Fruits Basket -prelude-
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Fruits Basket -prelude- - Episode 1
Before there was Tooru and Kyou – there was Katsuya and Kyouko. Discover the turbulent beginning of Tooru’s mom’s dark past, and the man who breathed new hope into her. Watch the evolution of their love story and the birth of the Honda family, as this chapter completes the full adaptation of the heartwarming Fruits Basket story. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Episode 1 Viewing Guide & Storyline Overview
Canon EpisodeYou are streaming Fruits Basket -prelude- Episode 1 in full 1080p Ultra High Definition with English Subtitles and English Dubbed audio options. Episode 1 delivers critical plot developments, high-caliber fight sequences, and character evolutions crafted by top Japanese animation animators.
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Technical Stream & Anime Specifications
Verified Metadata- Japanese Title
- フルーツバスケット -prelude-
- Animation Studio
- TMS Entertainment
- Audio Codec
- Dual Audio AAC 192k (Sub/Dub)
- Video Resolution
- 1080p Ultra HD (60 FPS)
- Episode Duration
- 88 min / ep
- Broadcast Format
- MOVIE • FINISHED
- Community Score
- 8.2 / 10
- Failover CDN
- Active Multi-Server CDN
Key Characters & Voice Cast (Seiyuu)
Official Voice Actors
Kyouko Honda
Katsuya Honda
Tooru Honda
Kyou Souma
Shigure Souma
Yuki Souma
Momiji Souma
Hatsuharu Souma
Episode 1 Frequently Asked Questions
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When will the next episode release?
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