He lacks motivation for almost everything and lives his life in a haphazard way. Despite his age, he can't quit reading Weekly Shonen Jump, spends his days swooning over weather forecasters, and hangs out at pachinko parlors when he has no work, often returning home half-dead after drinking himself into a stupor—the very definition of a hopeless middle-aged man. Even though he can't manage his own life, he is meddlesome and soft-hearted, often losing out because he can't refuse a request. He is the epitome of a true tsundere; while he might seem indifferent or cranky on the surface, he'll throw himself into danger to help behind the scenes if he sees someone in trouble. He is extremely loose with money and has an inconsistent income, leaving the Yorozuya's finances unstable and him constantly strapped for cash, making him weak to financial incentives. Usually, he's a pathetic, embarrassing man, but as he often claims, he delivers when it counts. To protect those around him or to uphold his bushido, his usual 'dead fish eyes' change instantly, and in serious situations, he shows a cool side, struggling even at the cost of his life to resolve incidents. He has reached a peak in both mental and physical aspects, often serving as a guide for the flawed characters around him. Ironically, he can't get his own life together, but that is his charm. His firm philosophy on life leads to memorable quotes that leave a deep impression on both characters and readers, proving he isn't just a pathetic old man. Likely due to his past high-ranking position on the battlefield, he possesses natural leadership. He is prone to laziness and has sadistic tendencies, though his sadism usually stops at teasing others to see their reactions since everything else is too much effort. When moderately annoyed, he acts slyly, but when truly enraged, he becomes cynical. Once his anger switch is flipped, he starts openly insulting and mocking his opponent until they are provoked into combat. He once lost his reason and flew into a berserker-like rage upon seeing Jirocho attack Otose.