Kureno Sohma

Aide to the head of the household possessed by the rooster spirit

Possessed by the rooster of the Zodiac, aide supporting the Sohma family head Akito. Calm and composed personality.

Quotes

  • Family is something built by overcoming many difficulties.
  • As the head's aide, I will do my utmost.
  • Emotions can sometimes become strength.

Trivia

  • Kureno Sohma is the character who holds the rooster in the Zodiac.
  • Usually calm, but emotions surface easily especially toward Akito.
  • Voiced by Kōji Yusa.

Alternate names

Kurenou Sohma Kureno

Tags

Kureno Sohma Fruits Basket Zodiac Spirit possession Rooster Emotionally expressive Family Aide Akito

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
June 29

Appearance

Overall appearance
Young man with black hair and a calm demeanor. Usually wears slim glasses. Often wears suits and has refined facial features.
Height
Approximately 175cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Glasses
  • Slim build
Iconic items
  • Glasses
  • Suit
  • Kimono with Sohma family crest

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Sincere
Detailed personality
Calm and serious personality, but with strong compassion for family and occasionally becomes emotional. Strong sense of responsibility, shows meticulous care as an aide.
Keywords
  • Sincere
  • Calm
  • Sense of responsibility
  • Family-oriented
  • Composure
Motto
Do one's best for the family
Talents
  • Excellent observational skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Sharp insight
Skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Administrative abilities
  • Kimono wearing
Motivation
Protecting the harmony and stability of the Sohma family
Habits
Occasionally strongly expresses anger or sadness
Favorite foods
Japanese sweets, Green tea, Anmitsu
Favorite colors
Navy, Light purple
Hobbies
Reading, Calligraphy
Disliked situations
Family discord, Irresponsible behavior

History

Backstory
As a member of the Sohma family's Zodiac, takes on the role of supporting head Akito who unites the family. Bears the anguish of spirit possession while wishing for family peace.
Debut date
2001
Work title
Fruits Basket
Media type
Manga

Activities as aide to head Akito

Significant event
Activities as aide to head Akito
Description
Important role supporting Akito's will and maintaining family order.

Strengthening family bonds

Significant event
Strengthening family bonds
Description
Contributed to resolving Sohma family issues and deepening family connections.

Relationships

Akito Sohma

Respects as head and deeply supports as aide. Complex relationship.

Tohru Honda

Ally

Has cooperated in solving family problems.

Sohma family

Sohma family: strategist

Media appearances

Fruits Basket

Manga / Supporting

Serialization started in 2001

Fruits Basket (2019 version)

Anime / Supporting

2019 TV series

Voice cast and creators

Kōji Yusa

Voice actor
Kōji Yusa
Language
Japanese
Version or series
2019 TV anime version

Natsuki Takaya

Creator name
Natsuki Takaya
Role
Original author

Natsuki Takaya

Creator name
Natsuki Takaya
Role
Character designer

Hakusensha

Creator name
Hakusensha
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Kureno Sohma figure

Item name
Kureno Sohma figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Kureno Sohma clear file

Item name
Kureno Sohma clear file
Category
Stationery
Availability
Limited