Fruits Basket, Vol. 1

Tohru Honda is a high school student who finds herself living alone after a tragic loss. Struggling to navigate her grief, she stumbles upon a hidden world when she unexpectedly becomes entwined with the enigmatic Sohma family. This family harbors a mysterious secret: they are cursed to turn into animals of the Chinese zodiac whenever they are embraced by someone of the opposite sex.

As Tohru becomes embroiled in their lives, her warmth and determination begin to chip away at the barriers that the Sohmas have built around their hearts. Surrounded by eccentric, yet deeply relatable characters, Tohru's journey of acceptance and friendship unveils the complexities of love, loss, and the strength to break free from the past. Amidst the struggles of fate and family, her presence may hold the key to healing the wounds of a centuries-old curse.