Hinata Tachibana

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* Manga
* Anime

* 2008
* 2017
* 2005
* 2003

* 2017
* 2005
* c. 2003

**Hinata Tachibana** (橘 (たちばな)  日向 (ヒナタ) , *Tachibana Hinata*?) is the girlfriend of Takemichi Hanagaki who is the primary reason for Takemichi's desire to change the past.

## Appearance

Hina has large coral pink eyes and wears her hair dyed in the same color a little longer than before, going beyond her shoulders and a mole below her chin. She is seen wearing a long black dress with embroidered flowers. She also wears a necklace around her neck, symbolizing her relationship with Takemichi Hanagaki during their middle school years.

As a middle-schooler, Hina's hair is shorter. She usually wears the Mizo Middle School uniform, consisting of a white blouse and striped tie, a matching skirt and jacket, and black loafers. As a high-schooler, Hina's hair has grown to her shoulders.

Hina's anime appearance in 2005Hina's anime appearance in 2017
## Personality

Hinata has a very outgoing and upbeat personality who is highly optimistic and always finds ways to make undesirable situations better. Even when others become demoralized or despair, Hinata remains strong in order to push them forward.

She is an incredibly strong-willed and determined teenager, willing to take drastic measures in order to protect those she cares about. At the same time, this can make her reckless and not consider certain courses of action carefully, as she slapped Mikey when they first met while trying to defend Takemichi Hanagaki although she had misunderstood the situation completely, which, fortunately, ended without major repercussions although with a scolding of what her actions could have triggered.

Hinata is deep down a very kind individual who can befriend others rather easily and looks out for others constantly. Her bright nature brings comfort and solace to others who rely on her for support. Hinata can nonetheless be fairly terrifying when angered, Mikey was impressed by the strength of her slap.

## Appearances

**Manga Appearances**Chapters in order of appearance
#### Toman Arc

* Chapter 1 - Reborn
* Chapter 2 - Resist
* Chapter 3 - Resolve (image)
* Chapter 4 - Relieve
* Chapter 5 - Revolve
* Chapter 6 - Return
* Chapter 7 - Rejoin
* Chapter 8 - Reseparate
* Chapter 9 - Releap
* Chapter 10 - Reply
* Chapter 11 - Reburn
* Chapter 12 - Remind (mentioned)

#### Moebius Arc

* Chapter 13 - Regret (mentioned)
* Chapter 16 - Reignition
* Chapter 18 - Rechange
* Chapter 19 - Restart
* Chapter 20 - Reinspire
* Chapter 21 - Revolt
* Chapter 24 - Revoke
* Chapter 25 - Rerise
* Chapter 26 - Realize
* Chapter 27 - Regain
* Chapter 28 - Reel
* Chapter 29 - Respect
* Chapter 30 - Recept
* Chapter 31 - Recognize
* Chapter 32 - Rebuild
* Chapter 33 - Revenge

#### Valhalla Arc

* Chapter 34 - Darkest Hour (mentioned)
* Chapter 37 - Enter the stage (flashback)
* Chapter 38 - Break up (flashback)
* Chapter 41 - Double cross
* Chapter 46 - Make up my mind (mentioned)
* Chapter 49 - Grow apart
* Chapter 57 - Look up for (flashback)
* Chapter 66 - Have an affair
* Chapter 75 - Let one down (mentioned)
* Chapter 76 - It is what it is (mentioned)
* Chapter 77 - Gotta go

#### Black Dragon Arc

* Chapter 78 - Hey, pal
* Chapter 79 - Fuck off
* Chapter 80 - Thicker than water
* Chapter 88 - Just gotta do
* Chapter 89 - How you met
* Chapter 90 - Christmas Eve
* Chapter 91 - Miss you
* Chapter 99 - A verbal shot (flashback)
* Chapter 107 - Tight-knit
* Chapter 108 - The light of my life
* Chapter 109 - Not apt to give any way
* Chapter 110 - Best wishes
* Chapter 114 - On my way home (mentioned)
* Chapter 115 - Turn over a new leaf (flashback)

