She's very kind, polite, compassionate and gentle, cares a lot for her friends, and while athletically gifted, she's more the type fond of cute and girly stuff. Despite her shy, reserved nature, she has a very strong desire for friendship, leading her to attach herself to the group. She is also very intelligent and academically gifted, as well as athletically gifted. Sakaki's passion for cute things encompasses animals both real and stuffed (she gives her own stuffed animals names).