Symbolism of the Fruits Basket Season 2 ED/Ending (Eden)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ค. 2020
- Fruits Basket Season 2 Cour 2 is here, and it came with a breathtaking ED. My girlfriend, Ali, loves flowers and their symbolism across different cultures, so it's only fitting that she would do a full analysis of each plant in the ending credits!
If you love our little "Symbolism Time with Ali" segments in our Fruits Basket Podcast, then this is the video for you. She breaks down each and every plant by comparing them to statements Takaya has made in the TokyoPop translation of Volume 14, the lunisolar calendar, and Hanafuda cards.
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We hope you enjoyed this extended "Symbolism Time With Ali!" What was the most interesting piece of symbolism for you? And remember to mark any manga-spoilers with a spoiler tag! :)
I think that Tohru’s kimono and hairpiece is super important in that she personifies sunlight from the inside out, as opposed to Kimi who can only fake her sunny disposition (her voice when she punches Kakeru shows how under her veneer she is different). In the shot from last weeks episode I think that the borders of the flowers didn’t overlap with her uniform so they’re surrounding her but not a part of her and that just blew my mind when the thought to contrast Kimi’s sunflowers and Tohru’s sunflowers occurred to me. 😊
I think you missed this: Kureno is holding a red cloth which looks to be the same colour and texture of the shroud that Akito is wearing over his/her Kimono. This good imply how loyal Kureno is how much he is influenced by Akito.
Oh my days, Ali I love the way you think about all of this. The most shocking to me was the connection between Kyo and Tohru because ever since like epsidoe 10 or something around there, Ive been leaning more towards Kyo with Tohru because there was something just different about the way Yuki seemed to feel about her that just seem right and episode 21/22 definitely cleared up why
I just recently noticed this but the opening theme in this part of the season is called Home. The ending is called Eden. God's home is Eden. Tohru's home is where she is now.
Kyo’s symbolism with the bamboo trees as prison bars broke my heart. Then you mentioned him reaching for the sun where Tohru’s symbolism is the sunflower, then my broken heart shattered 💔😭
Aweee mannn i cant wait for ep 17
And kyo wearing the same clothes of shisho grandpa
🥺❤️
Yuki’s name is pronounced like the Japanese word for snow so that is one interpretation you can get from it. However, it is not written like snow. The kanji for snow is 雪. The kanji for Yuki’s name is 由希. 由 means ‘a reason’ and 希 means ‘hope’. The more accurate meaning of Yuki’s name is ‘a reason to hope’.
Oooooh thank you so much for sharing! I had no clue. That makes a lot of sense, especially when you add it with the rest of the symbols in his imagery.
Whoa really!!!😍🌹
yuki also sounds like 勇気 which is bravery in japanese! it’s like how yuki keeps gathering up the courage to live his own life, inspired by toru, outside the grasp of akito and the curse
you almost made me cry
@@cynnnthiaaa Actually 勇気 is pronounced as Yuuki while 由希 (his name) is Yuki. They do sound similar but there's a difference.
Kyo's wearing the same kimono the previous cat wore in confinement....
any spoilers? did kyo ever end up getting locked up and saved, or not at all?
@@zzheeya2250 Spoilers
No he didn't get locked up. Well, Akito was the one who gave the order to destroy the cage in order to save Kyo. I won't spoil everything but he does get a very happy ending.
@@kirikake5414 all i know is that tohru and him grow old together.. but thank you. 😌
Kathleen P. I’m not crying T_T
Omg yeah and his hand reaching out reminds me so much of the previous cat reaching out to Kyo's adopted father
People probably noticed this and I'm just being stupidly honest. But you know how sunflowers always follow the sun. Well the whole sun theory for Thoru is just proven as all of the sun flowers arent facing the sky, but her.
Shes a sun for all of those Zodiac people. Especially for Kyo.
I shall yeet myself out now XD
Catch me crying 😭
I just know u did well in eng lit
@@billiejean685 I never had eng lit. I also always got really bad grades when it came to writing poetry.
XD
Theres another thing yall forgot abt this theory, ready? Remember how Yuki said that shes like the sky for him, that matches perfectly (BOOM)
Wow.
I just realized right now that...
