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Fruits
Basket English Release!
Fruits Basket is being published in the west by Tokyopop.
Only one volume has been released so far, but that one was handled
VERY well. (See my review below for more info.) On top of that Tokyopop
has set up a couple of neat links on their website. They've got
an explination of the Dai Hin Min cardgame that is played frequently
through the book. They also want to hear from us fans! Here's the
address to send them your letters and fanart:
Fruits Basket Fan Mail
c/o TOKYOPOP
5900 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 2000
Los Angeles, CA 90036
If you're looking to buy, here are a couple links where you can
get the current books and preorder some of the others (all ship
internationally):
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Volume 1
ISBN: 1-59182-603-9
Released: Febuary 2004
Chapters: 1-6
Extras:
Intro To Fruits Basket
Zodiac History
Interview with Laura Baily
Back Blurb:
A family with an ancient curse...
And the girl who will change their lives forever...
Tohru Honda was an orphan with no place to go until
the mysterious Sohma family offered her a place to call
home. Now her ordinary high school life is turned upside
down as she's introduced to the Sohma's world of magical
curses and family secrets. Discover for yourself the
Secret of the Zodiac, and find out why Fruits Basket
has won the hearts of readers the world over!
Review of Volume
1
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Volume 2
ISBN: 1-59182-604-7
Release Date: April 2004
Chapters: 7-12
Extras:
How to Play Rich Man, Poor Man (Dai Hin Min)
Year of the Rat - Zodiac Info
"Fans Basket" Fanart
Back Blurb:
A family with an ancient curse...
And the girl who will change theri lives forever...
Ever since Tohru Honda discovered the Zodiac secret
of the Sohma clan, her eyes have been opened to a world
of magic and wonder. But with such a great secret comes
great responsibility. When her best friends Hana-chan,
and Uo-chan come to the Sohma house for a sleepover,
Tohru has her work cut out for her keeping the "Cat"
in the bag and the "Dog" on a leash.
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Volume 3
ISBN: 1-59182-605-5
Release Date: June 2004
Chapters: 13-18
Extras:
Interview with Takaya-sensei
"Fans Basket" Fanart
Blurbs:
A familiy with an ancient curse...
And the girl who will change their lives forever...
It's Valentine's Day and you know what that means -
lots of chocolates for the cutest boys at school! In
this case it's a pretty close tie between hot-headed
Kyo Sohma and "Prince Charming" Yuki Sohma.
Of course the kind-hearted Tohru, guest of the Sohma
family, has chocolates for everyone! But when White
Day comes around, what will the Sohma family give her
in return?
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Volume 4
ISBN: 1-59182-606-3
Release Date: August 2004
Chapters: 19-24
Extras:
Bonus chapter/Omake about the Fruits Basket Drama CD
(translation available in the fan
audio section)
Interview with Takaya-sensei
Year of the Dog Zodiac info
Fans Basket
Blurbs:
A familiy with an ancient curse...
And the girl who will change their lives forever...
When the infamous Akito makes an in-class appearance
at the start of the school year, the Sohma family worries
that his arrival will be an uncensored exercise of show-and-tell
about Yuki's past. Meanwhile, when Ayame vows to rekindle
his brother's lost friendship, he begins to realize
that you can choose your friends but you can't choose
your family-especially when they're acting like animals!
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Volume 5
ISBN: 1-59182-607-1
Release Date: October 2004
Chapters: 25-30
Extras:
Interview with Takaya-sensei
Year of the Boar information
Fans Basket
Blurbs:
For a springtime treat, Shigrue arranges for Tohru
and the gang to spend golden week at the Sohma's vacation
home. On a rainy day, as the holiday draws to a close,
who should make a surprise visit but Hatsuharu! But
what's that he's hiding in the bundle under his arm?
Why, it's the 5th volume of the super popular Fruits
Basket!
(I know, cheesy, but that's what they wrote on the
back! -Merrow)
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Volume 6
ISBN: 1-59182-608-X
Release Date: December 2004
Chapters: 31-35
Extras:
Year of the Rabbit information
Fans Basket
At Waldenbooks/Borders there is an exclusive box
that comes with vol 6 (it's super cute!) It also comes
with a special dvd with the first 2 episodes of the
anime and a behind the scenes featurette.
Blurbs:
Delving into the recesses of Kyo's past, we find
the Sohma trio returning home on a rainy day. There,
a mysterious man who has known Kyo for a long time meets
them. Trust, loyalty and the bonds of family and friendship
are tested, as Tohru must help Kyo deal with the "monsters"
that he's been trying to avoid.
