Originally, Kota was a very happy boy who loved his parents. But after their deaths, Kota became a reserved, cold, and grumpy misanthrope who hates being around Heroes and those who desire to become them. So much so, that he punched Izuku in the groin when they first met. Kota also doesn't seem to be a fan of indecency. Due to the premature deaths of both his parents, Kota had developed a cynical and jaded view of Heroes. He believed that his parents abandoned him by choosing to work as Pro Hero