Thread: Licensed Fruits Basket Discussion
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Old 2009-08-14, 02:11   Link #106
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In Vietnamese Zodiac, the cat replaces the rabbit (while all other 11 animals are the same)-- so the cat can go to the banquet! XD ..... I heard that it's because the cat is a contrast to the rat (I'm ignorant of the real reason behind it though)

I bet Ranma 1/2 (by Rumiko Takahashi) was quite an influence for Fruits Basket! You can see clear parallels between the two series. While Ranma 1/2 is humor-driven, Fruits Basket delves deeper into the drama. Another plus point is the way events and occurrences are organized in FB: revealing a little at a time while holding back the essentials. If the characters' personal stories were organized differently or told immediately, the story would be less appealing.
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