Motoko Minagawa
Motoko Minagawa is a dedicated fan of Yuki Sohma, serving as president of his fan club. She is a student at Kaibara Municipal High School whose family owns a vegetable shop. In Fruits Basket Another, she is shown to be married with a daughter.
Quick Facts
What is Motoko Minagawa's role in the Fruits Basket series?
She is a minor character, a third-year student at Kaibara Municipal High School, and the president of the Prince Yuki Fan Club.
What is Motoko's main interest?
She is a fanatic admirer of Yuki Sohma.
What is Motoko's family business?
Her family runs a vegetable shop.
What is Motoko's age at the beginning and end of the series?
She is 17 at the beginning and 19 at the end of the series.
What is Motoko's occupation?
She is a student.
What is Motoko's appearance like in the 2019 anime and manga?
She has long, deep indigo blue hair and navy blue eyes, often adorned with bows.
What is Motoko's appearance like in the 2001 anime?
She has long, light brown hair and purple eyes.
What happens to Motoko in Fruits Basket Another?
She is married and has a daughter, Ruriko Kageyama, who is president of the Sohma Fan Club.
Description
Personality
Motoko is intensely devoted to Yuki Sohma, viewing him with near-obsessive admiration. She initially perceives Tohru Honda as a rival and obstacle, exhibiting jealousy and even hostility. However, her personality shows a softer side, particularly in her quiet shyness around Yuki and her eventual acceptance of Tohru's relationship with him. Her actions, while sometimes misguided, stem from a deep-seated desire for Yuki's happiness, even if it means sacrificing her own feelings. She is shown to be capable of self-reflection and growth, ultimately finding her own happiness after confessing her feelings to Yuki.
Abilities
Motoko possesses no supernatural abilities. Her skills lie in her organizational abilities as president of the fan club and her dedication to her romantic interest in Yuki Sohma.