Description
Wataru Hibiki is a tall student with distinctive pale blue hair fading to vivid tips, often styled in a small bun and braided sections held by a maroon band. His lilac eyes and androgynous features enhance his flamboyant stage presence. He typically wears elaborate costumes, including fine's signature ivory and gold uniform with a white tailcoat featuring pale blue lining and golden embellishments. Off-stage, his casual wear includes floral-print shirts with red trousers or layered maroon and black outfits paired with asymmetrically patterned coats.
Born under mysterious circumstances, he was adopted by an elderly couple as an infant. His childhood involved extensive international acting performances, broadcasts of which captivated a young Eichi Tenshouin. This early immersion in performance arts forged his theatrical persona and skills in magic tricks, hypnosis, and unconventional abilities like walking on water for short distances. He claims his hair exhibits sentient properties, reacting to his emotions.
Eccentric and unpredictable, Wataru maintains a perpetually theatrical demeanor. This earned him nicknames like "Masked Freak" for his habitual mask-wearing and status as one of Yumenosaki Academy's "Three Oddballs." He hyper-analyzes his surroundings to prevent others from becoming bored, rarely dropping his performative facade except during vulnerable moments, such as confiding in Tomoya Mashiro about his past. Initially disinterested in social connections, he avoided remembering names and assigned nicknames to unit mates like Tori Himemiya ("Young Master") and Yuzuru Fushimi ("Butler"). His perspective shifted after Eichi actively sought his collaboration, fostering closer bonds within fine and the Theatre Club.
As a member of fine under STARMAKER PRODUCTION, Wataru contributes to the unit's goal of elevating idols through polished public appearances and media campaigns. His performances emphasize bold spectacles with animated singing and dancing, aligning with fine's divine motifs and ivory color symbolism. He undergoes specialized training using technology provided by Eichi to refine his talents. During the "Element" storyline—a prequel set during "The War" era—he interacts with figures from fine's past, including Natsume Sakasaki and the original unit members. This narrative explores conflicts involving Eichi, the Five Eccentrics, and fine's origins.
Wataru adopts a strict mentorship approach, particularly with Tori, balancing relentless training with genuine care to hone his junior's skills. He encourages peers like Keito Hasumi and Shu Itsuki to apply non-idol talents in theater. Despite his whimsical exterior, he exhibits strategic insight, recognizing potential in others that they overlook.
His name, Hibiki Wataru (日々樹 渉), phonetically mirrors "hibiki wataru" (響き渡る), meaning "to reverberate"—a phrase featured in his solo song "Amazing☆World" and fine's "Neo Sanctuary." The kanji in his surname combine "sun/day" (日) and "tree" (樹), while his given name means "ford" or "cross over" (渉).
Born under mysterious circumstances, he was adopted by an elderly couple as an infant. His childhood involved extensive international acting performances, broadcasts of which captivated a young Eichi Tenshouin. This early immersion in performance arts forged his theatrical persona and skills in magic tricks, hypnosis, and unconventional abilities like walking on water for short distances. He claims his hair exhibits sentient properties, reacting to his emotions.
Eccentric and unpredictable, Wataru maintains a perpetually theatrical demeanor. This earned him nicknames like "Masked Freak" for his habitual mask-wearing and status as one of Yumenosaki Academy's "Three Oddballs." He hyper-analyzes his surroundings to prevent others from becoming bored, rarely dropping his performative facade except during vulnerable moments, such as confiding in Tomoya Mashiro about his past. Initially disinterested in social connections, he avoided remembering names and assigned nicknames to unit mates like Tori Himemiya ("Young Master") and Yuzuru Fushimi ("Butler"). His perspective shifted after Eichi actively sought his collaboration, fostering closer bonds within fine and the Theatre Club.
As a member of fine under STARMAKER PRODUCTION, Wataru contributes to the unit's goal of elevating idols through polished public appearances and media campaigns. His performances emphasize bold spectacles with animated singing and dancing, aligning with fine's divine motifs and ivory color symbolism. He undergoes specialized training using technology provided by Eichi to refine his talents. During the "Element" storyline—a prequel set during "The War" era—he interacts with figures from fine's past, including Natsume Sakasaki and the original unit members. This narrative explores conflicts involving Eichi, the Five Eccentrics, and fine's origins.
Wataru adopts a strict mentorship approach, particularly with Tori, balancing relentless training with genuine care to hone his junior's skills. He encourages peers like Keito Hasumi and Shu Itsuki to apply non-idol talents in theater. Despite his whimsical exterior, he exhibits strategic insight, recognizing potential in others that they overlook.
His name, Hibiki Wataru (日々樹 渉), phonetically mirrors "hibiki wataru" (響き渡る), meaning "to reverberate"—a phrase featured in his solo song "Amazing☆World" and fine's "Neo Sanctuary." The kanji in his surname combine "sun/day" (日) and "tree" (樹), while his given name means "ford" or "cross over" (渉).