Is This A Perfect Remake?? | Evolution of Fruits Basket 2001 to 2019 Episode 1 | In depth Analysis

[@InuYashaboy1992]

The 2001 version is only good for nostalgia but I personally think the 2019 reboot is superior. You have more understanding of the characters' perspectives, better artwork and better storyline which made it more easier to understand why its titled the way it is. But I'm happy that most of the original characters have their original voice actors back. And Momiji's English voice sounds much cuter in the new version.

[@BriThi]

I think both have their great points but I can definitely see what you mean when you talk about the remake. I love them both dearly ^^

[@InuYashaboy1992]

@@BriThi I felt the 2001 version felt rushed though after watching the reboot.

[@sandygonsalves4646]

@@InuYashaboy1992 really? the 2001 version dragged episodes, in no way was it rushed. it just had a different sequence of events slightly. for example, in the 2001 version they dedicated an enitre episode to tohru being left alone on new years whereas in the 2019 version it was kind of just half an episode.

[@heehoopeanut420]

​@@InuYashaboy1992yes! I love a good slow burn it allows for so many more good character moments and new developments. I absolutely adore the remake, I like to think it's how they would've liked to do the show back then if they had the means.

[@XxDestiny212xX]

Nothing to do with nostalgia,if you compare the two up to the point the 2001 ended. 2001 was miles better. 2019 was tone deaf in comparison. 2019s value is in the continued story content but they did not do it better for the comparable parts. ESPECIALLY THE DUB. 2019 dub is tone deaf.

[@Aubrey-or1gm]

The original just made up some stuff because the manga wasn’t complete yet. But I’m excited to see how this remake is, considering it will most likely include actual information from the manga. So far, I recommend this anime because it’s really good.

[@BriThi]

Thank you for watching the video! Yeah I’m loving the remake so far it’s so good ahhhh

[@strangerdaysss]

2 things that i miss so darn much from the original 1. the OST 2. the maid card game scene with hana and uotani where kyo, yuki, and shigure kept transforming

[@BriThi]

Oh I remember that part!! SO FUNNY LOL

[@melicahkangkung7365]

what eps is the that card scene

[@snotfqce]

fkfirjfrke. i just found out that they remade it in april, and i watched the first 12 episodes in one sitting after rewatching the original. im so bambo0zled. i can't help but cry after realizing how far the animation's come and how it affects the story on a whole new level with just quality/detail. one thing i do miss is the soundtrack and theme song of the original. it was short and sweet while giving that edgy i-will-make-you-cry vibe.

[@BriThi]

I feel the exact same way!! I love both so dearly by now. Ahhh I cried at least 3 times so far lol

[@MACOTO17]

I agree. The only thing that can't beat the 2001 ver is definitely the soundtrack, theme song and also the storytelling style. I have the DVD with the behind the scenes extras (thank God for subs coz that time I still didn't know Japanese lol). So in the behind the scenes extra, even the director of the 2001 original show said that from the very beginning, although their budget for the show is not that much, they had planned and still want to deliver and touch audience and readers who had read the original work with such meaningful and touching storytelling style that involved the audience's emotion through the voice acting and music to make up for the lack of animation. I do feel the delivery of the storytelling kind of lacking tbh for the remake ver, coz when I watch the first 3 ep of the remake, it kinda feels bland, so I do feel a little somewhat disappointed, and kinda dropped it for awhile.

[@shadowgoon911]

The original was better. I don't get why people say the new one is more like the manga when it's not. I read the manga and the original isn't exactly like it but it captures the essence of it. It balances being funny and dark well. The music is way more superior too. The new one just seems like its made up of Tohru and Kyo's story. Like, its all about Kyo. The original anime gives every character an identity. It's only weakness is the ending and some things missing from the book. But it was more entertaining to me.

[@MsPaulisa]

The 2019 version is awesome ... I cried and laughed at every episode. I watched the 2001 version about 6 years ago and it just didn't spark the same deep feelings and it didn't impress me at all ... But the reboot is freaking *AMAZING*

[@sakienabanks]

same

[@librahoshino6752]

2001 will hold a very special place in my heart as it helped me to bridge the gap between me and my brother, both being anime fans since high-school.

