Fruits Basket is about Tohru Honda, a kind high school girl who ends up living with the mysterious Sohma family. She soon discovers their secret: some members of the family turn into animals from the Chinese Zodiac when hugged by the opposite sex.
The story blends everyday life, family drama, and emotional growth with fantasy elements. It explores themes like healing, acceptance, and emotional strength.
New manga arc released in march 2025
A new manga chapter was released on March 30, 2025, as part of The Three Musketeers Arc a short spin-off focusing on Hatori, Shigure, and Ayame from the Sohma family.
This arc adds more background to the older characters after the main story. It is written and illustrated by Natsuki Takaya, the original creator of Fruits Basket.
The manga is available digitally on platforms like Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook, and MangaPlaza.
Fruits Basket another volume 4
All recent side stories—including Fruits Basket Another and The Three Musketeers Arc—are now collected in Fruits Basket Another Volume 4. This final volume is available both digitally and in print.
It provides additional details about characters and the post-series timeline.
No new anime season announced
As of April 2025, there is no official announcement for a new Fruits Basket anime season, reboot, or spin-off. The full anime adaptation of the original manga ended in 2021.
However, the full anime series and Fruits Basket: Prelude movie are still available for streaming.
Where to watch Fruits Basket
Fruits Basket (2019–2021 series) and its movie can be streamed on:
- Crunchyroll
- Funimation
- Hulu
Both subbed and dubbed versions are available.
Fruits Basket continues to stay relevant in 2025 with new manga content and wide streaming access. The latest manga arc adds depth to existing characters, and the full anime remains available for both new and longtime viewers.