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A Furuba Kung Fu Tea Giveaway and Live Stream

Kung Fu Tea, a bubble tea chain found throughout the U.S. and in several other countries, is running a really cool promotion right now as they partner with Funimation, featuring flavors corresponding to Fruits Basket characters: Yuki’s Noble Taro Slush, Tohru’s Strawberry Blush Slush, and Kyo’s Mango Madness. The sound delish! All three flavors are… Read More A Furuba Kung Fu Tea Giveaway and Live Stream

04.06.202104.05.2021 Twwk1 Comment

The Last Temptation of Tohru Honda

I’ve neither read the Fruits Basket manga nor watched the original anime series, but even without knowing the end of the story, I cannot help but believe that episode 10 of season two is the most central and important episode of the entire remake, for in it, the heroine of Fruits Basket confronts her enemy… Read More The Last Temptation of Tohru Honda

06.22.202006.22.2020 Twwk10 Comments

I wanna be like you, Tohru!

Throughout anime, there are themes that reflect Christian values. You can see themes of loyalty, service, peacemaking, patience, love and acceptance just to name a few. Out of all the characters in all of the anime I have seen, the one I felt has come closest to what a Christian is supposed to be, or maybe the one I want… Read More I wanna be like you, Tohru!

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