Shigure Soma is a prominent character in the anime and manga series 'Fruits Basket.' He is a member of the Soma family, which is cursed to transform into animals of the Chinese Zodiac when hugged by someone of the opposite sex. Shigure is the Dog of the Zodiac and serves as a caretaker for the main protagonist, Tohru Honda, offering her a home. He is known for his laid-back, mischievous personality, but also harbors deeper, more complex motives connected to the Soma family's curse.