Fruits Basket Chapter 136 Discussion

I adore how quietly uplifting this finale is.  Since I've seen the anime, I couldn't resist putting on "Birth of Wishes" in the background to match the final pages.  The sendoff for most of the characters is pleasant, but the way Yuki's character arc rounds out is especially touching.  He could finally convey his truest & most vulnerable feelings to Tohru.  Not during the darkest moments when it would be easier for her to console him, but at a time when he can assure her that he's found his place to belong and show his deepest gratitude for how she gave him that first step forward.  I find it especially relatable as I personally don't want to share the story of my deepest scars & hurts with those dear to me until I've reached a point where they don't have any power over me anymore.



The last little timeskip was perhaps the most endearing part of this finale.  It would've been nice enough to see Tohru & Kyo grown up with their own family, but Furuba went the extra mile and showed how they managed to live a long life of contentment into old age.  One of my favorite details is the little family shrine filled with all of their memories.  The beads that have had their bond broken but remain together.  The hat that was returned as Kyo & Yuki reconciled.  The photos showing the long life Kyo & Tohru have had.  And yes, the Zodiac figurines with the handcrafted cat happily joining in the banquet.



10/10 and easily among my favorites.  Each time I visit this story, it reminds me of what happiness is and the healing process of moving forward.  The banquets continue, but with feelings that continue to change & grow to make each new one even more enriching.

i cried. Love all of it. :) the ending is perfect. :)

i would love for them to stay together in the end, but this is most befitting. 'cause sooner or later they still gonna walk their own path..

still, in their hearts they will always be with each other..



that second to the last scene, the tooru and kyo (baachan and jiichan holding hands) part made me squeal. hoho. <3 Luuuuurvvve. ;))))

I love the ending! It's so sweet! I feel like crying too! That was one of the best manga I have ever read. I feel sad that it is over.

Disgustingly happy ending which i couldn't be more satisfied with.



I love it.



Great manga.

Well a happy ending. I suppose this will do but some of the final few chapters felt underwhelming. Imo, the relationship development between Rin and Haru were the best parts of this series. Also, it looks like this manga is much more mature than the anime adaptation I've watched quite a long time ago.

Such a cute happy ending!

Raiding this years ago, I realized that this will always be one of my favorites. I’m so happy Tohru and Kyo got their happy ending along with everyone else.

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                        It's completed. Everything was resolved. And I love the way everything ended.



I feel like crying again