Length: 14 volumes (apparently still going in Japan)

Story by: Natsuki Takaya

Art by: Yuya Aoki

Characters:

• Tohru Honda
• Yuki Sohma
• Kyo Sohma
• Shigure Sohma

Summary: Tohru Honda is an orphan who was living with her grandfather, until one day he asked her if she could find another place to stay until rennovations were complete on his house. Instead of staying with a friend, she takes up residence in a tent. Soon, she finds out that her tent is on land belonging to the Sohmas, Yuki and Shigure. After a landslide destroys her tent, they invite her to come stay with them, in return for doing cooking and cleaning. Everything's going great, until Kyo shows up and wants to fight Yuki. Trying to prevent violence, Tohru grabs Kyo and turns him into a cat! This is the Sohma family secret. Whenever they are hugged by a member of the opposite sex, they transform into an animal from the Zodiac.

Commentary: This manga really has it all - comedy, drama, and a little bit of romance. It's something that can appeal to anyone. Be sure to check out this title.

Rating: 9/10
Reasons for Rating: A whole range of emotion and situations, great characters, excellent story!