Let's Stay Together: A Fruits Basket Podcast

Episode 38: The enemy that I should be fighting is always inside myself

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Episode 37: A result I can be proud of

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Episode 36: I can’t go any farther—not all by myself

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Episode 35: A forced love

Episode 34: I won’t stop trying

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Mid-series special!

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Episode 33: With all the power I can muster

This week we wrap up the beach arc! Next week—mid-series recap special! Thank you all for sending in questions!

Episode 32: Hope will return to you again and again

The beach arc continues. Kyo is called to guest house to see Akito, and more about his deep feelings and his past are revealed—including a surprising connection to someone else we know.

Episode 31: Even I have things that—no matter what—I don’t want to be heard

Characters continue to grow and clash this week at the beach. The painful things that Yuki, Kyo, and Tohru keep deep inside come closer and closer to the surface. Akito continues to keep the other Sohmas away from Tohru, except for Kyo, who ends up spending more and more time alone with Tohru. Akito does decide to bestow a visit upon Tohru with the intention of introducing Kureno to her, but upon seeing Kyo and Tohru having fun at the beach together, backs out, having realized what the “tru...

Episode 30: I’ll keep going forward

The beach trip continues this week! Hiro gets some news while at the beach. Everyone is in a cheerful mood, but Akito arrives, which puts a huge damper on things. Akita’s presence slows down the fun but seems to start to shake things up emotionally for our character, especially Yuki, who is finally opening up the “tightly closed lid”…

Anime Break | Fruits Basket 2019 episode 25

In the aftermath of the episode 24 reveal about Kyo is felt deeply by Tohru, Yuki, and Kagura. Tohru worries, Haru pats her head, ad we meet a few new and mysterious characters. The stage it set for next season with this somewhat hopeful and somewhat ominous ending of the first season of Fruits Basket 2019. Summer is coming… next spring? Yeah.

Anime Break | Fruits Basket Season 1 Episode 25

In the aftermath of the episode 24 reveal about Kyo is felt deeply by Tohru, Yuki, and Kagura. Tohru worries, Haru pats her head, ad we meet a few new and mysterious characters. The stage it set for next season with this somewhat hopeful and somewhat ominous ending of the first season of Fruits Basket 2019. Summer is coming… next spring? Yeah.

Episode 29: It can’t be true that you can’t be happy

It’s a summer full of romance not just for the kids, but our beloved Great Teacher Mayuko and Haa-san as well. His past may be painful, and she may not be able to move on from what happened either… but maybe fate (or Shigure) has more in stall for these two…

Anime Break | Fruits Basket 2019 episode 24

“Has anyone else ever wondered why Kazuma blocks Kyo’s eyes when he takes his beads off?…“ - an interesting thread on kyosohmastan’s blog: https://kyosohmastan.tumblr.com/post/187629912354/has-anyone-else-ever-wondered-why-kazuma-blocks

Anime Break | Fruits Basket Season 1 Episode 24

“Has anyone else ever wondered why Kazuma blocks Kyo’s eyes when he takes his beads off?…“ - an interesting thread on kyosohmastan’s blog: https://kyosohmastan.tumblr.com/post/187629912354/has-anyone-else-ever-wondered-why-kazuma-blocks

Anime Break | Fruits Basket 2019 Season 1 Episode 24

“Has anyone else ever wondered why Kazuma blocks Kyo’s eyes when he takes his beads off?…“ - an interesting thread on kyosohmastan’s blog: https://kyosohmastan.tumblr.com/post/187629912354/has-anyone-else-ever-wondered-why-kazuma-blocks

Episode 28: I have to open the tightly closed lid

Swimming, bug hunting, and emotions abound as the kids visit the Sohma summer home, and Shigure shakes things up at the main house. We’re all struggling with something deep inside this time on Let's Stay Together.

Anime Break | Fruits Basket 2019 episode 23

Tohru bombs a test and worries herself sick, but Kyo takes a stab at cheering her up. Kagura comes for a visit, and to keep her from destroying the house further, Shigure sends her and Kyo on a “date”. Kyo’s martial arts master returns and curiously watches Kyo interacting wth Yuki and Tohru, before rendezvousing with the kids outside Shigure’s house.

