Is Fruits Basket Manga the Same as the Anime?
Both the Fruits Basket manga and anime tell the same core story, but the new 2019 anime adaptation is much closer to the manga compared to the 2001 version. If you want the full, detailed experience straight from Natsuki Takaya, definitely check out the manga!
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Not exactly! The 2001 anime diverges quite a bit from the manga, while the 2019 anime sticks closer to the source material. The manga delves into more character backstories and plot details.
The newer anime is pretty much a page-for-page adaptation of the manga. The 2001 version? Not so much.
The manga has more depth and detail. The 2019 anime is pretty faithful though!
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