Story role
Makoto starts as a stowaway and is drawn into Orpheus' orbit. In Kokura, Fukuoka, he begins surviving through underworld work. His relationship with Yu Shinjo evolves from shared hardship to rivalry and partnership.
Answer
Makoto Daito is the protagonist of STRANGER THAN HEAVEN.
Born to an American father and a Japanese mother, Makoto leaves San Francisco in 1915 after losing his parents and facing persecution. His journey to Japan begins as a desperate attempt to find a home and becomes a 50-year rise through crime, music, and showbusiness.
Gameplay role
Makoto is the player character. Combat centers on controlling his left and right sides independently, while his musical ear powers the showbusiness loop: collecting sounds, composing tracks, recruiting performers, and staging shows.
Portrayed by
Yu Shirota portrays Makoto Daito. The official site lists the role in English and Chinese/Japanese character naming.