Bob Makihara is a student of African descent with dread locks and a piercing running through his lower lip. It is implied that Bob’s dad was in the US Navy, but nothing more is known about Bob’s past.
He practices Capoeira, a form of Brazilian martial arts. Although he has a Japanese-sounding last name, he's still recognized as the foreigner. The perceptive and inquisitive Bob added a nice touch of flavor to a show about high school combat.