Tohru the "Riceball" during the fruitsbasket game during her elementary years. (depicted as the outside of the circle girl)
And Kyo the "Cat" (Depicted as out side of the circle of Zodiacs)
I watched this today, Kyo and Tohru are connected as a perfect circle. 4:33
Yusuke Ohkawa whoa nice observation i didn’t know thaaaat 👏
how is this related to the timestamp? Isnt that kisa
each picture makes a nice wallpaper can't wait for the credit less version
Oh my gosh same here! I’m so ready to change my phone and laptop wallpapers.
Yes! This is a thing I need
first thing I thought XD
actually if you time it well theres a second before and after the transition where there are no credits so you can screenshot them!!
Funimation released them creditless, and if you remove the size from the URL you can get them at like 5k
A few things I want to add: They are heavily inspired by hanafuda. Haru has a red moon, because the light of the pine is a crane with a red sun in the background. Kureno holds a red scarf, because the light of the cherry blossoms is a curtain. Rin has butterflies on her kimono, because the peony has a butterfly card. Behind Ritsu is actually Susuki grass, not rice. The moon and the red sky come from the light of the cards and there is another card with 3 birds on it, therefore the 3 birds in the background. Momiji holds the sake cup, a card from the crysanthemums of hanafuda. Kagura has an umbrella, because the willow has a special card showing a man with an umbrella on it.
Yes, Ritsu is standing in front of 薄の穂 or ears of susuki. It's also known as obana or Japanese pampas grass (one of the 7 autumn flowers) and is used in decorations for the autumn festival Tsukimi. This is a festival for viewing the harvest moon so it makes sense that the moon is featured behind Ritsu in this image.
As I was reading about this I came across some Japanese haikus and proverbs that reference dried susuki/obana. My Japanese is not very good but the feeling conveyed is similar to "being afraid of your own shadow". Overreacting to small things and so being afraid.
Here is an example for those who can read Japanese better than me: 落ち武者は薄の穂にも怖ず
woww blown my mind
Totally love this but can you please please simplify whatever you said? I fear alot of it has flown over my head😓😭
One thing that I think you guys missed was that there is another duality thing going on between the pictures of haru and rin. She is walking away but looking back at him.
Oh I totally did miss that, good catch!!!
@@saramoreira6176 good point!
@@BashfulRosesASMR I was just thinking that there might be a reason why Kisa was portrayed in the sky on her tree and Hiro was on the ground.
It looks like Kureno is holding fabric that Akito is wearing!
😱 noooo 😳
!!! Ahhh!!! That’s such a good catch, woah!!
I'm guessing thats to show his attachment to Akito.
Jesus Christ! I've never noticed it! OMG! I'm actually shocked :"(
Yes. You can also see that in his picture there is a similar background as in Akito's picture. So he may be in the same place as her, carrying the trail of Akito's haori, symbolizing his loyalty and promise to her.
I feel that the bush clover represents Hiro's unrequited love towards Kisa, who's as oblivious as hell.
Ha!! Oh man if that isn’t the truth
But Kisa obviously like him too. Remember the scene after Tohru, Kyo & Yuki's school play, Haru said to Hiro 'Are you in love with Rin?' when Hiro scolded him by being too nice to everyone. Then Kisa interpreted it wrongly and really thought its the truth when she mumbled to her self 'Hiro likes Oneesama (Rin)?'
lol only Tohru got the whole situation right when she decipher the whole interactions that Haru is after all dating Rin.
@@tsuyoi-hikari aww that's true too
Great analysis. Two things I wanted to add:
The camellia in Akito's picture is also known as a flower of misfortune in Japanese culture because when it dies the whole head of the flower falls off similar to a beheading.
Ritsu appears to be wearing a junihitoe.
I ADORE symbolism time with Ali! Thanks for your hard work. About Kyo and bamboo. One of the main characteristics of bamboo is resilience. There is a saying that bamboo bends but doesn't break. So when I saw Kyo related to bamboo that reminded me of Kyo wish for death, how many times he heard he'd be better of dead, but he still endured, he still clinged to life which makes him feel guilty. But like Kazuma said, he's unable to totally give up because he has still hope. And hope is symbolized as a flower for Kyo. So Kyo reaching up for the sunflower aka Thoru is the source of his bamboo resilience.
Signed: Grace.
Thank you so much! That means a lot 💕 I’m beyond happy to break down symbolism and it’s a treat that so many others like it and join in the conversation!
@@BashfulRosesASMR I edited the post with more symbolism right after I started watching the video. I'd love to hear your thoughts ❤
Patty and Greice Irmãs Rodrigues oh my goodness, thanks for bringing this to my attention! That interpretation just choked me up a little. 😭
The flowers Haru is holding/crushing look like the ones depicted with Rin :0
Happy Someone notice that too
Really? I thought it was the one that Akito has in his hand
At first, I also thought so. After watching till the end, I come to another theory. I think the flower Haru's holding is rose. Rose is love. And he's crushing them. Similar to what Akito said to him, him loving/wanting Rin is actually crushing her. Let's see how guilty he looks. He thought he is breaking Rin.
Yeah Kyoko's scene really hurt me... and i love the comparison between Yuki and Akito!! I love when they are compared because i feel like they are two sides of the same coin... and when they face each other and hold the flowers they way they do....ah chills! Also side note i feel like in Kureno's scene the fabric he is holding is the end of Akito's outfit. Just random thing i thought not much symbolism but yeah
I love how the symbolism contains lot loottss spoilers of furuba's ending from the manga :") and it hurts
I know right!! It’s enough to intrigue the anime only folks but also enough to make the manga readers cry for reasons to be revealed later 😭
Being a manga reader I feel sad. Even when I know it has a happy ending! Why is that???
No please no tell me the anime can differ in a better way for the ending
HARSHITA BHARTI the manga has a happy ending. It’s just a very emotional journey and it is sad but it ultimately ends happy. Fruits basket is such a bitter sweet story because though, it’s ends happily, you just go through so much sadness to get there.
I believe June's flower that was shown with Isuzu (Rin) is a lotus. Lotus flower is called Ren in Japanese and symbolizes purification, according how it blooms into a beautiful pure flower from a dirty, murky water. If we think about this symbolization, it fits with how she desires to break Hatsuharu free from the curse and basically cleanse everyone. I also think Hatsuharu is holding lotus petals in the beginning as well :))
Every Fruits Basket Stan absolutely must watch this vid like I was crying and screaming and utterly shocked and I’m an og
This was a great explanation but here is some of the things I think you missed out on
About Hatori with the eclipse I think it's more like what he's going through after Kana its symbolising that this is just an eclipse and he's not going to be in darkness forever ......... That Mayu is waiting for him on the other side of the eclipse
Hiro's unrequited or one sided love symbolises his relationship with Kisa
Also with Ritsu in the hanafuda August is depicted with Susuki grass which is a type of pampas grass with the full moon symbolising enlightenment so maybe it's just fields of grass
Also with the Maples they are also one of the biggest symbols of fall, maple viewing is a common practice which is the same as the viewing of Sakura. The symbolism with maples and Shigure along with meaning beauty and grace they also symbolise peace, serenity, practicality and a balanced life showing how everything Shigure does is sort of balanced, planned and practical.
Lastly about Yukis symbolism with the bellflowers apart from being the flower of his month they also mean love and most importantly friendship symbolising how Yuki is talking to other people more and making new friends
In hanakotoba, iris means "good tidings" as well as "loyalty"... guess who is Ayame has been waiting for besides Yuki all this time.
Butterflies are also a symbol for afterlife as well.
Oooooh thanks for the extra meanings! It just gets deeper!
Spoilers:
Omg it's Mine isn't it 😭
Andddddd reason five hundred million why fruits basket is amazing!
They just keep coming!
In flower language the bush clover represents; Meditation(since Hiro is always self-conscious and trying to improve himself ), bashfulness, affection, positive love (for Kisa's sake and well-being as well as for his mom and little sister) and flexible spirit (as he finally accepted Tohru despite his rivalry and was able to successfully free himself from Akito's bond).
He might be melancholic for not being able to protect Isuzu - Rin and Kisa from Akito's cruelty ; and might feel rejected when he pushed Kisa away to protect her . 😊😊
I am in love with these characters; their portrayal in "Eden" ending is astounding!!! 😁
They are going above and beyond with that new ending song! Fruits Basket gang are gorgeous 😁👌🏼😃
* Tohru - sunflower
* Kyo - bamboo - no flowers at all
* Akito - camella flowers (divinity)
* Kureno - cherry blossoms
* Hatori - wisteria (reminds me of the flowers that design the shed he was under in with Opening 2 of Season 1 - Chime)
* Yuki - icy blue flower + snow background (Yuki = snow meaning)
* Ayame - Iris (purple flowers) symbolizes his flamboyant nature
* Kyoko Honda - spider lilies (symbolizes her death)
There are many more, can't list them all here cause I am not familiar with the other flowers
I actually had no idea that their first names were based on the months...
