Speaking of handsome men in 765 Pro, it's this guy, Kikuchi Makoto. With looks that instantly captivate female fans, and outstanding athletic ability... he's cool in every way that puts any man to shame. Yes, Makoto is a girl. We'll tell you how this boyish, handsome idol, Kikuchi Makoto, became such a good-looking guy, and what his secret is.
Kikuchi Makoto anime version profile
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Height and weight: 159cm, 44kg
Age: 17
3 sizes: B75/W57/H78
Birthday: August 29th
Blood type: O
Origin: Shizuoka Prefecture
Hobbies: All sports, collecting stuffed animals
Image color: Black
CV: Hiromi Hirata
Kikuchi Makoto, as cool as any man
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His true charm is his coolness. He is so cool that he attracts women, and it seems that he has only female fans. He goes to an all-girls school, but is so popular with women that he receives love letters every day. He is handsome not only in appearance, but also in personality. He does not like bad or sneaky things, and is the type who is honest and says what he thinks clearly. He even tries to protect girls who are surrounded by delinquents. However, he is a bit simple-minded, so Iori often teases him.
The legend of Kikuchi Makoto's good looks
Super action is no problem
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He's so athletic that all sports are his hobbies, but he also often works on action movies. In particular, in episode 8, for a certain reason, she gets into a street fight with men dressed in black. During the fight, she jumps from about the second floor and lands, does backflips on unstable footing, and even uses karate to fight off the men dressed in black. She also anchors the relay in the inter-agency athletic meet, taking first place, proving that she is the best athlete in 765 Pro.
Makoto Kikuchi remodeling plan
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In the TV show Nama-suka, a segment on Makoto called "Kikuchi Makoto Makeover Plan (Makoto's Dress-Up Corner)," Yukiho, one of Makoto's fans, shows off an extremely handsome Makoto (although Makoto himself seems to have wanted to wear cute clothes). The excitement of the female fans was at its peak, with Makoto dressed up in rock styles and handsome senior styles from school, and even the usually quiet Yukiho got very excited and enjoyed dressing up Makoto.
True, True Prince
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Fans are not just from outside. There are many fans within 765 Pro, including the aforementioned Yukiho, Miki, and the office worker Kotori Otonashi. Yukiho has an inner strength that I don't have, Miki is simply cool and is like a prince to me, and Kotori is the subject of my fantasies (mainly pairings with Yukiho...). Even though I'm a girl, I act as a groom model and play the role of a prince at work.
Kikuchi Makoto's Admiration
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Because of his boyish appearance, he has many female fans, and his work is all about being cool. However, he himself has an admiration for more girly and cute things. She wants to become a cute idol by wearing frilly dresses and sparkly accessories, and gain more male fans. However, she seems to have a slightly off-kilter sensibility, with things like "makkomakkorin" and "kyapipipipin."
The cute side of Kikuchi Makoto
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So far, we've only introduced her cool points, but Makoto also has a cute side. That's her admiration for cute, girly things. She buys women's fashion magazines and girls' manga magazines to study femininity. His hobbies include collecting stuffed animals and cute goods, and he was very happy when he received a teddy bear from the producer. He also doesn't like bugs, and was completely flustered when Iori lied and said "There was a cockroach."
The wall that Kikuchi Makoto must overcome
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Makoto, who has a strong desire to become more feminine, faces a wall. That wall is Shinichi Kikuchi, Makoto's father. Shinichi, a racer and skilled in martial arts, is also the one who made Makoto act manly. From a young age, he made Makoto play baseball, take karate lessons, and watch superhero TV shows, instead of raising her to be a girly girl. Even though Makoto is an excellent athlete, he is no match for his father, and is enthusiastic to "surpass my father one day." This is the wall Makoto must overcome if she is to become a girly, flirty idol.
Kikuchi Makoto has let go
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In the movie version, he is selected for a new action movie and performs some sharp action scenes. Here too, he plays a cool role, but he accepted it, saying, "This is a role that only I can play." It seems like something inside Makoto has been lifted by doing her best to do "something that only she can do," even if it's not very girly. It looks like we'll be seeing more of a cool Makoto in the future.
