The 'Fruit Basket' manga and its adaptation have few distinct differences. Maybe some characters' expressions are emphasized differently in the animation. Also, some subplots might get more or less focus, but the overall charm and message are consistent.
The main differences are in the visual presentation and some minor plot tweaks. But the core story and characters remain largely the same.
Well, in the adaptation of 'Fruit Basket', there might be changes in the animation style and perhaps a bit of reordering of events. However, the essence and the emotional depth of the story are preserved.
Chapter 527, "Shaojing Bro, I'm Sorry", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Li's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Jiang Li, taking advantage of these people's inattention, had already...
Chapter 925, "Elder Wu's Last Disciple!", is the clearest early answer because a shaky connection becomes usable in the plot. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The man wearing glasses seated in the prominent position pointed to... to Don't even know who Wu Pei is?.
Chapter 785, "Signing with Taiqi", is the clearest early answer because it turns Qiao Shiqing's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Qiao Shiqing hurried over, her complexion looking quite poor.
Chapter 825, "This method is absolutely not feasible!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Qixing Tower's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Beside him, Yu Qing: "....." Why does it feel like neither of them...
Chapter 637, "Does President Shang Know That His Own Family Is Already Bankrupt?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Li's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, Jiang Yan laughed, "Hey, big bro, if you'd just said so earlier,....
Chapter 870, "She is My Ex-Girlfriend", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xiao Xue's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 845, "Turns Out He is the Body Double!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Dr's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 868, "The Story of the Old Sea King Coming Ashore", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xue Wandeng's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 909, "Hexin Sanatorium", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Li's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Jiang Li looked at him, as if recalling something. and closes on Back in her room, she took out the incense bag Jiang Li gave her from....