Fruits Basket
Tokyopop · 2004–2009 · 23 issues
About the series
Natsuki Takaya’s Fruits Basket ran from 2004 to 2009 under Tokyopop, a landmark shojo manga series that follows orphaned high schooler Tohru Honda as she discovers the Sohma family’s secret: members transform into animals of the Chinese zodiac when embraced by the opposite sex. Written and illustrated primarily by Takaya, with English adaptation by Alethea and Athena Nibley, the 23-issue series weaves a heartfelt tale of found family, generational trauma, and the quiet power of kindness. Its emotional depth and character-driven storytelling made it a defining work of early-2000s manga in English translation.