__Height:__ 183 cm (6'0") Backstroke swimmer of the Iwatobi High School swimming team. Makoto Tachibana is [Haruka](https://anilist.co/character/83023/Nanase-Haruka)'s inseparable best friend since 11th grade. He understands Haruka's good points, and is often forced to speak as his spokesman. He is very kind and considerate, but is also very easily scared and weak-hearted.