[@mariaarboledaramirez5587]

Yes, it's a perfect remake, because is more true to the manga (almost exactly like it) and the manga is fucking perfect

[@kvsuii]

came back for the nostalgia haha

[@BriThi]

Hey guys! I put out another episode on Fruits Basket! This one being on episode 5. Check it out :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGW4lJiJbrF-eNU

[@JustAPrayer]

I still love the original for nostalgic purposes but yeah the 2020 one is better no question.

[@isaiahjackson8416]

I love the remake, but one thing i think they missed the mark on is the soundtrack. The originals music, not just the start and ending but all of the different background tracks they had, were SO good and fit the series so well. I just can't make that same connection to the start and end songs and the background music. Maybe it's cause I'm a sucker for good music but the 2019 soundtrack sounds bland to me personally, and a bit generic. That's just me tho.

[@united256]

Same bro. I mean the 2019 ost is good but the 2001 is just more emotional and nostalgic.

[@Rio-chii]

I haven't watched the 2001 version, but I listened to the opening and fell in love with it. It's a song full of emotion with beautiful lyrics. Although I love the remake, I admit that the openings there sound more generic.

[@depressedscoobydoo2197]

Kyo and tohru definitely should be together. Kyo is my favorite btw.

[@Suisei_70i]

Funnily enough, the 2001 version is actually more accurate to the style that the author initially has in the first few volumes, before the mangaka developed the style she has today.

[@noexcuses5524]

Yes it is but the ending of the anime is made up because the manga is still incomplete so if you are looking for an anime that is loyal to the manga I would recommend the newest version of fruit basket.

[@AoAstar]

yuki: i hate being called a prince also yuki: oh no yeah im still going to flirt with everyone very smoothly i am related to my brother after all

[@phantomslay5612]

I'm amazed that there are people out there who claim to 'hate' the new art style. So what if it doesn't look like the manga? It's new and looks amazing and I for one appreciate improvements. Also, Natsuki Takaya specifically requested for the animators in this adaptation to NOT make it look the same as her art, as she considers her art to be dated and simple.

[@Concetta20]

They updated the art to look like the the manga’s final art style. The 2001 was more in the manga’s early style.

[@_GOKU254]

I'm love fruit basket

[@BriThi]

Same here! It's such a big nostalgia trip for me. I hope you enjoyed this little comparison. ^-^

[@candypietravels]

I like my early 2000s anime but I will watch we do get cooking classes in america it's just full of lectures lol

[@kizzy3563]

Love this review! Seeing the animation side by side really makes it clear how much of face-lift the series has gotten.

[@sorennomi6271]

i kinda prefered the old art style and panning and stuff, a lot of the film techniques used now are real generic & i would go so far as to say sometimes tone isnt as good as a result either (might just be because 2000's anime were exagerrated as heck tho haha) (i do like the new improvements to backgrounds tho !!! ) i also feel like the character designs aren't as special anymore though :'((

[@monsev.arellano9125]

I can see that but I love the new animation style❤️

[@XxkikisanxX]

i agree. i personally think the 2001 art and designs had a lot more charm and uniqueness to them whereas the modern ones kinda look like any new anime style you'd see

[@BriThi]

If you guys want to see another video comparing the remake to the original please let me know!

[@dcortes094]

Yes go season out!

[@ShinobuKocho-xz9iq]

Yes!!

[@XxDestiny212xX]

I feel like the 2019 reboot is a simplified version of 2001 for the comparable parts in practically every way.

[@towanda1994]

I love them both, but watching the reboot makes Yuki in the original art work looks scary.

[@condorhero]

I'm finally watching the new version now without knowing it was a remake. At first I was like " wow, this graphic is good. I don't remember it being this good" and then I watched episode 2 and realized the opening theme was different. Now I'm here!

[@Allyannkatt]

I've always loved the original a little more

[@gokussb18]

Of course it's a perfect remake, I like the new version of fruits baskets, definitely better than the old version, even though, there's no reason of watching the old version of fruits basket, it's the same as the new version in the 1st season

[@elizabethc3193]

I loved the intro of the 2001 version.

