Natsuki Takaya – författare

After a family tragedy turns her life upside down, plucky high schooler Tohru Honda takes matters into her own hands and moves out...into a tent! Unfortunately for her, she pitches her new home on private land belonging to the mysterious Sohma clan, and it isn't long before the owners discover her secret. But as Tohru quickly finds out when the family offers to take her in, the Sohmas have a secret of their own-when touched by the opposite sex, the Sohmas turn into the animals of the Chinese Zodiac!Perennial favorite of fans and librarians alike, Natsuki Takaya's beloved Fruits Basket series returns to print in gorgeous omnibus editions featuring exclusive anniversary content, French flaps, and beautiful full-color illustrations that are not to be missed!

When she was living in a tent pitched on Sohma family land, Tohru Honda's primary concerns were dirt and slugs. But now that she's living with the Sohmas, she's gotten a crash course in magical powers and ancient curses! And as if keeping the Sohma clan secret wasn't bad enough, Tohru has to work overtime to prevent all the jealous girls from finding out that she's living under the same room as the school prince, Yuki, and the school hothead, Kyo! What new drama will Valentine's Day bring into Tohru's life?!

From sadness and sorrow to hope and happiness, the banquet starts anew! Relive the journey of Tohru Honda from start to finish as she breaks the Sohma family's curse. This stunning box set features not only brand-new covers, but a beautiful set of lenticular cards as well. Each and every tragic, silly moment has been collected in one picturesque package!

The curse is crumbling, and Akito is doing anything to clutch at the broken threads that remain. Does the end of the curse mean catastrophe for the members of the zodiac, or will it bring the much needed healing they've all dreamed of? Tohru's bright love and generosity will become a beacon of hope in the dark...!

Finally, the curse is broken for all of the members of the Zodiac and they're granted their freedom. Kyo and Tohru confirm their feelings for each other and take the first step towards their new future. The drama of a family cursed by the Zodiac comes to a moving conclusion!!This collector's edition also includes a long interview with Natsuki Takaya-sensei, character introductions, a history of the serialized publication, and much more!!!

Secrets of the curse revealed! Dive deep into the twisted relationship between Akito and Kureno, the most elusive member of the Sohma zodiac. Tohru tries to help, but finds herself in even deeper trouble. Good thing she has steadfast friends who will save the day!Meanwhile, something is going on with Machi. When Yuki and Kakeru pay a visit to her house, will the secrets of her past be revealed? And trouble is on the horizon when Hatsuharu finally learns what Akito did to Rin. Will anything be able to stop his wrath, or will he do something he can't take back?!

The much-loved series winds down to the homestretch. Tohru's feelings for Kyo come to the forefront as she desperately searches for a way to break the curse. If she can't find a cure in time, Kyo will be locked away by the Sohma for the rest of his life! Graduation is fast approaching, meaning major decisions that will affect not only Tohru and Kyo but all of the members of the Sohma Zodiac. After all of this heartbreak, is a happy ending even possible...?

Despite being completely hopeless at endeavors like farming and cooking, Liselotte, a young lady of noble birth and guardian to twins Alto and Anna, picks up and moves to a remote land. At the easternmost reaches of her new home lies a forest where it's said witches roam. When Lise one day finds herself at the receiving end of one such witch's attack, she's saved by the sudden appearance of a young man named Engetsu. Though they're strangers, why is Engetsu remarkably similar to someone she already knows...?

Things get unpleasant for Sakuya when Kanade finds out about Chihiro. Though her cousin is a hothead, Sakuya asks him to meet Chihiro once more and give him another chance. Next on the agenda: summer vacation! Sakuya is studying hard for finals, since low scores mean she won't be able to participate in the last summer camp of her high school career. But then-an unexpected visitor...!?

It's the day of the fireworks display, and Chihiro's come down with a fever! At Saki's recommendation, a worried Sakuya decides to visit him at home. But when the ill Chihiro opens up to her about his painful past, will Sakuya be able to accept the real, more vulnerable Chihiro, or will the two drift apart in the aftermath of his shocking confession?

The second semester of school is starting, and Chihiro's kinder attitude toward Sakuya is making her heart race! When he recommends her a book to read, she's positively overjoyed. But on the way home from a night of stargazing with the Star Appreciation Club, Chihiro suddenly approaches her! What does he want to talk about...?

Liselotte, the daughter of a feudal lord, has been exiled to the land's easternmost reaches by order of her older brother. Despite the bitter past that put her in these straits, Lise enjoys her new life with her twin attendants, Alto and Anna, the familiar Yomi, and Engetsu, a young man who not only harbors a secret, but also bears a striking resemblance to an old acquaintance, Enrich. However, Lise's quaint idyll is shattered when none other than a witch comes calling...!

Sakuya Shiina lives with Kanade, her male cousin and foster parent. In times of pain and sadness, she's always taken comfort in looking up at the stars. One day, a mysterious boy suddenly shows up at Sakuya's house on her birthday. He leaves her with kind words, but she has no idea who he is!She discovers later that the new boy in her class is Chihiro Aoi, none other than the strange boy who dropped in on her! Sakuya is shaken up by Chihiro's sudden but permanent appearance, while he treats her coldly. Things remain awkward between them until an incident at the club information session! In the end, will it bring them closer together...or will the feelings between these lone stars remain forever in the dark?

