Shiki Sohma
The enigmatic boy from Fruits Basket Another
A mysterious and enigmatic boy who appears in 'Fruits Basket Another'. He is the son of Akito Sohma, the head of the Sohma family, and bears a complex fate.
Trivia
- Shiki is the son of Akito Sohma and the successor to the head position.
- His androgynous appearance and black hair are inherited from his mother.
- In childhood, he accidentally rescued Sawa, which serves as an important foreshadowing in 'Another'.
- The abused past from his mother Ren has influenced his solitary personality.
- Belongs to the Go club and possesses calm judgment.
Alternate names
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A beautiful boy with an androgynous and mysterious aura. Black hair, fair skin, androgynous beautiful features, and slightly elongated sideburns are characteristic.
- Eye color
- Black
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Androgynous beautiful appearance
- Slightly elongated sideburns
- Fair skin
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Mysterious
- Detailed personality
- Polite and calm personality using honorific language, but possesses a somewhat mysterious and enigmatic aura. The heavy pressure and sense of loneliness from family traditions and Sohma family customs experienced in childhood have greatly influenced personality formation. Chooses solitude, avoids deep involvement with others, while harboring the strength to confront hardships.
- Keywords
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- Mysterious
- Androgynous
- Polite
- Solitary
- Secretive
- Composed
- Honorific language
- Talents
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- Go proficiency
- Calm judgment
- Gentle demeanor
- Skills
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- Mastery of honorific language
- Delicate consideration
- Emotional control
- Motivation
- Struggling to overcome his own solitude and family grudges, seeking connections with others while searching for the meaning of his existence.
- Habits
- Always maintains a polite tone with honorific language without breaking it, and rarely shows emotions outwardly.
History
- Backstory
- Born as the son of Sohma family head Akito and Shigure. Raised in solitude from childhood due to the Sohma family's ancient customs and abusive treatment from his mother Ren. In the midst of his mother's malice and family relational distress, he avoided deep involvement with others and chose solitude. He once accidentally helped Sawa in childhood, but it escalated into a commotion where his mother demanded compensation. As he grows, he confronts the fate and secrets tied to the Sohma family.
- Work title
- Fruits Basket Another
- Media type
- Manga
Encounter with Sawa
- Significant event
- Encounter with Sawa
- Description
- On an early summer holiday, when feeling ill on the roadside, Sawa helped and took him home. They also had an accidental reunion and became acquaintances who care for each other.
Childhood accident rescue
- Significant event
- Childhood accident rescue
- Description
- In childhood, he happened to be present when Sawa fell and rescued her, but afterward his mother harassed Sawa, leading to a commotion.
Family conflicts and solitude
- Significant event
- Family conflicts and solitude
- Description
- Deepened solitude due to family troubles such as responsibilities as the 'God' burdened on Akito, mental pressure from mother Ren, etc.
Joining the Go club
- Significant event
- Joining the Go club
- Description
- Joined the Go club in first year of middle school and interacted with classmates and seniors.
Relationships
Akito Sohma
Mother
Mother and head of the Sohma family. Was under Akito's strong control but tormented by her dark curse.
Shigure Sohma
Father
Father. Involved in a complex love triangle with Akito, emotionally distant.
Akira Sohma
Grandfather
Grandfather and Akito's biological father. For Shiki, a great-grandfather-like existence.
Ren Sohma
Guardian
Grandmother and Akito's biological mother. Held strong malice toward Shiki and abused him.
None
Sibling
Sawa Mitoma
Friend
A special bond formed from Sawa helping Shiki when he was weakened on the roadside, becoming a relationship where they care for each other.
Mutsuki Sohma
Younger brother like
Mutsuki worries about Shiki more than anyone and tries to support him.
Hajime Sohma
Older brother like
Shiki's half-brother, and a gentle watchful presence toward Sawa as well.
Sohma family
Sohma family: unknown
Media appearances
Fruits Basket
Manga / Supporting
Fruits Basket Another
Manga / Protagonist
Voice cast and creators
Natsuki Takaya
- Creator name
- Natsuki Takaya
- Role
- Original author
Natsuki Takaya
- Creator name
- Natsuki Takaya
- Role
- Illustrator