Fruits Basket (2019) officially ended on a beautiful note on 29th June with its Finale episode.
A prequel spin-off series was announced for a 2022 release at the end of the Finale episode making the viewers happy.
After the successful run of Fruits Basket Finale, let us look at these 5 anime recommendations similar to Fruits Basket to soothe our hearts.
Plot Summary
Fruits Basket is the story of Tohru Honda, a high school student who starts living with her high school classmate and his relatives due to a certain turn of events.
She ends up sharing the house with Yuki Sohma and his relatives: Shigure Sohma and Kyo Sohma.
Tohru Honda comes across the Sohma family secret, where certain family members transform into one member of the Chinese Zodiac.
The anime series is about her experience living with the Sohmas and befriending many more interesting characters as the show progresses.
The anime show starts as a light-hearted slice-of-life series but gradually becomes dramatic.
It eventually deals with sensitive topics such as depression, neglect, self-harm, etc.
Review
Fruits Basket (2019), the remake of the 2001 version, adapted the manga entirely by distributing them in 3 seasons.
The first episode came out on 6th April 2019 and ended its run on 29th June 2021.
The remake gave viewers a wholesome picture of the story, unlike the 2001 version, which deviated from the manga and never completed the series.
With the last episode, Fruits Basket successfully gave the fans overdue closure. Its animation added an aesthetic element that made it more beautiful.
What’s next after Fruits Basket?
The fans received a great surprise at the end of the Fruits Basket Finale when a spin-off series about Tohru Honda’s parents was announced.
The title of the prequel spin-off is “The Story of Kyoko and Katsuya.”
Anime fans now have another reason to wait for 2022; until then, here is a list of anime similar to Fruits Basket that you can watch to comfort yourselves and look forward to 2022:
Anthem Of The Heart (2015)
Genre: Slice of life, romance, school life.
Anthem of the Heart (2015) is another movie that anime fans must watch. It is a story about a girl who cannot talk for certain reasons.
The movie is about school students preparing for a major school event and how they work together despite their differences and issues.
The movie shows how words can be beautiful and weapons to destroy relationships. It is similar to Fruits Basket as they both talk about trauma in family relationships and the adverse effects of it on the characters.
It is a must-watch for people who like a slice of life genre.
A Silent Voice (2016)
Genre: Drama, romance, school life
A Silent Voice is a story of redemption where Shouya Ishida, a high school student, tries to correct his past mistakes.
He tries to redeem himself by meeting the person he wronged, Shouko Nishimiya, a deaf person.
A Silent Voice is one of Kyoto Animation’s popular works that are famous even today.
Anime lovers must watch this movie to see the warm, intense, but relatable story of this movie.
A Silent Voice and Fruits Basket share a similar vibe and may help people to feel deeply comforted by their style.
Flavors Of Youth (2018)
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Genre: Slice of life, romance, food.
Flavors of Youth (2018) is an anime movie that has 3 short stories compiled as one full-length movie.
Each story has different characters and talks about certain aspects of their life from their childhood and present lives.
The unique element of each story is the focus on a particular dish. The characters of each story revisit their childhood memories through aesthetic food.
Fruits Basket and Flavours of Youth focused on creating a complete picture using the past and present of its characters.
This anime is a recommended watch for viewers as it shows simple people’s simple lives.
Their lives may turn complicated, but food makes it simple because food is simple. Food is simply a combination of flavors, just like our youth.
Princess Jellyfish (2010)
Genre: Slice of life, Comedy, Josei
Princess Jellyfish (2010) is a story about 19-year-old Tsukimi Kurashita, a NEET (Not in education, employment, or training), who lives with four other women who are just like her: socially awkward, introverts, geeks.
Tsukimi Kurashita has loved jellyfish ever since she visited an aquarium as a child with her late mother.
Her love for jellyfish and their beauty has inspired her to be an illustrator. The 5 women meet a beautiful woman who is the complete opposite of them but also seems to be harboring secrets of her own.
Kurashita and her fellow tenants do not represent the mainstream anime character designs but reflect a simpler and ordinary design that may appeal to many viewers.
This anime sets itself apart in many ways, similar to Fruits Basket, and you might find the characters’ interactions in the anime very relatable.
Given (2019)
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Genre: Drama, Music, Highschool.
Given (2019) is about four band members and their relationships with each other and the people around them.
The anime’s music is a highlight; it brings out the characters’ emotions in the best manner.
One of its songs, Fuyu no Hanashi ( A Winter Story), is very popular amongst anime fans worldwide.
Trigger Warning: This anime contains sensitive content such as suicide, depression, and abuse.
It is for people who want to explore a more intense genre that goes beyond a slice of life.
The anime shows a realistic image of issues that may occur in romantic relationships, same-sex relationships, or otherwise.
Since Fruits Basket and Given talk on sensitive topics, this anime is on this list.
Fruits Basket (2019) has set a great standard for slice-of-life romance anime. Anime content is becoming more engaging and creative, creating a dedicated fan base.
As we wait for its spin-off series, let’s enjoy what more anime has to offer us.
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