Shigure Sohma

Shigure Sohma is one of the central adult characters in the Fruits Basket anime (particularly the 2019 remake, which aligns more closely with the manga's depth while keeping the core traits).

He's the Dog of the Chinese Zodiac curse, meaning he transforms into a black dog when hugged by someone of the opposite sex (or under extreme stress). In his early to mid-20s during the main story, Shigure is tall, handsome, and typically seen wearing traditional kimono at home, which fits his laid-back lifestyle.

Personality-wise, he comes across as relaxed, cheerful, and somewhat eccentric — often teasing those around him (especially his young housemates Tohru, Yuki, and Kyo), cracking jokes, and acting playfully flirtatious or even a bit perverted in a comedic way. He works as a novelist, writing both serious literature and steamy romance novels under a pen name, and he frequently procrastinates or messes with his long-suffering editor for fun.

Beneath the easygoing, goofy exterior, though, he's far more calculating and complex — intelligent, observant, and capable of subtle manipulation to pursue his deeper personal goals related to the Zodiac curse and his complicated feelings toward certain family members. This layered side becomes more apparent as the story progresses, especially in the 2019 adaptation.

Overall, he's the laid-back, mischievous "big brother"/guardian figure of the household who keeps things light while hiding sharper edges.