My favorite parts of this analysis was the Kyo and Tohru romantic symbolism their images represent. Now, somebody on Tumblr did mention the romantic connotations that the 2 images represented, but the fact that you added to the images symbolism for both Kyo and Tohru is mind blowing!
*SPOILERS FROM THE MANGA DOWN BELOW*
Also, by the end of the manga, we see an old Kyo and Tohru walk off hand-in-hand. In that shot, kyo wears a kimono very similar to the one in the ED, and though we only see Tohru's skirt before it's cut by a sweater, her dress/kimono looks similar to her kimono in the ED. And tho they are surrounded by different flowers in that picture from the manga, it is kind of reminiscent to the setting around Tohru in the ED. So what if Kyo and Tohru's images are a type of foreshadow to that final manga picture we see of them? And I know this next thing I say is as bit morbid and sad, but what these images represent what happens to Kyo and Tohru after they pass on? Like, maybe this is their reunion after the fact and they are young again and Tohru is reaching out to him so they can be together again? Wow, I just made myself sad😢😭
I love the connection to Kyoru so much!! Also, Jon is trying to stay spoiler free, so could you please move the commentary on the manga below a “read more” so he skips the spoilers. I love everything you said and it makes so much sense!! Just don’t want to spoil anyone 💕
@@BashfulRosesASMR oh! Yeah, I Will, sorry! I forgot!!!!!
I love your analysis! Mind-blowing! 😁😍
I also just noticed that Kyo is wearing the same kimono that the previous cat was wearing in confinement. (A.k.a. the kimono that Shishou's grandfather was wearing). Same sash/obi and everything!
Okay, Love this analysis! I think I realized something kind of significant regarding Yuki's flower.
SPOILER ALERT. SPOILERS FROM THE MANGA. IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE SPOILED PLEASE DO NOT READ.
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You mentioned that his flower, coming from the Paulownia tree, is usually planted when a baby GIRL is born into an elite family. Here is why this is significant:
You pointed out that Yuki is facing Akito while holding a white rose, almost like an act of devotion or obedience towards God (which was a lovely catch but he way!). But I think it isn't just that Yuki is "facing" Akito; to me, it strongly seemed that Yuki and Akito were actually MIRRORING each other. Of course the flowers are different and so is the color scheme, but despite this the flowers in the background are arranged quite similarly! They're even holding their own flowers in a similar fashion. In this way, I think the creators of this ending wanted to bring attention to how similar and how different these characters are.
I think these two were meant to mirror in a contrasting manner: Yuki as this pure, white follower, and Akito as this dark and corrupt ruler.
So why is this significant information about the Paulownia flower? Because! This actually foreshadows really important information about Akito (that hasn't been revealed in the anime yet). It isn't a secret that Yuki is regarded as very feminine in appearance, perhaps he was even mistaken for a girl a lot.
So, just like how Yuki (a boy) is often mistaken for a girl, Akito (Yuki's mirroring image), has been mistaken for a boy despite being a girl (Even though that's because she was made to live her life as boy and has kept her identity as a girl a secret). They are both opposites and exactly the same simultaneously.
AH. I didn't not realize how intentional it was that Yuki was made to look feminine. I screamed when I realized this. The people who made this ending are true geniuses. Truly, chef's kiss.
OMG I did not think of it that wayyyyy- it makes so much sense. Plus this seems irrelevant but it popped into my dead because didn't Yuki's mom say Akito wanted Yuki to be the next head of the family? It's the stark contrast between them
This was SOOOO fantastic, very well done folks!
Thank you SO much! Ali really outdid herself with this one! :)
Also the white rose that Yuki is holding is similar to the paper flower Machi gave to him(smacked in his face) which I think is a really sweet detail.
My fav panel of all is prolly Shigure’s-look at him surrounded with a sea of falling maple leaves in the background which symbolizes autumn or fall. Fall in Japanese means Aki, so we can indirectly say that Shigure loves Aki(to)🥰
I also love that in Akito’s panel, she is holding a “specific Camellia.” We can infer it is probably a flower that means most to Akito (which is highly likely to be a gift from Shigure in one of the scenes in anime). Awww maybe I am overthinking this, but I love these two the most💕
14:40 although hiro does not have unrequited love, he made himself feel that way when we first learned about him. he was jealous of tohru because kisa gave her all attention thus made him feel like kisa x him was a one sided relationship.
