Hatori Sohma
Dragon spirit possessor and family doctor
One of the Sohma family's Zodiac members, possessed by the Dragon spirit. Serves as the family doctor responsible for health management and is known as a master of memory concealment techniques. Serious and mild-mannered, yet burdened with a heavy past, showing a profound family-oriented side.
Quotes
- “If it's a memory you want to forget, just overwrite it.”
- “By forgiving the past, the future can be changed.”
- “To protect the family, I'll accept any pain.”
- “Quiet time heals the heart.”
- “We can start walking again any number of times, together.”
Trivia
- Behaves as one of the eldest members of the Sohma family, but harbors complex feelings inside.
- Memory concealment technique is his greatest secret power, indispensable for managing the family curse.
- One of the characters highly acclaimed for Tomokazu Seki's performance.
- The charm lies in the contrast between his doctor persona and spirit possessor side.
- Name derives from 'hato' (pigeon), expressing his gentle personality.
Alternate names
Hatori-sensei
Dr. Sohma
Dragon Hatori
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- January 21
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A calm-mannered man with black hair and glasses. Always radiates a gentle atmosphere with a mild expression. Often seen wearing a white coat.
- Height
- 約180cm
- Weight
- Secret
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Glasses
- Slim build
- Calm expression
- Iconic items
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- Glasses
- White coat
- Stethoscope
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Thoughtful
- Detailed personality
- Calm and rational, with a kind personality that deeply cares for family and comrades. Despite harboring a painful past, possesses a strong sense of responsibility and steadfastly devotes himself to his family.
- Keywords
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- Calm
- Thoughtful
- Kind
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Introverted
- Secretive
- Motto
- “The past cannot be changed, but by forgiving it, the future can change.”
- Talents
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- Memory concealment technique
- Medical knowledge
- Diagnostic skills
- Pharmacology
- Skills
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- Medical procedures
- Acupuncture
- Mental care
- Family counseling
- Motivation
- To protect the peace of the Sohma family and the health of its members.
- Habits
- Usually gentle, but when emotions run high, a cold side occasionally emerges. Shows a particularly serious expression when protecting family secrets.
- Favorite foods
- Medicinal cuisine, Japanese food, Tea
- Favorite colors
- Navy blue, White
- Hobbies
- Reading, Quiet walks
- Disliked situations
- Family conflicts, Irresponsible actions, Repeating past tragedies
History
- Backstory
- Born as the Sohma family's Dragon spirit possessor and serves as the family doctor. Endured a painful childhood and tirelessly works with strong responsibility for his younger brother Hana and disciples. Continuously uses memory concealment techniques to protect family secrets and traumas.
- Debut date
- July 5, 2001
- Work title
- Fruits Basket
- Media type
- Manga
Awakening as a spirit possessor
- Significant event
- Awakening as a spirit possessor
- Description
- In childhood, became aware of his abilities and the weight of the family curse, developing a sense of responsibility.
Resolve to protect family secrets
- Significant event
- Resolve to protect family secrets
- Description
- Takes on the role of safeguarding family secrets and traumas using memory concealment techniques.
Interaction with Tohru Honda
- Significant event
- Interaction with Tohru Honda
- Description
- Through involvement with protagonist Tohru, gradually opens his heart.
Relationships
Hana Sohma
Sibling
Younger brother. Family-oriented, and Hatori deeply cares for and supports him.
Akito Sohma
Head of the family; a complex relationship, but shows obedience and loyalty.
Tohru Honda
Trusted ally
Touched by Tohru's kindness, gradually opens his heart.
Sohma Family
Sohma Family: leader
Media appearances
Fruits Basket
Manga / Supporting
Started in 2001
Fruits Basket (2019 version)
Anime / Supporting
2019 TV series
Fruits Basket: The Final
Movie / Supporting
Released in 2021
Voice cast and creators
Tomokazu Seki
- Voice actor
- Tomokazu Seki
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime / Theatrical version
- Notes
- current
Ray Chase
- Voice actor
- Ray Chase
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English dub
Natsuki Takaya
- Creator name
- Natsuki Takaya
- Role
- Original author
Natsuki Takaya
- Creator name
- Natsuki Takaya
- Role
- Character designer
Studio Deen
- Creator name
- Studio Deen
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Hatori-sensei Figure
- Item name
- Hatori-sensei Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited
Hatori Sohma Mascot Keychain
- Item name
- Hatori Sohma Mascot Keychain
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular