Yuki Sohma
Special existence as the Rat of the Zodiac
Possessed by the spirit of the Rat from the Chinese Zodiac, he is a popular honor student at school. With his androgynous looks and excellence in both academics and athletics, he is called 'Prince Yuki'. One of the protagonists who bears the curse of the spirits, struggling yet possessing both kindness and strength.
Quotes
- "Sometimes I think of myself as an uninteresting person, but even so, I want to be myself."
- "Even if called Prince Yuki, all I want is to be an ordinary person."
- "The curse will surely be lifted—I believe it."
- "True strength lies in asking for help from others."
- "Being needed by someone is the greatest happiness."
Trivia
- Yuki notably has a frail constitution among the Zodiac.
- In the 1st anime, his eyes and hair had a bluish tint, but the 2nd anime adjusted them to the original's dark gray.
- A school celebrity, with the 'Prince Yuki' fan club formed.
- Depicted as the most special existence among the Zodiac curse, close even to God.
- Per the author, 'The name is exceptional and not derived from yuki-mi-zuki.'
Alternate names
Yuki Sohma
Prince
Yun-chan
Yunyun
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Androgynous and strikingly handsome appearance. Slightly long hair reaching the shoulders in a dark gray close to black, and dark gray eyes. Exudes a fragile aura.
- Eye color
- Gray
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Androgynous facial features
- Silent and clean-cut impression
- Frail atmosphere due to the spirit's influence
- Iconic items
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- Glasses (rarely worn)
- School uniform
- Prince Yuki fan club goods
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Kind
- Detailed personality
- Honor student yet humble and calm in demeanor. Extremely popular at school to the point of having a fan club, but considers himself dull and harbors a complex about his androgynous appearance. Sincerely and thoughtfully confronts his position and the anguish of the curse. Cautious in interpersonal relationships, fears opening his heart to others, but excels at forging deep friendships and romances.
- Keywords
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- Honor Student
- Popular
- Androgynous
- Humble
- Thoughtful
- Lonely
- Frail
- Serious
- Strong sense of belonging
- Motto
- "It's okay to be myself as I am"
- Talents
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- Academically gifted
- General athletic ability
- Theater
- Thoughtfulness
- Skills
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- Excellent grades (proficient in academics and athletics)
- Student Council President
- Leadership
- Social skills
- Motivation
- Liberation from the Zodiac curse and finding his own place.
- Habits
- Often uses polite language, but occasionally employs unique phrasing.
- Favorite foods
- Unknown
- Hobbies
- Home gardening, Reading, Gardening
- Person
- Tohru Honda, Kyo Sohma, Shigure
History
- Backstory
- Possessor of the Rat from the Sohma clan's Zodiac, a special existence at the center of the curse. Raised in a harsh environment by his mother during childhood and often isolated from those around him, but as he grew, he became popular at school for his outstanding appearance and grades. While tormented by the complex curse, he accepts his curse and fate, striving for liberation from it.
- Debut date
- July 18, 1998
- Work title
- Fruits Basket
- Media type
- Manga
Formation of the Prince Yuki fan club
- Significant event
- Formation of the Prince Yuki fan club
- Description
- Gained such immense popularity at school that the fervent fan club 'Prince Yuki' was formed.
Struggle with the Sohma family curse
- Significant event
- Struggle with the Sohma family curse
- Description
- Confronts the anguish and loneliness of being possessed by the Zodiac spirit due to the curse, aiming for liberation from the curse and mending bonds with parents and comrades.
Inauguration as Student Council President
- Significant event
- Inauguration as Student Council President
- Description
- Serves as student council president in high school, growing while mediating relationships with classmates and family.
Liberation from the curse
- Significant event
- Liberation from the curse
- Description
- Ultimately, the Zodiac curse is broken, and he begins living as an ordinary human.
Relationships
Yuki Sohma's mother
Mother
Raised amid the pressures of the curse and family prestige, but exerted a certain influence on Yuki.
Ayame Sohma
Sibling
Elder brother. Shares a complex relationship as members of the Sohma family.
Shigure Sohma
Cousin
Childhood friend and cousin. Landlord of the boarding house, mutually supporting each other mentally.
Tohru Honda
Best friend
Meeting Tohru heals Yuki's loneliness, sparking changes in relationships and personal growth.
Kyo Sohma
Rival
Like cats and dogs at first, they come to acknowledge each other, building a friendship and rivalry.
Prince Yuki Fan Club
Prince Yuki Fan Club: mascot
Media appearances
Fruits Basket
Manga / Protagonist
1998~
Fruits Basket (2019)
Anime / Protagonist
2019 TV series
Fruits Basket (2001)
Anime / Protagonist
2001 TV series
Fruits Basket Theatrical Edition
Movie / Protagonist
Voice cast and creators
Aya Hisakawa
- Voice actor
- Aya Hisakawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 2nd TV Anime
Nobunaga Shimazaki
- Voice actor
- Nobunaga Shimazaki
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 2nd TV Anime (childhood)
Aya Hisakawa
- Voice actor
- Aya Hisakawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- 1st TV Anime / Drama CD
Natsuki Takaya
- Creator name
- Natsuki Takaya
- Role
- Original author
unknown
- Creator name
- unknown
- Role
- Character Designer
unknown
- Creator name
- unknown
- Role
- Illustrator
unknown
- Creator name
- unknown
- Role
- Animation Studio
Hakusensha
- Creator name
- Hakusensha
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Prince Yuki limited figure
- Item name
- Prince Yuki limited figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited
Prince Yuki fan club goods
- Item name
- Prince Yuki fan club goods
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular