Tohru is depicted in her iconic maid outfit, balancing charm and power in a dynamic ready-to-service pose. Her bright orange hair flows in twin tails, accented by a delicate maid headpiece and small dragon horns that peek through, hinting at her true nature. She wears a classic black maid dress trimmed with white frills and a pristine apron that contrasts with subtle battle-ready elements, such as a firmly set stance and a flick of her tail curling behind the base. The figure captures a gleam of emerald eyes full of confidence and mischief, with careful shading to convey depth in the folds of the fabric and the smooth curves of her silhouette. Fine paint applications highlight the character’s color palette—bold orange, deep black, crisp white—while the base adds atmospheric details that suggest motion and magical energy in a playful, anime-inspired style. Overall, the piece balances elegance with exuberant character, making it a striking centerpiece for a display.

Tohru's backstory centers on her arrival from a distant world, when she is saved or encountered by Kobayashi and decides to stay with her in human society as her maid. In the series, she vows to serve and protect Kobayashi, bringing dragon strength, loyalty, and a surprisingly domestic touch to everyday life. Her attempts to adapt to human customs—cooking, cleaning, etiquette—are endearing and often comically chaotic, reflecting her bold and enthusiastic personality. The narrative follows their evolving bond as Tohru learns to balance her dragon instincts with the gentleness of a caretaker, while facing challenges from other dragons, gods, and magical consequences of living in the human world. Themes of belonging, acceptance, and chosen family drive Tohru’s arc, showing how her fierce devotion can soften into tenderness and how friendship can bridge two very different worlds. The figure embodies this duality: a loyal guardian who also loves to be adored in a quiet, domestic moment.