[@indybun]

Same

[@percabethsecret98]

Yes this is the perfect remake no matter what everyone says for me is so beautiful and so loyal to the manga :') I'm here drowning in videos because I am so excited for season three and is so far away that I'm trying to heal my depression

[@BriThi]

Season 3 in about 5 months :D

[@percabethsecret98]

@@BriThi yes! Can't wait been binged watching all your Fruits Basket videos lol

[@reyc7810]

I'm glad they are finishing the story despite the first one had not a lot to go by but somehow ended up sticking out more for me, a good combination of humor and feel compared to the new. The newer one certainly gets down to business more and explain all the first could not, while the first one just worked with what it had and added a lot of funnier moments that gave life to it by comparison.

[@mori_nobel]

I’ve never seen Fruit Baskets so them turning into animals really caught me off guard ngl.

[@maytalacedo1284]

watching the remake did bring me the sense of nostoglia while aslo feeling new and fresh as well.

[@Concetta20]

I love love love that they have Yuki a man’s voice this time.

[@klipsfilmsmelbourne]

Horse and rooster hope they are going to be in 2019 recanon

[@HetemSenar]

They will be, no worries. They've promised a full adaptation of the manga this time; two more seasons to go.

[@kishoooo]

Yes

[@Vikramsingh-ql9dz]

Fruits basket 2001 is a kind of dark Which gives me heavy heart but it in a great way. But the remake is good! I was waiting for so long for the second season

[@lacrimosa5213]

i watched the remake not realizing it was a remake bc it was so long since i watched the og version, and i was so surprised how modern it looked lmao

[@avidanime158]

Oh the reboot is better by far

[@towanda1994]

It seems that in the original fruit basket anime has more comedy.

[@KrisRenegadeAngel]

I have always loved comparison videos and to see all the differences in the two iterations of my favorite anime side by side is almost magical. I can't wait to see more of what you upload. (Ps, Yes Kyo is best boy)

[@BriThi]

Thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed this video. I'm in the process of making a comparison of episode 5! Look forward to it :)

[@sweetbriarshortcake6593]

Yeeet!!

[@noexcuses5524]

Very nice. The original has nostalgia when im a kid bu i guess near the end is made up bcus anime is not i ihed yet so im sticking to the original series

[@wizardjokes]

Don't apologize for a short hiatus! Thanks for making content for us to enjoy and thank you for sharing that you'e going through a hard time, you hardly ever hear folks admit that in videos. Here's hoping that things are a little bit easier for you these days.

[@BriThi]

I appreciate the kind words

[@indybun]

Fruits Basket 2019 is great and all but i still like Fruits Basket 2001 better than the 2019 version

[@BriThi]

I'm so torn between both. I really enjoy the remake but the 2001 version always has a place in my heart :)

[@ieeee_.]

Yeah same

[@kateely4374]

I’ve only watched the first couple episodes but I feel like the 2019 version is missing the feelings of loneliness shared by the characters and how the Sohma family feels the need to mask their personalities

[@JungianStar25]

I just can't, I love 2001 animation. Even if it doesn't have a big budget it was made with love and care. And something a lot of details is not so good, you do not concentrate on the most important staff, like you would've do in your real life, especially if you're remembering your past.

[@virginiadias9094]

Yeah but know the the mangaka of fruits basket wasn't a big fan of the 2001 anime and she is closely following and contributing to the 2019 adaptation so you should give it a try since the author herself wanted this newer adaptation

[@maximelover3314]

The original author find this version MUCH better. :)

[@jvdaskiss]

Lmao with love and care? Whats with love and care when the studio doesnt even listen to the original author's wishes .....

[@sourcherry5619]

I love both versions, but I am definitely in love with the remake.

[@vitocorleone2413]

nostalgia

[@annetomoushimasu6486]

I hope there's a remake for Gakuen Alice too 😭😭😭 Wanna see an animated version of the dark side of their alices just like in the Manga 😭😭😭

[@eris1816]

I was thinking of watching the remake but i think i will pass on that. As much as the art upgraded, i think remake lacks the humor and the cuteness of original. Your video is great tho, even if you think differently i enjoyed watching and agreed on some stuff

[@mg137b]

The original yuuki 2001 sounds a lot funny and weird i prefer his 2021 voice

[@Mrcatman_07]

I just the 2001 I don’t know until now there a 2019 so im watching that soon but I like the 2001

[@karenhackett4031]

I do miss Tohru”s blue eyes but other than that it’s amazing!

[@michalhanna4374]

We do have cooking classes they’re just not required after a certain point.

