Kyo Sohma Personality: A Hot-tempered and Charismatic Outsider
Updated: Monday, December 22, 2025
MBTI
ISTP
Enneagram
6w7
Alignment
Chaotic Good
Kyo Sohma is cursed by the spirit of the cat of the zodiac, which makes him transform into an orange cat whenever he is hugged by a member of the opposite gender or under stress. He is also the outsider of the Sohma family, as the cat is not an official member of the zodiac, and is destined to be confined in the Cat’s Room for the rest of his life.
Kyo Sohma's Personality
Kyo is a short-tempered, charismatic, and stubborn person who often acts on impulse and speaks his mind. He is also loyal, protective, and caring towards those he loves, especially Tohru.
He grew up feeling rejected and isolated by his biological father and the Sohma family, who blamed him for his mother’s suicide. He was adopted by Kazuma Sohma, a martial arts master who taught him how to fight and control his emotions.
He developed a strong rivalry with Yuki Sohma, the rat of the zodiac, who he blamed for his misfortune and mistreatment. He made a deal with Akito Sohma, the head of the family, that if he could beat Yuki in a fight, he would not have to go to the Cat’s Room.
He also befriended Kyoko Honda, Tohru’s mother, who accepted him as he was and encouraged him to be kind to others. He promised her to protect Tohru before she died in a car accident.
He gradually fell in love with Tohru, who showed him unconditional love and compassion. He also learned to get along with Yuki and the other zodiac members, who supported him and helped him break his curse. He decided to live his life with Tohru and fulfill his promise to Kyoko.
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