About “Fruits Basket” in a few words:

Fruits Basket is a popular anime series based on the manga by Natsuki Takaya. The story follows an orphaned high school girl named Tohru Honda, who finds herself living with the mysterious Sohma family. But as she gets to know them, she discovers that they are cursed with the spirits of the Chinese zodiac animals. Through her kindness and determination, Tohru strives to break the curse and bring healing to the Sohma family, all while navigating her own complicated feelings for two of the Sohma boys, Yuki and Kyo.

Meet the characters from Fruits Basket

Hiro Sohma

Hiro is that quietly steady Sohma who somehow feels like the glue in small moments — you barely notice him until you need him, then he’s suddenly there with tea and a terrible but endearing joke. He’s warm, a little goofy, and maybe secretly collects novelty socks (or was that someone else? I’m 70% sure it’s him). Not super flashy, but he has this comforting presence that makes chaos feel manageable. Honestly, he’s low-key one of those people you wish lived next door.

Kisa Sohma

Kisa is the tiny, shy ball of sweetness who bursts into bravery when it counts — like a really soft tiger (yes tiger vibes, definitely). She’s adorably clumsy, speaks in little bursts, and hides fierce loyalty under that quiet smile; also cries at cartoons, for sure. Sometimes she’s fragile, sometimes she’s stubborn as a mule, which is cute and slightly terrifying in equal measure. I swear she has a secret stash of stickers and will give them to you if you’re nice.

Hatori Sohma

Hatori is the calm, composed one who gives off “I’ve read the rulebook and I underlined the depressing parts” energy — family doctor, memory-eraser, all that heavy responsibility. He’s the sort of person who looks like he’s perpetually tired but actually is meticulously organized (or at least pretends well). Dry humor, deadpan delivery, and oddly soft hands — yes, that’s a random detail but somehow fits. Deep down he’s quietly protective and will show up when it matters, in that very steady, slightly awkward way.

Kagura Sohma

Kagura is dramatic, passionate, and cheerfully over-the-top — loud declarations of affection are her cardio. She’s fiercely devoted (sometimes to a fault), trains obsessively, and will tackle emotional conversations like it’s a competitive sport. Also, she’s surprisingly tender underneath all the theatrics and probably has a drawer full of heart-shaped things. She swings between adorable impulsiveness and full-on battle mode, and it’s kind of wild and wonderful.

Ayame Sohma

Ayame is the fabulously flamboyant older brother who treats life like a runway and every conversation like a performance. He swoons, he cosplays his life, and he loves his little brother in a way that is both overwhelming and oddly poetic. He’s theatrical but kind, gives unsolicited fashion advice, and will absolutely show up with dramatic scarves for any occasion. Also might be a tiny bit overdramatic about desserts — he will cry over a perfect éclair, I promise.

Isuzu (Rin) Sohma

Rin is stoic, sharp, and carries this quiet ache that makes her both intimidating and heartbreakingly human. She’s all business on the surface — cool, distant, likes to be alone — but she has fierce loyalty and a soft center she guards like a priceless book. Sometimes abrupt, sometimes unexpectedly tender (there’s a scene where she does something small and kind and I literally melt every time), and she probably likes tea but will deny it. Also, she sometimes contradicts herself in the most human way: tough one minute, vulnerable the next.

Arisa Uotani

Uotani is the tough-talking ex-delinquent with a heart-of-gold checklist: combat training, excellent loyalty, questionable fashion choices at times. She’ll punch you if needed but also bake cookies and act as the surprisingly wise big sister figure. Loud, blunt, and absolutely protective (and yes, still has that rebellious spark), she balances being scary and soft in the best possible way. Oh and she has a toothbrush ritual? Maybe. Or I made that up. Either way, she’s unforgettable.

Tohru Honda

Tohru is sunshine in human form — endlessly compassionate, awkwardly cheerful, and somehow calming as a cup of warm tea on a stormy night. She cleans, apologizes, forgives, and bakes, often in that order, and has the kind of optimism that’s almost suspiciously stubborn. She’s incredibly selfless but not without quiet resilience; also, she knits or sews or glues things together like it’s her superpower. Slightly scatterbrained sometimes (forgets keys, forgets time), but always, always heart-first.

Kyo Sohma

Kyo is all fire and claws on the outside: explosive temper, wild hair, and a grudge that’s basically his cardio. He’s stubborn, competitive, and suspiciously soft about small animals (don’t ask why, it’s complicated). Underneath the rage is a mess of insecurity and fierce protectiveness — contradictory, volatile, and painfully lovable. He’s the “I don’t need you” type who absolutely will show up when you need him, usually in dramatic fashion.

Yuki Sohma

Yuki is the cool, reserved prince-like one who melts into vulnerability if you look at him the right way — regal in posture, quietly tormented in the margins. Polished, polite, and infuriatingly composed, but there’s this ache of loneliness that colors everything he does. He’s the kind of person who notices tiny details (like what you ate for lunch three days ago) and then blushes when you point it out. Elegant, painfully self-aware, and secretly craving simple, ordinary connections.