Fruits Basket: v. 8 [Hardcover]

Natsuki Takaya (Author)

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• Hardcover
• Publisher: TOKYOPOP LTD (March 1, 2006)
• ASIN: B000K7DAPU
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ...Haru.... yay., October 12, 2005

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Karusichan "Karusichan" (Lansing, MI. USA.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fruits Basket, Vol. 8 (Paperback)

Haru Sohma's personality suddenly goes black in school and he begins tearing up the classroom for no obvious reason. Yuki attempts to get the reason for these actions only to learn of some dealings with Akito that Haru has had to suffer from lately. Ritsu Sohma shows up, dressed all in a pretty kimono, this Sohma member dazzles Tohru with her good looks, and horrifies her with her inherent anxiety attacks. But the truth of Ritsu lies under the surface, and Tohru is surprised to learn it. Besides that, Ritsu is also a zodiac member, the monkey, born in 1980 I estimate. Ritsu and Tohru bond after Ritsu confesses some personality flaws to Tohru. Yuki also checks up on Haru, to see how he is doing after turning black at school.

School parent/teacher conferences are coming up, and the Sohma house is all in a panic over it. Kyo and Yuki don't know who to ask to attend, and much time is spent agonizing over what their future plans are. Tohru also breaks down a bit under the stress of all of this.

A reoccurring dream of Yuki's past puts him into a foul mood, as does a surprise visit from his brother Ayami. In an attempt to heal their broken past Ayami offers to attend the school conferences in place of Yuki and his parents.

Summer vacation begins with a trip to the haunted mansion for everyone. For Tohru this is a disturbing experience, as she is terrified of haunted houses. Haru helps her through it with some creative thinking, much to Yuki and Kyo's annoyance.

More Haru...sigh... there simply isn't enough Haru in this series I'm afraid. But fans of him will get just enough of a peek into his life to be satisfied. Ritsu is a bit annoying, but you need that to balance out the strength of all the other characters... Still in love with this series though, who isn't by this point?

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Black, a monkey,and a haunted house By Tomaki and Yuna, May 5, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Fruits Basket, Vol. 8 (Paperback)

Haru's black, and really black. He's tearing up the class. Oh no....this is bad... Kyo and Yuki tried to calm Haru down and it doesn't work! Kyo and Tohru share a moment of love... Anyhoo, we meet Ritsu Sohma, the monkey. Ritsu is kind of scary when he apoligizes. Tohru and him feel like that can be friends and talk a lot together. We find out a little about Yuki's past. So sad... Then the gang goes to a haunted house! It's scary until Haru (Not Black) helps Tohru fight her fears.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fruits Basket Volumes 1-8 Kid's Review, July 18, 2009

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Fruits Basket, Vol. 8 (Paperback)

Age Appropriateness/Objectionable Content: Language, Mildly Suggestive Themes, Very Mild Thematic Elements. Ages 13+

I LOVE FRUITS BASKET!! Books one through eight are generally humorous, light-hearted and a ton of fun, with a few serious and inspiring moments.
The art is, as usual, light and breezy, the writing natural and flowing, never stressed. The plot is fast enough without dragging or whizzing past with no time for comprehension. I highly recommend Fruits Basket not only for its excellent story and art, but also because its a big part of the manga market. It's also a part of Japanese culture, having a rabid fan base in both Japan and America. Natsuki Takaya has created a masterpiece.