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Kyo & Tohru

The love that breaks a curse

EraJapan · "Fruits Basket"
Country / cultureJapan (fiction)
CategoryAnime love
Type of loveDevotional
EndingHappy
Quick answer

The kind-hearted Tohru and Kyo, the cursed and rejected "cat" of the Sohma zodiac, whose unconditional love helps free an entire family from its curse.

01Why it matters

It is one of the great healing love stories of shōjo manga — about accepting and being accepted.

02The conflict

The zodiac curse and Kyo's isolation.

03The iconic moment

Tohru accepting Kyo even in his true, monstrous form.

04What survived

The 2019–2021 anime remake, acclaimed for completing their story.

05Frequently asked questions

Why is the story of Kyo & Tohru famous?

It is one of the great healing love stories of shōjo manga — about accepting and being accepted.

How does the story of Kyo & Tohru end?

Tohru accepting Kyo even in his true, monstrous form. The 2019–2021 anime remake, acclaimed for completing their story.

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