Akira Sohma

Frail baron and former head of the Sohma family

Former head of the Sohma family and father of Akito. Frail, he served as the family head of the clan.

Trivia

  • As clan head and Akito's father, a character bearing important story background.
  • Deceased in the story, yet his presence influences the hearts of many characters.

Alternate names

Akira Former Head of the Sohma Family Akito's Father

Tags

Sohma Clan Fruits Basket Akito's Father Frail Baron Clan Ghost Family Head Tragic Blueprint

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Middle-aged man with a gaunt build, giving a weak and frail impression. Due to poor health, his condition is unstable.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Frail impression
  • Middle-aged man
  • Fragile atmosphere

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Complex
Detailed personality
Strong sense of responsibility as the clan head, yet frail and physically weak, harboring complex emotions even in his relationship with his son Akito. Displays loneliness and inner conflict within the family.
Keywords
  • Frail
  • Complex emotions
  • Family head
  • Loneliness
  • Conflict
  • Sense of responsibility
Motivation
As head of the Sohma clan, to support the family and protect Akito

History

Backstory
Former head of the Sohma family and Akito's father. Bore heavy responsibilities as family head, leading the clan despite his frail body. Already deceased due to illness.
Work title
Fruits Basket
Media type
Manga

Role as Akito's father

Significant event
Role as Akito's father
Description
Akito's father, an existence influencing her upbringing and personality formation.

Head of the Sohma family

Significant event
Head of the Sohma family
Description
As former clan head, involved in Sohma family operations, playing a key role in the story's background.

Relationships

Akito Sohma

Child

Father of Akito, the clan successor. Their complex and heavy relationship impacts the story.

Sohma family

Sohma family: leader

Media appearances

Fruits Basket

Manga / Supporting

Fruits Basket

Anime / Supporting

2019 TV series

Voice cast and creators

Natsuki Takaya

Creator name
Natsuki Takaya
Role
Original author

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