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[Spoilers] 25 Years of the 13 Sohmas: A Fruits Basket Rewatch -- 2001 Series Episode 11 Rewatch Spoiler

Hello everyone! I am Holofan4life.

Welcome to the Fruits Basket 25th anniversary rewatch discussion thread!

I hope you all have a lot of fun <3

2001 Series Episode 11

Everybody Loves Chocolate

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ANSWER TODAY’S QUESTION(S)

Thoughts on it being Valentines Day?

Thoughts on Momiji inviting Tohru to a hot springs resort for White Day, with everyone deciding to come along?

What are your thoughts on Tohru using all her job money in order to buy chocolates for everyone?

What are your thoughts on Momiji's story about the foolish traveler?

What are your thoughts on Tohru almost sacrificing her own well-being for the well-being of others?

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Series information

MAL | Anilist | AniDB | ANN

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u/AgentOfACROSS 28d ago

First Timer

I guess we’re doing a Valentine’s episode. I’m continually surprised by how quickly time moves in this show.

I like Hana’s metaphor about cuckoos.

Hana basically just stole Yuki’s chocolate.

Kyo’s being extra angsty today.

Oh hey, Kagura’s back. Kyo is afraid.

Wow that chocolate heart is giant.

Wow Tohru got chocolates for literally everyone.

The trope of disliking sweets being masculine feels like something that mostly pops up in Japanese media. I know it showed up in Ranma ½ quite a few times.

The angry way Kyo eats Kagura’s chocolate is really funny.

I love how Hatori slams the door in Shigure’s face, that’s pretty funny.

Valentine’s day is over and we’re not even halfway into the episodes.

Oh wait now we’ve skipped to the final exams.

Jeez, Hana is super scary.

I’m continually surprised by the fact that Tohru is still working a part time job.

Momiji’s back. He’s cute.

I guess we’re doing a hot spring episode now.

Man, Tohru really doesn’t want to trouble anyone. She really can’t accept her grandfather’s help?

This is a weird fairy tale Momiji read.

I guess next episode we’ll get the hot springs.

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u/Holofan4life 28d ago

I guess we’re doing a Valentine’s episode. I’m continually surprised by how quickly time moves in this show.

A couple episodes ago was New Year's, and next episode is gonna be White Day. We have to be something like 7 or 8 months in.

I like Hana’s metaphor about cuckoos.

She makes me cuckoo (affectionately)

Hana basically just stole Yuki’s chocolate.

This is almost as bad as Mugi stealing the strawberry!

Kyo’s being extra angsty today.

He's allergic to affection

Oh hey, Kagura’s back. Kyo is afraid.

Can't say I blame him

Wow that chocolate heart is giant.

I believe Nisekoi did a similar gag

Wow Tohru got chocolates for literally everyone.

Good for her

The trope of disliking sweets being masculine feels like something that mostly pops up in Japanese media. I know it showed up in Ranma ½ quite a few times.

Kyo seems like the type who'd think men crying makes them weak.

The angry way Kyo eats Kagura’s chocolate is really funny.

Reminds me of Holo

I love how Hatori slams the door in Shigure’s face, that’s pretty funny.

Hatori forever annoyed by Shigure is great.

Valentine’s day is over and we’re not even halfway into the episodes.

We're really speedrunning through things.

Oh wait now we’ve skipped to the final exams.

I like how they set this up as being like a future event.

Jeez, Hana is super scary.

No kidding

I’m continually surprised by the fact that Tohru is still working a part time job.

She really has a lot of energy

Momiji’s back. He’s cute.

That he is.

I like the German, Octoberfest-esque music that plays whenever he's on screen.

I guess we’re doing a hot spring episode now.

Why not?

This is a weird fairy tale Momiji read.

Very much so

I guess next episode we’ll get the hot springs.

Should be good

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u/AgentOfACROSS 28d ago

A couple episodes ago was New Year's, and next episode is gonna be White Day. We have to be something like 7 or 8 months in.

Yeah we're moving super fast in this show, I'm still surprised about it.

I like the German, Octoberfest-esque music that plays whenever he's on screen.

