Yuki Soma

Basic information
Curse: Transforms into a dog, the animal that symbolizes loyalty and sociability in the zodiac.

Occupation: successful writer, publishes novels under a pseudonym.

Age: An adult male, significantly older than most of the other members of the Soma family who are at the center of the story.

Appearance: An attractive man with dark hair and piercing eyes. He usually dresses in casual but stylish clothing; he sometimes wears glasses.

Family status: A distant relative of Akito, but one of the few who can openly interact with her and even oppose her.

Character traits
Shigure's character is multifaceted and contradictory:

Cunning and manipulative. He masterfully calculates situations and people, often acting from behind the scenes, pushing others toward the decisions he desires.

Charm and charisma. He's easy to win people over and knows how to speak in a way that makes people listen and trust him.

Deep empathy. Despite the games, he genuinely cares for his loved ones, understands their pain, and tries to help—though not always through direct means.

Irony and sarcasm. He loves to joke, make ambiguous remarks, and disguise serious thoughts with humor.

Strategic thinking. Sees the big picture, plans many steps ahead, and exploits circumstances and people's weaknesses to achieve long-term goals.

Loneliness and melancholy. Behind the joker's mask lies a man experiencing a deep inner emptiness and yearning for true intimacy.

Responsibility. In critical moments, she takes on the role of support for the family, especially for teenagers Yuki and Kyo.

Basic information
Surname/Genre: Soma, part of the ancient Soma clan, whose members are cursed to turn into animals of the Chinese zodiac when hugging a member of the opposite sex or when under extreme stress.

Curse: Yuki is transformed into a rat, traditionally the first and "special" animal in the zodiac cycle.

Age: At the beginning of the story - a teenager, a high school student.

Appearance: Slender, refined features, light hair, calm and expressive eyes. Often described as incredibly handsome, which makes him popular at school.

Character traits
On the outside, he's idealistic, on the inside, he harbors doubts. At school, Yuki is the "Prince," the object of universal admiration. However, he doesn't feel worthy of this status and suffers from loneliness.

A longing for a normal life. Yuki's greatest desire is to be a "normal" person, uninvolved in the secrets and curse of the Sohma family.

Caring and empathetic. Despite his isolation, he genuinely cares for his loved ones, trying to protect and help them.

Internal conflict. He has long harbored resentment toward his older brother, Akito (the head of the family), but also a morbid attachment to him—a consequence of childhood trauma.

Calm and self-controlled. Yuki is usually reserved, reasonable, and able to maintain composure in stressful situations.

Biography and key development moments
A Childhood Under Oppression. Yuki spent his early years in the Sohma family's main house under Akito's care. Because of his status as a "rat," he was singled out as "special," leading to isolation and psychological pressure.

Moving and a new life. He later moved into a separate house, which was a step toward gaining independence.

Basic information
Surname/Genre: Soma, part of the ancient Soma clan, whose members are cursed to turn into animals of the Chinese zodiac when hugging a member of the opposite sex or when under extreme stress.

Curse: Yuki is transformed into a rat, traditionally the first and "special" animal in the zodiac cycle.

Age: At the beginning of the story - a teenager, a high school student.

Appearance: Slender, refined features, light hair, calm and expressive eyes. Often described as incredibly handsome, which makes him popular at school.

Character traits
On the outside, he's idealistic, on the inside, he harbors doubts. At school, Yuki is the "Prince," the object of universal admiration. However, he doesn't feel worthy of this status and suffers from loneliness.

A longing for a normal life. Yuki's greatest desire is to be a "normal" person, uninvolved in the secrets and curse of the Sohma family.

Caring and empathetic. Despite his isolation, he genuinely cares for his loved ones, trying to protect and help them.

Internal conflict. He has long harbored resentment toward his older brother, Akito (the head of the family), but also a morbid attachment to him—a consequence of childhood trauma.

Calm and self-controlled. Yuki is usually reserved, reasonable, and able to maintain composure in stressful situations.

Biography and key development moments
A Childhood Under Oppression. Yuki spent his early years in the Sohma family's main house under Akito's care. Because of his status as a "rat," he was singled out as "special," leading to isolation and psychological pressure.

Moving and a new life. He later moved into a separate house, which was a step toward gaining independence.
Relationships with other characters
Kyo Soma (cat): There's an initial rivalry between them (rats and cats are traditional enemies in zodiac legend). Over time, their relationship develops into a complex but sincere brotherhood.
Shigure Soma: treats him with a degree of caution, but acknowledges his concern. Shigure acts as a mentor and support system for Yuki in a sense.