07/05/2001 - 12/27/2001 Finished
Fruits Basket (フルーツバスケット)
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. Upon arriving at the Souma house, Tooru discovers their secret: if a Souma is hugged by someone of the opposite gender, they temporarily transform into one of the animals of the zodiac! However, this strange phenomenon is no laughing matter; rather, it is a terrible curse that holds a dark history. As she continues her journey, meeting more members of the zodiac family, will Tooru's kindhearted yet resilient nature be enough to prepare her for what lies behind the Souma household's doors? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
26
Total episodes
26
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 26 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Fruits Basket has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Fruits Basket doesn't have a single filler episode: all 26 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 26 episodes of Fruits Basket aired in 2001 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Fruits Basket is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 26 without detours. If you came looking for which Fruits Basket episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
26 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Strangest Day07/05/2001 | 07/05/2001 | Canon |
| 2 | The Souma Curse07/12/2001 | 07/12/2001 | Canon |
| 3 | All Shapes and Sizes07/19/2001 | 07/19/2001 | Canon |
| 4 | Here Comes Kagura!07/26/2001 | 07/26/2001 | Canon |
| 5 | A Rice Ball in a Fruits Basket08/02/2001 | 08/02/2001 | Canon |
| 6 | Invincible Friendship08/09/2001 | 08/09/2001 | Canon |
| 7 | A Plum on the Back08/16/2001 | 08/16/2001 | Canon |
| 8 | Don't Cry, for the Snow will Surely Melt08/23/2001 | 08/23/2001 | Canon |
| 9 | A Solitary New Year08/30/2001 | 08/30/2001 | Canon |
| 10 | Make It Clear If It's Black or White09/06/2001 | 09/06/2001 | Canon |
| 11 | Everybody Loves Chocolate09/13/2001 | 09/13/2001 | Canon |
| 12 | White Day09/20/2001 | 09/20/2001 | Canon |
| 13 | A New School Term Starts!09/27/2001 | 09/27/2001 | Canon |
| 14 | The Adult's Episode: Yuki's a Messed up Snake!10/04/2001 | 10/04/2001 | Canon |
| 15 | There are No Memories It's OK to Forget10/11/2001 | 10/11/2001 | Canon |
| 16 | If We've Three, Then We Don't Need to Fear Jason10/18/2001 | 10/18/2001 | Canon |
| 17 | It's Because I've Been Loved That I've Become Stronger10/25/2001 | 10/25/2001 | Canon |
| 18 | The Strongest Tag: The Cursed Electric Wave Brother and Sister11/01/2001 | 11/01/2001 | Canon |
| 19 | The Source of Cheer Can Be Affected by Colds Too11/08/2001 | 11/08/2001 | Canon |
| 20 | Ayame's Secret Life11/15/2001 | 11/15/2001 | Canon |
| 21 | Sophist Boy Has Captured the Prince11/22/2001 | 11/22/2001 | Canon |
| 22 | Prince Yuki Fan Club11/29/2001 | 11/29/2001 | Canon |
| 23 | Is the Rumored Ri That Mother's Daughter?12/06/2001 | 12/06/2001 | Canon |
| 24 | The Curse of the Cat12/13/2001 | 12/13/2001 | Canon |
| 25 | True Form12/20/2001 | 12/20/2001 | Canon |
| 26 | Let's Go Home12/27/2001 | 12/27/2001 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Fruits Basket have?
Fruits Basket has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Fruits Basket have?
In total, Fruits Basket has 26 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Fruits Basket?
It is recommended to watch Fruits Basket in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Fruits Basket online?
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Is Fruits Basket a complete anime?
Yes, Fruits Basket is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Fruits Basket have?
No, Fruits Basket does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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