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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... read more

Characters edit see section history

  • Tohru Honda: The ever-optimistic hero of the our story. An orphan, she now lives in Shigure's house, along with Yuki and Kyo, and is the only person outside of the family who knows the Sohma family's curse.
  • Yuki Sohma, the Rat: Soft-spoken. Self-esteem issues. At school he's called "Prince Yuki."
  • Kyo Sohma, the Cat: The Cat who was left out of the Zodiac. Hates Yuki, leeks and Miso. But mostly Yuki.
  • Shigure Sohma, the Dog: Enigmatic, mischievous and a little perverted. A popular novelist.
  • Hatori Sohma: Family doctor to the Sohmas.
  • Ayame Sohma: Yuki's older brother. A proud and playful drama queen... er, king.
  • Kagura Sohma: Bashful, yet headstrong. Determined to marry Kyo, even if it kills him.
  • Momiji Sohma: Half-German and half Japanese. He's older than he looks.
  • Hatsuharu Sohma: The nicest of the guys, except when he goes "Black." Then you'd better watch out.
  • Akito Sohma: The head of the Sohma clan. A dark figure of many secrets. Treated with fear and reverence.
  • Saki Hanajima: "Hana-chan." Can sense people's "waves." Goth demeanor scares her classmates.
  • Arisa Uotani: "Uo-chan." A tough-talking "Yankee" who looks out for her friends.
  • Kisa Sohma: The Tiger. She is teased quite a bit and hadn't spoken in a long time because of it.
  • Kazuma Sohma: Kyo's teacher/adopted father
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First Sentence edit see section history

June only just began, but we're already getting lots of rain... the laundry is going to pile up fast!

Table of Contents edit see section history

1. Chapter 31
2. Chapter 32
3. Chapter 33
4. Chapter 34
5. Chapter 35
6. Year of the Rabbit
7. Fans Basket

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 6 of 23 in Fruits Basket. (standard series)

Preceded by Fruits Basket (Volume 5), and followed by Fruits Basket, Volume 7.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Natsuki Takaya (Author)
  2. Natsuki Takaya (Illustrator)
  3. Natsuki Takaya (Creator)

Other Contributors:

  1. Alethea Nibley (Translator)
  2. Athena Nibley (Translator)
  3. Alexis Kirsch (Translator) - Additional Translation
  4. Adam Arnold (Contributor) - Contributing Writer
  5. Lillian Diaz-Przybyl (Editor) - Copy Editor
  6. Yoohae Yang (Artist) - Production Artist
  7. James Dashiell (Artist) - Production Artist
  8. Aaron Suhr (Designer) - Cover Design
  9. Jake Forbes (Editor)
  10. Jill Freshney (Editor) - Managing Editor
  11. Stuart Levy (Publisher)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: Japanese
Publisher: Hakusensha
Country: Japan
Publication Date: August 18, 2000
ISBN: 978-4-592-17166-9
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Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Young Adults

Rated T: Teen (Age 13+)


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