We finally get to see what makes Hiro tick. Read more
Chapter 37: A Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing
As the cast begins to resettle into a routine, Kisa drops in for hugs from Tohru. Read more
Chapter 36: Ayame’s Fantasy Boutique
Yuki decides to visit Ayame’s shop. He hasn’t a clue what he got himself into. Read more
Chapter 35: Little by Little
We’ve been focused on Kyo for the last few chapters, so now we finally zoom out to see how the others are faring in light of recent events. Read more
Chapter 34: Father and Son
I hate to keep harping on the failures of the anime, but Takaya-sensei really knew what she was doing when she organized the chapters this way. Last chapter was able to focus intimately on Kyo’s relationship with Tohru (and a little with his mom), and this one looks at his relationship with Kazuma (and a little with his mom). Read more
Chapter 33: Let’s Stay Together
Akito: Is this Kyo’s true form? His body’s all ugly and twisted. And what’s that? That terrible stench…it smells like something’s rotting. Is this the Cat Spirit’s true form? Read more
Chapter 32: Don’t Look
We’re moving toward a turning point in the story – or more accurately, a focal point. It’s where the various elements of the story begin to take on the shape of the plot. Read more
Chapter 31: Rainclouds
We’re approaching the finale of the anime, so I’m going to be talking about that adaptation a lot in the next few chapters. Read more
Chapter 30: The Strength to Go On
Tohru: What gives someone the strength to go on?
Chapter 29: My One Weakness
You know how I said Yuki had a fan club? They’re finally mobilizing. But they’re mobilizing against Hana-chan, so they’re doomed to failure.
