JAPANESE VOICE ACTOR: Tomokazu Seki
Kyo Sohma, the hot-headed Cat of the Zodiac and one of the central characters in Fruits Basket, is voiced by Tomokazu Seki in the original 2001 anime adaptation. Seki’s energetic and emotional performance helped establish Kyo as one of the most beloved characters in the series.
Date of Birth
September 8, 1972.
About Tomokazu
Tomokazu Seki is one of Japan’s most accomplished voice actors, known for portraying passionate heroes, rivals, and charismatic leading characters. His performance as Kyo Sohma remains one of the defining roles of his early career and helped introduce Fruits Basket to a global audience.
Hometown
Fukagawa, Tokyo, Japan.
Career Highlights
- Kyo Sohma — Fruits Basket (2001)
- Domon Kasshu — Mobile Fighter G Gundam
- Gilgamesh — Fate/stay night
- Rob Lucci — One Piece
- Shinya Kogami — Psycho-Pass
- Whisper — Yo-kai Watch
- Toya Kinomoto — Cardcaptor Sakura
Full Current Filmography
The following reflects major documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- Fruits Basket — Kyo Sohma
- Mobile Fighter G Gundam — Domon Kasshu
- One Piece — Rob Lucci
- Fate/stay night — Gilgamesh
- Psycho-Pass — Shinya Kogami
- Cardcaptor Sakura — Toya Kinomoto
- Yo-kai Watch — Whisper
- Nodame Cantabile — Shinichi Chiaki
Video Games
- Persona 4 — Kanji Tatsumi
- Fate franchise games — Gilgamesh
- Multiple One Piece games — Rob Lucci
- Various Fruits Basket franchise appearances as Kyo Sohma.
Critical Reception
Tomokazu Seki’s portrayal is widely praised for capturing Kyo’s anger, insecurity, determination, and emotional growth. Many longtime fans of the original anime still consider his performance one of the most iconic interpretations of the character.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors — Kyo Sohma Voice Cast (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Fruits-Basket/Kyo-Sohma/)
- Fruits Basket Wiki — Tomokazu Seki (https://fruitsbasket.fandom.com/wiki/Tomokazu_Seki)
- Wikipedia — Tomokazu Seki (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomokazu_Seki)
ENGLISH VOICE ACTOR: Jerry Jewell
In both the original 2001 anime and the 2019 reboot, Kyo Sohma is voiced in English by Jerry Jewell. His return for the reboot was celebrated by longtime fans, making him one of the most recognizable voices in the entire Fruits Basket franchise.
Date of Birth
July 30, 1976.
About Jerry
Jerry Jewell is an American voice actor, voice director, and ADR director best known for his extensive work in anime dubbing. Over the years, he has voiced many fan-favorite characters, but Kyo Sohma remains one of his signature roles. His performance captures Kyo’s fiery temper, emotional vulnerability, and gradual character development throughout the series.
Hometown
McAlester, Oklahoma, United States.
Career Highlights
- Kyo Sohma — Fruits Basket
- Jimmy Kudo — Case Closed
- Viktor Nikiforov — Yuri!!! on Ice
- Caesar Clown — One Piece
- Lyon Vastia — Fairy Tail
- Principal Nezu — My Hero Academia
- Kusuo Saiki — The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
Full Current Filmography
The following reflects major documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime Series
- Fruits Basket — Kyo Sohma
- Fruits Basket (2019) — Kyo Sohma
- Case Closed — Jimmy Kudo
- Yuri!!! on Ice — Viktor Nikiforov
- Fairy Tail — Lyon Vastia
- My Hero Academia — Principal Nezu
- The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. — Kusuo Saiki
- One Piece — Caesar Clown
Anime Films
- Fruits Basket: Prelude — Kyo Sohma
- Rebuild of Evangelion film series — Kaworu Nagisa
- Multiple Case Closed films — Jimmy Kudo
- Various franchise-related anime film appearances.
Video Games
- Dragon Ball Xenoverse series — Eis Shenron
- Dragon Ball Legends — Eis Shenron
- Case Closed game adaptations — Jimmy Kudo
- Various anime franchise games connected to his television roles.
Critical Reception
Jerry Jewell’s portrayal of Kyo is frequently regarded as one of the strongest performances in English anime dubbing. Fans often praise his ability to balance Kyo’s aggressive personality with the character’s deeply emotional and vulnerable moments. His return for the 2019 reboot was widely viewed as a major strength of the new adaptation.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors — Kyo Sohma Voice Cast (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Fruits-Basket/Kyo-Sohma/)
- Behind The Voice Actors — Kyo Sohma Voices (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/characters/Fruits-Basket/Kyo-Sohma/)
- IMDb — Jerry Jewell Profile (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1235266/)
- Wikipedia — Jerry Jewell (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Jewell)
Social Media
- Official Website: http://www.sillygingermonkey.com/
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/VAJerryJewell
