虚淵玄
Makishima's rivalry with Shinya Kogami is seen from the perspective of rookie police inspector Akane Tsunemori. Makishima is usually calm (even during violent scenes) because he lacks humanity. According to writer Gen Urobuchi, one of the series' central themes is "fear"; Makishima feels out of place, but could have found happiness if he had been born into a normal world.