Makidai operates as an independent, for-hire ronin. He wields the "Lightning Tonfa," a weapon that builds electrical charge through rapid spinning. This culminates in his signature technique, the "Nail-style Slashing Stick Technique: Usa Strike," a combat style blending precision strikes with accumulated force.

Quiet and modest in demeanor, Makidai exhibits occasional clumsiness in daily life. Despite this, he possesses professional culinary skills and serves as the dedicated head chef for his group.

A pivotal defeat by the central antagonist Kagura motivates Makidai to abandon his solitary path. He joins Hiro's coalition of warriors, transitioning from a lone mercenary to a committed member of a shared mission.

Makidai also features in the spin-off comedic four-panel manga "Gekidan EXAMURAI," serialized in "Gekkan EXILE." Information regarding his origins, family background, or character evolution in expanded media like movies, OVAs, or alternate manga continuations such as "EXAMURAI Sengoku G (Generation)" remains unavailable.