While he doesn't initially appear to be much more than friendly and easygoing, Q-taro can be incredibly selfish and prioritizes his own survival over most other things in the Death Game. He's easily manipulated by anything that would secure his life (ie. tokens) and rarely acts in a way anyone would call "selfless" during the Death Game. He is also very anxious about many situations in the death game, as evidenced by his need for a lengthy debate to decide the Challenger during Russian Roulette. His fear and anxiety drive him to do even more impressively selfish things, such as taking the solitary-escape in a bad ending. Further contrasting his appearance, Q-taro is actually rather intelligent. While probably not academically gifted, Q-taro is good with people and can make them act in ways that benefit him.