Let's stay together: a Fruits Basket podcast

This week, another mysterious Sohma family member appears on the scene, full of sass. We meet Hiro Sohma, a wee but sarcastic lad. But as we’ve learned, every Sohma comes with baggage—the question for Hiro is not why but what is the root cause? Hiro may be a brat on the outside, but he’s got a heart of gold on the inside, and is dealing with consequences of his feelings that are out of his control...

Get ready for some Takaya-style catharsis this week. We learn about the tumultuous relationship Momiji has with his family, and a year has passed since Tohru’s mother passed away, so she visits her grave with Hana, Uo, Yuki and Kyo.

In the aftermath of chapter 34, Haru and Tohru spot Yuki acting down in the dumps, and Haru gives him a talkin’ to to get to the bottom of it. Yuki tries to learn more about his big brother Ayame. He and Tohru visit his shop. Chaos ensues.

In episode 13 of Fruits Basket 2019, we meet the bombastic Ayame Sohma—snake of the zodiac—and learn about his special relationship with Yuki, Shigure and Hatori.

It’s time to discuss chapters 31–34! In this episode, we discuss the fallout of what happened when Kazuma forced Kyo to reveal another, deeper secret about himself and zodiac to Tohru, how the characters reacted, and what may lie ahead.

Tohru, Yuki, Kyo, Uo, and Hana start their second year of high school! Hatsuharu and Momiji Sohma begin their first year at the same high school, but get off to a bumpy start with a confrontation with the head of the School Defence Force and his cronies. Tohru also has a confrontation with Akito, the head of the Sohma family, who makes a surprise appearance at their school—one that reveals the dar...

Kyo’s martial arts teacher and foster father Kazuma Sohma returns from his journey and pays a visit to Shigure’s house. He forces Kyo to reveal yet another dark secret about the zodiac to Tohru—will she accept this side of him or not? Will Kyo forgive Kazuma for revealing this deeply personal secret against his will? This week we summarize chapters 31–34; next time we discuss.

It’s time for another Anime Break! We discuss episode 11 of Fruits Basket 2019 this time! Momiji treats Tohru to a hot spring trip for White Day—Kyo and Yuki are volun-told to come along, of course. Cuteness ensues. It turns out that Tohru has missed some fees for a school trip. When Kyo, Yuki, and Shigure realize what has happened, they wonder why they didn’t notice before? Momiji hits us with an...

This week we discuss chapters 29 & 30 of Fruits Basket. Hana gets an unexpected visit and Tohru gets a bad mark. It’s a weird mix of sinister and cute this time on Let’s Stay Together.

This anime break, Kyo is grumpy… because of Valentine’s Day? Or something deeper… Yuki, Tohru, Kyo, and Kagura hit the streets for a double date, and Shigure goes inside the main house to visit Hatori and Akito. Shigure reminisces about a dream they had as children… a dream about the one he loves…

This week we discuss chapters 27 & 28 of Fruits Basket. We meet Kisa Sohma, possessed by the spirit of the tiger. Intense bullying has left her without the ability to speak, but shared experiences from Tohru and the other jyuunishi help her through this tough time. Kisa is able to return to school, but she isn’t the only one who becomes stronger by facing their fears is these chapters…

Everyone is fighting in episode 9 of Fruits Basket. We fully meet Hatsuharu Sohma. An emergency situation breaks up Haru and Kyo’s fight, and Haru has to use his zodiac form to save the day.

In this episode we discuss chapters 25 & 26 of Fruits Basket. Shigure “convinces” the kids and Hatori to take a trip to a Sohma summer lake house. Yuki and Kyo are grouchy—Tohru worries that it’s her doing… somehow. Jason… I mean… Ayame appears suddenly and stirs things up again, and we learn a little more about the woman who called Shigure “a ripple on the water…”

It’s New Year’s Eve in episode 8 of Fruits Basket 2019 this week. Uo and Hana offer to have her over, but she insists on them spending time with their families. Tohru will be spending the holiday alone… leaving Kyo and Yuki to wonder—she’ll be fine on her own, right?

