Ep 6. Invincible Friendship?
- TVPG
- August 9, 2001
- 23 min
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8.1 (315)
Tohru Honda is a high school student who is facing a difficult time. She doesn't have a place to stay after her mother's death, so she decided to live in a tent in the woods. But her life changes when she meets the Sohma family.
In Fruits Basket season 1 episode 6, Tohru is now staying in the Sohma house. She begins to adjust to her new life, which is quite different from what she is used to. While adapting to the new routine, Tohru meets a new friend, Hanajima Saki.
Hanajima and Tohru seemingly have nothing in common at first. Hanajima is quiet and doesn't seem to have many friends. She is also rumored to have strange powers. But when Hanajima stands up for Tohru against a group of girls, the two become fast friends.
Meanwhile, Kyo and Yuki Sohma continue to struggle with their relationship. As members of the cursed Sohma family, they have a complicated dynamic. Kyo is the "bad boy" of the family, while Yuki is the "prince." They have a long-standing animosity towards each other, which seems to only intensify.
Despite this, Tohru continues to try and bring them together. She invites Hanajima and her brother Megumi to the Sohma house for a dinner party. While Megumi tries to bully Kyo and Yuki, Tohru continues to encourage them to be friends.
As the night goes on, Tohru watches as Kyo and Yuki start to talk to each other. They begin to understand each other's feelings and start to work together. It seems like Tohru's plan is working after all.
But the peace is short-lived. As Hanajima and Megumi leave, a strange man appears at the Sohma home. The man seems to be looking for someone, and Kyo is convinced that it's someone from the outside world who has found out about the Sohma family curse.
Tohru tries to calm Kyo down, but he is convinced that someone is going to come after them. Yuki, however, attempts to reason with him and tells him that they need to be strong in order to protect each other.
The episode ends with Tohru reflecting on the evening's events. She has made new friends, but she is also beginning to see the dark side of the Sohma family curse. It seems like things are only going to get more complicated from here on out.
Overall, Fruits Basket season 1 episode 6 is another excellent installment of the series. It explores various themes, including friendship, loyalty, and family. It also sets up a lot of future storylines that the audience will be eager to see play out. Whether you're a fan of the show or just looking for a new anime to watch, Fruits Basket is definitely worth checking out!