Character dossier
Official information
Makoto Daito
Makoto Daito leads Stranger Than Heaven’s decades-spanning journey through Japan. Yu Shirota portrays the character, whose friendship and rivalry with Yu Shinjo shape his story.
Known story
What official material tells us about this character so far.
Identity and confirmed role
Makoto Daito is Stranger Than Heaven’s central character, portrayed by Yu Shirota. SEGA begins his story in San Francisco in 1915 and identifies his American father and Japanese mother. His journey spans decades in Japan and includes a rise in entertainment alongside street conflict.
A journey shared with Yu
Makoto meets Yu while seeking a new life in Japan. Their friendship and rivalry connect their lives across the story.