Megumi Hanajima

Megumi Hanajima looks very similar to his older sister, Saki Hanajima.

Both siblings are often described as looking like “mirror images.”

He has black hair, just like Saki, and also prefers wearing black clothes.

At first, he wore black to match his sister, but now he feels uncomfortable wearing any other color.

His style is easy to recognize and matches his unique personality.

Megumi is wise and mature for a middle school student.

He is good at handling different situations and gets along well with many people.

Megumi describes himself as “better at dealing with people than his sister.”

He is confident and relaxed, even when talking to older students or adults.

Sometimes, Megumi makes jokes or comments that sound like those of an older man, which makes Arisa Uotani tease him for not acting like a typical middle schooler.

Megumi Hanajima is three grades below Tooru Honda and her friends.

He grew up with his sister Saki and learned to protect her, especially because she was bullied in school.

Unlike his sister, Megumi was never bullied, thanks to his ability to read people well and blend in at school.

He is very close to Saki and wants to be there for her as much as possible.

Megumi cannot use supernatural “waves” like Saki, but he has his own special power.

If Megumi knows a person’s name, he can cast curses on them quite easily.

He is also skilled at “reversing curse reversals,” which means if someone tries to return a curse, he can counter it again.

He learned this ability to help his sister, Saki, deal with bullying at school.

• Saki Hanajima: His older sister, whom Megumi loves and wants to protect.
• Tooru Honda and Arisa Uotani: Friends of Saki and Tooru, whom Megumi often guards when they go out together.
• Many people around Megumi are surprised by how alike he and Saki look and act.

• Megumi really likes rice dumplings.
• He often serves as a bodyguard for Tooru, Arisa, and Saki outside school.
• He prefers wearing black clothing, just like his sister.
• He is calm and mature, sometimes speaking like an adult.

Life as Saki’s Younger Brother

Megumi was motivated to develop his curse abilities because he wanted to help protect Saki from bullies.

Even though he himself was never bullied, he understood Saki’s pain and wanted to be strong for her.

His calm presence is comforting to his sister and her friends.

Outside School Gatherings

When Tooru, Arisa, and Saki spend time together outside of school, Megumi usually goes along as their bodyguard.

He helps make sure they are safe and offers help if needed.

Famous Episode Parody

In the first Fruits Basket anime, there is a famous episode where a character named Pri-Yuki visits the Hanajima family and has a spooky experience.

This episode is a funny parody of the popular horror movie, The Blair Witch Project.

Fruits Basket another

Megumi appears as a teacher at Kaibara High School in the sequel, Fruits Basket another.

He is the homeroom teacher for the main character, Iroha.

His style, quiet voice, and love for black clothes stay the same as when he was a student.

Megumi is a unique character who stands out because of his mysterious powers, caring heart, and close bond with his older sister Saki.

Though he acts quietly, he is always ready to help his friends and family, no matter what.