Kakeru Manabe
Kakeru Manabe is a recurring character in Fruits Basket, serving as the energetic vice president of the student council. Initially withdrawn due to family pressures, he becomes a close friend to Yuki Sohma and a supportive partner to Komaki Nakao. In Fruits Basket Another, he is married to Komaki and has two children.
Quick Facts
What is Kakeru Manabe's role in the Fruits Basket series?
He is a recurring character and the vice president of the student council at Kaibara Municipal High School.
What is Kakeru's relationship to Machi Kuragi?
He is Machi's older half-brother.
What is Kakeru's personality like?
He is energetic, charismatic, and laid-back, but also possesses strong emotional insights and can be serious when necessary.
What is Kakeru's nickname for Yuki Sohma?
He calls Yuki "Yunyun".
What is Kakeru's occupation?
He is a high school student.
What is Kakeru's relationship with Komaki Nakao?
He is married to Komaki Nakao in Fruits Basket Another.
What is Kakeru's appearance?
He is a young man of average build and height with short, slightly spiked dark brown hair and light brown eyes. He has one piercing in his right ear.
What is Kakeru's past like?
He was involved in an inheritance rivalry with his half-sister, Machi, which significantly impacted his personality in his younger years. He later resolved this conflict and changed for the better.
Description
Personality
Kakeru is initially depicted as a withdrawn and unapproachable individual due to family pressures. However, he later develops into a charismatic and energetic young man. He is expressive, laid-back, and cheerful, often teasing those around him. While outwardly happy, he possesses strong emotional insights and can be serious when the situation demands it. He deeply cares for those close to him, though his methods of showing this care can sometimes be clumsy or misunderstood. His journey involves overcoming past trauma and learning to understand others’ perspectives, leading to significant personal growth.
Abilities
Kakeru doesn't possess any supernatural abilities. His strengths lie in his social skills, his ability to connect with others, and his capacity for empathy and understanding.