#### Tenjiku Arc

* Chapter 127 - Be fuzzy (flashback)
* Chapter 130 - Pep party
* Chapter 135 - Even I can
* Chapter 136 - My lot in life
* Chapter 150 - Damn it (flashback)
* Chapter 151 - Just do it
* Chapter 166 - Brave heart (flashback)
* Chapter 169 - The home front
* Chapter 170 - Homecoming
* Chapter 173 - The one and only
* Chapter 176 - What was been left
* Chapter 179 - End the standoff
* Chapter 181 - Take a vow (mentioned)
* Chapter 182 - Present to the mind (flashback)
* Chapter 183 - Lay the plan (mentioned)
* Chapter 184 - Wind something up
* Chapter 185 - Meet his fate
* Chapter 186 - It's been real
* Chapter 187 - Way to go

#### Bonten Arc

* Chapter 191 - Be the world to me
* Chapter 192 - Just be close at hand
* Chapter 193 - Feel great!
* Chapter 194 - The keepsake
* Chapter 195 - lingering scent
* Chapter 200 - Crack a smile
* Chapter 202 - Get away

#### Three Deities Arc

* Chapter 208 - Turbulent period
* Chapter 234 - There is no mending
* Chapter 235 - Just be yourself

#### Kanto Manji Arc

* Chapter 236 - Band of brothers
* Chapter 243 - Wide array of
* Chapter 245 - Grow up to (vision)
* Chapter 266 - Make vision a reality (flashback)
* Chapter 273 - Carry on (flashback)
* Chapter 274 - No holding back (cover only)
* Chapter 278 - Revengers

**Anime Appearances**Episodes in order of appearance
#### Toman Arc

* Episode 1 - Reborn
* Episode 2 - Resist
* Episode 3 - Resolve
* Episode 4 - Return
* Episode 5 - Releap

#### Moebius Arc

* Episode 7 - Revive
* Episode 8 - Rechange
* Episode 10 - Rerise
* Episode 11 - Respect
* Episode 12 - Revenge

#### Valhalla Arc

* Episode 13 - Odds and Ends (picture)
* Episode 14 - Break up (flashback)
* Episode 15 - No Pain, no gain
* Episode 17 - No way (flashback)
* Episode 18 - Open Fire
* Episode 19 - Turn around (flashback)
* Episode 23 - End of war
* Episode 24 - A cry baby (flashback)
* Episode 25 - It is what it is

#### Black Dragon Arc

* Episode 26 - Gotta go
* Episode 27 - Stand alone
* Episode 29 - Christmas Eve

## Quotes

* (to Takemichi Hanagaki) *"If only I was a boy, if I was, then I'd protect you Hanagaki-kun."*
* (to Takemichi) *"You can't just let these guys push you around. I'll protect you."*
* (to Mikey and Draken) *"You think I'm the one fucking around? Friends don't waltz into another school and drag someone without their consent. Takemichi-kun's always been hurt lately. If that's your guys' fault, I'll make you pay."*

## Etymology

* The name **Hinata** means "sunny place" (日向).
	+ The alias **Hina** means "Sun".
* Hinata's surname **Tachibana** means "orange, tangerine" (橘).

## Trivia

* According to the official character book:
	+ Her image color is white.
	+ She likes cocoa.
	+ She dislikes bitter coffee.
	+ Her specialty is the piano.
	+ Her favorite animal is the dolphin.
	+ The people she looks up to and admires are her mom and Helen Keller.
	+ The person she dislikes or fears is her father when he talks too much.
	+ Her dream is to be a nurse.
	+ Hinata's relationship chart:
		- Naoto: Younger brother
		- Takemichi: Love
		- Emma: Friend
	+ A saga (or story of failure): "Takemichi praised me for the cookies I baked. (I thought they were macarons, but whatever!)"
	+ Her favorite place is the rooftop where she watched fireworks with Takemichi.
	+ A day in the life:
		- Going to school with Naoto, always a little bit earlier than her classmates -> Take a class -> Music class is my favorite -> Eating with female friends during lunch break -> On the way home, I had a date with Takemichi-kun! -> Take a long bath before going to sleep, text Takemichi good night, and go to sleep.
* Hina ranked 22nd in the Character Popularity Poll with a total number of 187 votes.
* In the initial drafts, Hina originally had long black hair before being changed to coral.

## References

*Tokyo Revengers* Manga: Chapter 5.
*Tokyo Revengers Character Book: Tenjo Tenge* (p. 20)
*Tokyo Revengers* Manga: Chapter 2.
*Tokyo Revengers Character Book: Tenjo Tenge*
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