[@ShiroAisan]

The improvement 😍😍

[@markvicferrer]

The original anime's director can do dark stuff, but he mostly does comedies. And he was stuck with a tiny budget: cheap, but efficient animation & brand new, low cost voice actors.

[@ajstiongson5196]

I more prefer the 2019 one. It has better storyline and it has more information. I don’t know why, while I was watching the second season... it feels so heavy and sad inside me.😖😫😓😢

[@xxhuntressx]

The 2001 one is funny, but the manga/2019 version is something that legitimately changed my outlook on life. That's just my opinion ^^"

[@FionaPGT]

I wanted to point out one detail with yuki giving her mother's pictures back vs it already being there. It felt like a continuity error with it js being there when she woke up. Make me think, did Yuki went to the site, dig it up, went back to the house to properly place it nicely next to her, went BACK to the site to gather the rest of ther stuff, then travel back to the house in the morning? Doesnt make that much sense, im glad they changed that

[@zaimaziz6412]

i think im going to watch this again because i havent finish it in the first place… i remember watching this on tv when i was 12 years old. (i am 25 years old now ) internet was not so available at my place at that time… after years i almost forgot this anime exist… i guess its the time for me to watch it

[@kaelgeneral]

I'm glad the majority of people enjoyed the reboot but I literally can't watch it , the sound design in the reboot is worse in my opinion and if it wasn't for kyo's hair being orange he doesn't even look like kyo. The reboot just seems so generic

[@Baniel1207]

Now they need to remake School Rumble to complete the nostalgia feels

[@JoannaEve]

It is such a perfect remake.

[@BriThi]

I very much enjoyed it! Thank you for commenting Joanna ^^

[@elchrystGU]

This has gotta be the best comparison videos of fruits basket. よくできました！The animation is amazing!! I'm so glad they did a remake. I was disappointed when I watched the OG a few years ago because the story felt incomplete. I loved the comedy but this remake really got me invested in the storyline now. Please continue to do more of each episode if you can ~

[@BriThi]

Thank you for your support. I have a few videos on Fruits Basket I hope you enjoy them like you did this one ^-^

[@DanorDave]

Im from the future a year later season two is just too emotional its my best love anime with an impactful not forceful humor if you know any anime like this please tell me

[@BriThi]

I am in love with season 2 rn ^^

[@maytalacedo2942]

As much as I love the og the remake is handled with much care that I really appreciate.😄

[@maytalacedo20]

They did a good job with episode 1 because it made you feel nostalgic but man I do miss the 2001 vibes becuz of the soundtrack.

[@aikawaringo]

aw, I like the older version better because of the soundtrack.

[@jaffa5341]

This was awesome, love seeing the small differences that they do through the episode, was wondering if you were planning on doing more like this?

[@BriThi]

Yeah I am!! I'm just currently in a really shitty situation where I can't work on videos alot because of family problems. I'm going to try and have episode 4 or 5 comparison up next week. Thank you for your comment

[@stephanierossmoine2743]

Ok so im gonna say this and noone get mad heat me out .....Ouran high school host club the original is a gift from god and the dub was sent from the heavens .....but what if it got remade like this to match the manga identically

[@betsymartinez3773]

The only thing I do not like about the remake is the pace. I find it extremely slow though I appreciate it stays true to the manga I find some episodes could of been condensed. Some episodes I feel what was the point or this? And I forget what is driving the plot. While the 2009 adaptation every episode was heartfelt.

[@itzdiana7387]

Which one do I watch first ? The 2019 one or the 2001

[@sierrasymonne]

I wanted to rewatch this the other day and started watching the remake randomly and it felt very different but I still felt so at home even being a remake. It's so amazingly beautiful, I think it's literally what nostalgia makes us feel like the first version was like and then seeing this is like the reality check 😭😂

[@gaaraofthefunk7163]

Honestly, as much as I love details, the delivery of punch lines and overall expression from pretty much ALL characters except Kyon , Haru, and Tori, SUCKS. Most notably on Shigure’s behavior 😭, which I feel rob’s us from the magic that mark the anime for me. I still prefer the old version 🤷🏻‍♀️ My only hope, is that at least with this new version, they hopefully do animate the WHOLE STORY. Hopefully... even if doesn’t have those other little things I love ;-;

[@AndSoWeLaughed]

Agreed!! Kagura's entrance was underwhelming.

[@indybun]

I honestly agree with you

[@ieeee_.]