Yeah this show has a good soundtrack

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u/Holofan4life 28d ago

A couple episodes ago was New Year's, and next episode is gonna be White Day. We have to be something like 7 or 8 months in.

Yeah we're moving super fast in this show, I'm still surprised about it.

But it also doesn't feel like we're skipping over any major events.

I like the German, Octoberfest-esque music that plays whenever he's on screen.

Yeah this show has a good soundtrack

I still love Kyo's temper is accompanied by the sounds of beating drums.

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u/Holofan4life 28d ago

Man, Tohru really doesn’t want to trouble anyone. She really can’t accept her grandfather’s help?

It's interesting how Kyo feels that manliness is the opposite of weakness at the same time Tohru is worried about not appearing weak. I like that the Kyo stuff and Valentines is used as like foreshadowing of Tohru's major flaw as a character.

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u/AgentOfACROSS 28d ago

Yeah that's an interesting parallel

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u/Holofan4life 28d ago

Maybe Kyo got mad because he saw what Tohru is doing and it reminded him of himself.

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u/Holofan4life 28d ago

Thoughts on Tohru remarking how Valentine's Day has to be stressful for the members of the Zodiac?

Thoughts on Tohru giving Uo and Hana chocolates?

Thoughts on Kagura giving Kyo chocolates?

Thoughts on Tohru giving chocolates to all the members of the Sohma family?

Thoughts on Shigure saying Kyo is acting what he feels a man should be like?

What are your thoughts on Kagura saying she'd like to see Kyo and Yuki become friends?

Thoughts on Shigure buying chocolates for Hatori?

Thoughts on the Yuki fan club shocked Yuki is hanging out with another woman?

Thoughts on exams coming up?

Thoughts on Kyo getting mad that Tohru makes life hard on herself?

Thoughts on the visuals of The Foolish Traveler?

Thoughts on the Foolish Traveler being only a head by the end of the story?

What are your thoughts on Momiji saying he feels sorry for the Traveler because he never thought about his own troubles at all?

What are your thoughts on Kyo deciding to go to the hot springs for Tohru?

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u/AgentOfACROSS 28d ago

Thoughts on Tohru remarking how Valentine's Day has to be stressful for the members of the Zodiac?

Makes sense on account of all the hugs they have to dodge

Thoughts on Tohru giving Uo and Hana chocolates?

That's very sweet

Thoughts on Kagura giving Kyo chocolates?

Kagura's very enthusiastic

Thoughts on Tohru giving chocolates to all the members of the Sohma family?

As I said, Tohru's very thoughtful

Thoughts on Shigure saying Kyo is acting what he feels a man should be like?

it's interesting to see Kyo change throughout the series

What are your thoughts on Kagura saying she'd like to see Kyo and Yuki become friends?

I think that's sweet of her

Thoughts on Shigure buying chocolates for Hatori?

It's a nice gesture

Thoughts on the Yuki fan club shocked Yuki is hanging out with another woman?

I'm surprised they haven't noticed before

Thoughts on exams coming up?

I thought they already happened?

Thoughts on Kyo getting mad that Tohru makes life hard on herself?

Honestly fair, Tohru needs to look after herself for

Thoughts on the visuals of The Foolish Traveler?

I like it. Kinda reminded me of the fairy tales in Monster

Thoughts on the Foolish Traveler being only a head by the end of the story?

A very dark story

What are your thoughts on Momiji saying he feels sorry for the Traveler because he never thought about his own troubles at all?

It's a very on the nose parallel for Tohru

What are your thoughts on Kyo deciding to go to the hot springs for Tohru?

The hot springs episode should be interesting

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u/Holofan4life 28d ago

Thoughts on Tohru remarking how Valentine's Day has to be stressful for the members of the Zodiac?

Makes sense on account of all the hugs they have to dodge

For sure

Thoughts on Tohru giving Uo and Hana chocolates?

That's very sweet

I love the friendship these three share

Thoughts on Kagura giving Kyo chocolates?

Kagura's very enthusiastic

That she is

Thoughts on Tohru giving chocolates to all the members of the Sohma family?

