Standing as the eighteenth chapter of Natsuki Takaya's Fruits Basket, this installment rounds off the third collected volume. Momiji Sohma takes the cover, while Tohru Honda and the Sohma household anchor the pages once again.
Summary
This chapter caps the third bound volume of the series and counts as the eighteenth entry across the full run. Its attention rests on Tohru Honda and the Sohma relatives who share her daily life, among them Momiji, Kyo, Yuki, Shigure, and Hatsuharu.
Kyoko Honda, Tohru's late mother, features within the artwork, while Ritsu Sohma earns a passing reference and Okami Sohma appears among the assembled cast.
Key Events
The volume-three finale draws the core group together without adding a fresh member of the zodiac, holding its focus on the established Sohma circle and Tohru.
Kyoko Honda is shown in image, a reminder of the maternal loss that continues to shadow Tohru's story, and Ritsu Sohma is named ahead of a later appearance.
Notes
Momiji Sohma is the character chosen for the cover. Positioned as the sixth and closing chapter of the third volume, it follows Chapter 17 and leads into Chapter 19, and its page count is not recorded.
Frequently Asked Questions
What volume is Chapter 18 of Fruits Basket in?
Chapter 18 is the sixth and final chapter of Volume 3 of Fruits Basket, and the eighteenth chapter overall.
Who is on the cover of Chapter 18?
Momiji Sohma appears on the cover of Chapter 18.
Does Kyoko Honda appear in Chapter 18?
Kyoko Honda, Tohru's late mother, appears within the artwork of Chapter 18 as a reminder of the maternal loss shadowing Tohru's story.
Is a new zodiac member introduced in Chapter 18?
No, Chapter 18 does not introduce a new zodiac member; it keeps its focus on the already established Sohma circle and Tohru Honda.
What chapter follows Chapter 18?
Chapter 18 closes Volume 3 and is followed by Chapter 19 of Fruits Basket.
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