Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "List of Fruits Basket characters" in English language version.
A troubled girl, she [Kyoko] is saved from a life wasted when she meets Tohru's father, Katsuya Honda, just as his meeting her saves him from a lonely, emotionless existence.
It's a beautiful little story about two dangerously unstable individuals who become strangely stable when together. Their approach to family life and parenting is informed by their own failings as members of destroyed families, and the result is exactly the kind of family that would produce someone like Tohru.
Yuki begins to form a tentative friendship with deeply damaged student council member Machi.
There are times where she sacrifices herself too much to make others happy, eventually causing her stress and more work.
Takaya is really showing Tohru's baggage and weaknesses now. That, I think, makes Tohru more appealing and easier to relate to than if she really were as completely carefree and optimistic as she initially appears.
Arisa's transformation from delinquent to somewhat reformed delinquent is told quite beautifully.
[T]he first three chapters are devoted to Yuki's angst-filled childhood and the events that caused him to be as withdrawn as he is.
However, when he learns about the true relationship between Kakeru and Machi, Yuki realizes that he has more in common with his troublesome student council acquaintances than he originally thought.
"White Haru" might be sweet, sensitive and a little curious; "Black Haru" is violent, loud and an instigator for trouble.
Ritsu is definitely his mother's child, having panic attacks at every little perceived transgression.
Rin's got a sharp tongue, but despite her tough-as-nails exterior, she isn't nearly as strong or harsh as she makes herself out to be... However, the suffering Rin has endured has not hardened her; although she has no hopes for herself, she actually cares a great deal about the people around her. Her unfriendly behavior actually stems from love for Hatsuharu and an unwillingness to burden Tohru.
Why is it so fun drawing girly girls?
Shigure is the older, female-crazed writer who is always joking or saying inappropriate comments.
We meet Tohru Honda, possibly the kindest, gentlest girl on the planet and follow how, through acts of kindness and compassion, her life takes an upward swing after the death of her mother.
[One friend is] a Gothic Lolita psychic type (Saki) who's manners are impeccable.
Kyo (the Cat), the violent, hyperactive ginger martial artist with a short fuse but a good heart
This animosity is aimed directly at Yuki, who may look like delicate girl, but is more than capable of defeating Kyo without so much as trying.
We meet Tohru Honda, possibly the kindest, gentlest girl on the planet and follow how, through acts of kindness and compassion, her life takes an upward swing after the death of her mother.
There are times where she sacrifices herself too much to make others happy, eventually causing her stress and more work.
[One friend is] a Gothic Lolita psychic type (Saki) who's manners are impeccable.
[T]he first three chapters are devoted to Yuki's angst-filled childhood and the events that caused him to be as withdrawn as he is.
However, when he learns about the true relationship between Kakeru and Machi, Yuki realizes that he has more in common with his troublesome student council acquaintances than he originally thought.
Kyo (the Cat), the violent, hyperactive ginger martial artist with a short fuse but a good heart
This animosity is aimed directly at Yuki, who may look like delicate girl, but is more than capable of defeating Kyo without so much as trying.
"White Haru" might be sweet, sensitive and a little curious; "Black Haru" is violent, loud and an instigator for trouble.
Rin's got a sharp tongue, but despite her tough-as-nails exterior, she isn't nearly as strong or harsh as she makes herself out to be... However, the suffering Rin has endured has not hardened her; although she has no hopes for herself, she actually cares a great deal about the people around her. Her unfriendly behavior actually stems from love for Hatsuharu and an unwillingness to burden Tohru.