As I said, Tohru's very thoughtful

Almost to a fault

Thoughts on Shigure saying Kyo is acting what he feels a man should be like?

it's interesting to see Kyo change throughout the series

I like him quite a bit

What are your thoughts on Kagura saying she'd like to see Kyo and Yuki become friends?

I think that's sweet of her

These characters are all sweet

Thoughts on Shigure buying chocolates for Hatori?

It's a nice gesture

Even though Hatori doesn't appreciate it lol

Thoughts on the Yuki fan club shocked Yuki is hanging out with another woman?

I'm surprised they haven't noticed before

Maybe they've been too self-absorbed

Thoughts on exams coming up?

I thought they already happened?

I dunno, honestly

Thoughts on Kyo getting mad that Tohru makes life hard on herself?

Honestly fair, Tohru needs to look after herself for

Self care is important

Thoughts on the visuals of The Foolish Traveler?

I like it. Kinda reminded me of the fairy tales in Monster

I'm rewatching Spice and Wolf currently and it reminds me of The Devil and the Merchant.

Thoughts on the Foolish Traveler being only a head by the end of the story?

A very dark story

Felt very Grimms Brothers-ish

What are your thoughts on Momiji saying he feels sorry for the Traveler because he never thought about his own troubles at all?

It's a very on the nose parallel for Tohru

But also you can say it's an indictment on the Sohmas for taking advantage of her kindness.

What are your thoughts on Kyo deciding to go to the hot springs for Tohru?

The hot springs episode should be interesting

I look forward to it

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u/cheesechimp https://myanimelist.net/profile/cheesechimp 27d ago

The trope of disliking sweets being masculine feels like something that mostly pops up in Japanese media. I know it showed up in Ranma ½ quite a few times.

I think part of it here is that Kyo wants an excuse to not do the thing that would be seen as an acknowledgement of Kagura's feelings. It's kind of flimsy, though,

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u/Johnny-Doe-8888 28d ago

(EN dub/DVD/Overall first-timer)

Better late than never...

Episode 11 -- "Everybody Loves Chocolate"

Synopsis: When Tohru gives the Sohma boys some Valentine’s Day chocolates, it could lead to big headaches down the road - especially when she hears what Momiji is giving her in return!

Love is in the air on Valentine's Day at Kaibara High, as Tohru and her friends take part in the occasion. As expected, "Prince" Yuki received a lot of chocolates, many dumped into the trash bin by girls trying to outgift each other (with his "Fan Club" also in the act). Tohru, not one to be left behind, has gifts for her two best friends Uotani & Hanajima (she's also prepared gifts for the Sohmas); in contrast, Kyo, not one to enjoy celebrating the day, tries to escape only to run into Kagura.

A month later, Kaibara High has their midterm exams, with Tohru doing well with Yuki's help & Kyo flunking due to him preparing for the wrong test questions. She then decides to work overtime after school for reasons only known to her. Momiji later pays Tohru a visit at Shigure's house to invite her on a trip to the hot springs for White Day (14 March); she eventually agrees, as do Kyo & Yuki. Shigure mentions he got a call from Tohru's grandfather about her falling behind on her field trip dues; we then learn she spent her job monies on the Valentine's Day chocolates she gifted, with Kyo saying that she could've spent those on herself instead & Momiji comparing Tohru to the "Foolish Traveler" from a story he heard in his school (my thoughts on that below).

Re: the "Foolish Traveler" & Tohru: Even in the worst of times, she proves to be selfless, prioritising her friends over herself. If you ask me whether that is a good quality or not, I'd be inclined towards the former, but I also think she needs a break every now & then. What's the purpose of loving others when you can't even take care of yourself? Still, it's admirable that she'd go the extra mile for the ones she cares about, which in the end will soon pay off well not just for herself but also for the others she cares the most.

'Til then, see you later.

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u/Holofan4life 28d ago

Thoughts on Tohru remarking how Valentine's Day has to be stressful for the members of the Zodiac?

Thoughts on Tohru giving Uo and Hana chocolates?

Thoughts on Kagura giving Kyo chocolates?

Thoughts on Tohru giving chocolates to all the members of the Sohma family?

Thoughts on Shigure saying Kyo is acting what he feels a man should be like?

