Hiroto Douma

* Exodus
* Heaven and Earth
* Original

**Hiroto Douma** (堂馬(どうま) 広登(ひろと), *Douma Hiroto*) is a character who is introduced in *Soukyuu no Fafner*.

Hiroto is one of the second generation pilots. He pilots the Fafner, Mark Funf, which was previously piloted by one of his seniors, Mamoru Kodate.

## Biography

### *Soukyuu no Fafner Right of Left*

Hiroto pulls two watermelons out of the water with Rina Nishio and Seri Tatekami watching him.

### *Soukyuu no Fafner*

Hiroto locks himself in the studio inside the school after he ran away from the talk he and his father were having with Kiyomi Kaname about what he is going to do after graduation. He refuses to leave the room and complains to the other students about why they have to carry out the Arcadian Project. He yells that he wants his dream back and Kenji Kondou tries to talk to him but Hiroto calls him an idiot. He then mentions that Seri Tatekami told him that Kenji picks on the girls by telling them that he kills the Festum with his Fafner despite never fighting them. As Kenji's attempt fails, Kiyomi tries to talk to him again but Hiroto states that he won't listen to what the liars have to say, referring to the adults who have been lying about the situation. A moment of silence passes and Hiroto speaks up again, stating that he knows that he can't become a star and feels like that he is stuck in a cage. Youko Hazama tells him that the adults apologize for keeping secrets but says that they want him to know how important peace is and that the children are their hopes. After Hiroto hears that, he comes out of the room and apologizes for causing trouble. Later that day, it is revealed that the adults fulfilled Hiroto's dream at least a little to become a star by giving him his own music show

Hiroto is in the shelter at Alvis with the Nishio family when the Human Army occupies the island. A commander from the Human Army enters, telling them that they have to stay here until they complete the search of the island, and Hiroto and Rina Nishio look at each other. Hiroto is in his classroom when Tsubaki Minashiro joins their class. The next day, he joins his seniors and his friends for a day on the beach. Hiroto is in his classroom with her friends and he tells Tsubaki that he will teach her the dance, bragging that he is in charge of the songs. The next day, Hiroto is at the house his seniors are holding Kouyou Kasugai with his friends and he wonders what is going on but he is surprised hear when Tsubaki tells them that a Festum is inside.

Hiroto is once again in his classroom with his friends and he wants to touch Tsubaki but Seri punches him, calling him a pervert. Hiroto then points at Rina, wondering why she can do it to which Seri responds that Rina likes women. The alarm goes off and Hiroto tells that the shelter group should gather behind the school building. Hiroto is with Seri and Akira Nishio at Alvis and Seri says that she has only fought in the simulation to which Hiroto responds that he has too. Mamoru Kodate appears and tries to put them at ease by telling them that they will defeat all the enemies. Mamoru also gives Hiroto his helmet and says that it will protect him. Hiroto and the others are relieved to see Soushi Minashiro unharmed. Hiroto is later with Rina and Seri at the hangar when the Festum attacks Alvis. Chisato Kodate closes the door of the room they are in, saving them from the enemy. Hiroto is with Seri and they are waiting for the plane to take off.

### *Soukyuu no Fafner Exodus*

Hiroto joins his friends in the linear car to the hangar when a Human Army transport craft nears the island with Festum chasing them. An alert clip starts to play and he mutters that the lighting could be better. As they arrive, Hiroto gives his helmet to Mimika Mikagami and tells her to take good care of it since his senior gave it to him. They arrive at their destination and the second generation pilots run to the hangar to prepare to board their Fafners. On their way, Akira Nishio wonders if he was sure to give her the helmet to which Hiroto responds that he should hand down while he can. While boarding his Fafner, Hiroto responds to Canon Hazama that he gave his helmet to his junior when she wonders where his helmet is. The second generation pilots then launch to the battlefield and Hiroto attacks the Festum with the shield after protecting Akira. The Festum disappears and appears shortly after by attacking Mark Zehn and Hiroto protects his friends from the rockets. The Festum splits into four and Hiroto defeats the last one along with Akira, muttering that they still can't understand each other. After the battle, Hiroto sits in the same room as Rina Nishio and comments that nothing beats a Ramune after battle. He shares the same sentiment as her when she brings up the topic of their juniors being next in line.

Hiroto goes with the Nishio twins to the Rakuen and are surprised to see the three Human Army pilots eating there. They are joined by Billy Morgan and share the same sentiment as Rina about the Human Army having only attacked them. Hiroto tries to calm Akira down when Billy asks if Maya Toomi has a boyfriend. Hiroto welcomes the third generation pilots for their first test battle and gives some sort of encouragement to Mimika by commenting putting on the helmet makes her feel brave.

Akira imagines Hiroto talking to him through the crossing who is trying to motivate him despite the situation. Hiroto appears in Akira's vision where Akira expresses his feelings regarding his death and Hiroto puts his hand on Akira's shoulder in response. He then praises Akira and wonders what he would write on the talisman right now. Hiroto appears before Rina and Akira in Rina's dream and as Akira joins Hiroto, they walk away, leaving Rina behind.

## References

1. ↑ Episode 10: Disintegration -Crossing Paths-
2. ↑ Episode 15: Memory -Scream-
3. ↑ Episode 18: Father -Memory-
4. ↑ Episode 20: Lantern -Light-
5. ↑ Episode 21: Sakura -Future-
6. ↑ Episode 22: Protection -Power-
7. ↑ Episode 23: Pillage -Decoy-
8. ↑ Episode 25: Battle -Symbiosis-
9. ↑ Exodus Episode 1: Visitor
10. ↑ Exodus Episode 2: The Name of Hope
11. ↑ Exodus Episode 3: The Price of a Conversation
12. ↑ Exodus Episode 4: The Successors
13. ↑ Exodus Episode 19: The Oath of the Living
14. ↑ Exodus Episode 24: The Third Alvis
15. ↑ Exodus Episode 25: Operation Azure