Ayame Sohma

Free-spirited young man possessed by the Snake spirit

Possessed by the Snake spirit, he is selfish but a free-spirited young man who devotes himself to his younger brother Yuki.

Quotes

  • I just live at my own pace.
  • When it comes to Yuki, I won't lose to anyone.
  • Being free is the most important thing.
  • There's no point if you're not true to yourself.
  • Let's enjoy life to the fullest!

Trivia

  • Ayame Sohma is a character who favors quite flashy fashion.
  • Gained popularity through voice acting by Takahiro Sakurai.
  • His occasional calmness due to being the Snake possessor is characteristic.
  • Depicts important sibling relationships in both the original manga and anime.
  • Ayame's character is loved by fans for his rich emotional expressions.

Alternate names

Ayame Snake-Possessed Sohma Aya-chan

Tags

Ayame Sohma Fruits Basket Animal Possession Snake Brotherly Love Free-spirited Shonen Manga Shoujo Manga Fantasy Heartwarming

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
March 15

Appearance

Overall appearance
A young man characterized by flashy blonde hair and glasses, with somewhat flashy and unique clothing. Tall with a good build.
Height
Approximately 180cm
Eye color
Blue
Hair color
Blond
Distinguishing features
  • Blonde hair
  • Glasses
  • Tall stature
Iconic items
  • Glasses
  • Unique fashion
  • Snake-motif accessories

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Free-spirited
Detailed personality
Self-centered and free-spirited personality, but family-oriented, especially harboring deep affection for his younger brother Yuki. Often engages in tangential actions, but is deeply sentimental and caring. Possesses a sense of humor and brightens those around him.
Keywords
  • Free-spirited
  • Self-centered
  • Family-oriented
  • Humor
  • Free and unrestrained
  • Sentimental
  • Bright
Motto
Live freely at my own pace
Talents
  • Fashion sense
  • Charismatic speech
  • Sociability
  • Theatrical expression
Skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Support as an older brother
  • Quick-witted
Motivation
To continue supporting and protecting his younger brother Yuki as an older brother. To spend time freely and enjoyably in his own way.
Habits
Habit of uttering meaningful words or striking flashy poses. Often appears suddenly dressed in luxurious clothes.
Favorite foods
Sweets, Desserts, Curry
Hobbies
Fashion, Theater, Shopping
Favorite colors
Yellow, Gold
Disliked situations
Restraint, Coercion

History

Backstory
Sohma family member possessed by the Snake spirit, a young man who prefers to live freely. He strives to understand and support his younger brother Yuki's feelings. Unique both in appearance and personality, he leaves a strong impression on those around him.
Debut date
July 9, 2001
Work title
Fruits Basket
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Volume 1

Depiction of brotherly love with Yuki

Significant event
Depiction of brotherly love with Yuki
Description
Many scenes deeply caring for Yuki, demonstrating the strength of their sibling bond.

Nature as the spirit-possessed

Significant event
Nature as the spirit-possessed
Description
His unique personality and ability to transform into a snake as the Snake possessor influence the story.

Relationships

Yuki Sohma

Sibling

Younger brother. Ayame holds a strong sense of responsibility as Yuki's older brother and continues to support him.

Tohru Honda

Ally

Treats Tohru like family and supports her.

Sohma Family

Sohma Family: unknown

Media appearances

Fruits Basket

Manga / Supporting

Serialization started in 2001

Fruits Basket (2019)

Anime / Supporting

2019 TV series

Voice cast and creators

Takahiro Sakurai

Voice actor
Takahiro Sakurai
Language
Japanese
Version or series
2019 TV Anime Version

Jerry Jewell

Voice actor
Jerry Jewell
Language
English
Version or series
English dub (2019)

Natsuki Takaya

Creator name
Natsuki Takaya
Role
Original author

Natsuki Takaya

Creator name
Natsuki Takaya
Role
Illustrator

Related goods

Ayame Figure

Item name
Ayame Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Ayame Acrylic Stand

Item name
Ayame Acrylic Stand
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular