Fruits Basket -prelude-

Overview

Fruits Basket -prelude- (フルーツバスケット -prelude-) is a highly acclaimed MOVIE. Produced by the renowned TMS Entertainment, this adaptation perfectly blends the Drama, Romance genres.

Fruits Basket: Prelude centers on the Kyouko to Katsuya no Monogatari prequel, which covers part of the manga's 16th volume not shown in the television series. The movie also features a short compilation of the three-season anime and new scenes written by the author set after the original story. Mubichike cards with illustrations by Natsuki Takaya were made available on December 17, 2021. A Blu-ray version was commercialized exclusively at theaters screening the film, and limited edition items were distributed to the audience on a first-come, first-served basis. The gifts consisted of an original 16-page manga that established the setting for the new scenes as well as excerpts from the movie. Another Blu-ray was released on June 24, 2022, including a bonus eight-page manga booklet. Only in the first two days after its premiere, Fruits Basket: Prelude grossed a total of 33 million yen. Moreover, supplementary theaters held additional screenings to accommodate the greater turnout of viewers.

With a deeply passionate fanbase, it has secured a global AniList score of 82% and attracted over 930 favorites worldwide. It currently holds a massive popularity ranking of #45891 globally, making it a must-read/watch for enthusiasts of the medium.

Synopsis

Before there was Tooru and Kyou – there was Katsuya and Kyouko. Discover the turbulent beginning of Tooru’s mom’s dark past, and the man who breathed new hope into her. Watch the evolution of their love story and the birth of the Honda family, as this chapter completes the full adaptation of the heartwarming Fruits Basket story.

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Official Rankings

• #53
  highest rated all time
• #173
  most popular all time
• #4
  highest rated 2022
• #10
  most popular 2022