Tohru Honda, the protagonist of "Fruits Basket," appears to be an ordinary high school girl. However, her interactions with the Sohma family have a profound impact on the story. This time, we'll introduce the charms of the protagonist!
What kind of girl is the protagonist, Tohru Honda?
Tohru Honda, the protagonist of "Fruits Basket," is an ordinary high school girl attending Umihara High School. While she may be a little quirky, she is a kind-hearted and naive character. Having lost both parents, Tohru lives with her paternal grandfather. Toru's earnest and straightforward attitude, which allows him to pay for his tuition and living expenses by working part-time to avoid placing a financial burden on his grandfather, is perhaps one of his charms.
The main character, yet living in a tent?!
Toru's reason for living in a tent is that the house he shares with his grandfather is undergoing renovations. During the renovations, his grandfather moves in with his daughter and son-in-law, but with nowhere to go and no money, Toru decides to live in a tent on a small hill until the renovations are complete.
Tohru's Encounter with the Sohma Family
While living in a tent, Tohru encounters his classmates, Yuki Sohma and Shigure Sohma, known as "princes." In fact, the tent Tohru set up was on the Sohma family's property. To make matters worse for Tohru's panic, a landslide destroys the tent, putting him in dire straits. Unable to bear the sight, Yuki offers to let Tohru live in her house until the renovations are complete. This marks the beginning of Tohru's life living with Yuki, Shigure, Kyo, and the others.
About Yuki Sohma, Shigure, and Kyo, who live with Tohru
Yuki saves Tohru from a pinch and he manages to secure a place to live. He ends up living with two other members of the Sohma family. One of them is Kyo Sohma. Kyo is a boy who views Yuki as a rival. Originally living somewhere else, he decided to attend the same high school as Tohru and the others, and ended up living at Shigure's house. Shigure Sohma is Kyo and Yuki's guardian. The house where Tohru is staying was originally Shigure's, and Yuki has actually been staying there for some time.
The Sohma Family's Zodiac Curse
When Tohru starts staying with them, a serious truth is discovered: the Sohma family is cursed with the Zodiac, causing them to transform into one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac when embraced by a member of the opposite sex. Kyo transforms into a cat, Yuki into a rat, and Shigure into a dog. This curse has been passed down through the Sohma family for hundreds of years, and only a very small percentage of the Sohma family are able to transform into one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. This curse caused deep emotional pain for Yuki Sohma and the other members of the Sohma family, who were cursed by the zodiac.
Tohru's charm lies in his gentle kindness.
Tohru gently supports the members of the Sohma family, whose hearts have been closed off by the curse. Here's one scene that shows Tohru's charm. Yuki has distanced herself from others since she was a child due to the curse. She tells Tohru that her "kindness" comes from a desire to be liked and to receive something in return. Tohru doesn't dismiss Yuki's negative feelings, but instead responds with words that help her accept them. The words that Tohru gently conveys are one of the charms of "Fruits Basket."
My mother always told me to believe rather than doubt. People aren't born with a conscience (kindness). Just like our bodies grow, our consciences are something we develop within ourselves... That's why the shape of our consciences varies from person to person...
The voice actors for the main character, Honda Tohru, are Yui Horie and Manaka Iwami!
First, when "Fruits Basket" was adapted into an anime in 2001, voice actress Yui Horie played the role of Tohru. In addition to her roles in Fruits Basket, Yui Horie also plays Tsubasa Hanekawa in "Bakemonogatari." Meanwhile, the 2019 anime remake features Manaka Iwami, who also voiced Makia in "The Promised Flower on the Morning of Goodbye."
Summary of the Charms of Fruits Basket's Promised Flower, Honda Tohru
This article introduces Tohru Honda, the protagonist of "Fruits Basket." After losing her parents, Tohru lives a straightforward life. She's an ordinary girl. Tohru is an irreplaceable presence for the Zodiac, accepting the ugly, unwillingness to admit it due to the curse. It's empowering to know that there's even one person who accepts you.
