Princess Hibana commands Special Fire Force Company 5. She possesses light brown skin, light pink hair, and distinctive blue eyes featuring pink flower-shaped pupils. Her attire typically includes stylish sleeveless dresses, high heels, and personalized protective jackets consistently marked with the Company 5 insignia.
Her early life unfolded as an orphan within the Holy Sol Temple alongside Iris and other nuns. Exhibiting minimal religious devotion, she instead leveraged her innate pyrokinetic abilities to entertain the sisters with vibrant, flower-shaped flames. This period highlighted her aptitude for science, particularly chemistry, as she manipulated flame colors through chemical interactions. An infernal attack later devastated the temple, killing all residents except Hibana and Iris. This tragedy shattered her faith in the Sun God, transforming her view of fire from beauty to pure destruction and evil, igniting a profound desire for vengeance.
Driven by revenge, Hibana dedicated herself to scientific research on infernals, conducting harsh experiments to understand spontaneous human combustion. She strategically shared select findings with Haijima Industries, securing financial backing and ultimately the captaincy of Company 5. During this phase, she adopted a deceptive and sadistic persona, viewing malice as necessary to combat evil. She treated subordinates, particularly men, with condescension, calling them "gravel," and manipulated others using charm and intellect to maintain control and further her ambitions.
A Third Generation pyrokinetic, she wields the Ignition Ability "Clematis," generating and controlling intricate flower-shaped flames, primarily resembling cherry blossoms, using her hands or an iron fan. Techniques like "Cherry Blossom" and "Cherry Blossom Snowstorm" unleash volleys of sharp, petal-like flames capable of destroying multiple infernal cores. She also manipulates ambient heat to disrupt other pyrokinetic abilities and induces heat syncope, rapidly elevating a target's body temperature to cause dizziness, paralysis, or unconsciousness against multiple opponents. Deliberately avoiding combat training, she relies entirely on strategic power application, resulting in lower endurance and durability compared to other captains.
A pivotal confrontation with Shinra Kusakabe of Company 8 marked a turning point. Defeated by Shinra and witnessing his heroic use of fire, Hibana underwent significant change. His actions rekindled memories of her own past use of flames for comfort, challenging her cynicism. This prompted a shift towards her kinder childhood self, though she retained elements of her dominant demeanor. She developed romantic feelings for Shinra and actively supported Company 8's investigations, sharing intelligence and resources. She also reconnected with Iris, mending their fractured sisterly bond.
Her ongoing scientific investigations uncovered major conspiracies, including the artificial creation of infernals. This research revealed that Sumire, not spontaneous combustion, orchestrated the convent fire. This revelation intensified her drive for justice and revenge against the true perpetrators. While adopting a more cooperative and compassionate approach, especially towards Company 8 allies, she maintained a cautious stance towards entities like Haijima Industries, pragmatically utilizing available connections to achieve her objectives.