Unlike his more temperamental teammate Tsuyoshi Minami, Kishimoto often plays with a steadier mindset, serving as both a scoring threat and a stabilizing presence when Toyotama’s intensity risks boiling over. He is extremely arrogant, brash, violent and short-tempered and is fully aware that he is a good player. For instance, he thinks that Akira Sendoh is just an overrated player after reading an article about him. During his confrontation against Hanamichi Sakuragi he gets pushed hard and while trying to intimidate him.

During Slam Dunk’s National Tournament match against Shohoku, Kishimoto steps up after Minami’s emotional outburst and injury. His resilience and composure help Toyotama remain competitive even as momentum shifts. Though Toyotama ultimately falls short, Kishimoto’s performance earns respect from both teammates and rivals, highlighting his discipline and commitment to the game.