Fruits Basket Chapter 136 Discussion

Zekkenshin said:
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.Your comment summed up Chapter 136 beautifully! You put into words what many Furuba fans weren't able to. Yes, this chapter took an extra mile by showing how the characters grew old with the tokens of their memories laid out in the shrine (from the baseball cap to the handmade zodiac crafts). Your uplifting words as a fan is also uplifting some of us to re-read the manga series for its many precious life lessons! 😁🥰

Beautiful ending. I am not much into romancy and happy-endings but this was really beautiful, almost cried.

I loved the ending ^^



But with who did Kagura ended? I couldn't tell who he was.

Why did Kyo have to take her away! :( And I was so happy in the end though. Resolved so perfectly :) Ahh when they were showing past scenes with each character, and then the house pictures, Tohru coming in with food. Aarghh that pulled at my heart-strings. And then Always Together.... Holding Hands. That was just so beautiful it took my breath away. And Natsuki Takaya's last comment made me so sad!! I loved her video game chats, it related to me perfectly. I'll miss Fruits Basket soo much.

AHHH I LOVE FRUITS BASKET SO MUCHHH <3

too happy ending for me, anyway I will never agree to main couple, but it's okay)

I was worth reading, so I"m glad I did it)

That was pretty good. Beautiful ending.