Makoto Yuuki became an orphan ten years prior to the main events when his parents died in a Moonlight Bridge car accident. This trauma forged his emotionally detached nature, resulting in a reserved, stoic demeanor. He is consistently seen with earphones, hands in pockets, and a distant posture. His unique Wild Card ability allows him to summon multiple Personas. Orpheus serves as his initial Persona, though Thanatos violently emerges from it during critical moments, reflecting Makoto's latent connection to the Death Arcana. This link originates from childhood when Aigis, an anti-Shadow weapon, sealed a Death Shadow fragment within him after failing to destroy it, amplifying his Persona abilities. As field leader of the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad (SEES), he coordinates Shadow combat operations during the Dark Hour. His tactical decisions prove pivotal during Full Moon Operations, such as defeating the Arcana Hierophant and Lovers in the film’s opening. Each victory over a major Shadow grants him a corresponding Arcana Persona, enhancing his capabilities. During a SEES trip to Yakushima, he ignores typical teenage activities like "Operation: Babe Hunt," focusing instead on observing a crab. The trip turns consequential when Mitsuru’s father reveals the Dark Hour’s origins and Yukari Takeba’s father’s involvement. After Yukari flees in distress, Makoto follows to comfort her, demonstrating rare empathy. Their conversation halts when Shadows attack, prompting Aigis to intervene and join SEES. His evolving relationships form subtle undercurrents. Aigis declares her sole purpose is protecting him, creating a bond that sparks tension with the jealous Yukari. Later, while escorting new SEES member Ken Amada, he rescues Ken from shrine Shadows, triggering Ken’s Persona awakening and fueling Ken’s vendetta against Shadows for his mother’s death. Makoto’s stabilizing role intensifies as SEES confronts escalating threats like the Strega faction. Strega’s leader, Takaya Sakaki, exploits Ken’s desire for revenge against Shinjiro Aragaki, revealing Shinjiro’s indirect responsibility for Ken’s mother’s death via a berserk Persona incident. In the ensuing clash, Ken provokes Takaya into shooting him, but Shinjiro takes the fatal bullet. Makoto arrives too late, witnessing Shinjiro’s death and Ken’s breakdown, echoing his own history of loss. Makoto’s emotional journey involves gradual, limited openness. He maintains an aloof exterior but reveals nascent engagement through comforting Yukari or interacting with Aigis. He harbors unspoken fears about losing purpose if the Dark Hour ends, hinting at vulnerabilities beneath his detachment. His film design features dark blue hair, a Gekkoukan High uniform with a loose black bow tie, and ever-present earphones. In Yakushima, he wears a navy-blue-and-white T-shirt, retaining his signature accessories.