Gonta likes animals very much, especially insects, and he can even speak with them. He's a kind-hearted, gentle and polite boy. He's very pure and naive, as he easily believes strangers and can get easily discouraged by other people's comments. Naturally, he strongly dislikes killing and cruelty, which can easily make him cry. He wants to be a "True Gentleman", so he treats everyone (especially women) with special care. He can be gullible at times, often believing Kokichi's lies and tricks.