Isuzu Sohma

Girl Possessed by the Horse of the Zodiac

A seductive and mysterious girl who possesses the Horse zodiac curse and has overcome past abuse.

Quotes

  • You must not fear getting hurt.
  • I believe in the day I can become free.
  • The heart that wants to protect someone becomes strength.
  • You can't change the past, but you can change the future.
  • Living true to yourself is the most important thing.

Trivia

  • Isuzu is skilled at motorcycle riding, with scenes of her riding appearing in the story.
  • She has a past of severe abuse from her family due to the curse of the Horse spirit possession.
  • She has a calm and sharp-tongued side, but actually possesses a very caring personality.
  • Isuzu's name is derived from 'suzu,' commonly used in beautiful Japanese female names.
  • Her birthday is near the summer solstice, imbued with symbolic meaning.

Alternate names

依鈴 いすず Isuzu 依鈴ちゃん

Tags

Isuzu Sohma Fruits Basket Zodiac Horse Possession Girl Fantasy Family Drama Trauma Seductive Emotional Growth

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female
Birthday
June 25

Appearance

Overall appearance
Long black hair and a calm, beautiful appearance, exuding a glamorous and ephemeral aura.
Height
About 165cm
Weight
Secret
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Cool and glossy eyes
  • Elegant atmosphere
  • Thin, well-shaped eyebrows
Iconic items
  • Earrings
  • Hair accessory
  • Japanese-style kimono
  • Motorcycle

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Strength
Detailed personality
Harbors deep scars in her heart from past trauma, but possesses an extremely strong core and a high degree of independence. She sometimes shows a cool and sharp-tongued side, while concealing kindness and sensitivity.
Keywords
  • Strong
  • Lonely
  • Calm
  • Sensitive
  • Sharp-tongued
  • Wants to protect
Motto
I believe that the heart will surely become free someday
Talents
  • Motorcycle riding skills
  • Sharp observational skills
  • Quick decision-making ability
Skills
  • Cooking
  • Kendo experience
  • Skill in suppressing emotions
Motivation
To heal her own heart and reconcile with family and loved ones
Habits
Occasionally sharp-tongued, but is worrisome and caring
Favorite foods
Coffee, Sweet Japanese confections, Curry rice
Hobbies
Riding a motorcycle, Reading, Nature walks
Disliked situations
Restraint, Lies, Past memories
Disliked foods
Overly sweet things, Disliked vegetables

History

Backstory
From childhood, possessed by the Horse spirit, she was abused by her family, suffering deep wounds to both body and mind. Through interactions with Tohru and others, she gradually opens her heart, confronts her past, and grows.
Debut date
July 5, 2001
Work title
Fruits Basket
Media type
Manga

Revelation of the Possession Ability

Significant event
Revelation of the Possession Ability
Description
Her possession by the Horse spirit becomes known to those around her, marking the beginning of family friction and suffering.

Abuse Experience

Significant event
Abuse Experience
Description
Suffered abuse from her family, resulting in deep emotional scars and loneliness.

Encounter with Tohru

Significant event
Encounter with Tohru
Description
Through exchanges with protagonist Tohru Honda, she gradually breaks down the walls around her heart.

Reconciliation with Family

Significant event
Reconciliation with Family
Description
Begins efforts to reconnect with her family by confronting past conflicts and traumas.

Relationships

Isuzu Sohma's Mother

Mother

A complex relationship; the source of the abuse.

Sohma Abashun

Father

An important figure in the family who is possessed by a spirit.

Sohma Rakura

Sibling

Relationship as part of the same spirit possession clan.

Tohru Honda

Best friend

The encounter with Tohru became the salvation for her heart.

Yuki Sohma

Teammate

Deepened understanding through communal living.

Momiji Sohma

Teammate

A relationship of supporting each other as family.

Sohma Clan

Sohma Clan: unknown

Media appearances

Fruits Basket

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization started in 2001

Fruits Basket (2019)

Anime / Supporting

2019 TV series

Fruits Basket Feature Film

Movie / Supporting

Released in 2022

Voice cast and creators

Sanae Kobayashi

Voice actor
Sanae Kobayashi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
2019 TV Anime Version
Notes
current

Ai Maeda

Voice actor
Ai Maeda
Language
Japanese
Version or series
2001 TV Anime Version
Notes
firstGen

Natsuki Takaya

Creator name
Natsuki Takaya
Role
Original author

Diomedéa

Creator name
Diomedéa
Role
Animation studio

Hakusensha

Creator name
Hakusensha
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Isuzu Figure

Item name
Isuzu Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Isuzu Acrylic Stand

Item name
Isuzu Acrylic Stand
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited