i have reread fruits basket so many times, i know this list is my all time favorites but this is definitely a true and absolute all time favorite.
the angst, identity crises, moving past trauma, and the ROMANcE omg it's just all soo good
slow burn romance + action + strong FL
the character development is absolutely immaculate and it doesn't help that hak is so yummy
i've prob reread this like 10 times now. one of the most tastefully done age gap romances imo; nothing happens until she's an adult so thank god no jail. plus cute children!!!
tomoe is one of the many loves of my life. i love youkai in manga and nanami and tomoe's whole story is so romantic, with a pinch of angst.
Fruits Basket