JAPANESE VOICE ACTOR: Ayaka Saitō
Momiji Sohma, the cheerful Rabbit of the Zodiac in the original Fruits Basket anime, is voiced by Ayaka Saitō in the Japanese version. Her high-energy and emotionally expressive performance helped make Momiji one of the most memorable characters in the series. In the 2019 reboot, the role was re-cast with Megumi Han, but Ayaka Saitō remains the voice most closely associated with Momiji’s original anime portrayal.
Date of Birth
June 2, 1988.
About Ayaka
Ayaka Saitō is a Japanese actress, voice actress, and comedian known for voicing youthful, energetic, and adorable characters. She began her career as a child performer and later became widely recognized for roles in anime and game franchises. Her portrayal of Momiji balanced the character’s playful personality with the emotional depth hidden beneath his cheerful exterior.
Hometown
Tokyo, Japan.
Career Highlights
- Momiji Sohma — Fruits Basket (2001)
- Mitsukuni “Honey” Haninozuka — Ouran High School Host Club
- Ruby — Jewelpet
- Tomoka Rana Judo — Girls Bravo
- Mofurun — Witchy Pretty Cure!
- Nontan — Genki Genki Nontan
Full Current Filmography
The following reflects documented major credits and may not be exhaustive.
Television Anime
- Fruits Basket — Momiji Sohma
- Ouran High School Host Club — Mitsukuni Haninozuka
- Girls Bravo — Tomoka Rana Judo
- Jewelpet — Ruby
- Witchy Pretty Cure! — Mofurun
- InuYasha — Mayu
- Eden of the East — Micchon
- Honey and Clover — Megumi Hasegawa
Anime Films
- Jewelpet the Movie: Sweets Dance Princess — Ruby
- Witchy Pretty Cure! The Movie — Mofurun / Cure Mofurun
- Toire no Hanako-san — Hanako-san
Video Games
- Ouran High School Host Club — Mitsukuni Haninozuka
- Little Witch Academia: Chamber of Time — Molly McIntyre
- Arknights — Vermeil
- Super Smash Bros. series — Bellossom
Critical Reception
Fans frequently praise Ayaka Saitō’s portrayal for capturing Momiji’s childlike charm while still delivering some of the character’s most heartbreaking emotional moments. Her performance played a major role in establishing Momiji as one of the most beloved members of the Sohma family.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors — Momiji Sohma Voice Cast (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Fruits-Basket/Momiji-Sohma/)
- Wikipedia — Ayaka Saitō (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayaka_Sait%C5%8D)
- AniBase — Momiji Souma (https://anibase.net/en/character/1G2xW/Momiji-Souma)
ENGLISH VOICE ACTOR: Kimberly Grant
In the original English dub of Fruits Basket (2001), Momiji Sohma is voiced by Kimberly Grant. Her performance became iconic among longtime fans and helped define the character for English-speaking audiences. In the 2019 reboot, Momiji was voiced by Mikaela Krantz, but Kimberly Grant remains strongly associated with the original anime adaptation.
Date of Birth
Not publicly documented.
About Kimberly
Kimberly Grant is an American voice actress best known for her work in anime dubbing during the early 2000s. While she maintained a relatively small public profile compared to some other anime performers, her portrayal of Momiji Sohma became one of the most memorable voices in the original Fruits Basket English cast.
Hometown
Not publicly documented.
Career Highlights
- Momiji Sohma — Fruits Basket (2001)
- Additional anime dubbing work during the early Funimation era.
Full Current Filmography
The following reflects publicly documented credits and may not be exhaustive.
Anime Series
- Fruits Basket — Momiji Sohma
Anime Films
No major standalone anime film credits were consistently documented in publicly available sources connected to her role as Momiji.
Critical Reception
Kimberly Grant’s portrayal of Momiji is remembered for capturing the character’s playful energy, innocence, and emotional vulnerability. Many longtime fans of the original English dub continue to regard her performance as one of the defining voices of the 2001 adaptation.
Our Sources
- Behind The Voice Actors — Momiji Sohma Voice Cast (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Fruits-Basket/Momiji-Sohma/)
- Behind The Voice Actors — Fruits Basket Cast (https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Fruits-Basket/)
- IMDb — Fruits Basket (2001) Full Cast & Crew (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0328738/fullcredits/)
Social Media
No verified official public social media profiles were consistently documented from available sources.
