Shikadai takes after his father, Shikamaru, in several ways, possessing a similar relaxed, unenthusiastic personality, blunt and outspoken. He finds participating in activities to be very tiresome and is quick to shirk out of them. Stemming from his lax nature, he also isn't one to properly respect rank. he cares very much about his clan, not wanting to let down it or his family in not living up to its reputation. Likewise, his love for his family would make him stand his moral grounds.