However, let's start by assuming that you don't know anything about Fruits Basket. While you certainly could read it as a stand-alone, it is so chock full of references (hidden and explicit) to characters, events, and locations from the original series, that it would not, could not, have the same emotional impact without intimate knowledge of that series. by Yen Press - THANK YOU!) seems specifically created for fans of the original Fruits Basket and not as a person's first introduction to that world. But.I'm not sure I need to.įrom page 1, Fruits Basket Another Volume 1 (by Natsuki Takaya and published in the U.S.

So it will be hard to separate my fandom from my views on the first volume of this new series.

I love her stories, her very distinctive art style, the emotions, everything. Her series Twinkle Stars is my favorite manga of all time (with the original Fruits Basket a close second). Natsuki Takaya is my favorite mangaka of all time. So I would be remiss to start my review of Fruits Basket Another Volume 1 without revealing my bias. The Collector's Edition has 344 pages.I value journalistic integrity above many things. The twelfth and final volume of Fruits Basket: Collector's Edition was published in Japanese on July 20, 2016, by Hakusensha, and in English by Yen Press on April 18, 2017. In addition to the new translation and color illustrations, this volume also contains over 150 pages of bonus material, including a never before published interview with Natsuki Takaya-sensei, character profiles, a timeline of the series, and much, much more! The Collector's Edition does not include the character introductions at the beginning of the book and does not have Natsuki Takaya's commentaries on the sidebars. The twelfth and final volume of the Collector's Edition by Yen Press covers the original twenty-third volume of the original Tokyopop release.

Fans of the series won't want to miss this thrilling conclusion! Now that Kyo is free to dream of his future, what will he make of it? Does growing up mean growing apart, or will his bond with Tohru only strengthen with time? Perhaps their first date will decide! And at long last, the meaning of Kyoko's ominous words 'I'll never forgive you.' becomes clear. Their curse might be broken, but big questions still lie ahead for the Sohma family. But there are still some loose ends to be wrapped up before the last page of Fruits Basket arrives! How will the members of the Zodiac deal with their newfound freedom? Can forgiveness come in the wake of Akito's past actions, and a new surprising revelation? THE FINAL VOLUME! Curses have been broken and the eternal banquet has finally come to a close.

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