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Part of the reason that anime remains so sustainable and consistent is that it’s formed dependable genres to fall back on over the years. Harem and reverse harem anime are incredibly plentiful and plenty of shows find a creative twist on the formula, but still end up feeling derivative in the end. Fruits Basket attempts to reinvigorate the concept with its story of Tohru Honda, a precocious orphaned teenager who shacks up with the Soma family and proceeds to change their lives for the better.