20:30 kagura, i felt bad that her love wasn't reciprocated although i prefer it that way. not because i like kyo x tohru more but because of kyo x kagura's dynamic in depth.
OMG ... Just hearing what Kyo's picture symbolizes and his connection to Tohru's picture made me cry so badly 🥺😭 ... amazing job Ali, hats off 🥺🙌
Also if you listen to the english translation of the ed song, you can see some of the lyrics match with the characters. For example:
Kyo: "Goodbye, tomorrow won't come back, This is my wish I leave with you" It basically means that tomorrow in the shigure household won't come when he gets locked up in the cage, he's saying goodbye. His wish is to leave with "you" aka Tohru but he knows he can't have her.
Kureno: "I won't cry, no matter what happens. Because somewhere we'll see each other again" This one is that is that Kureno will stay strong and try not to cry over remembering Arisa, because he tries to believe maybe they will meet each other again somewhere.
Hatori: "So I'm not afraid, wipe up those tears, Loving doesn't make you feel lonely" This means that he will stay strong and not be afraid (like now he barely shows emotions and tries to look cold) the tears part idk maybe for kana when she kept crying and feeling guilty for hatori's injury. Loving made him feel wanted and not lonely. (yet after that incident he was very lonely, these lyrics are kinda like emotional support for someone)
Ayame: "So I look ahead and walk as usual, so I can live for someone" Despite his past struggles he looks ahead and tries to change his future, he creates outfits and sells them in his shop. He walks as usual being cool and flamboyant. So I can live for someone is probably for Mine
Rin: "I know its hard, but it won't work unless you try" Rin tries really hard to break the curse and free everyone. She knows its hard but she keeps trying
Kyoko: "I am trying to search for the meaning of why I was born." pretty sure in the manga Kyoko was a troublemaker in her school and she couldn't find the meaning of why she was born.
Momiji: "Be just the way you are, so i can smile and I can live, only for you" This shows the love momiji has for Tohru. He always smiles whenever she's there and he also forces it sometimes for her.
I know how long this is but yeah this is just my thoughts.
That kyo/tohru conection bamboozled me so hard, I never noticed it before! I loved this analysis :D
4:30 cuz Tohru is Kyo's GODDESS!!!
(Spoiler implication below the read more, so beware)
10:37 “... symbol of good fortune...” _flashbacks to the trailer of Akito saying she’d rub her misfortune and dirtiness on Haru_ QAQ
Another thing I realized with the added Hanafuda picture is that the flower Hatsuharu clutches could also be a Peony (Isuzu) which is painful and sad. (I’m also laughing nervously at the Paulownia facing Akito due to its irony)
In Japanese Garden design "Bamboo" is also a symbol of strength and resistance (because of its sturdy roots) , prosperity, purity and innocence which I think goes very well with Kyo's life story and character. and I also looooved this video and all the deep meanings that you brought together!! thanks!
After I saw the new ending my first thought was "I hope ThoughtBubble made an analysis of this". I really love your furuba videos!
That means so much!!! Thank you for thinking of us 🌸
When you think about, you could also consider that Kyoko is sending her spirit (butterflies) towards the sun where Toru is, and Kyo also has a past with Kyoko so I think it’s like she may be reaching out to both of them.
Awww 🥰 so sad but so sweet
With Ayame, I would also assume that his month and flower determined how his character would be. He’s nothing like Yuki-whenever he enters a room, he’s like a breath of fresh air because he lightens you’re mood in some way. There’s no way Ayame would storm into a room in the way that he does and you wouldn’t immediately turn your attention to him 😂 At least for a moment, that’s a form of his clarity.
Also, his difference from Yuki is that he’s not seen as important as Yuki is. Yuki’s the rat; the rat is the most important. But Aya came before him. So imagine how regular their lives must have been because Aya was a “normal” level of the Zodiac, whereas Yuki is closest to god, Kyo is never allowed to experience everything that the only other people in existence experience, and the others (other than Haru) are just background characters. So once Yuki came along, they moved from ok to the top of the top (remember how the maids were talking about how lavishly his parents were living for giving Yuki to Akito). Aya is also known to more than razzle their mom; she’s also comes undone because she can’t control him and Yuki is extremely docile. May is also when the “summer” months start, as in when it starts to get warmer and everything. (And Yuki is snow) Fireworks, cookouts with family and friends, good times.
