Bankotsu is known for slaughtering yōkai and humans alike which made him feared and hated by both Despite his bloodthirsty nature he generally maintains a relaxed and laid-back demeanor, even during battle
he never seems to overestimate his own ability
He wears a white hakama with a matching kosode that has a blue patch on his shoulder. He also wears a type of iron armor over these clothes along with a shoulder guard attached Bankotsu does not wear shoes: he has the traditional ninja footwear. 