The closing chapter of Volume 22 and the one hundred thirty-first overall, which lifts the veil on the origin myth beneath the zodiac legend. It spans thirty pages of Natsuki Takaya's writing and art, moving between distant flashback and the present day.
Summary
Standing sixth and last in Volume 22, this chapter occupies the one hundred thirty-first slot in the series. Its focus is the long-hidden truth underneath the legend of the zodiac. Natsuki Takaya authors and illustrates the thirty-page entry.
Key Events
The story that gave rise to the zodiac is finally laid bare. A flashback brings forward the God of the Chinese Zodiac, the Cat, and the animals of the zodiac themselves. Back in the present, Yuki, Kyo, Tohru Honda, Kazuma, Hatsuharu, Isuzu, Akito Sohma, and Machi Kuragi are on the page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Fruits Basket Chapter 131?
In Fruits Basket Chapter 131, the long-hidden truth behind the zodiac legend is finally revealed, moving between a distant flashback and the present day.
What origin story is revealed in Chapter 131?
Chapter 131 reveals the story behind the zodiac legend through a flashback featuring the God of the Chinese Zodiac, the Cat, and the animals of the zodiac themselves.
Which characters appear in the present-day scenes of Chapter 131?
In the present-day scenes of Chapter 131, Yuki, Kyo, Tohru Honda, Kazuma, Hatsuharu, Isuzu, Akito Sohma, and Machi Kuragi appear.
What volume does Chapter 131 conclude?
Chapter 131 is the sixth and final chapter of Volume 22 of Fruits Basket, the one hundred thirty first chapter overall, running thirty pages.
Which chapters come before and after Chapter 131?
Chapter 131 follows Chapter 130 and leads into Chapter 132 of Fruits Basket.
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- Animated byTMS Entertainment
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