TV-Series
Description
Makoto Kurita is a student in class 5-3 at Dōmori Elementary School. He is perhaps the youngest in heart and spirit among his classmates. At the beginning of the series, he is the most emotional of the students, often running and screaming away from any scary phenomenon. He has a bowl-shaped haircut and is small in stature, something he is self-conscious about as he constantly hopes for the day he will grow up.
His personality is defined by a kind and friendly nature, allowing him to try to remain cheerful in the face of both human and supernatural threats. He is the most childlike of Nube's students, with a love for kid-oriented pastimes such as keeping pets and watching sentai series. His favorite is Chou Kiken Sentai Kakukaku Ranger, a parody of real-life sentai shows. He is also known for a distinctive speech habit, ending his sentences with nano da. Despite receiving poor grades like some of his friends, he puts genuine effort into trying to improve himself.
Makoto's primary motivation is to overcome his fear and become braver. With the guidance of his teacher Nube and the support of his classmates, he slowly learns to face his fears and mature in certain ways. His role in the story is that of a student who often gets caught up in supernatural incidents, but his pure heart and developing courage make him a reliable friend. He values life deeply and is introduced as a weak-willed but kind-hearted boy who gradually grows into a fairly courageous child. Because of his kind heart, he sometimes encounters benevolent yōkai and gods.
Key relationships include his teacher Nube, whom he views as a heroic guardian and a father figure. Nube teaches him that true strength comes from the heart. He also has close bonds with his classmates such as Hiroshi Tateno, Kyōko Inaba, Miki Hosokawa, and Katsuya Kimura. Later in the series, he is shown to be dating Ai Shinozaki, a classmate who becomes a successful violinist.
Development is a central aspect of his character. Initially terrified of anything supernatural, he gradually builds courage and learns to stand his ground. However, in the sequel series set twelve years later, Makoto has not achieved his childhood dream of becoming a lawyer, as he keeps failing his exams and is currently jobless. This leaves him bitter and depressed at times, even experiencing suicidal thoughts, though he continues his relationship with Ai.
Notable abilities are not supernatural. Makoto's strength lies in his kindness, his courage that grows over time, and his ability to connect with both humans and spirits. He has no inherent powers but plays an important role as a student who represents ordinary fear and the possibility of overcoming it.
His personality is defined by a kind and friendly nature, allowing him to try to remain cheerful in the face of both human and supernatural threats. He is the most childlike of Nube's students, with a love for kid-oriented pastimes such as keeping pets and watching sentai series. His favorite is Chou Kiken Sentai Kakukaku Ranger, a parody of real-life sentai shows. He is also known for a distinctive speech habit, ending his sentences with nano da. Despite receiving poor grades like some of his friends, he puts genuine effort into trying to improve himself.
Makoto's primary motivation is to overcome his fear and become braver. With the guidance of his teacher Nube and the support of his classmates, he slowly learns to face his fears and mature in certain ways. His role in the story is that of a student who often gets caught up in supernatural incidents, but his pure heart and developing courage make him a reliable friend. He values life deeply and is introduced as a weak-willed but kind-hearted boy who gradually grows into a fairly courageous child. Because of his kind heart, he sometimes encounters benevolent yōkai and gods.
Key relationships include his teacher Nube, whom he views as a heroic guardian and a father figure. Nube teaches him that true strength comes from the heart. He also has close bonds with his classmates such as Hiroshi Tateno, Kyōko Inaba, Miki Hosokawa, and Katsuya Kimura. Later in the series, he is shown to be dating Ai Shinozaki, a classmate who becomes a successful violinist.
Development is a central aspect of his character. Initially terrified of anything supernatural, he gradually builds courage and learns to stand his ground. However, in the sequel series set twelve years later, Makoto has not achieved his childhood dream of becoming a lawyer, as he keeps failing his exams and is currently jobless. This leaves him bitter and depressed at times, even experiencing suicidal thoughts, though he continues his relationship with Ai.
Notable abilities are not supernatural. Makoto's strength lies in his kindness, his courage that grows over time, and his ability to connect with both humans and spirits. He has no inherent powers but plays an important role as a student who represents ordinary fear and the possibility of overcoming it.