Kaito Yashio

Kaito Yashio is the main male protagonist of Robotics;Notes. A skilled Kill-Ballad player, he joins the Robotics Club mainly to support his childhood friend Akiho. Despite his initial disinterest in robotics, he becomes crucial to the club's projects.

Quick Facts

  • What is Kaito Yashio's full name?

    Kaito Yashio.

  • What is his online alias in Kill-Ballad?

    Umisho.

  • What is his age in Robotics;Notes and Robotics;Notes DaSH?

    18 in Robotics;Notes, 19 in Robotics;Notes DaSH.

  • What is his blood type?

    B.

  • What is his height and weight?

    165 cm (5'5"), 61 kg (134 lbs).

  • What is his birthday?

    May 5, 2001.

  • What is his role in the Robotics Club?

    Member (though he joined primarily to be near Akiho Senomiya).

  • What is his main hobby?

    Playing the mecha fighting game Kill-Ballad.

  • What chronic disorder does he suffer from?

    Elephant Mouse Syndrome.

  • What is a notable effect of his disorder?

    He experiences a time distortion, perceiving seven seconds for every one second, leading to a 'slow-mo' effect under stress.

  • What is his world ranking in Kill-Ballad?

    5th (later revealed to be 2nd after the top three players died).

Description

Personality

Kaito is portrayed as lazy, relaxed, and sarcastic, often contrasting with Akiho's determined nature. He is rational and pragmatic, readily pointing out the impracticality of her ideas. While initially unmotivated, he demonstrates a deep care for his friends, particularly Akiho, often supporting her behind the scenes. His calm demeanor hides a kind heart and a tendency to mask his emotions with sarcasm, particularly after traumatic events. He is shown to be manipulative at times, using his skills and knowledge to achieve his goals.

Abilities

- **Expert Kill-Ballad Player:** Possesses exceptional skill in the mecha fighting game Kill-Ballad, a skill that translates to robot operation due to similar control schemes. - **Elephant Mouse Syndrome:** Suffers from a time distortion effect, perceiving seven seconds as one second. Under stress, this manifests as a 'slow-mo' ability, granting enhanced reflexes.