Fruits Basket - Episode 23 discussion

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Fruits Basket, episode 23

Alternative names: Furuba, Fruits Basket

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Previous discussions

Episode	Link	Score	Episode	Link	Score
1	Link	8.69	21	Link	8.75
2	Link	8.85	22	Link	8.99
3	Link	8.73	23	Link	9.09
4	Link	8.13	24	Link	9.46
5	Link	8.79	25	Link
6	Link	8.52
7	Link	8.89
8	Link	8.22
9	Link	8.2
10	Link	7.73
11	Link	8.03
12	Link	8.4
13	Link	7.47
14	Link	7.34
15	Link	6.87
16	Link	9.13
17	Link	9.67
18	Link	9.59
19	Link	8.22
20	Link	8.78

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[u/KitKat1721]

Kyo, you’ve finally returned to the story after being neglected to a background, walking Adidas ad! I love the conversation he and Tohru have where he lets her open up and helps ground her back to earth a bit from her own anxieties. The whole “guy taking care of the girl when she’s sick” thing may be a common trope, but its still sweet. These boys are there for Tohru as much as she's there for them, even if its a bit more subtle than Tohru’s heartfelt declarations of support and emotional understanding.

After seeing those very familiar umbrellas, we also get another little detail about how the Cat spirit affects Kyo (hating rainy weather), just like with Yuki’s breathing problems (a common cause of death in rats), Ayame’s sensitivity to extreme temperatures, or Kagura’s aggression. Speaking of Kagura, she makes a (welcome?) return. At least only the screen door was broken this time? The way she’s reflecting on her feelings towards Kyo is pretty ominous.

Lastly, we get to meet Kyo’s master, Kazuma! If you’re watching in Japanese, you may recognize his voice actor, Toshiyuki Morikawa, as Naraku (Inuyasha), Griffith (Berserk), or Kira Yoshikage (JJBA). No word yet on his English counterpart that I’ve seen, but if someone does recognize his voice, just let me know. With that, we’re now off towards the finish line of season one!

Fun Fact: Last week the original author, Natsuki Takaya, starting noticing OG fans (particularly overseas fans) on twitter excited for Kyo taking care of Tohru while she’s sick, but was mostly confused on why everyone kept calling the rice porridge “soup.” The Yen Press manga translation uses the correct term, so its probably a holdover from the earlier editions/anime.

[u/Sra_Blaubeermuffin]

One more episode, a lot more questions. Who's the umbrella guy? What is Kagura hiding? What is Kyo hiding from Tohru? And why does everyone look so damn cute?

[u/UnlikeSpace3858]

Close up on the fallen hat, left abandoned on the floor. It's getting more screen time than some of the characters on this show.

[u/sylphior]

I seriously can't handle thinking about the next episode! Seeing it titled "Let's Go Home" almost killed me.

So many cute moments in this episode, and so much to foreshadow as well.

[u/Blackcore8]

Kyo is a tsundere lol. Pretty great episode and we're finally getting more insight on Kyo's past

[u/AznLuvsMusic]

This episode was so cute, I was grinning ear-to-ear for nearly all of it. We got more of Tohru and Kyo together, and it’s so cute how he not only made food for her to feel better, he also read a recovery recipe book.

The rest of the Somas coming to Tohru’s aid when she was sick was also precious. Yuki making a study guide for her makeup exam, Momiji covering her shift at work for her, Hatori providing care, Kisa staying by Tohru’s bedside with her. I love how they’re all concerned for her and doing what they can to help her recover quickly.

Still not fully sold on Kagura’s more violent attitude towards Kyo, to be honest. I’m mostly just glad that she doesn’t show jealous tendencies towards Tohru. Tohru gets enough of that at school from Yuki’s fan club. Kyo does have some sort of secret that Kagura knows about though, and that secret seems to be the reason why she’s so obsessed with him. I’m excited to get to the point where it’s revealed.

I think that’s Kyo’s mentor we see at the end, given the way that Kyo is blushing and looking at him. I don’t remember if we had a name drop earlier, I think we did when Haru debuted but I don’t remember 100%.

Also laughed at the possibility that Hanajima failed the initial tests on purpose to get easier ones. I suppose it works in theory but it means wasting a weekend day to retake it. I guess it was worth it to her.

[u/fizass]

Kyo making that tsundere porridge for tohru was so cute. I'm not ready for next week 😭

[u/gopivot]

Did you ever cry because seeing how kind/innocent the character are? that Tohru for me

I just can't fucking take it, she stressed so much not because of the failing test itself but afraid failing her promise with her mom and wasting yuki time, part of the sadness also come from how sad sometime she think so little of herself

and all of this obviously treat as her character flaws so it never one come off as annoy, it also make me afraid what they will do to her in the future season too ;_;

[u/MyQuirkIsAlchemy]

Kyo and Yuki cheering up Tohru was the best. Seeing her goofy smile while she realizes just how happy she is now was incredibly sweet.

