Kaede Makidera is a lively classmate of Rin Tohsaka, known for her tanned skin, striking beauty in traditional wear, and energetic, straightforward personality.
Height: 163 cm
Weight: 49 kg
Bust-Waist-Hip: 72-56-78 cm
Image color: Brown
Noted for her tanned complexion and elegance in Japanese kimono.
She spends much of her time at home in high-class traditional clothes.
Outgoing and bold, Kaede Makidera is a classic “bad friend” type who easily brings out Rin’s true self.
She is large-hearted but somewhat rough around the edges, loving anything that makes her feel glamorous.
Her habits lean heavily toward traditional Japanese tastes, including her fondness for collecting wind chimes.
She is extremely sensitive to anything scary, especially horror films and supernatural phenomena.
Kaede Makidera attends Homurahara Academy as a second-year student and is the captain of the track and field club.
Her family operates an old kimono shop called “Eichou-an,” which also deals in antiques.
She comes from a line of pirates, making her ancestry as colorful as her personality.
At home, she acts responsibly as a daughter of a well-established family, especially in front of her father's prestigious customers.
She excels in sprinting, and is also skilled in Japanese dance and sewing.
Her talent for instant belief makes her both endearing and hazardous.
She is extremely adept at Japanese cooking and antique appraisal, rivaling professionals in these fields.
Struggles with cooking Western food entirely, and her sewing prowess is limited to traditional Japanese clothing.
Best friends with Rin Tohsaka, sharing adventures in antique hunting.
Has a rivalrous yet familiar relationship with Ayako Mitsuzuri.
Her constant companions are Kane Himuro and Yukika Saegusa, forming a memorable trio at school.
Her relationship with her father is respectful; she minds her manners in front of authority figures.
Kaede Makidera’s bust size is so small, it’s become a running joke among friends.
She is famously ghost-phobic, constantly unnerved by Yukika Saegusa’s unintentional spiritual sensitivity.
Her family stores a mysterious, long-handled spear carved with the name “Chosokabe”—with no actual relation to the historical figure.
She is a rumored “true protagonist” in Fate/hollow ataraxia, making such an impact that staff had to restrain her involvement.
Her family warehouse is so steeped in history and curses, it reportedly causes real supernatural effects to professionals and psychically sensitive people.
“If you touch my chest, your finger might break!” (As teased by her friend Kane Himuro.)
“Isn’t bone-chilling curiosity better than horror?”
“Glamorous things always catch my eye.”
Fate/stay night
Kaede Makidera is a supporting character in Fate/stay night, serving as a member of Homurahara Academy’s second-year A class and as track club president.
Although her role in the main story is minor, her dynamic with Rin Tohsaka adds a touch of lively school atmosphere.
She enjoys collecting wind chimes and going on antique-hunting trips with Rin, showing her deep appreciation for all things classically Japanese.
Fate/hollow ataraxia
Kaede makes a memorable appearance, bringing wild energy and comic chaos to the story.
Dubbed the "true heroine" by some, her escapades and over-the-top personality leave a mark on both the narrative and production staff.
At times, her eccentric moments led to a humorous internal “Makidera ban” among creators.
The Chilling World of Kane Himuro
In the comedic spin-off, Kaede is reinvented as an energetic and simple-minded character.
Her family background as pirate descendants is explored, explaining both lucky finds and the supernatural phenomena that haunt their storehouse.
Although she struggles with strange powers and ghostly occurrences, her cheerful nature keeps her pushing forward.
Her voice actress is Michiru Kusaka.
She once served as the vessel for the pseudo-Servant Ishikawa Takuboku in Fate side stories.
The family antique store hides away illogical treasures, including rare collectible TCG cards.
Her “supernatural resistance” is at rock bottom, rated E—earning her frequent hilarious scares.
Despite her lack of bust size, Kaede boasts an exceptionally high “girl power,” with talent spanning cooking, sewing, and antique assessment—just don’t ask her to bake a cake or hem jeans!
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