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Fruits Basket (2019) · Season 1 · Crunchyroll

Fruits Basket (2019) Season 1

Fruits Basket (2019) Season 1 is a MUST-WATCH, BollyMeter 8.7/10. 25 episodes on Crunchyroll from 6 April 2019.

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BollyMeter8.7/1096% Rotten Tomatoes from critics, with consensus praising its ensemble depth and emotional range. IMDb audience score of 8.5 reflects consistent cross-demographic appeal.

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What BollyAI Thinks

The 2019 remake of Fruits Basket aired April 6 to September 21, 2019, produced by TMS Entertainment. It won a 96 percent Rotten Tomatoes score, with critics at Common Sense Media and The Mary Sue praising the ensemble and the show's emotional honesty. Princess Weekes at The Mary Sue called it definitely worth your time. The series is a full-story adaptation unlike the 2001 version, allowing it to develop the darker psychological currents of the source manga. The IMDb audience rating of 8.5 reflects a broad viewer consensus that the remake delivered on the premise's potential. The first season establishes all its key relationships while hinting at the generational trauma that drives the later arcs.

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  • With such a large and likable ensemble cast, the diversity of life experiences means nearly any viewer can find something to relate to.
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Standout Episodes

The hours worth arguing about — premieres, finales, and the turning points. BollyAI reads the room episode by episode.

  1. E1Spring Wind8.3

    The premiere introduces Tohru Honda and the Sohma household with warmth and precision. The central supernatural conceit is established without losing sight of the emotional truth underneath - the isolation each Sohma carries.

    The moment: The first transformation scene, played for both comedy and sudden sadness simultaneously.