Dr. Hughly works at the NASU space training program, driven by the goal of launching a rocket into space. He possesses blue eyes, large slanted brown eyebrows, and brown hair with curls at the top and back. His attire includes a light blue shirt, a yellow-blue striped tie, a white lab coat, black jeans, and brown shoes. He uniquely sees Yo-kai without needing a Yo-kai Watch. His background involves adopting an otter named Danny from a rabbit pen; ignored as not a rabbit, Danny became depressed. Dr. Hughly formed a deep bond and planned to send Danny to space. During a rocket test, the cage broke, throwing Danny out. Danny landed on a lever, causing the rocket to malfunction and explode, transforming him into the Yo-kai Usapyon. Hospitalized after the accident, Dr. Hughly expressed deep despair and abandoned his space dreams. He was later dropped from the space project, which saddened Usapyon. In the anime, Usapyon and Hailey Anne Thomas found Dr. Hughly at Fortune Hospital. Seeing his despondency, they built a model rocket to reignite his passion. The demonstration successfully restored his confidence, leading him to resume pursuing his dreams. He later aided Usapyon and Hailey Anne in infiltrating Bada-Bing Tower. His relationship with Danny/Usapyon was positive, with Usapyon striving to prove Dr. Hughly's aspirations were achievable. Initially perceiving Hailey Anne as a stranger with an over-the-top personality, he came to view her as a collaborator after learning Usapyon's origins. In other media like the Ginga Watch storyline of *Yo-kai Watch Wibble Wobble*, he contributed to space-related efforts by building a rocket to help heroes confront extraterrestrial threats. A theory suggesting he lacked care for Danny was disproven in episode 88 of the anime and the second Yo-kai Watch movie, where testimonies from himself and Santa Claus confirmed his immediate emotional connection to the otter. His character development shows progression from despair to renewed determination, actively supporting others in achieving shared space exploration goals.