Yes

[@estla.7e]

Yes

[@rafaelmora3634]

Fruit Baskets at is a great anime

[@quratulainbokhari6152]

2019 version was awesome 😚😙😙😗😘😍😍😍😍

[@whitefox8267]

I definitely love fruits basket. In some ways I can relate to yuki and his shyness and not getting close to people and is trying to work towards that.

[@angelazanga2426]

Oh my gosh, I'm so excited for this! Thank you for a great review, definitely subscribing to hear your input on future episodes :)

[@tolivich]

If the animators see your review they'd be so happy ... that someone noticed all the little details they put in with so much hard work ... 👍👍😁

[@BriThi]

Haha I highly doubt that will but making people happy like you makes my day. Just wait until season 2! I'm so excited

[@tolivich]

@@BriThi l really enjoyed ur reviews, thankyou for making it.. also, I never thought guys fan girl too 😆😍😍.... moete kitazo for the 2nd season🤩🤩 .... I wish Gakuen alice also gets a remake... aah☺️ to see all new natsume would be great....

[@beatrixmikasa5621]

The original make with love , funny scene........the remake make with details scene .

[@BriThi]

I think they both have their charms. The original is so funny compared to the remake but the remake is so well animated and drawn

[@airielfaustino991]

Love the remake. They justified the characters' feelings, actions and backstory more. It gives us the depth that were kinda lacking from the original. But I love both as I got to watch the original version as well and it's very beautiful. But the remake is really amazing, too ❤️😍

[@civil1304]

I think the remake is way better. Like if you agree.

[@tarn_js00]

Thanks for making this comparison video and for the interesting evaluation & discussion of the two versions of this great anime. I loved the OG as well as the manga and I can remember wishing years ago that a second season was going to be made. Today I know that the main reason season 2 never eventuated was bc the production company deviated too much from the manga (esp toward the end of the anime) and the mangaka decided a follow-up season wouldn't be a true adaptation of the ''Fruits Basket'' story that she really wanted to show to and share with others. She's been waiting a long time for this re-Boot and I hope that both old and new fans can give it a go because as you point out the story is so relatable, and although I think that later it becomes somewhat dark, it's a journey which I'm sure will remain close to many viewers' hearts. ...and YES! please make more of these videos, it'll be great to see the many future changes. (I'm not going to rewatch the original so that I get to enjoy what I may have forgotten each new episode). Hang in there man and I look forward to more videos whenever you're feeling up to it :D

[@BriThi]

Thank you so much for the kind words plus the info bomb! That's something I didn't know so I appreciate you filling me in. I am actually working on the next episode rn! It should be out next week. I wish I could get it out this week but I have finals this week :(

[@eo1469]

Having only watched the 2001 version and not having read the manga, this was a great intro video. I loved the humor and dub of the first one and after randomly stumbling on the 2nd season of the remake I really found it jarring, but I think after this I'll go back to the first 2019 season and give it a try.

[@Caraxes_RoguePrince]

Since the remake is more focused on the manga I’d say it’s way way way better

[@watchcheapo1801]

Right now after i watch the remake, the one that i miss the most is opening song...but other than that, remake have delivered very well

[@HabsMD97]

Excellent Analysis! Keep up the good work! I would love to see more of these episode comparisons for Fruits basket. It's been so long since i've seen the original, truly one of my favorites. I just discovered this channel, but i'm sad to hear you're going through a rough time. I'm kinda in the same boat so i guess all I can say is keep pushing and good luck :)

[@BriThi]

I'm sorry for replying so late but I appreciate the kind words very much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. You can look forward to the next one in two weeks on probably episode 4. Thank you for your support

[@Tigerwolf-uq1fu]

This will be bigger then pokemon and dragonball combined.

[@saidahbien]

I watched the remake first not even knowing it was a remake and then tried to watch the original. I can appreciate the 2001 version for what it stood for; the fact that anime was still relatively new, however, I only made it to episode 14 of the original before I decided to ditch the whole thing. Fruits basket has become my new favorite anime but only the 2019 version. The 2001 version is only special because of the nostalgia it provides for those who were hip to anime back then.

