About “Fruits Basket” in a few words:

Fruits Basket is a popular anime series that follows the story of Tohru Honda, a high school girl who is taken in by the mysterious Soma family after she finds out their secret. The Soma family is cursed and transforms into animals of the Chinese zodiac when they are hugged by someone of the opposite sex. As Tohru learns more about the family and the curse, she forms deep bonds with each of the zodiac members and tries to break the curse that has plagued them for generations. The series is known for its heartwarming story, lovable characters, and themes of family and acceptance.

Meet the characters from Fruits Basket

Hiro Sohma

Okay, Hiro is one of those quietly comforting characters who sneaks up on you with a calm smile and then you realize he’s been holding the fort all along. He’s steady, kind of low-key domestic (like, you can imagine him making perfect toast at weird hours), but also has this almost shy awkwardness that makes him endearing. He’ll surprise you with a weird hobby — maybe collecting tiny spoons or memorizing train timetables? — and then act like that’s totally normal while you stare. Honestly, he feels like the person you’d call at 2 a.m. and they’d pick up and bring soup.

Kisa Sohma

Oh my gosh, Kisa is pure sunshine wrapped in very soft sweaters and a little storm when she’s scared — tiny but fierce, bookmark that. She’s shy and sweet and loves drawing (she’ll sketch your cat before she even says hi), but don’t be fooled, she’s got surprising backbone and will shut down anyone being mean in a way that makes you clap. There’s something childlike and ancient about her sadness sometimes — like she’s both very young and strangely wise at once. Also, she probably sleeps with fifty plushies but insists she only uses one as a pillow, which is obviously a lie.

Hatori Sohma

Hatori is the classic stoic who secretly carries the weight of the world and makes it look like a casual cardigan, which is maddeningly cool. He’s a doctor and very precise and calm and then occasionally you catch a flicker of something soft — a small, embarrassed smile that ruins the mystery. He dislikes fuss but secretly enjoys little rituals, like lining up pens or having exactly one cup for tea (and guarding it like it’s royalty). He’s the friend who will fix your life in three minutes and then never talk about it again, and you’ll be both grateful and slightly terrified.

Kagura Sohma

Kagura is volcanic! Loud, dramatic, and heartbreakingly romantic in a way that’s both hilarious and kind of heartbreaking — she will confess to a tree if it listens. She’s physically tough (throws things, runs, hugs too hard) and emotionally all in; there are zero half-measures with her. She’s oddly domestic too — you’ll find her tending to potted plants with the same intensity she uses to declare undying love. Contradiction alert: she can be sweet as cotton candy one minute and a whirlwind of flailing feelings the next, and honestly that’s why she’s so fun.

Ayame Sohma

Ayame is the drama queen of the best kind — flamboyant, theatrical, and somehow perpetually wearing something that looks like it was designed by a parade. He talks with his whole body and will tell you the Most Unnecessary Story about his childhood and you’ll be charmed whether you like it or not. Underneath the glitter is a very loyal friend who dotes in weird, elaborate ways (gifts that are beautiful but slightly impractical — like a scarf with twelve pockets). He’s both ridiculous and wise, kind of the cousin who gives bad fashion advice that actually makes sense sometimes.

Isuzu (Rin) Sohma

Rin is prickly, composed, and occasionally terrifying in the best “don’t mess with me” way, but she has these tiny soft moments that sneak out like sun through clouds. She’s guarded, sharp-tongued, very practical, and yet astonishingly tender when she trusts you (which takes forever, so appreciate it). She keeps her life organized and her feelings in neat little boxes but then will do something impulsive and very human — like buying an awful romantic novel and pretending she didn’t. There’s a loneliness around her that makes every small smile feel like a miracle.

Arisa Uotani

Arisa is the ex-delinquent who now gives the best advice and will punch anyone in the face who hurts her friends, but also cries at cute things, so pick a lane! She’s fierce, loud, totally protective, and has a weird tender spot for cooking despite insisting she’s “not domestic” (she absolutely is). She’s sarcastic, blunt, and deeply loyal — the kind of friend who shows up with ramen at midnight and a bat if necessary. Also, sometimes she’ll wax poetic about flowers for reasons you did not see coming, and that’s the best part.

Tohru Honda

Tohru is sunflower energy personified — relentlessly upbeat, endlessly kind, and somehow infuriatingly able to forgive people while also being realistic (how does she do that?). She makes comfort food with the emotional precision of a wizard, smiles through chaos, and believes in second chances like it’s her job. She’s humble to a fault but not weak; her warmth is like gravity, pulling everyone into a slightly better orbit. Quirk: she talks to inanimate things and absolutely swears they’re listening, and honestly they probably are.

Kyo Sohma

Kyo is raw, hot-tempered, and ridiculously endearing in that “can’t determine if he’ll punch you or hug you” way, which is most of his charm. He’s brash, competitive, constantly practising (something about punching walls and doing weird training drills), and has a core of stubborn loyalty that makes him dangerous for anyone who betrays him. He hates being told what to do but also desperately wants someone to just understand him, which is tragic and sweet all at once. Tiny contradiction: he acts tough but will keep the dumbest little mementos in his pocket like it’s treasure — a true softie.

Yuki Sohma

Yuki is the polished, gentle prince who gives immaculate smiles and has a secret hurricane of feeling under that calm exterior. He’s composed, brilliant at everything from school to social graces, and also quietly lonely — like a porcelain doll that might start talking at 3 a.m. He’s polite to a fault but has these moments of fierce protectiveness, and he collects little niceties (teacups? stickers? probably both) that surprise people who only know his public face. He’s elegant, complicated, and once you get past the perfect hair you find someone entirely human and very, very tender.