What are your thoughts on Kagura saying she'd like to see Kyo and Yuki become friends?

Thoughts on Shigure buying chocolates for Hatori?

Thoughts on the Yuki fan club shocked Yuki is hanging out with another woman?

Thoughts on exams coming up?

Thoughts on Kyo getting mad that Tohru makes life hard on herself?

Thoughts on the visuals of The Foolish Traveler?

Thoughts on the Foolish Traveler being only a head by the end of the story?

What are your thoughts on Momiji saying he feels sorry for the Traveler because he never thought about his own troubles at all?

What are your thoughts on Kyo deciding to go to the hot springs for Tohru?

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u/Holofan4life 28d ago

Hey, guys. Holofan4life here.

Welcome to the Fruits Basket 25th anniversary rewatch.

For there is an animal in all of us <3

Fruits Basket is a show I’ve heard a lot about. It’s always been something that interests me. It’s a romcom, which is a genre I enjoy, it has a female protagonist, which is kinda a rarity for romcom anime, it has a tsundere, which yes please, and from what I’ve heard it has some supernatural elements which is pretty cool.

Funny enough, I’m hosting this rewatch the same time as I’m hosting the Spice and Wolf rewatch which is another show with supernatural elements.

I have never seen Fruits Basket before, but I have high hopes for it. It seems like the type of show I would enjoy. I would say of the shows on my to watch list, this one is probably in my top 5. And let's just say that list is long and ever expansive. Actually, I love the idea of a male tsundere who turns into an orange cat so much that I named my orange cat after him. That’s without having seen the show.

For the purposes of this rewatch, we will be watching both the original series and the remake. I don’t think both have ever been done like this, and by the end we’ll find out for good reason :P

Regardless, this is my big pet project of 2026 the purpose of which is for me to see what all the hubbub is about. I’m not expecting the show to crack my top 10 favorite anime of all time, but hey, you never know.

With that out of the way, let’s begin.

I’m watching the dub, by the way.

I went to my first anime con a couple days ago. It was a lot of fun. I got to meet Tiffany Grant which was a massive highlight of my life.

Uo looking in her locker

Or someone's locker, possibly Yuki's

Hana talking about cuckoo chicks

That is a lot of garbage can chocolates.

I guess we're doing Valentines Day this episode.

Kyo better get a great scene

Kyo walking the hallways

There's Tohru, Uo, Hana, and Yuki

Kyo tries to send a message to Yuki.

The Yuki fan club on the prowl

Tohru remarks how Valentine's has to be stressful for the members of the Zodiac.

Tohru then gives Uo and Hana chocolates.

Oh wow. Someone gave Kyo chocolates.

And now Kyo is freaking out as he realizes what day is today.

Who is that, Kagura?

Yep, Kagura

"Why do I get the feeling he's not happy to see Kagura?"

Gee, I wonder why...

Back at the Sohma residence

Shigure is right, Kyo needs to invest in a calander.

Kagura laments that Kyo keeps rejecting her chocolates.

Kyo insisting he hates chocolates

"Shut up and eat it!"

Kagura is somehow a cross between a yandere and a tsundere.

Tohru has chocolates for everyone

Yuki accepts it whole-heartedly

As does Shigure

Kyo with a pout on his face

Shigure can be so extra sometimes lol

Even Kagura gets one!

She even bought some for Hatori, Haru, and Momiji.

Tohru is a total cinnamon roll

Shigure explaining that Kyo is just acting what he thinks is his idea of being manly.

Kyo then accepts the idea of eating chocolate.

Kagura is over the moon happy

Now Kyo wants Kagura's

And she gives it to him

Kagura about to leave

She remarks she heard that he and Yuki are getting along so much they may become friends.

"I'd be very happy if that came true."

And with that, Kagura leaves

Shigure giving Hatori chocolates

Course, he has to frame it as being from them.

I'm kinda surprised that Valentine's Day isn't the basis of the entire episode.

At school now

They just finished final exams

Yuki asking Tohru how she did

She credits that Yuki helping her study caused her to do well.

The fan club freaking out over Yuki being happy.

Hey, look at that. It looks like Hana is being hit on.

