He is portrayed as being a laid back character, which would often at times would endanger him while out battling the Zentradi. Compared to his comrades, Kakizaki is also the least experienced pilot, and from time-to-time, Hikaru and Max had to save him from being killed. He often calls Hikaru by the nickname "Skipper". He is later killed in a Zentradi attack, when the Macross's barrier system overloads and Kakizaki's Valkyrie was caught in the blast field. (episode 19: Burst Point)