[@otakumultifandom]

AHahaha yes the cooking class!! I wish we had cooking class toooo

[@wutitdo0]

i absolutely loved the 2001 original and was so excited to watch the 2019 remake, but after about five episodes i lost interest. it's strange because so many of the scenes are an exact remake, yet they somehow lacked the humor and charm the original had the animation is definitely "better," but i also feel like it has lost the original look too much. it just doesnt feel like fruits basket anymore. i wish they could have replicated the old style while adding more details. however, i am glad new viewers get to experience the anime. it's absolutely one of my favorites and tohru's character is so inspiring to me, even as an adult. we could all use a tohru in our lives :*)

[@Otomeweeb]

Natsuki takaya didn't want her art style replicated because when she was drawing the manga, she had issues with her dominant hand and as a result, made a lot of mistakes in her art. Also the series wasn't meant to be too comedic. It was meant to be dramatic and heart warming, like a Mexican telenovela. The 2001 anime sucks given the original source material(the manga) which makes the remake the better option.

[@Kyoanime]

Yes yes it is

[@mojonairda4142]

I go To 2001

[@user-sj1fv1yn3b]

For me I personally like the 2001 original but I like the 2019 slightly better just because it gives more detail in character into the characters🤍

[@bankaispirits]

The only thing about the 2019 remake that I can say that 2001 did better was making some scenes really pop and the change from the manga (basically the anime only scenes, where tohru actually cleaned the kitchen, where kagura made a mess in the kitchen and in the laundry room, and they made things seem a bit more interesting( I HAVEN'T READ THE MANGA, IM ONLY BASING IT OFF OF THE 2019 VERSION CUZ THEY SAID IT FOLLOWS CLOSE TO THE MANGA) and also the English translation was done better because it was alot funnier and well done, shigure was much funnier, the 2019 version does amazing by again following close to the manga, expanding things we see, more roads and more details and even the hat (I have no idea what's that for so don't SPOIL) also 1 other thing I noticed while watching is pacing, idk if it's a bit rushed cuz season 1 was already done and people already know about the beginning but they skipped some things that the original had did...Studio Dean probably changed some things to make it seem interesting, the 2019 version is just amazing and I can't wait to more, I'm not trying to sound biased, just giving my opinions, the 2019 version adds detail and it's more I guess "true" but still, all I can see is everyone saying "OMg ThE 2019 VeRSioN iS MUch beTter" lmao well the 2001 is all of OUR CHILDHOODS SO.

[@xXxakurokuxXx123]

I know I’m late but I just started watching your Fruits Basket videos !! I hope you are doing well and have a great year

[@BriThi]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the kind words. I'm taking things slowly but I'm doing well lately. I hope you enjoyed the videos! I greatly appreciate your comment ^^

[@cadethumann8605]

One thing I did prefer in the 2001 adaptation is that tohru's picture frame was already returned to her upon waking up. In the manga and reboot, yuki coincidentally just happened to return (did he get any sleep? Or was he all up that night?). I feel that the og anime made a more plausible change. In fact, there are a few aspects of the of anime that I do prefer (like the hot springs scene where tohru places her picture frame in a sealable bag instead of mounting it on a pillow). Other than that, the reboot is looking great.

[@tantryhelius7908]

Everything about the remake is super great in my opinion except the OST for me T^T I'm stuck with the 2001 OST it's too superior

[@kellygodbout2364]

I think im just so attatched to the original one because thats the first anime i watched! 😂❤ The original is still my favorite!

[@KrisHeroWA]

Bro the remake is better

[@sev8700]

Beautiful video! Thank you

[@heymcfly7325]

I'd love to see your analysis on all of the episodes; it was very fun. Thank you, new subscriber here!

[@BriThi]

Thank you for your support

[@RandomChat15]

I like that the remake doesn't have flat heads XD

[@jiminmochi6107]

Wait...so you're telling me I don't have to watch the original? I can just watch this new version because it's basically the same story and everything..only the animation and art style is different???

[@ChescaXanCreates]

i love fruits basket it's part of my childhood. great video thanks😍💓💖

[@bamboobuzz4248]

Thank you for this! I have never watched the older version but just seeing your analyses, makes it clear that the bigger budget HELPED a lot. I don't think I will watch FB1.0 as I find the drawings quite 'harsh' (if that's the right word) and the characters appear flat. Am rewatching season 1 of FB2.0 and trying not to break down in tears every few episodes. Also new to anime and love love FB and Demon Slayer!