Upon admittance to Academia, he attempted to romance Rui Senda, but she laughed off his advances and told him to focus on his studies. He took those words to heart.

He was good friends with Kenji Tsukigata during their first year or so at Academia until things went sour between them once Kenji started down a dark path. The two once did an experiment that ultimately resulted in Kenji losing blood, requiring a transfusion from a girl named Mai.

While a poor student at Academia, Yusuke is also a strong leader and quick thinking under pressure. He is brave and a hard worker. Initially starts as hot-headed and sarcastic, but grows into the role of dependable leader as the series progresses. He likes rock music and working out.

Although he is initially driven by rage at the anger for the death of his friends by the three traitors, he decides instead to re-devote himself to seeing their dreams realized.