Makoto Kimishima

Makoto is shown primarily in the context of his life as a student, leaving little established material about his individual personality. He participates in the social environment surrounding Yusaku at Den City High School rather than sharing Yusaku's secret involvement in LINK VRAINS.

His limited role emphasizes how ordinary he is compared with the hackers, Charisma Duelists and Knights driving the main conflict. No unusual ambitions, abilities or personal connection to the Ignis are established for him.

Makoto is not established as a notable duelist and has no known Deck, signature monster or specialized hacking ability.

He possesses a LINK VRAINS avatar, whose hair differs from his real-world appearance by being blond rather than black. No special powers or equipment are associated with the avatar.

Makoto appears during the Knights of Hanoi's Deleted virus operation. The incident expands the conflict beyond Playmaker and other prominent LINK VRAINS figures by threatening ordinary users.

Makoto becomes one of the people infected by the Deleted virus, leaving his consciousness trapped and his real-world body incapacitated. His condition contributes to the growing alarm surrounding the Another incident.

His involvement remains brief, but it places the consequences of the Knights of Hanoi's actions directly within Yusaku's school environment.

Yusaku Fujiki is Makoto's classmate at Den City High School. Their shared school environment connects Makoto to the civilian side of Yusaku Fujiki's life.

Faust, Dr. Genom and Kyoko Taki belong to the Knights of Hanoi faction responsible for the Deleted virus operation that threatens LINK VRAINS users.