Saki's Father
CharacterSaki's Father is the composed parent of Saki and Megumi Hanajima. Steadier than his wife, he meets his daughter's supernatural gift with patience and unwavering support, doing whatever he can to help her manage a power the family had never seen before.
Appearance
A grown man with grey eyes behind oval glasses, he keeps his black hair short and cropped, with a slight spike to it.
Personality
He tends to be the calmer of Saki's two parents, thinking problems through and weighing his daughter's abilities before acting so as not to set them off. Rather than smothering or rejecting her, he and his wife stand beside Saki, helping her learn control and meeting her situation with empathy. Saki remembers her parents as people who truly understood and stood by her.
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History
Through the long years of bullying, and after Saki nearly kills a classmate with her power and is shunned in her first year of middle school, he and his wife never leave her side, ultimately choosing to relocate so she can begin again somewhere new. The gamble works, since the move leads Saki to Tohru Honda and Arisa Uotani, who embrace her. His single on-screen appearance shows him at home with the family on New Year's Eve, gathered around the television.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Saki Hanajima's father?
Saki's Father is the composed, patient parent of Saki and Megumi Hanajima. He meets his daughter's supernatural gift with support rather than fear, standing beside her as she learns to control it.
What is Saki's Father's personality like?
Saki's Father is the calmer of Saki's two parents, thinking problems through and weighing his daughter's abilities before acting so as not to set them off. Saki remembers him as someone who truly understood her and stood by her.
Why did Saki's family move to a new town?
Saki's Father and his wife chose to relocate the family after years of bullying culminated in Saki nearly killing a classmate with her power and being shunned in middle school. The move gave Saki a fresh start that led her to Tohru Honda and Arisa Uotani.
What does Saki's Father look like?
Saki's Father is a grown man with grey eyes behind oval glasses and short, cropped black hair with a slight spike to it.
When does Saki's Father appear in Fruits Basket?
Saki's Father makes his single on-screen appearance at home with the family on New Year's Eve, gathered around the television. He debuts in Chapter 51 of the manga.
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