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After the accident in which she lost her mother, 16-year-old Tooru moves in with her grandfather, but due to his home being renovated, is unable to continue living with him. Claiming she will find someone to stay with but also fearing the criticism of her family and not wanting to burden any of her friends, Tooru resorts to secretly living on her own in a tent in the woods. One night on her way back from work, she finds her tent buried underneath a landslide. Yuki Souma, the "prince" of her school, and his cousin Shigure Souma, a famous author, stumble across Tooru's situation and invite her to stay with them until her grandfather's home renovations are complete.
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Why did Tooru Honda end up living with the Sohma family instead of her grandfather?
After her mother dies in a car accident, Tooru Honda initially moves into a tent because her grandfather's house is under renovation. She is discovered living in the woods on the private property of Shigure Sohma, who invites her to stay with him in exchange for doing the household chores.
What is the Sohma family curse that Tooru discovers?
Thirteen members of the Sohma family are possessed by the vengeful spirits of the Chinese zodiac animals. When they are weak, stressed, or embraced by a member of the opposite sex, they transform into their respective zodiac animal.
Which studio animated the 2019 reboot of Fruits Basket?
The 2019 anime adaptation was produced by TMS Entertainment, completely rebooting the story after the 2001 Studio Deen adaptation. This newer version was created under the direct supervision of the original manga author, Natsuki Takaya.
Is there a sequel or continuation to the Fruits Basket anime?
Yes, the 2019 reboot spans three full seasons that cover the entire manga storyline. Additionally, a prequel film titled "Fruits Basket: Prelude" was released in 2022 to provide further backstory on Tooru's parents.
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