Fruits Basket’s romance—particularly Tohru and Yuki’s relationship—relied on clichés and failed to deliver a glimpse of hope fans anticipated.

Fruits Basket underscores the themes of soul ties and chosen families in its exploration of the platonic bond between Tohru Honda and Yuki Sohma .

Tohru Honda thought her life was headed for misfortune when a family tragedy left her living in a tent. When her home is discovered by the mysterious Soma clan, she finds herself living with Yuki, Kyo ...