The ninth episode of the 2001 Fruits Basket anime sends the Sohma men back to their family estate for a zodiac-only banquet, leaving Tohru facing the prospect of ringing in the New Year entirely on her own.
Summary
As December winds down, Tohru and the Sohma boys prepare to welcome the New Year. She sets out to cook a lavish holiday feast, only to realize partway through that she might be setting the table for one, since the exclusive banquet at Sohma House calls the men away.
Key Events
Yuki, Kyo, and Shigure head off toward the main house, leaving Tohru behind at home. On the road the boys run into Saki Hanajima, whose words prompt Kyo and Yuki to hurry back, where they find Tohru in tears over a photograph of her mother. The three then see in the New Year together, while Shigure travels on by himself to celebrate with his relatives at the estate.
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Notes
This ninth episode of the 2001 anime adapts chapter 11 and lines up with the 2019 entry See You When You Get Back. It first aired in Japan on August 30, 2001, and in the United States on January 20, 2003, using the opening For Fruits Basket and the ending Chiisana Inori.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Tohru at risk of spending New Year's alone in this episode?
In A Solitary New Year, Tohru prepares a lavish holiday feast only to realize she may be setting the table for one, since Yuki, Kyo, and Shigure are called away to an exclusive zodiac-only banquet at the Sohma main house.
What causes Yuki and Kyo to hurry back to Tohru in A Solitary New Year?
On the road to the main house, Yuki and Kyo run into Saki Hanajima, whose words prompt them to turn back to Tohru instead of continuing on.
Why is Tohru crying when Yuki and Kyo find her?
Yuki and Kyo find Tohru in tears over a photograph of her mother, and the three of them end up seeing in the New Year together.
Does Shigure spend New Year's with Tohru in this episode?
No, Shigure travels on by himself to celebrate the New Year with his relatives at the Sohma estate rather than staying with Tohru.
Which manga chapter does A Solitary New Year adapt?
This ninth episode of the 2001 anime adapts chapter 11 of the manga and lines up with the 2019 entry See You When You Get Back.
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