Fruits Basket: Prelude  

Kyouko to Katsuya no Monogatari, The Story of Kyoko and Katsuya, フルーツバスケット -prelude-, 今日子と勝也の物語, Fruits Basket Movie, Fruits Basket -prelude-

Although Kyouko Hondas tragic death left behind a legacy of wisdom for those who knew her, her past struggles were not always reflected in the positive image that she is remembered as today. As a young girl, Kyouko felt abandoned by her family and rejected by society, leading her to abandon stability in favor of a life of delinquency. However, this downward spiral was halted when she met her future husband-to-be, Katsuya, who had just started his teaching internship at her school. Despite her initial tantrums, Katsuya's gentle and attentive demeanor quickly won her over, providing a sense of comfort that she had never experienced before. As their relationship grew stronger, Kyouko opened up about her past struggles, allowing herself to embrace new opportunities for growth and healing.

Fruits Basket: Prelude centers on the Kyouko to Katsuya no Monogatari prequel, which covers part of the mangas 16th volume not shown in the television series. The movie also features a short compilation of the three-season anime and new scenes written by the author set after the original story.Mubichike cards with illustrations by Natsuki Takaya were made available on December 17, 2021. A Blu-ray version was commercialized exclusively at theaters screening the film, and limited edition items were distributed to the audience on a first-come, first-served basis. The gifts consisted of an original 16-page manga that established the setting for the new scenes as well as excerpts from the movie. Another Blu-ray was released on June 24, 2022, including a bonus eight-page manga booklet.Only in the first two days after its premiere, Fruits Basket: Prelude grossed a total of 33 million yen. Moreover, supplementary theaters held additional screenings to accommodate the greater turnout of viewers.