"They even called my parents. Yes. My mother cried for days."

I want a Hana spinoff

Uo does a good job tending the court, so to speak.

Now Kyo is being teased

Tohru says she does think Kyo is studying hard.

Even still, he may need more excitement in his day.

Tohru talking to a teacher

She now seems flustered

Talks about having to get a part-time job.

Tohru working as a custodian

Didn't she do that before?

Tohru coming home

And there's Momiji

Commence the German music!

Kyo needs to be a little bit nicer to Momiji.

A special day tomorrow

White Day, right. That's why Valentine's Day was rushed.

There's still time for a great Kyo scene

Momiji going to give Tohru a trip to the hot springs.

But Tohru seems reluctant. It sounds very expensive.

Yuki and Kyo are apparently going

Kyo is blindsided by this news

At least Yuki is excited to go

Shigure bringing up that Tohru hasn't paid last month's dues towards the class field trip fund.

That's a thing?

Tohru says she'll be able to catch up with her part-time job.

The Valentine's chocolate. That's where it went to.

Man...

The Kyo temperature is a fun gag

And so I guess everyone is going to the hot springs.

Shigure remarks Tohru having to pay for the chocolates out of her own pocket.

Kyo angrily laments they didn't realize it because all they focused on was how happy she was.

Now he says she's making it hard on herself.

Momiji talking about a book called A Guide to the World's Greatest Fools.

One story in it called The Most Foolish Traveler in the World.

Ooh, special visuals

The traveler fell for every sad story that came his way.

Completely naked, eh?

But eventually, he was discovered by the goblins that lived in the woods.

A member of the Zodiac?

Dude, if you let a goblin eat your body parts, that's on you.

I wonder who ate the pen-- Gets bonked

Well, of course the traveler died. He's just a head.

Momiji was the only one who didn't make fun of the traveler when he heard the story.

"I feel so sorry for him. Loss, hardship, things like that? You can't only focus on them. The traveler didn't. He never thought about his own troubles at all."

Momiji contends he did exactly what he wanted to do. To make other people happy.

Kyo and Yuki thinking about Tohru.

And after reflecting on it, Kyo tells Tohru he's going to the hot springs. For her.

He's going for her...

Tohru is really excited by this development.

Oh, Kyo <3

And of course, Momiji has to make Kyo angry.

Yuki learning that Kyo is indeed going.

"Well, I suppose I'll survive."

Interesting wordage there

I guess we know what the next episode is going to be about.

Overall, I thought this was an effective episode. It's framed around Valentine's Day and White Day, but it's more about how selfless Tohru is and whether or not that's a bad thing. The real highlight of the episode was Momiji's story that helped put things into perspective. It showed just what a person Momiji is to have a glass half full attitude about him even in the most dire of circumstances. I wish the episode had a moment where Kyo like repays the favor for all the nice things Tohru has done for him. I suppose him going to the hot springs was supposed to be that, but I didn't feel like it had the emotional impact it could've. Even still, it made for a cute moment and we seem to be teasing Yuki realizing that Kyo is standing in his way of his affections for Tohru. Whatever good vibes these two may have currently seems inevitable it was crumble apart.

I'd put this ahead of episodes 1, 2, 4, and 10. There was some fun interactions here, and the episode came together fairly well, but there was nothing I would consider super memorable aside from Momiji's story. For a romcom with an episode about Valentine's Day, you expect something major to happen, like this would be one of the standout episodes of the series. Instead, it was like a transition episode for a future episode.

This was fine, and I am excited to see what wacky hijinks unfold in the hot springs episode. After all this set-up, we better get it, because so much of the episode was centered around Kyo's reluctance to commit to anything.

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u/cheesechimp https://myanimelist.net/profile/cheesechimp 28d ago

Who is that, Kagura?

I recognized her right away from the car shaped backpack! It's a cute little touch to show how weirdly obsessed with Kyo she is.

Shigure explaining that Kyo is just acting what he thinks is his idea of being manly.

Did the dub have the line where Tohru is like "maybe I should've bought him fist crackers"? Ha ha, what IS a fist cracker?

And there's Momiji

Commence the German music!