Anime Break | Fruits Basket Season 1 Episode 23

Tohru bombs a test and worries herself sick, but Kyo takes a stab at cheering her up. Kagura comes for a visit, and to keep her from destroying the house further, Shigure sends her and Kyo on a “date”. Kyo’s martial arts master returns and curiously watches Kyo interacting wth Yuki and Tohru, before rendezvousing with the kids outside Shigure’s house.

Episode 27: Locked up tight

Kyo and Tohru take a trip to Shishou’s, but their visit is interrupted when Shishou is called away for a discussion about Kyo’s future. Rin makes a mysterious appearance at Shigure’s house. Yuki almost spills the beans about The Hat, but property damage interrupts him. Momiji announces that he has booked another trip for the family at a Sohma summer home, which we can all look forward to…

Anime Break | Fruits Basket Season 1 Episode 22

This Anime Break we discuss episode 22 of the 2019 Fruits Basket anime. This episode focuses on Hanajima’s powers, her family, and the her story before meeting Tohru & Uo.

Anime Break | Fruits Basket 2019 episode 22

This Anime Break we discuss episode 22 of the 2019 Fruits Basket anime. This episode focuses on Hanajima’s powers, her family, and the her story before meeting Tohru & Uo.

Episode 26: All anyone wants is to be accepted by others

In chapters 50 & 51 of Fruits Basket we learn more about Hanajima’s family and the days before she met Tohru & Uo. We also finally learn more about the mysterious man that Uo met at her convenience store job. Their feelings for each other are intense, but they may be more closely connected than either of them realize…

Anime Break | Fruits Basket 2019 episode 21

Kaibara High School’s Prince Yuki club has rules to keep girls from getting too close The Prince, but of course Tohru Honda has broken them many times and needs to be stopped. Unfortunately, she’s guarded by a Demon Queen—Saki Hanajima. Though terrified, the Prince Yuki fan girls make an attempt to visit Hana’s house find her weakness.

Anime Break | Fruits Basket Season 1 Episode 21

Kaibara High School’s Prince Yuki club has rules to keep girls from getting too close The Prince, but of course Tohru Honda has broken them many times and needs to be stopped. Unfortunately, she’s guarded by a Demon Queen—Saki Hanajima. Though terrified, the Prince Yuki fan girls make an attempt to visit Hana’s house find her weakness.

Anime Break | Fruits Basket 2019 episode 20

This week we meet Hiro Sohma, who seems to be kind of a brat. But as we’ve learned, every Sohma comes with baggage—he 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…

Anime Break | Fruits Basket Season 1 Episode 20

This week we meet Hiro Sohma, who seems to be kind of a brat. But as we’ve learned, every Sohma comes with baggage—he 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…

Episode 25: Who would give up? I’ll never give up.

This time! This time. Summer’s finally here and the gang goes on an adventure to a haunted house. Tohru struggles of course, but is able to get through it with Momiji and Haru’s help. We get a glimpse of the aforementioned Rin, who’s about to leave the hospital In our second chapter, we meet some new characters! In the midst of a mini identity crisis, Yuki finds out who two of his student council team will be—much to his shock and horror…?

Episode 24: A good kid like you isn’t as alone as you think you are

Re: Shishou’s haircut: https://furubacanon.tumblr.com/post/185259013521/hi-thank-you-for-the-fascinating-blog-apologies

Anime Break | Fruits Basket Season 1 Episode 19

This time, for the second time this week, somehow, we meet Ritsu Sohma, the monkey of the zodiac! Ritsu’s anxiety and awkwardness has troubled him since he was a child, but maybe Tohru and an unlikely editor can help him find a reason to live…

Anime Break | Fruits Basket 2019 episode 19

This time, for the second time this week, somehow, we meet Ritsu Sohma, the monkey of the zodiac! Ritsu’s anxiety and awkwardness has troubled him since he was a child, but maybe Tohru and an unlikely editor can help him find a reason to live…

