Takehisa Hinawa, a former Tokyo Army sergeant turned lieutenant of Special Fire Force Company 8, stands at 180 cm with a muscular frame, short brown hair, and sharp brown eyes accentuated by black-framed glasses. His firefighter uniform features blue-and-white neon stripes, cross-shaped buttons, and tactical gear, while off-duty, he dons quirky hats sourced as overstock from local shops. Discipline defines Hinawa, forged by military service and the traumatic loss of his friend Tojo, who combusted into an Infernal. Unable to euthanize Tojo himself, he claimed his friend’s gun as a keepsake, driving his resolve to reform firefighting practices with Akitaru Oubi. Their efforts birthed Company 8, prioritizing compassion for victims over the Fire Force’s detached protocols. A Second Generation pyrokinetic, Hinawa manipulates gunpowder ignition to bend bullets to his will—slowing them for non-lethal strikes, ricocheting shots off sparks, or accelerating projectiles to artillery-grade force. His arsenal includes an M1911A1 pistol, Minebea PM-9 submachine gun, and a hybrid rifle loaded with specialized extinguishing rounds. Combat strategies leverage precision, environmental calculations, and an analytical rigor reflecting his military roots. Though stern and quick to reprimand frivolity—particularly Maki Oze’s fiery antics—Hinawa quietly prioritizes his team’s safety, mentoring recruits like Shinra Kusakabe with guarded trust. Beyond duty, he hikes, camps, and cooks, having once managed Company 8’s equipment before Vulcan’s arrival. Confronting past trauma, including clashes with adversaries like Arrow, shifted Hinawa’s view of his life from expendable to indispensable for his team’s survival. He balances strict protocol with defiance, euthanizing Infernals humanely even when rules forbid it. Tojo’s gun remains both a symbol of resolve and a tether to his history. Trivia notes his jazz preference, mathematical aptitude, disdain for poor table manners, and eclectic hat collection. He dismisses religious rituals as impractical and harbors grudges against figures like Hibana over ideological rifts, maintaining a pragmatic neutrality outside personal convictions.