Kagura Sohma

Possessed by the Boar spirit, a rough woman passionate about love

Possessed by the Boar spirit, she harbors intense love for Kyo Sohma, her unrequited crush, and is an emotionally rich and strong female character.

Quotes

  • You can't hide the feeling of liking someone!
  • I like that person.
  • Boars are strong, so I won't lose!
  • Why doesn't everyone understand?!
  • Because I love you, I end up laying hands on you.

Trivia

  • Kagura is the Boar spirit possessor and has extremely high combat ability.
  • Her name Kagura implies being surrounded by 'joy' and 'net'.
  • Voiced by Mikako Komatsu in the anime.
  • Despite her intense personality, she is considerate of her comrades.
  • Her feelings for Kyo are so strong that she often becomes violent.

Alternate names

Kagura Sohma 楽羅 猪の物の怪憑き 猪の楽羅

Tags

Kagura Sohma Fruits Basket Zodiac Boar Unrequited Love Hot-Blooded Girl Shojo Manga Romance Spirit Possession

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female
Birthday
February 25

Appearance

Overall appearance
Short black hair, slightly petite but muscular build. Boar-like features become prominent when emotions run high.
Height
About 155cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Short-cut black hair
  • Boar-like wild expression when emotional
  • Muscular arms
Iconic items
  • Hairband
  • Animal plush (boar)
  • Gym clothes
  • Red accessories

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Passionate
Detailed personality
Emotionally rich and quick to heat up intensely; her actions can be rough as the Boar spirit possessor. Earnest and straightforward in relationships. Her love for Kyo is devoted and selfless.
Keywords
  • Intense
  • Rough
  • Devoted
  • Emotional
  • Selfless
  • Passionate
Motto
I don't hide my feelings; I pursue love straightforwardly
Talents
  • High combat ability
  • Tough stamina
  • Ability to transform into a boar
  • Intense emotional expression
Skills
  • Combat techniques
  • Control of spirit possession
  • Communication skills
Motivation
To convey her love to Kyo and form a bond with him
Habits
Intense expressions of love often lead to physical actions, but without malice
Favorite foods
Pork dishes, Sweets, Simple home cooking
Hobbies
Fighting, Exercise, Walking
Favorite colors
Red, Black
Disliked situations
Loneliness, Being misunderstood, Seeing Kyo being friendly with other women
Disliked foods
Fish dishes, Bitter things

History

Backstory
Born as one corner of the Sohma family's Zodiac, possessed by the Boar spirit, she grew up amid the family's complex circumstances and curse. From childhood, she has harbored strong feelings for Kyo but, unable to be honest with her emotions, grew while acting fiercely.
Debut date
October 18, 2001
Work title
Fruits Basket
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 5

Revelation of unrequited love for Kyo

Significant event
Revelation of unrequited love for Kyo
Description
It becomes clear in the story that Kagura has intense feelings for Kyo.

Struggles as the Boar spirit possessor

Significant event
Struggles as the Boar spirit possessor
Description
Many depictions of her struggling with her curse and instincts.

Kyo's acceptance

Significant event
Kyo's acceptance
Description
Kyo understands Kagura's feelings, and their relationship sees progress.

Relationships

Ayame Sohma

Sibling

A woman from the same clan. The relationship is complex, but there is a sibling bond.

Kyo Sohma

Love interest

The object of Kagura's affections. Forms a key relationship in the story.

Tohru Honda

Friend

Friendly relationship with Tohru; her presence heals Kagura's heart.

Sohma Family Zodiac

Sohma Family Zodiac: member

Media appearances

Fruits Basket

Manga / Supporting

Serialization started in 2001

Fruits Basket (2019 version)

Anime / Supporting

2019 TV series

Voice cast and creators

Mikako Komatsu

Voice actor
Mikako Komatsu
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime 2019 version

Cristina Vee

Voice actor
Cristina Vee
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

Hakusensha

Creator name
Hakusensha
Role
Publisher

TMS Entertainment (2019 version)

Creator name
TMS Entertainment (2019 version)
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Kagura Sohma Figure

Item name
Kagura Sohma Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Kagura illustrated clear file

Item name
Kagura illustrated clear file
Category
Stationery
Availability
Limited