Fruits Basket is a beloved anime series based on the manga by Natsuki Takaya. It follows the story of Tohru Honda, a kind-hearted high school girl who becomes entwined with the enigmatic Sohma family, who are cursed to transform into animals of the Chinese zodiac. The series explores themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery, and has been praised for its engaging characters and emotional depth. It originally aired in 2001 and received a successful reboot in 2019.