Fruits Basket 2019 is a supernatural and shojo anime that is a remake of the 2001 version. To the surprise of many—and especially fans of the older anime—the remake overshadowed the original story for its great pacing, character development, and darker themes.
The series is a complete overhaul of the original and intends to adapt the entire manga. However, some fans may wish to watch something similar because of its focus on supernatural and shojo themes. Those who want to watch anime similar to it can binge-watch any of these recommendations.
10 Kamisama Kiss: A Girl Ends Up Making A Contract With A Tsundere Fox Spirit
Nanami Momozono’s luck is down in the dumps, but thanks to her kindness, someone offers her a place—which also happens to be a shrine—to stay at. What she doesn’t know is that by entering that shrine, she became its new God.
Not only that, but she’s hounded by the shrine’s spirits and an insufferable fox familiar, Tomoe, who refuses to accept her as his new God. If Nanami has to live in the shrine, she must win these supernatural beings' approval—but will she be able to do so?
9 From Me To You: A Girl Bullied For Her Appearance Ends Up Finding Courage Within Her
Because of her appearance, Sawako Kuronuma was always a loner despite being a sweet girl. When she witnesses the handsome and popular Shouta live his life confidently, she resolves to become just like him.
Things are not as easy as she had expected, but she still manages to push through and even eventually falls for Shouta.
8 Snow White With The Red Hair: A Strong-Willed Girl Catches The Eye Of The Kingdom’s Sweet Young Prince
After running away from the evil clutches of her former kingdom’s prince, Shirayuki starts a new life in a new place where nobody knows her.
There, she finds a young man and helps with his injury, not knowing that he was actually the new kingdom’s young prince. Now that their paths have crossed, will Shirayuki give this prince a chance, or will she be wary of him because of her past?
7 Orange: A Girl Receives A Letter From Her Future Self To Correct The Mistakes She Has Made
Naho Takamiya is initially skeptical of the letter she receives from her 26-year-old self, but after everything it mentions actually happens, she begins to believe that it may be legit.
Naho now has two goals: to ensure she doesn’t repeat her regrets and protect Kakeru Naruse, someone she holds dear to her heart but is not there to experience the future with her and her friends.
6 My Love Story!!: A Scary-Looking Boy Finds True Love With A Pure-Hearted Girl
Takeo Gouda looks taller, older, and a lot more muscular than most teenage boys his age. Due to this, no girl ever shows any romantic interest in him.
The one time he does find someone he likes, he suspects she only talks to him to get to his gorgeous best friend, Makoto. He decides to help his best friend Makoto and Rinko date with a heavy heart—but is soon surprised when she confesses to him, and they begin to date instead.
5 Blue Spring Ride: A Girl Discovers He’s Not Who She Thought He Was When She's Reunited With The Boy She Likes
When Futaba Yoshioka was a middle schooler, she had a crush on her classmate Kou Tanaka. He was also her only friend, and his disappearance resulted in a friendless middle school life for Futaba.
As a high schooler, she unexpectedly meets Kou again, but everything is different about him. Right from his demeanor to his surname, nothing is as she remembered. What really happened to him?
4 Yona Of The Dawn: A Princess Fights For Her Kingdom With The Four Legendary Dragons By Her Side
The memory of the red dragon exists only as a children’s tale in the kingdom of Kouka. As the kingdom's only heir, Princess Yona lives an opulent lifestyle, but everything is threatened when her cousin Su Won kills her father and takes over her kingdom.
Forced to run away, Yona swears to get back what is rightfully hers. To do so, she begins her journey to find the legendary dragons together with her bodyguard Hak and hopes she will get an answer to the dragon’s blood running in her veins.
3 My Little Monster: A Loner Finds A Surprising Friend In A Delinquent Boy
Shizuku Mizutani only cares about her studies, and Haru Yoshida is a troublemaker who rarely attends class. However, he instantly proclaims that he loves her.
Despite that, Shizuku agrees to be his friend—and the more she talks to him, the more confused she becomes regarding her feelings toward him. Thankfully, she soon starts understanding the difference between friendship and love.
2 We Were There: A Girl Gets Into A Relationship With Boy, But Is Unaware Of The Emotional Baggage He Carries
Nanami likes Yano and the two start dating, but she does not heed her friend Yuri’s advice on the rumors surrounding him.
Yano is unable to open up emotionally with his new girlfriend after his ex's death, which results in many misunderstandings between the two. The more problems they face, the more they suffer, making them wonder if it all is truly worth it in the end.
1 The Light Of A Firefly Forest: A Girl Falls In Love With A Spirit She Isn’t Allowed To Touch
The forest spirit Gin helped 6-year-old Hotaru find her way out of the forest that she’d got lost in. Hotaru continues to visit him every year during her summer vacations despite her parents telling her not to enter the forest.
The two form a strong bond between them, which eventually changes into affection. However, the one thing that bothers Hotaru is the strict instruction not to touch the one she loves. Will she listen to what she was told, or will she do what her heart desires?