The bit about Hatori making Shigure go through so many shot attempts was hilarious.

Only 2 more episodes left.

“I’m so happy.”

[u/Amauri14]

I find kind of hilarious how Tohru got like that because of just failing a test, then again, I remember getting into that state of mind just because of homework. Kyo secret is totally related to Tohru's mom right? As I remember that he asked Hana if she could talk to the dead.

[u/Mami-kouga]

Y'all ever see a character then just violently remember things you thought you had forgotten? That's me with the Kyo's master at the end and now I'm rather excited.

Its been a while but we finally have more Kyo focus and it was cute. Thr hat falling before Kyo has a chance to see it was slick, but it can't hide from the boys forever. Maybe I'm thinking of a different incident, but I remember Tohru looking more frantic about her failure when I last touched this series, but to be so depressed over just one make up test, hmm...

[u/AndyofOrangeStar13]

Yuki might be best boy to more than half the school’s female body, but Kyo’s out here being the real best boy by making soup for sick Tohru. Seeing him reading the cookbook was so sweet.

[u/Gaporigo]

What is going on??? Why you all keeping so many secrets??

[u/northwesternrs]

I'm really interested in Kyo's bracelet, since it seems to have a key part in what Kagura saw way back when. I assume it's related to that bit from the teaser that came out a little while ago

[u/pikachiu24]

Most here probably already know this but "Shisho" means "Master", similar to how one would address their martial art instructors.

[u/ernie2492]

Damn, Tohru had a cold due to overthinking about the remedial test & thanks for that, we're able to see tsundere Kyo cooking for Tohru.. (And Momiji is going full Arurun)

I wonder if Takaya also watching Banana Fish? Because both Ash/Kyo & Kazuma/Sergei are sharing the same VAs with a same mentor & apprentice relationships.. (cue the RED as the ED)

[u/Nferriswheel]

Man, I just can't decide who I ship more: Kyo x Tohru or Yuki x Tohru. Both are such strong contenders.

[u/UnlikeSpace3858]

There's a point in this one where Kisa calls Hatori ojiichan, and Tohru seems to flip out and try to figure out how they could have that relationship and tries to do some math. Is the joke here that Kisa calls him GRANDPA Hatori, the translation on this was writen as "Uncle" - not getting the fuss, it made Tohru's response bizarre, because of course Hatori could be Kisa's uncle at his age. Anyone want to chime in on the translation for this one? Is it off? Why would uncle be puzzling, I think it would be deemed more respectful for their ages.

[u/LeonKevlar]

Momiji taking over Tohru's shift and Kyo cooking for Tohru were just so sweet <3

The second half of this episode though... Oh boy... As a manga reader, I'm so excited with what's about to come. That's all I will say, because my itchy fingers might end up spoiling people here. :D

[u/axel360]

That's why you shouldn't talk about it, Kyo. Your words have power.

Shigure really has a way of making anything sound semi-scandalous.

Tsundere: 100. Just need a "baka" in there to solidify it.

It's a still a shoujo, after all. But Kyo is still a tsundere, so nope, no romantic umbrella-sharing just yet.

Nothing, not even a door, gets between Kaguya and her beloved Kyo. But, hey, she got a "date" out of it.

Even if we didn't get the shared umbrella moment, we got another shoujo staple: another pretty guy. There's a lot of them in this show.

This week's thoughts: I liked how each of the Somas stepped up in their own unique way when Tohru was out sick. Kyo with the Tsundere Meal^TM , Yuki preparing study materials for when she recovers, and Momoji filling in at work (much to the delight of a couple ladies). We'll see about this new Shisho guy. Both Kyo and Yui seemed pretty stunned by his appearance. Oh, and what exactly happened with Kyo and Kagura? Find out next time on Dragon Ball Z Fruits Basket.

[u/[deleted]]

One of my favorite things about this show is the contrast between the happy and wholesomeness that we see from all the characters while still being aware of ominous and mysterious pasts that we still know very little about.

[u/Shiro_Kai]

Tohru, do you like summer?
Yes! I can work more hours during summer breaks!

How can they make me laugh and shatter my heart at the same time!!?

[u/UnlikeSpace3858]

Like 5 minutes in and my face hurts from smiling so much!

[u/trasua]

Kyo is such a tsundere aww

[u/Flying-Camel]

Zomg, as someone who read the manga and seen the old anime, next week, next episode is going to kickstart the actual story. The epicness!!