It’s a real tear jerker this time on Let’s Stay Together, as we discuss chapters 23 & 24 of Fruits Basket. We learn about Momiji’s painful past regarding his mother, and see a visit to Tohru’s mother’s grave. It’s been a year since Kyoko passed away tragically, and the memories are still raw for Tohru—and Uo and Hana as well. They visit her grave with Yuki, who reflects on his relationship wit...

In this Anime Break we discuss Fruits Basket 2019 anime season 1 episode 7. Tohru visits the vast main house of the Sohma family. Hatori warns her to leave the family before she regrets it—after all, they are cursed. We learn about the painful experience from Hatori’s past that may be pushing him to make that suggestion.

It’s all about Ayame this week on Let’s Stay Together. We discuss chapters 21 & 22 of Fruits Basket. We get to know the fabulous snake of the zodiac, about his relationship with Yuki, and about his relationship with Shigure and Hatori—the one and only Mabudachi Trio! - - - - - - - - - White snakes: https://classroom.synonym.com/what-is-a-white-snake-symbolic-for-12084329.html http://serpentsan...

In this Anime Break we discuss Fruits Basket 2019 anime season 1 episode 6. The culture festival is here! The onigiri stand is a big success... partly because of Tohru's gram-worth cat onigiri... but also maaaaaybe because of Yuki's gram-worthy outfit. We meet two new Sohmas—Momiji and Hatori. Uo and Hana finally learn the truth about where Tohru is living, and invite themselves over to check out...

In this episode we discuss chapters 19 & 20 of the manga Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya. Tohru, Yuki, Kyo, Uo, and Hana level up to 2nd year of high school. Momiji and Haru's high school careers get off to a rocky start in a confrontation with the student council president. Tohru meets Akito, the mysterious head of the Sohma family, who makes a surprise appearance at school—one that shakes Yu...

In this Anime Break we discuss Fruits Basket 2019 anime season 1 episode 5. The renovations are finished, so Tohru returns to her family's house. But it wasn't what she wanted deep down, and it turns out that it didn't sit well with Yuki and Kyo either...

This episode, we’re talking about chapters 17 & 18 of the Fruits Basket manga. Momiji treats Tohru to an onsen trip for White Day. Yuki and Kyo come along as well. Hijinks and adorable times ensue. We learn that It might be foolish to do kind things for others instead of thinking of yourself, but maybe that’s not the way Momiji, and perhaps Tohru see things. - - - - - - - - - A podcast episode...

In this Anime Break we discuss Fruits Basket 2019 anime season 1 episode 4. Kagura Sohma arrives on the scene, Shigure’s house gets broken, and Tohru throws a punch!

In this episode, Kayla and Ellen discuss chapters 15 & 16 of the Fruits Basket manga. Chaotic emotions are stirred up around Valentine’s Day. Kagura, Kyo, Tohru, and Yuki go on a double date while Shigure pays a visit to the main house. We get a glimpse into a moment in Hatori and Shigure’s childhood. We learn about a strange dream Shigure had, and the feeling from it that he’s still chasing d...

Kayla and Ellen discuss the Fruits Basket 2019 anime season 1 episodes 1–3! We decided to start creating short episodes about the anime, comparing it to the manga, with discussion. In this Anime Break we learn about the plans for the culture fest, protect the garden, play dai hin min, and meet a mysterious blond, German stranger.

In this episode, Kayla and Ellen discuss chapters 13 and 14 of the Fruits Basket manga and a little bit about episode 2 of the 2019 anime. We learn more about Hatsuharu Sohma, the ox/cow of the zodiac, and many battles are waged: Haru fights Kyo, Yuki fights a cold, Shigure fights back laughter, and Hana fights with the heart of the cards this week on Let’s Stay Together.