Fruits Basket

[unico_love]

Well, I finished reading Fruits Basket last night, online. I loved the ending. I loved the whole series. Each character got a really indepth look into their psyche, which is fun and gives lots to think about. I think my favorite character is Momiji. He's just so sweet! I really admire Tohru and wish I were that strong and kind. She's kind of like a typical anime heroine in that she's sweet and always forgiving and conquers all with her love. I want to be like that and always aspired to be like that, but unfortunately I get too defensive and angry. I hate injustices and starting with my father could become very loud and mean when provoked. I just always feel that people won't listen to me and overcompensate. I suppose I'm more like Kagura, the boar. I'm very stubborn, including about my feelings toward people. I make my feelings well known usually and I can be verbally violent (though never physically violent) when provoked. I suppose I'd just go back to being depressed and walked all over if I tried too hard to imitate Tohru. She doesn't even get depressed by horrible things! I wish I were like that, though I realize it's unrealistic. I'm just not like her very much, though maybe over time I can cultivate some of her love and patience and looking for the best in people. When I look for the best in people (which I usually do), I often end up depressed or angry so so far it hasn't worked great for me... I was more like Tohru when I was 18, yet the depression eventually set in, like I've been saying...

But the series greatly cheered me up and i wish there were more of it:D It's really inspired me. I need to read more shoujo manga. And watch more shoujo anime. I will be watching Fruits Basket soon!

Comments

[civetmoon.livejournal.com]

I haven't read the manga but I enjoyed the anime Fruit's Basket.

I'm probably more like Kisa (the tiger) myself. And perhaps like Yuki a little, too, in his distant attitude.

You are right in that Tohru is a very unrealistic character. I don't know if someone like that could really exist in the world. Her optimism is admirable, but it's not something that's really replicable. Things in life will get you down if you are that optimistic, selfless, and accepting all the time. People would take advantage, just as you said.

[unico-love.livejournal.com]

I wish it were more possible to be like Tohru...

[civetmoon.livejournal.com]

Well there's nothing wrong with working to be more optimistic. You just have to be careful not to become too naive, as well.