The opening entry of the 2001 series introduces Tohru, an orphaned girl camping alone on Sohma land, whose chance meeting with the family upends her life and lands her under the same roof as Shigure, Yuki, and the hot-tempered Kyo.
Summary
With both parents gone and her grandfather's home mid-renovation, Tohru has been quietly living in a tent pitched on property owned by the Sohma family, and the people she is about to meet will change everything for her.
Key Events
The premiere follows Tohru as she leaves her tent, gazes at the sky, and spots an unfamiliar house on her way to school. Zodiac ornaments on the porch draw her in, and Shigure appears to chat with her about them before his cousin Yuki turns up and walks with her to class. When the Prince Yuki Fan Club trio picks on Tohru for the first time, Saki and Arisa step in to defend her, marking their entrance. After work Tohru returns to her tent, only for Shigure and Yuki to find her and bring her to their home just as a landslide buries the campsite. The pair invite her to stay with them, and she soon crosses paths with Kyo, a fiery, orange-haired cousin of Yuki and Shigure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Tohru Honda living in a tent in "The Strangest Day"?
In the series premiere, Tohru Honda is living alone in a tent because both of her parents have died and her grandfather's house is in the middle of renovation. She has been quietly camping on land owned by the Sohma family.
How does Tohru first meet Shigure and Yuki Sohma?
Tohru notices an unfamiliar house decorated with zodiac ornaments on her way to school, and Shigure Sohma comes out to chat with her about them. His cousin Yuki then arrives and walks with her to class.
Who defends Tohru from the Prince Yuki Fan Club in this episode?
When the Prince Yuki Fan Club picks on Tohru for the first time, Saki Hanajima and Arisa Uotani step in to defend her, marking their first appearance in the series.
What happens to Tohru's campsite in "The Strangest Day"?
A landslide buries Tohru's tent and campsite just after Shigure and Yuki find her and bring her to their home, leaving her with nowhere else to stay. The two invite her to live with them instead.
How is Kyo Sohma introduced in the series premiere?
Kyo Sohma is introduced as a fiery, orange-haired cousin of Yuki and Shigure whom Tohru crosses paths with soon after moving into their household.
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