Kazuma Sohma
The karate master who took in Kyo and raised him as his own son.
Kazuma Sohma is a member of the cursed Sohma family in Fruits Basket, known for his role as Kyo Soma's foster father. He is a master of karate who runs a dojo near the Sohma family main house, where he teaches several of the younger Sohmas, including Kyo, Kagura, Yuki and Hatsuharu.
Quick Facts
- Final occupation
- Dojo Owner
Lore & Background
When Saki Hanajima sees him arriving for Kyo's parent-teacher conference, she calls him "handsome".' Later, during the class performance of 'Sorta Cinderella,' Saki seeks him out to speak with him. This interaction causes significant concern for Kyo, who becomes disturbed at the idea of Saki entering a relationship with his foster-father, prompting Arisa Uotani and Saki to tease him about the possibility. By the final chapter, Kazuma is established as running a dojo where Saki Hanajima works as a cook.
Reader's Guide
Kazuma Sohma serves as a parental figure within the story, specifically for Kyo. His presence is noted during school-related events like parent-teacher conferences. He is characterized by his ability to maintain a household or dojo where others can find stability. For readers tracking character fates, Kazuma's endpoint involves him running a martial arts training facility (dojo) and sharing it with Saki Hanajima, who works there as a cook. After Kyo's mother died he took Kyo in and raised him as his foster son, and has come to think of him as his own son; according to Natsuki Takaya, he sees Saki only as Kyo's classmate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kazuma Sohma in Fruits Basket?
Kazuma Sohma serves as Kyo Soma's foster father and acts as a steady, welcoming presence within the complex Sohma household. He is not possessed by a zodiac spirit himself; it was his grandfather who was cursed by the cat.
What is Kazuma Sohma's relationship with Tohru Honda?
He is Kyo's foster father; he thinks well of Tohru and hopes her love for Kyo is sincere and not based on pity. To test her feelings, and to show Kyo he can be accepted despite his curse, Kazuma forces Kyo to show Tohru his true form.
Does Kazuma Sohma have a zodiac animal transformation?
No. Kazuma is not one of the thirteen cursed Sohmas. His grandfather was a previous cat, and Kazuma took in Kyo, the current cat, to make amends for having been cruel to his grandfather as a child.
What happens to Kazuma Sohma by the end of the story?
In the final chapter Kazuma still runs his dojo, where Saki Hanajima has taken a job as a cook, and Kyo is preparing to inherit it. He remains an integral part of Kyo's life as he navigates adulthood without the burden of the zodiac transformation.
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