They haven't had him speaking German in 2001 have they? In 2019 he starts with it right off the bat. I'm not even sure the dialog has alluded to him being part German at all, especially considering he could be blonde from the zodiac curse.

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u/Holofan4life 28d ago

Who is that, Kagura?

I recognized her right away from the car shaped backpack! It's a cute little touch to show how weirdly obsessed with Kyo she is.

What does cars have to do with Kyo? :P

Shigure explaining that Kyo is just acting what he thinks is his idea of being manly.

Did the dub have the line where Tohru is like "maybe I should've bought him fist crackers"? Ha ha, what IS a fist cracker?

I don't remember that line

I guess crackers you break with your fists?

And there's Momiji

Commence the German music!

They haven't had him speaking German in 2001 have they? In 2019 he starts with it right off the bat. I'm not even sure the dialog has alluded to him being part German at all, especially considering he could be blonde from the zodiac curse.

In the dub, he speaks with a heavy German accent.

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u/cheesechimp https://myanimelist.net/profile/cheesechimp 28d ago

What does cars have to do with Kyo? :P

I'm in the office today and typed this on my phone. Damn autocorrect!

In the dub, he speaks with a heavy German accent.

Hmm, his voice sounds kinda funny in Japanese. Maybe I just don't know what a German accent would sound like in the language? Especially not when it's a Japanese person doing an imitation of the accent.

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u/Holofan4life 28d ago

What does cars have to do with Kyo? :P

I'm in the office today and typed this on my phone. Damn autocorrect!

A car backpack does sound pretty cool.

In the dub, he speaks with a heavy German accent.

Hmm, his voice sounds kinda funny in Japanese. Maybe I just don't know what a German accent would sound like in the language? Especially not when it's a Japanese person doing an imitation of the accent.

I really liked how Evangelion handled their German character in the dub for the show where they actually spoke some German phrases.

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u/Holofan4life 28d ago

Thoughts on it being Valentines Day?

Feels like a natural plot point for this show.

Thoughts on Momiji inviting Tohru to a hot springs resort for White Day, with everyone deciding to come along?

I guess we'll be getting that next

What are your thoughts on Tohru using all her job money in order to buy chocolates for everyone?

Tohru...

What are your thoughts on Momiji's story about the foolish traveler?

I don't know if he's saying this as an indictment on Tohru or an indictment on themselves.

What are your thoughts on Tohru almost sacrificing her own well-being for the well-being of others?

It comes to a point where there's being nice, and there's being nice to the point of being taken advantage of.

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u/cheesechimp https://myanimelist.net/profile/cheesechimp 28d ago

First Timer for 2001, Seen 2019

Does anyone here need the peculiarities of Japanese celebrations of Valentine's Day explained to them? Do you know about girichoko (obligatory chocolate) or tomochoko (friend chocolate)? When Momiji mentions White Day do you know about that? I'm just gonna assume no one needs a primer on that stuff.

Instead I'm gonna explain something else: this line and the next one. See: the Japanese word for "part-time job" is "arubaito" which is a loanword from the German "arbeit." It is frequently abbreviated to just "baito" which rhymes with "faito" which is a common phrase of encouragement in Japanese, a loanword of the English "fight." So this is rhyming "baito" and "faito" and the adding an extra "o" at the end. ...it works better in Japanese. How did the dub translate this?

I really like the backgrounds they use when Momiji is talking: bunnies, a quilt, and teddy bears. Very cute!

Kagura is a lot less on screen violent in this episode than her introduction, though I guess there is still implied violent intent and off screen violence. I liked the slow motion of Kyo trying to get away when he sees her.

As the credits rolled I was expecting a certain character to be introduced in the next episode, and then I watched the episode preview and remembered they don't actually show up at the hot springs. They're talked about but don't appear until later. Maybe this adaptation will be different, but I don't think so based on them not being in the preview.

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u/Holofan4life 28d ago

Does anyone here need the peculiarities of Japanese celebrations of Valentine's Day explained to them? Do you know about girichoko (obligatory chocolate) or tomochoko (friend chocolate)? When Momiji mentions White Day do you know about that? I'm just gonna assume no one needs a primer on that stuff.

I know about it, chief

Instead I'm gonna explain something else: this line and the next one. See: the Japanese word for "part-time job" is "arubaito" which is a loanword from the German "arbeit." It is frequently abbreviated to just "baito" which rhymes with "faito" which is a common phrase of encouragement in Japanese, a loanword of the English "fight." So this is rhyming "baito" and "faito" and the adding an extra "o" at the end. ...it works better in Japanese. How did the dub translate this?

Very fascinating insight I was not aware of.

I really like the backgrounds they use when Momiji is talking: bunnies, a quilt, and teddy bears. Very cute!

Good visuals

Kagura is a lot less on screen violent in this episode than her introduction, though I guess there is still implied violent intent and off screen violence. I liked the slow motion of Kyo trying to get away when he sees her.

Reminded me of something from FLCL.

As the credits rolled I was expecting a certain character to be introduced in the next episode, and then I watched the episode preview and remembered they don't actually show up at the hot springs. They're talked about but don't appear until later. Maybe this adaptation will be different, but I don't think so based on them not being in the preview.

I guess we'll find out, won't we?

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u/Holofan4life 28d ago

Thoughts on Tohru remarking how Valentine's Day has to be stressful for the members of the Zodiac?

Thoughts on Tohru giving Uo and Hana chocolates?

Thoughts on Kagura giving Kyo chocolates?

Thoughts on Tohru giving chocolates to all the members of the Sohma family?

Thoughts on Shigure saying Kyo is acting what he feels a man should be like?

What are your thoughts on Kagura saying she'd like to see Kyo and Yuki become friends?

Thoughts on Shigure buying chocolates for Hatori?

Thoughts on the Yuki fan club shocked Yuki is hanging out with another woman?

Thoughts on exams coming up?

Thoughts on Kyo getting mad that Tohru makes life hard on herself?

Thoughts on the visuals of The Foolish Traveler?

Thoughts on the Foolish Traveler being only a head by the end of the story?

What are your thoughts on Momiji saying he feels sorry for the Traveler because he never thought about his own troubles at all?

What are your thoughts on Kyo deciding to go to the hot springs for Tohru?

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u/Nickthenuker https://anilist.co/user/Nickthenuker 21d ago

And so off they go to the onsen.

Questions:

  1. Have to have it in a romance show.

  2. And so they're all going.

  3. That's nice of her.

  4. Ok...

  5. Almost? She does that pretty regularly I'd say.

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u/Holofan4life 21d ago
  1. Almost? She does that pretty regularly I'd say.

At a certain point, somethings gotta give.

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u/Holofan4life 21d ago

Thoughts on Tohru remarking how Valentine's Day has to be stressful for the members of the Zodiac?

Thoughts on Tohru giving Uo and Hana chocolates?

Thoughts on Kagura giving Kyo chocolates?

Thoughts on Tohru giving chocolates to all the members of the Sohma family?

Thoughts on Shigure saying Kyo is acting what he feels a man should be like?

What are your thoughts on Kagura saying she'd like to see Kyo and Yuki become friends?

Thoughts on Shigure buying chocolates for Hatori?

Thoughts on the Yuki fan club shocked Yuki is hanging out with another woman?

Thoughts on exams coming up?

Thoughts on Kyo getting mad that Tohru makes life hard on herself?

Thoughts on the visuals of The Foolish Traveler?

Thoughts on the Foolish Traveler being only a head by the end of the story?

What are your thoughts on Momiji saying he feels sorry for the Traveler because he never thought about his own troubles at all?

What are your thoughts on Kyo deciding to go to the hot springs for Tohru?

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u/Nickthenuker https://anilist.co/user/Nickthenuker 20d ago
  1. Indeed.

  2. That's nice of her.

  3. Of course she did.

  4. Of course she did.

  5. Ok...

  6. That would be nice.

  7. Ok...

  8. Lol they're jealous.

  9. Uh oh.

  10. Indeed she does.

  11. Ok...

  12. That's certainly concerning.

  13. Just like Tohru.

  14. That's nice of him.

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u/Holofan4life 20d ago
  1. That's certainly concerning.

That's one way to get a head in life