Kyo Sohma
Also known as: The Cat, Kyo-kun
The cat of the zodiac, excluded from the banquet, promised to lifelong confinement, and convinced he caused both his mother's and Kyoko's deaths. His arc from self-loathing to choosing a future with Tohru is the manga's hardest-won happy ending.
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Tohru Honda
5k works
An orphaned high schooler living in a tent until the Sohma family takes her in, whose unconditional kindness slowly unravels their zodiac curse. Her grief for her mother and her refusal to choose between the rat and the cat give the gentleness real weight.
Yuki Sohma
4k works
The rat of the zodiac, the school's untouchable 'prince,' privately starved for friendship after a childhood as Akito's isolated possession. His realization that he wanted Tohru as a mother, not a lover — and his growth with Machi — quietly steal the back half of the series.
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How many fanfics feature Kyo Sohma?
Kyo Sohma appears in 4k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Fruits Basket fandom. You can browse all Kyo Sohma fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Kyo Sohma ships?
The most popular Kyo Sohma ships include Kyo Sohma/Tohru Honda. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
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