How Many Episode Does Fruit Basket Season 3 Have

Okay, let's talk Fruits Basket. Specifically, season three. A truly wild ride, wasn't it?

But there's a burning question that haunts every Furuba fan. How many episodes did that final season actually have?

The Official Answer (and My Tiny Rebellion)

The “official” answer? Thirteen episodes. Yep, just thirteen. Seem like enough to wrap up twelve cursed zodiac members and a whole lotta family trauma?

Probably not. Many think it felt rushed. Especially with Yuki and Machi’s relationship development! (Unpopular opinion: I could have watched a whole season of just them holding hands awkwardly).

But Wait, There's More (Sort Of)

Technically, Fruits Basket also has an OVA series. Plus, there's the Prelude movie. These additions offer extra context.

Don't even get me started on Kyoko to Katsuya no Monogatari. These are not part of Season 3, but crucial! They deepen our understanding of Tohru’s parents.

So, are these technically part of season three? No. Do they feel like essential viewing to get the full emotional punch? Absolutely.

The Case for "More Than Thirteen"

Here's where I get a little… rebellious. Thirteen episodes felt crammed. So many plot threads were tied up with a bow!

Consider this: Each character arc deserves its moment. Wrapping everything so quickly felt like a disservice. Like the writers were in a mad dash to the finish line.

I honestly wished for a few more episodes dedicated solely to Akito's healing. Showing that growth slowly and organically would've been amazing. Maybe that's just me.

Let's Pretend, Just for a Second

Let's imagine a world where season three had, say, sixteen episodes. Or even eighteen! Think of the possibilities!

More time for Kyo to figure out his feelings? Yes, please! More silly moments with the Soma cousins just being… well, themselves? Inject it directly into my veins!

We could have witnessed more of Rin's journey. More time with Haru's devotion to her! We could have enjoyed more Tohru and her infectious optimism spread.

My (Slightly Unhinged) Conclusion

Look, I know the answer is thirteen. I can Google it. You can Google it. The internet knows all.

But in my heart, Fruits Basket season three deserves more credit. The extra movies should be taken into consideration.

So, in my personal, highly subjective, and possibly delusional opinion, season three has… as many episodes as it needed to tell the story perfectly. And maybe that meant more than thirteen!

So, thirteen it is? Fine. But I'm still mentally adding a few bonus episodes. I might rewatch them and pretend they always existed. Don't judge me.

Ultimately, does it truly matter how many episodes there were? Perhaps not. The feels it gave me? Absolutely.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to rewatch Fruits Basket. I may or may not be counting imaginary episodes. No one needs to know.

And remember, always be kind to your inner Soma. Even the cursed ones.