Makoto is the reincarnation of the Princess of Jupiter, and transforms into the Energetic Fighter, Sailor Jupiter. Makoto is the brawn behind the Sailor Scouts, with a strong will and outgoing personality. In combat, Sailor Jupiter often takes the role of morale booster, convincing the other Senshi that they can defeat their enemies. The tallest of the Inner Senshi, Makoto often prefers to close in on enemy for hand-to-hand combat (she knows karate) rather than use her Sailor Senshi attacks. Makoto was kicked out of her old school for fighting and transferred to grade eight at Crossroads Junior High where she was first befriended by Usagi. Unfortunately, the new school did not make uniforms in her size, requiring her to keep the beige-and-white uniform from her old school. Whenever Makoto meets a cute guy she instantly develops a terrible crush on him, claiming "He reminds me of my ex-boyfriend". She has a special place in her heart for a boy named Ken, with whom she has been best of friends since they were both very young. Makoto is an excellent figure skater, a talented chef, and a great housekeeper, but does not put much effort into studying. Both of Makoto’s parents died in a plane crash. Though still young, Makoto lives alone in a small apartment in the Azabu Juuban district.