And don’t even get me started on how he has the flower in his hands like that 😅 He’s the snake of the zodiac and in Christian Theology, the snake brought temptation. Aya owns a shop where he what he sells is taboo.
So yeah, I think there was quite a bit more imagery that could be pulled from Ayame’s pic. But overall, I really, really enjoyed you guyses video!
Also, in regards to the camellia blossom Akito is holding:
It's like that episode of Soul Eater, the one where Tsubaki faces off against her brother, the Enchanted Sword. Tsubaki's name means the camellia blossom. It is a flower without fragrance, and when it falls, it is quietly tragic.
*(This part of the comment contains minor spoilers to the Fruits Basket narrative⬇)*
I think that can mean a lot for Akito as well. She is holding onto the curse because she is afraid of "falling" alone, and that would be tragic. Without fragrance could mean how she sees herself, maybe bland, lacking in other things, or lacking in actual relationships.
This is so fantastic and informative!!! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and feels with us 💜
My favourite symbolism is Kyoko's. The feels are just intense and there's so many layers to it and ahhhhh!!!!
Aw thank you!! That means a lot!!
Kyoko’s hurt me so hard, I really appreciate the art team for working so hard on nailing her design. It’s intense, fiery, and full of deep meaning just like our Kyoko was!
But... but the blossoms look like balloon flowers! Honestly, Yuki is an exception to the naming convention anyway, so I think we can let your interpretation slide! :D
I don't mean to flex, brag, or boast, but I too noticed the connection to the months of the lunar calendar, as well as Momiji and Kureno swapping positions. But I know next to nothing about flowers, so this video was for sure a welcome one! I absolutely adore Symbolism Time with Ali!
And two ThoughtBubble videos about Fruits Basket on the same day are a treat anyway, I can't say no to that. Thank you so much! :D
Could you please elaborate to me about Kureno and Momiji swipping place???
Because I still confuse about this part😆
@@rismawati-du9wq Most zodiacs' personal names are taken from archaic Japanese names for the twelve months, each of which also corresponds with a zodiac. For example, the month of the Tiger is February, and its old name is "kisaragi", and it is from this word where Kisa gets her name. The order of the zodiacs when associated with the months is also the same order as the zodiac cycle, starting with the Rat in December, then the Ox in January, and so forth.
Now, the month of the Rabbit is March, and the month of the Rooster is September. By Takaya's mistake, however, Momiji's name actually comes from September, and Kureno's name comes from March. So basically, by the logic of the other names, Kureno's name is actually "supposed to be" Momiji and vice versa.
This ending shows the characters by the order of the months their names are from, so starting with Hatsuharu as January. But the usual order of the zodiac is broken up because we see Kureno as March and Momiji as September, even though March is the Rabbit's month and September the Rooster's.
I hope that was coherent and made at least a little sense ^^
As soon as I saw all the flowers in the ending I HOPED you guys were gonna do this! I'm so happy, thank you so much for this whole extra episode :D The symbolism is AMAZING
You have no idea how much it means that you thought of us. 😭 thanks for watching the video!! This comment just made my night.
Someone told me Hatori is indeed wearing his new year's outfit (chapter 95!)
This is so cool! I already love the ED because of the stunning visuals and the amazing song by Monkey Majik but getting more in depth with symbolism of each one was a fantastic experience. Thanks! 🥰
Thank you for watching! I loved this ED and it was super special to break down all the symbolism. 💕
Ok I’m shocked I’ve never seen this channel before I absolutely adore fruits basket and really enjoyed this, I also saw that persona 5 is covered which is another one of my favorite things so I just wanted to say this is amazing and thank you
I had just heard about hanafuda maybe like a month ago, so when I saw this ending it caught me by surprise and I went "Woah it's the flowers from the cards!". Glad that you made a video explaining these symbolisms!
I’m so happy you liked it!! I had no clue about hanafuda (except from Tanjiro’s earrings from Demon Slayer ha!) so this was such a fun learning experience. It must’ve been such a fun surprise when you recognized the flowers from the cards!!
Knowing the Hanafuda game helped me recognize the flowers, I'm happy someone tipped you off about that already. =D Momiji has a sake cup, that gave it away after the first viewing: I thought it weird he would have it otherwise, so I started paying attention. Would definitely have helped you as well while identifying the flowers but nicely managed! Btw, I think the flower Haru is crushing in his hand is a peony, aka Isuzu.
This is my current favorite vid on youtube. I love your analysis and the comments here.
