging in the Sohma household in exchange for taking care of household chores. The humble Tohru is quite grateful for the Sohma family’s generosity, and the longer she stays with them, the more they realize what a blessing she is in their lives, as well. Designated a top ten manga property by pop-culture watchdogs ICV2, this best-selling series is now a smash-hit anime on Funimation.

By Sian Carr and Kazuhisa Fujie