Yuki's childhood was a long period of solitary darkness. Years later, he met Tohru, but what does he want from her? Yuki reveals to Kakeru what he can tell no one else. Meanwhile, Tohru's class is going to put on a play for the school festival, but miscasting makes it rough going for rehearsal. Will there be chaos on stage when the curtain finally rises?!Later, Kyo recalls meeting Tohru's mother as a child and talking to her about her experiences. Persevering through a rough adolescence, one that lacked any love from her parents, she one day encountered teacher-in-training Katsuya Honda... At long last, the moving story of Katsuya and Kyoko is revealed!! Then, it's business as usual for Tohru and the others, but something is eating at Kyo?!

Spring is in the air, and with spring comes break! When Shigure takes Tohru, Yuki, and Kyo to the Sohma vacation home to make the most of Golden Week, the inevitable game of cat and mouse rat is already underway, with sparks flying between Yuki and Kyo. But leave it to Tohru to smooth things over! The peace doesn't last, however, when another Sohma (or two?!) drops in! And even a vacation can't shake the rainy day that awaits the group upon their return. When a face from Kyo's past makes an appearance, he lets a shocking secret about the cat out of the bag...

Jealousy, rage, regret--the members of the Sohma family are no strangers to these emotions. Tohru Honda's cheerful optimism, however, is like a balm to them. Unfortunately, not every Sohma feels that way! Kisa and Tohra have become fast friends, but Hiro Sohma isn't too happy about the turn of events and decides to take out his anger on Tohru?! And when the normally docile Hatsuharu snaps and pulls a Black Haru at school, will Tohru's brand of magic have any effect at all?!

Summer vacation is here at last!! Tohru spends her days in anxious anticipation, Yuki meets one of the new members of the student council on the way to school...and Uo-chan is in love!? Who is the object of her affections!? And once summer break is in full swing, Tohru and the others take a trip to the Sohma family cottage at Momiji's invitation. Even though they enjoy summer activities like swimming in the ocean and catching stag beetles, Yuki and Tohru have a premonition that something bad is going to happen! Meanwhile, Shigure pays a visit to the main house, where he makes a proposal to Akito--?!

Tohru should be having the time of her life during summer break at the Sohmas' vacation home...but ever since Akito appeared, Yuki and the others go off every day to meet with the zodiac leader. On top of that, Yuki is acting weird...! And when Tohru encounters the Horse of the zodiac, does that leave Akito as the Rooster?! Later, as the next school term begins, the new student council assembles at last!! While Yuki and those around him are occupied, Tohru secretly visits Kazuma. She wishes to free everyone in the Sohma family from their "curse" and looks to him for a clue...Unexpectedly, however, Rin is poised to hinder Tohru's efforts...!!

Yuki confronts his future at a parent-teacher conference, alongside his mother, who already has his life after high school all mapped out. To make matters worse, when Yuki recalls buried memories, he becomes speechless! Meanwhile, Tohru pays a visit to the Sohma compound in order to confirm whether Kureno Sohma is really the same man with whom her best friend, Uo-chan, is in love!Love isn't in the air for Isuzu and Hatsuharu, however, as the two have broken up. Desperately in search of something, Isuzu visits Shigure's house as if driven there but collapses upon arrival. A shocked Tohru happens to be on the scene, but all she can do is comfort Isuzu in her pain. But Isuzu seems to know all about Tohru fighting the Sohma curse on her own...!?

Sawa Mitoma, a nervous, skittish girl who prefers minimal human contact, has just started high school, and it's already not going well...until she meets the "it" boys-the "prince-like" Mutsuki and the sharp-tongued Hajime. But little does she know, they're Sohmas!? It's Fruits Basket...again!

Sawa Mitoma has officially lived every high school girl’s dream by breathing in limited-edition Sohma cottage air and landing a date with a Sohma heartthrob. That is, until she’s thrust face-to-face with a disturbing truth……that threatens to revert her back to her past self. The last thing she wants is for the Sohmas to get involved, but it turns out there’s more to the truth than she remembers…Don’t miss the grand finale of Fruits Basket Another!

With secrets revealed and confrontations resolved, no obstacles remain in the budding romance between Shiki and Sawa—or do they? During the Sohma’s annual fall picnic, the hidden feelings of the mysterious, stoic heir are unveiled as the final chapter closes on the next generation of the Sohma family... But wait—there’s more! Join the idle banquet of the Three Musketeers as they celebrate the announcement of the anime, and end the pilgrimage relishing in the delightful bonus comics drawn by Natsuki Takaya— printed in English for the very first time!

You’re invited to the banquet. In commemoration of the all-new anime adaptation of Natsuki Tayaka’s beloved manga Fruits Basket, illustrations inspired by each episode, along with commentary from the author, have been collected into a single volume. Follow along with the zodiac members’ journey from start to finish as they attempt to break the curse once more!

Fan-favorite Fruits Basket is back with more Sohma-filled adventures! Except this time, it's set in the same world, years later. Find out more in this new volume! School's no longer an endless pit of anxiety and solitary lunches for Sawa thanks to the Sohmas. She's joined the student council and made new friends who don't abandon her no matter how painfully awkward or useless she is-they don't even get angry when she screws up or starts blabbering gibberish! Though social interactions are still daunting, people don't seem to be as scary anymore-at least, until another Sohma appears?!