Steins;Gate
Itaru Hashida
Itaru Hashida, often called Daru, is a brilliant hacker and a crucial member of the Future Gadget Laboratory in the *Steins;Gate* series. His technological expertise and quirky personality make him an invaluable asset to the team, often providing crucial support and comic relief. He's known for his exceptional hacking skills and his love of perverted jokes.
Quick Facts
What is Itaru Hashida's nickname?
Daru
What is Itaru's expertise?
Hacking and technology
What is Itaru's role in the story?
Provides technical support and assistance
What is Itaru's personality?
Perverted, but also loyal and helpful
Description
Personality
Itaru Hashida, or DaSH, is a highly skilled hacker with a pronounced otaku personality. He's intensely passionate about computers and programming, showcasing exceptional talent in hacking and code manipulation. This technical expertise is balanced by a strong interest in moe culture and a somewhat perverted sense of humor, often to the chagrin of those around him. While possessing a sharp intellect, he's also shown to be less enthusiastic about practical applications of his skills compared to others, preferring to focus on his own interests. His dedication to his friends and family, particularly his wife and daughter, reveals a softer side beneath his often eccentric exterior. Despite his sometimes annoying quirks, Daru is a loyal and dependable friend, readily assisting those he cares about. His naming conventions for his creations, often overly detailed and technical, highlight his meticulous nature and attention to detail, even if it sometimes borders on obsessive. His love for Coca-Cola is a small but recurring detail that adds to his quirky personality.
Abilities
Itaru Hashida's primary ability is his exceptional hacking skill. He's described as a highly experienced and talented hacker, capable of penetrating the mainframes of top-secret organizations and processing complex computer codes with ease. This is showcased in *Robotics;Notes DaSH* where he plays a crucial role in neutralizing the threat of the rogue AI, Kimijima, by hacking into a satellite and deploying a counter-program. His skills extend beyond simple intrusion; he demonstrates the ability to create sophisticated programs like "ANTARES," designed for specific, complex tasks. While not possessing superhuman physical abilities, his technological prowess makes him a powerful asset.