When the Kyo's explanation started making sense with the imagery of Tohru , I got goosebumps, seriously. I love this, thank you!
I saw a com about akito's flower (dont remember where) that said that it's the flower Shigure gave to Akito. 🤔
Really? 😳 🤭 No way? Shigure's gay? He likes a guy? An evil guy, no less...Well, that is a possibility....
@@marquin7672 But Shigure is a little evil too soooo...
That's true. In episode 10 of season 2 we see a quick flashback of Shigure giving Akito the flower..
❤💯
@@marquin7672 Things will become clear by the end of the story.
I know this is really late. But I did diving into color theory in Japan recently and come to found out with most yellow flowers tend to mean jealousy or one-sided love. This is fitting for Momoji with his feelings towards Tohru.
Woah that's seriously so cool. Thanks for diving into color theory!! I love color theory so much.
Your symbolism analyses is very educational! Thank you for enlightening us Fruits Basket fans! 😀
I’m so happy you enjoyed it! I love symbolism so this was a joy to make. 🌸
Omg momiji was so spot on. Manga ppl know why🤭😏
Thanks for this, when I saw this I knew you'd be able to explain it and I was looking forward to it :) Really deep and interesting, just as I hoped.
It means so much that you thought of us and looked forward to it! That’s the best compliment I have ever received, no joke. Thank you for such kind words 😭
I didn't know I needed this. This was wonderful. 10 out of 10 will watch again.
Thanks, very helpful! Just finished binging the show this week and was trying to understand the importance of the flowers in the ED.
I was fascinated when I first see the ED, and now, after you guys explaining the symbolism, I am just amazed how the writing of fruits basket could so good, with all those beautiful, funny elements but also deep and touching exploration of life.
This was such a good video! I love knowing the meaning behind these beautiful illustrations!!!
What a break down! I love it!! You definitely connected all the dots. ❤❤
I so love your videos! you're fabulous!
Wonderful and compelling analysis!!! Great work! 🌸🌟♥️
Thank you so much for your continued support! You’re always so excited to see our content and it’s a pleasure chatting with you on Discord. 🌸🌸💕
Thank you so much for this!!! ;u; I already loved the ending as it is, the song, lyrics, melody, art, and now I love it even more because of the deep symbolisms!!! ;u; This has now become my favorite anime ending!!! ;u; :') Everything is beautiful!!!
Let's thank them for making this like this took too much of research and I appreciate it!
okay tbh this is the mosssttt cooolllesst video I have ever watched on youtube, I mean how awesome??????/????? All that symbolism and how you described all the things in every image and what they depict and how its related to their character??? It was MIND BLOWING! Guess I found my new fav yt channel, it was amazing you guys, I really appreciate the effort
Thanks so much for making this video (I also prefer your interpretation for yukis flower) I love flowers, but I am only familiar with more western ideas, so the symbolism helped me love the show and this adaptation in particular SOO much more. I also read the manga and it felt so cool to remember with you all the moments and details that didn’t make it I to the first adaptation. I look forward to your reviews every week, and I can’t wait till episode 15. 😊
Congratulations u just earned yourself a new subscriber. I literally love this soooooooooooooo much it makes sooo much sense great work keep up the work🤩🤗👍
I really loved the video, thank you for all the effort!!!
I yelled multiple times while watching this video. So good!!! 💕
A purple iris is also given by the Emporer to his subordinates as a sign of loyalty. He wants to be loyal to Yuki now so that's a cool link
Omg never realized it all. You were sooo smart ! Love this meaning
I’m literally in love with this anime and the characters, I can’t move on from it. What would I do when it’s over? 😭 I can’t imagine my life without this anime. I love it soo much ❤️
Ohmy this analysis!! I never thought about this I just liked the ending song! But damn this hitsss
I always wanted to learn about flowers. This video really helped me. And I like Fruits Basket so much, this video is so good👍🏻👍🏻
I really love this! I do only know Tohru and Kyo's symbol so it really helps a lot 😍 I cried watching this thank you!
I love the symbolism behind this outro, it has a lot of going on and remind me of the intro to Spice and Wolf which also used a lot of symbolism describing the characters and the plotlines.
After knowing and thinking about what you just said I love this ending even more!!
Enjoyed this soooo much 😍😍😍😍
Hiro having clover meaning melancholy made so much sense to me. If you know his hole deal with Kisa and you know that far a head from reading the manga that fits so well into place. His anguish and guilt over what happened, Thinking of Kisa does she even reciprocate how he feels for her. Just a thought.
