Shigure Sohma
Dog spirit-possessed writer
A Dog spirit-possessed individual who freeloads at the Sohma household while working as a writer, serving as a guardian figure to Tohru.
Quotes
- “Life can be surprisingly fun, you know”
- “When in trouble, it's mutual help”
- “A pinch is the greatest opportunity”
- “Having something to protect is a good thing”
- “Let's keep smiling, no matter what”
Trivia
- The author Natsuki Takaya has a particular attachment to Shigure's character design.
- Shigure's spirit possession is the dog, symbolizing loyalty and free-spiritedness.
- In the work, he often serves as the comic relief.
- His voice actor differs between series in the anime, but both are highly popular.
- As a smoking character, he is rare; some fans dislike it, but in the work, it symbolizes adulthood.
- In the original manga, much of Shigure's past remains mysterious.
Alternate names
Shigure
Shigure-sensei
Sohma-san
Profile
- Species
- Human (spirit-possessed)
- Gender
- Male
- Birthday
- unknown
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A young man with black hair that's slightly long. He often wears glasses and exudes a calm atmosphere. He usually dresses casually, but occasionally appears in dandy attire.
- Height
- Approx. 178cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Glasses
- Slightly long black hair
- Gentle smile
- Iconic items
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- Glasses
- Pen
- Manuscript paper
- Cigarettes (smoking scenes appear in the work)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Humorous
- Detailed personality
- Bright, cheerful, and optimistic; he may seem frivolous at first glance, but he also has a caring and thoughtful side. He is skilled at maintaining appropriate distance with people and shows a particularly warm, protective attitude toward Tohru. He sometimes drags others around for his own convenience, but at his core, kindness is fundamental.
- Keywords
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- Humorous
- Optimistic
- Thoughtful
- Caring
- Frivolous
- Sarcastic
- Guardian
- Motto
- “Life is all about enjoying it”
- Talents
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- Expressive ability as a writer
- Observation skills
- Manipulation of people's hearts
- Quick wit
- Skills
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- Writing
- General housework
- Mediator
- Comedian's rhetoric
- Motivation
- Completing his own works and protecting the peace of Tohru and the Sohma clan.
- Habits
- Smokes cigarettes (moderately in the work), often teases others with a light-hearted tone.
- Favorite foods
- Liquor, Sweets, Japanese confectionery
- Hobbies
- Writing, Reading, Walking
- Favorite places
- Sohma household, His room
- Disliked situations
- Heavy atmosphere, Tense situations
- Disliked foods
- Overly spicy things
History
- Backstory
- A member of the Sohma family and possessed by the Dog spirit. He had many issues in the past, but now works as a writer while taking care of the clan, including Tohru Sohma. Though usually free-spirited, he has a family-oriented side.
- Debut date
- July 10, 1998
- Work title
- Fruits Basket
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 1
Meeting with Tohru
- Significant event
- Meeting with Tohru
- Description
- His relationship as Tohru's guardian begins, becoming a key axis of the story.
Success as a writer
- Significant event
- Success as a writer
- Description
- While hiding his spirit possession, he gains recognition through his own works.
Involvement in the Sohma family's issues
- Significant event
- Involvement in the Sohma family's issues
- Description
- He indirectly gets involved in the clan's problems and searches for solutions.
Relationships
Sohma Family
A complex relationship, but strong bonds as a clan member.
Tohru Sohma
Guardian
His warm stance of protecting and guiding Tohru is central to the story.
Kyo Sohma
Best friend
A close relationship where they sometimes tease each other and support one another.
Sohma Clan
Sohma Clan: unknown
Media appearances
Fruits Basket
Manga / Protagonist
Serialized 1998-2006
Fruits Basket (2019)
Anime / Supporting
2019 TV series
Fruits Basket Movie
Movie / Supporting
Released 2022
Voice cast and creators
Akira Ishida
- Voice actor
- Akira Ishida
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 2019 TV Anime Version
Kōki Miyata
- Voice actor
- Kōki Miyata
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Original 2001 TV Anime Version
Natsuki Takaya
- Creator name
- Natsuki Takaya
- Role
- Original author
Natsuki Takaya
- Creator name
- Natsuki Takaya
- Role
- Character designer
TMS Entertainment
- Creator name
- TMS Entertainment
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Shigure Sohma Figure
- Item name
- Shigure Sohma Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Shigure Sohma Acrylic Stand
- Item name
- Shigure Sohma Acrylic Stand
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular