Hinata Hakamada, nicknamed "Innocent Charm," is a sixth-grade student in Class 6-C at Keishin Academy and a vital member of the girls' basketball team. She initially plays point guard wearing jersey number 8 before transitioning to small forward. Standing between 131-137 cm tall with a petite frame, she has distinctive knee-length, pastel-pink hair styled in a hime-cut and pink-purple eyes. Despite her small stature, she possesses a notably developed bust line for her age, ranking second among her teammates. Her appearance is frequently compared to a living French doll, with physical traits largely inherited from her mother. She exhibits a sweet, polite, and seemingly naive demeanor, often using unique vocalizations like "Oh~" or "Ah~." This innocent facade earned her the "Innocent Charm" nickname from school nurse Touko Hatano and reflects her popularity among classmates. However, her behavior sometimes reveals unexpected complexity, including moments of air-headedness or calculated charm. She demonstrates strong affection toward teammate Airi Kashii's chest and displays physical affection toward coach Subaru Hasegawa, viewing him as an older brother figure while harboring subtle romantic anxiety when he interacts with other girls. As the older sister to Kagetsu Hakamada, she balances caring for her sibling with maintaining personal boundaries, skillfully managing Kagetsu's overprotectiveness. This protectiveness stems from a childhood incident where Kagetsu accidentally locked her outside during winter, leading to hospitalization and subsequent growth issues. Initially the least skilled player with low stamina and technical ability, Hinata undergoes significant development through persistent training. She improves her endurance to match her teammates and masters techniques to overcome taller opponents, notably executing a decisive reverse layup against Suzuridani's center. She evolves from struggling with basic ball handling to becoming a reliable scorer and playmaker, using her small size to maneuver past defenders for layups or passes. This progression is highlighted when she scores the winning basket against Class D after training with Natsuhi Takenaka, the boys' team captain who harbors a minor crush on her. Her background includes a large collection of plush toys and proficiency in dog-paddle swimming. Her given name "Hinata" commonly uses sun-related kanji like "sunflower" or "facing the sun," while "Hina" means "juvenile" or "youngling." Her surname "Hakamada" references traditional Japanese hakama trousers. She is the only core team member whose parents' occupations remain undisclosed, and she shares a March 3rd birthday. In popularity polls among the main characters, she consistently ranks second. Despite her youthful appearance, her personality occasionally aligns with mature archetypes in narrative contexts.