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Momiji Sohma, a member of the Sohma family, bears the curse of the Chinese Zodiac rabbit spirit. Introduced at approximately 15 years old, he was born in the Japanese zodiac year of the Rat, yet his cursed animal remains the Rabbit. His heritage is half-Japanese (father) and half-German (mother), resulting in distinctive blonde hair and brown eyes.
Initially appearing as a short, androgynous teenager standing 155.8 cm (5'1") and weighing 47.5 kg (104.7 lbs), his stature often leads to him being mistaken for a younger child. He favors feminine clothing, including the girls' school uniform with shorts, and accessorizes with items like a rabbit backpack. Momiji displays a cheerful, playful, and affectionate demeanor, frequently hugging others with little regard for personal boundaries. He loves sweets, junk food, plays the violin, and enjoys activities like badminton.
Beneath his cheerfulness lies profound pain stemming from his family history. Immediately after his premature birth, his mother witnessed his transformation into a rabbit and rejected him, suffering severe mental distress. She later requested family doctor Hatori Sohma erase all her memories of Momiji's existence, declaring her greatest regret was giving birth to "that creature." Momiji overheard this but consented to the erasure for her well-being. His father subsequently forbade him from interacting with his mother or younger sister, Momo Sohma, to maintain family stability. Momiji complied, raised primarily by servants within the Sohma estate while observing his mother and sister from afar.
Despite this rejection, Momiji exhibits significant emotional resilience and insight. He forms an immediate attachment to Tohru Honda, hugging her upon their formal meeting despite his curse. He occasionally assists her cleaning job at one of his father's buildings and covers her duties when she is ill. Momiji develops romantic feelings for Tohru but recognizes her affection lies elsewhere. He encourages Kyo Sohma to confess his feelings to Tohru, warning that hesitation might prompt Momiji to pursue her himself.
As the series progresses, Momiji experiences a physical growth spurt, reaching 167.6 cm (5'5") and adopting a more masculine appearance, including switching to the boys' school uniform. This reflects his emotional maturation; he becomes more confident, level-headed, and willing to defy authority. He protects Tohru from Akito Sohma, enduring physical punishment for his defiance. When his curse breaks in the manga (prior to most other Zodiac members), he firmly declares independence from Akito's control. Later, he shows empathy by urging Akito to reconcile with Tohru, using the allegory of the "foolish traveler."
His relationship with his sister Momo remains indirect. After Momo takes violin lessons to connect with him, their father forces Momiji to quit to avoid contact. Momo later asks Tohru to relay a request for Momiji to be her older brother, a moment that brings him to tears. In the future depicted in "Fruits Basket Another," Momiji becomes a successful businessman, marries, and has two children, including a daughter named Mina Sohma.
In the film "Fruits Basket: Prelude," Momiji appears without significant new character details beyond his established role. His journey concludes expressing hope to find a partner as remarkable as Tohru, indicating his continued optimism and emotional openness despite past hardships.
Initially appearing as a short, androgynous teenager standing 155.8 cm (5'1") and weighing 47.5 kg (104.7 lbs), his stature often leads to him being mistaken for a younger child. He favors feminine clothing, including the girls' school uniform with shorts, and accessorizes with items like a rabbit backpack. Momiji displays a cheerful, playful, and affectionate demeanor, frequently hugging others with little regard for personal boundaries. He loves sweets, junk food, plays the violin, and enjoys activities like badminton.
Beneath his cheerfulness lies profound pain stemming from his family history. Immediately after his premature birth, his mother witnessed his transformation into a rabbit and rejected him, suffering severe mental distress. She later requested family doctor Hatori Sohma erase all her memories of Momiji's existence, declaring her greatest regret was giving birth to "that creature." Momiji overheard this but consented to the erasure for her well-being. His father subsequently forbade him from interacting with his mother or younger sister, Momo Sohma, to maintain family stability. Momiji complied, raised primarily by servants within the Sohma estate while observing his mother and sister from afar.
Despite this rejection, Momiji exhibits significant emotional resilience and insight. He forms an immediate attachment to Tohru Honda, hugging her upon their formal meeting despite his curse. He occasionally assists her cleaning job at one of his father's buildings and covers her duties when she is ill. Momiji develops romantic feelings for Tohru but recognizes her affection lies elsewhere. He encourages Kyo Sohma to confess his feelings to Tohru, warning that hesitation might prompt Momiji to pursue her himself.
As the series progresses, Momiji experiences a physical growth spurt, reaching 167.6 cm (5'5") and adopting a more masculine appearance, including switching to the boys' school uniform. This reflects his emotional maturation; he becomes more confident, level-headed, and willing to defy authority. He protects Tohru from Akito Sohma, enduring physical punishment for his defiance. When his curse breaks in the manga (prior to most other Zodiac members), he firmly declares independence from Akito's control. Later, he shows empathy by urging Akito to reconcile with Tohru, using the allegory of the "foolish traveler."
His relationship with his sister Momo remains indirect. After Momo takes violin lessons to connect with him, their father forces Momiji to quit to avoid contact. Momo later asks Tohru to relay a request for Momiji to be her older brother, a moment that brings him to tears. In the future depicted in "Fruits Basket Another," Momiji becomes a successful businessman, marries, and has two children, including a daughter named Mina Sohma.
In the film "Fruits Basket: Prelude," Momiji appears without significant new character details beyond his established role. His journey concludes expressing hope to find a partner as remarkable as Tohru, indicating his continued optimism and emotional openness despite past hardships.