Fruits Basket -prelude- Returns to US, Canada Theaters Next Month for Crunchyroll Anime Nights Event

Crunchyroll has confirmed that Fruits Basket -prelude- is returning to theaters for a special one-night-only screening next month. The feature film is set to air on Monday, February 16, as the latest entry in the ongoing Crunchyroll Anime Nights series.

Tickets are available now for showings across the US and Canada, including major theater chains such as AMC, Cinemark, Galaxy, and Marcus Theatres.

The movie is considered essential viewing for fans seeking the full context of the story, specifically focusing on the tragic romance between Tohru’s parents, Kyoko and Katsuya Honda. The narrative provides the definitive conclusion to the recent anime adaptation, offering a sense of finality to the classic shoujo manga’s full story arc, while also giving a brief look ahead at Kyo and Tohru’s future.

The film opens by dedicating approximately thirty minutes to Kyo’s personal development, including exclusive scenes detailing his early connection with Tohru’s mother, Kyoko. Following that setup, the main story explores how Katsuya, who had a troubled past involving gangs, manages to connect emotionally with Kyoko, eventually marrying her and fundamentally changing both their lives.

This theatrical run is timed perfectly around Valentine's Day, highlighting the franchise’s core romantic arcs on the big screen.

Crunchyroll Anime Nights has been running monthly since last October, starting with Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid. The series typically lands on the third Monday of the month, featuring either new theatrical releases or curated episodes. Slotting in a major title like Fruits Basket -prelude- demonstrates Crunchyroll's commitment to maintaining a consistent theatrical presence outside of standard streaming releases.