Episode 23: Stay true to yourself and live your life boldly

This time on Let’s Stay Together, we meet Ritsu Sohma, the monkey of the zodiac! Ritsu’s anxiety and talentlessness causes him great distress, to the point of wondering if there is a reason he was born into this world. But maybe Tohru & co. can help him find a reason to live…

Anime Break | Fruits Basket Season 1 Episode 18

This Anime Break, we meet Kisa Sohma, the tiger of the zodiac, who has lost the ability to speak due to bullying. Tohru and Yuki help her to find strength to move forward. Kisa is able to return to school, but she isn’t the only one who has become stronger, it seems…

Anime Break | Fruits Basket 2019 episode 18

This Anime Break, we meet Kisa Sohma, the tiger of the zodiac, who has lost the ability to speak due to bullying. Tohru and Yuki help her to find strength to move forward. Kisa is able to return to school, but she isn’t the only one who has become stronger, it seems…

Episode 22: You've changed

This week it’s Motoko & the Prince Yuki Fangirls vs Makoto & the Momiji fangirls in a battle of wits. The Prince Yuki fan club wants to know if a girl has been appointed to the student council, concerned over Yuki’s romantic future. Motoko’s conversation with Yuki, and another incident at school involving a broken-hearted Black Haru show us that change is in the air for the Furuba cast—whether they’re ready for it or not.

Anime Break | Fruits Basket 2019 episode 17

This episode of Fruits Basket 2019 wraps up Uo’s back story. We learn more about her relationship with Kyoko and the impact Kyoko had on her life. Even though she’s gone, she left some things behind that help Uo continue to grow.

Anime Break | Fruits Basket Season 1 Episode 17

This episode of Fruits Basket 2019 wraps up Uo’s back story. We learn more about her relationship with Kyoko and the impact Kyoko had on her life. Even though she’s gone, she left some things behind that help Uo continue to grow.

Episode 21: It feels like crap, but it'll help you grow

This week we conclude Uo’s back story of her gang days and her personal connection to Tohru and Kyoko Honda. We chat all about how chapters 40 & 41 touch on themes of belonging, learning to understand others, and change this time on Let’s Stay Together!

Anime Break | Fruits Basket 2019 episode 16

Where do we belong? Uo struggles with finding her place in this episode of Fruits Basket. This episode, we dig into Uo’s back story and what happened when she met her hero, the Red Butterfly, and her daughter, the Red Butterfly II… I mean… our sweet Tohru.

Anime Break | Fruits Basket Season 1 Episode 16

Where do we belong? Uo struggles with finding her place in this episode of Fruits Basket. This episode, we dig into Uo’s back story and what happened when she met her hero, the Red Butterfly, and her daughter, the Red Butterfly II… I mean… our sweet Tohru.

Episode 20: Before you know it, you have a hero

Some links about biker gangs! https://furubacanon.tumblr.com/post/183092787306/hi-i-was-wondering-if-you-could-tell-me-why-yuki https://www.tofugu.com/japan/bosozoku/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C5%8Ds%C5%8Dzoku https://timeline.com/yankii-subculture-japan-american-c51808fa2172

Anime Break | Fruits Basket Season 1 Episode 15

Yuki and Kyo aren’t themselves as the gang takes a trip to the lake house after the visit to Tohru’s mom’s grave. Maybe Shigure had secret motivations… like tormenting his editor, or cheering up Hatori. Ayame arrives as well to shake things up, of course.

Anime Break | Fruits Basket 2019 episode 15

Yuki and Kyo aren’t themselves as the gang takes a trip to the lake house after the visit to Tohru’s mom’s grave. Maybe Shigure had secret motivations… like tormenting his editor, or cheering up Hatori. Ayame arrives as well to shake things up, of course.

Episode 19: I’ll become one—I won’t fail

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…

Anime Break | Fruits Basket 2019 episode 14

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.

Anime Break | Fruits Basket Season 1 Episode 14

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.

Episode 18: There are times I want to run away

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.

Anime Break | Fruits Basket 2019 episode 13

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.

Anime Break | Fruits Basket Season 1 Episode 13

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.

Episode 17: This time will be different (Part 2)

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.