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Volume
7
ISBN: 1-59532-402-X
Release Date: 2/8/05
Chapters: 37 - 42
Extras:
Fans Basket
Blurbs:
Tohru and company have been having a lot more fun ever
since Kisa came to visit. Now it's time for Tohru to meet
another member of teh Zodiac-the skillfully sarcastic
grade-school student, Hiro! One way or another, this tyke
will have to deal with his resentment of Tohru and his
affection for Kisa. Where will he fund the answers? In
the fabulous 7th volume of the super-popular Fruits Basket,
of course! |
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Volume 8
ISBN: 1-59532-403-8
Release Date: 04/12/05
Chapters: 43-48
Extras:
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Ox
Fans Basket
Blurbs:
Summer is on it's way, so of course Tohru and friends
are excited about the upcoming vacation and field trip.
But what's that sound? It's Hatsuharu going beserk in
the classroom...again! Black Haru is full of more rage
than usual, so what will happen Yuki intervenes? And then
there's Ritsu Sohma, whose mom Tohru met at the hotspring...
But what's wrong with this kimono-wearing beauty?! |
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Volume
9
ISBN: 1-59532-404-6
Release Date: 06/07/05
Chapters: 49-53
Extras:
Rain Shelter of Terror Omake
Year of the Snake
Fans Basket
Blurbs:
Finally-summer has arrived! While Tohru struggles
through the bipolar days of hope and anxiety, what will
happen when Yuki comes face-to-face with the new member
of the student council? Meanwhile, who is that Uo-chan's
hanging out with? Is she c-r-a-z-y in love? In the bonus
feature, Hana-chan's past is finally disclosed! Come joun
the party in the 9th volume of the super popular Fruits
Basket, the world's most popular shoujo manga! |
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Volume 10
ISBN: 1-59532-405-4
Release Date: 07/12/05
Chapters: 54-59
Extras:
Year of the Tiger
Fans Basket
Blurbs:
The world's number one shojo manga continues, as
Tohru and the Sohmas spend time at the Sohma's summerhouse.
Alas, it's not all fun in the sun on this little trip.
Akito pays a surprise visit, causing a commotion for the
rest of the family. Shigure takes a stroll down memory
lane with an old friend, remembering the days when Hatori
wasn't so aloof. Meanwhile, Tohru begins to wonder: What
must life be like for the loved ones of a cursed member
of the Sohma family? Can life with this family truly be
happy while bearing such a burden? |
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Volume
11
ISBN: 1-59532-406-2
Release Date: 08/09/05
Chapters: 60-65
Extras:
Year of the Sheep
Fans Basket
Blurbs:
The world's most popular shojo manga continues! While
at the Sohma vacation home, Tohru is caught in a whirlwind
of familial strife. Can she relax and put the "fun"
in dysfunctional? Non of the Sohmas are going to make
it easy, including an angry horse that attacks Tohru.
Could this be a new member of the Zodiac? Meanwhile, in
a fierce argument with Akito, Kyo reveals his true feelings
for Tohru. Will Akito tell Tohru about Kyo's secret crush?
And speaking of secrets, Akito makes a major announcement-one
that will reveal his true idendity and change the Sohma
family forever! |
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Volume 12
ISBN: 1-59532-407-0
Release Date: 12/13/05
Chapters: 66-71
Extras:
Year of the Monkey
Fans Basket
Blurbs:
The world's most popular shojo manga continues...
With the beginning of the school year approaching, the
gang returns from summer break- and what a vacation indeed!
A new student council has been assembled, with two new
secretaries: Naohito, who has declared himself Yuki's
rival, and Kimi, who is known as a devil woman - and a
thief of men's hearts. Later, when Tohru goes to see her
grandfather, her brings up a part of Tohru's past that
she had tried to shut away. And with parent-teacher conferences
on the horizon, Mayuko gives Shigure some advice. |
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Volume 13
ISBN: 1-59532-408-9
Release Date: 4/11/06
Chapters: 72-77
Extras:
Year of the Horse
Fans Basket
Blurbs:
Time for Yuki's parent-teacher conference has finally
arrived, and Yuki must learn how to make his own decisions
if he wants to have a say about his future. Later, Tohru
sets off on a quest to find out if Kureno Sohma is the
sam person Arisa has been in love with all this time.
But along the way she will discover a tragic secret
about Momiji's sister Momo.
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