I really learned so much from your video, thank you so much!!! 💖💖💖
This is my first time interested in watching the meaning behind the ending song of an anime lmao
Fruit basket really knows how to portray well on life lessons and the moral value through art and in depth thought behind that art.
The new themes have a brightness to them reminiscent of Card Captor Sakura: Clear Cards. Just so friggin' ca-YUUUUTE
Is it just me or did others also hear the word "cayute"? XD
@@julycat2650 I dunno...never saw it anywhere else. I just used that spelling as an exaggerated version of 'cute' one day, YEARS ago, and it stuck. 💁♀️😁
omg yess I loved "Symbolism Time with Ali"
Thank you!!! That means so much 🌸
Kyo standing in between the bamboo woods symbolism was sk true. Even i thought of the same. And got to learn so many new stuffs. I love this.
10:42 Bravery, honor, great rewards thanks to great risks? My God, it really depicts her!!
I'm rewatching Fruits Basket and I've just got to season 1 episode 20. It seems at least this ending and the second opening of season 1 like to pair wisteria with Hatori. And it's also an abundance of wisteria in that opening as well. With your explanation it's really no wonder that's so
So...does that confirm New Year is gonna be in this season ? Maybe the next episode even if I want something else.
I love the ending more than the opening to be honest. These images are beautiful and the symbolism I learn here are so powerful... Kyo need to be protected. I wasn't expected to see Kisa so happy !
Yeah new year's is gonna be in this season but i won't say anything else 🤗
@@wynterv845 Now i'm worried if they can finish everything in this season though.
They are still pretty far off according to the manga :/
I've been wondering if they're going to end the season with New Year. It would really make sense to me, and I think it's possible if a side story arc is moved to season 3.
@@julycat2650 there will be 3 seasons
@@wynterv845 really?
can i ask from where you are able to get that info?
This was a great video.
Subbed.
Hatori's New Year outfit is actually spot on to what he wears in the anime.
The symbolism to Kyo and Tohru breaks my heart as well. My poor boy T^T
another note - Camellia flowers are very important to Akito and Shigure's relationship which the manga goes into down the road and we'll see in the anime most likely.
not me trying to double tab to like this video after Ali recognized Hagi and editing Ali's determination to add the explanation so that we understand the symbolism for Hiro
Kyo’s wearing the same Kimono as the previous cat in confinement..😍
This is sooooo gooood! 🤍
Thank you so much!!!
Amazing podcast. Really knowledgeable and interesting. A little point, you should have also added the symbolism of the ending's lyrics. Each line matches the character that is shown, especially Kyo, Tohru and Kagura (others too but those 3 caught my eye the most). This ending is really symbolic and sad at one point but gives hope. Thank you for your hard work!
Where can we find the english lyrics for the song?
@@MyTaintedInnocence I found a video here on TH-cam. You can look it up 😊
I hadn’t even gotten to looking at the lyrics yet, I was so excited about the flowers. I’ll have to read them, thanks for letting me know! And thanks for the kind words too 💕
@@BashfulRosesASMR Oh, that's okay. I found the lyrical video just after watching this. It's true that the first thing that catches one's eyes are the dresses and of course, the beautiful flowers and grass(😂). Take your time and thanks for responding.
Prior to this video, I just thought that the character backgrounds were just from the hanafuda cards. That is why I was able to tell Kisa's flower because the design looked a lot like one of the February hanafuda cards. (oops, I commented this before you got to the hanafuda part)
Oh my god sunflower sunshine gorgeous Tohru, and resilient but caged up trying to break out Kyo are my heart! This is so cool and fun! Thank you❤️❤️❤️
I think it's funny that the symbolism for Kureno and Momiji's months and flowers kinda fits both boys.
Also one thing with ritsu’s picture- the giant, golden moon could be interpreted as the harvest moon, which is when the moon becomes abnormally large and yellow during the fall when crops are ready to harvest
One thing I noticed that you didn’t point out is that it looks like Kyoko is also surrounded by fireflies which I believe represent the souls of the dead in Japan
I thought those were butterflies...since her nickname from her delinquent days was crimson butterfly?
WOW ¡excelente trabajo!
Rin is pretty much the apotheosis of the "try not to cry, roll over, cry a lot" memes. Can't wait for the next episode.