Hatsuharu Sohma

Lore & Background

The source states that thirteen members of the Sohma family are cursed to turn into their animal forms when they embrace someone of the opposite sex or come under great stress. It mentions that the spellings used are from official Region 1 DVD and English manga releases, with names in Western order. While it notes that most cursed Somas were named after months in the former Japanese lunisolar calendar corresponding to their zodiac animals, it does not mention Hatsuharu or the specific lore surrounding the Rat curse.

In Their Own Story

The source recounts the story of Tohru Honda meeting Yuki, Kyo, and Shigure Soma. It describes her resolve to break the curse after learning about Akito Soma, the family head. The narrative covers Tohru's life with the Somas, her part-time job as an office janitor, and her eventual marriage to Kyo in the sequel series Fruits Basket another. No story events involving Hatsuharu Sohma are recorded in this text.

Reader's Guide

The source provides biographical details for Tohru Honda, Arisa Uotani, Saki Hanajima, and the initial development of Yuki, Kyo, and Shigure by author Natsuki Takaya. It explains that Kyo is not part of the official zodiac as the cat and that names like Kureno and Momiji were swapped by mistake.

Did You Know?

• Natsuki Takaya created Tohru Honda first, followed soon after by Yuki and Kyo Soma.
• Tohru's name is typically used for men; Takaya chose it to 'balance out' the female character with a masculine name.
• Kyo was the first character whose personality and looks 'really hit' Takaya without hesitation.
• Most cursed Somas were named after months in the former Japanese lunisolar calendar, except Kureno, Momiji (names swapped by mistake), Kyo, and Yuki.
• In the sequel series Fruits Basket another, Tohru and Kyo are married with three children, including their oldest son Hajime.