Original
04/06/2019 - 09/21/2019 Finished
Fruits Basket 1st Season (フルーツバスケット)
Tooru Honda has always been fascinated by the story of the Chinese zodiac that her beloved mother told her as a child. However, a sudden family tragedy changes her life, and subsequent circumstances leave her all alone. Tooru is now forced to live in a tent, but little does she know that her temporary home resides on the private property of the esteemed Souma family. Stumbling upon their home one day, she encounters Shigure, an older Souma cousin, and Yuki, the "prince" of her school. Tooru explains that she lives nearby, but the Soumas eventually discover her well-kept secret of being homeless when they see her walking back to her tent one night. Things start to look up for Tooru as they kindly offer to take her in after hearing about her situation. But soon after, she is caught up in a fight between Yuki and his hot-tempered cousin, Kyou. While trying to stop them, she learns that the Souma family has a well-kept secret of their own: whenever they are hugged by a member of the opposite sex, they transform into the animals of the Chinese zodiac. With this new revelation, Tooru will find that living with the Soumas is an unexpected adventure filled with laughter and romance.
25
Total episodes
25
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 25 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
You may wonder, how many seasons does Fruits Basket 1st Season have? Well, currently Fruits Basket 1st Season has a total of 3 official seasons. Below is a complete list of the anime's seasons, arranged chronologically, including prequels, sequels, and canonical spin-offs.
Discover all seasons and episodes of this anime in broadcast order. Each season develops a key part of the story, introducing new characters, story arcs, and important events. Select any season to view detailed information such as the number of episodes, release dates, and a complete plot description.
Original
Secuela
SecuelaWhat to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Fruits Basket 1st Season doesn't have a single filler episode: all 25 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 25 episodes of Fruits Basket 1st Season aired in 2019 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 1st Season is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 25 without detours. If you came looking for which Fruits Basket 1st Season episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
25 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | See You After School04/06/2019 | 04/06/2019 | Canon |
| 2 | They're All Animals!04/13/2019 | 04/13/2019 | Canon |
| 3 | Let's Play Rich Man-Poor Man!04/20/2019 | 04/20/2019 | Canon |
| 4 | What Year Is She?04/27/2019 | 04/27/2019 | Canon |
| 5 | I've Been Fooling Myself05/04/2019 | 05/04/2019 | Canon |
| 6 | Perhaps We Should Invite Ourselves Over05/11/2019 | 05/11/2019 | Canon |
| 7 | Spring Comes05/18/2019 | 05/18/2019 | Canon |
| 8 | See You When You Get Back05/25/2019 | 05/25/2019 | Canon |
| 9 | Yuki Was My First Love06/01/2019 | 06/01/2019 | Canon |
| 10 | It's Valentine's, After All06/08/2019 | 06/08/2019 | Canon |
| 11 | This Is a Wonderful Inn06/15/2019 | 06/15/2019 | Canon |
| 12 | You Look Like You’re Having Fun06/22/2019 | 06/22/2019 | Canon |
| 13 | How Have You Been, My Brother?06/29/2019 | 06/29/2019 | Canon |
| 14 | That's a Secret07/06/2019 | 07/06/2019 | Canon |
| 15 | I Wouldn’t Say That07/13/2019 | 07/13/2019 | Canon |
| 16 | She Said Don't Step on Them!07/20/2019 | 07/20/2019 | Canon |
| 17 | This Is for Uo-chan!07/27/2019 | 07/27/2019 | Canon |
| 18 | What's Important Is…08/03/2019 | 08/03/2019 | Canon |
| 19 | I'm So Sorry!08/10/2019 | 08/10/2019 | Canon |
| 20 | I Can't Believe You Picked It Up08/17/2019 | 08/17/2019 | Canon |
| 21 | I Never Back Down from a Wave Fight08/24/2019 | 08/24/2019 | Canon |
| 22 | Because I Was Happy08/31/2019 | 08/31/2019 | Canon |
| 23 | You Look Well...09/07/2019 | 09/07/2019 | Canon |
| 24 | Let's Go Home09/14/2019 | 09/14/2019 | Canon |
| 25 | Summer Will Be Here Soon09/21/2019 | 09/21/2019 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Fruits Basket 1st Season have?
Fruits Basket 1st Season has a total of 3 seasons. 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 1st Season have?
In total, Fruits Basket 1st Season has 25 episodes distributed across its 3 seasons. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Fruits Basket 1st Season?
It is recommended to watch Fruits Basket 1st Season 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 1st Season online?
Fruits Basket 1st Season is available on the following streaming platforms: Crunchyroll, Animation Digital Network. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Fruits Basket 1st Season a complete anime?
Yes, Fruits Basket 1st Season 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 1st Season have?
No, Fruits Basket 1st Season 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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