Okay, let's talk Fruits Basket. We all love it. But there's one question that's been clucking in my brain for ages. Who IS the Rooster?
I know, I know, officially it's Kureno Soma. Sweet, quiet Kureno. The guy who's permanently attached to Arisa Uotani's hip. But hear me out...
My Unpopular Fruits Basket Opinion
I think… *gasp*… someone else should've been the Rooster. Yeah, I said it. Kureno, bless his heart, just doesn't scream "cock-a-doodle-doo" to me. He's more of a gentle, early-morning chirp.
Roosters are supposed to be loud and proud. Strutting around. Maybe a little bit… you know… annoying?
Who Fits the Rooster Bill Better?
My candidate? Ayame Soma. Boom! I said it again. Fight me. (But, like, politely, with tea and rice crackers.)
Think about it. Ayame is flamboyant. He's dramatic. He definitely has that attention-seeking Rooster energy.
Plus, he's always preening. He is obsessed with his appearance. And his hair? Total Rooster comb vibes!
"But wait!"I hear you cry.
"Ayame is the Snake! A seductive serpent!"Okay, true. But couldn't he pull double duty?
Let's be real, Ayame's basically a stage actor playing a seductive snake. He enjoys the performance.
Kureno's Sweetness and the Zodiac Curse
I get why Kureno is the Rooster. He's kind and caring. He takes care of Akito. He's got a gentle heart.
But that’s precisely why he doesn't strike me as a rooster. He's too selfless.
The zodiac curse amplifies personality traits. Where's the amplified Rooster-ness with Kureno?
Maybe the curse short-circuited with him. Maybe it’s because of his closeness to Akito? Who knows!
What About Hatori?
Some people suggest Hatori Soma. He's stern. He's got that commanding presence. I can see the appeal.
But Hatori is the Dragon. He's got a different kind of authority. A quiet, powerful strength.
He's more of a mythical beast. Ayame is simply extra.
It's All in Good Fun!
Look, I know I'm probably way off base. Kureno is a wonderful character. I truly do understand why Natsuki Takaya made him the Rooster.
This is just a fun thought experiment. A little "what if" scenario.
Ultimately, Fruits Basket is about acceptance. It's about healing. It's about finding your place.
Maybe Kureno's quiet Rooster-ness is a testament to his growth. A sign of his inner peace.
So, maybe I'm wrong. Maybe Kureno IS the perfect Rooster. But Ayame will always be my honorary, extra, sparkling Rooster in my heart.
What do you think? Agree? Disagree? Let the debate begin!
