Futoshi

 is a character in DARLING in the FRANXX.

He's a Parasite with codename "214" of Thirteenth Plantation, where he's partnered in boy-girl pair with Ikuno to pilot a FRANXX called Chlorophytum. His original partner was Kokoro, while his original FRANXX was Genista.

Appearance
He has a hefty build and a kind face. He is quite tall, being the second tallest next to Goro. He has short auburn-brown hair that hangs lightly over his forehead. His thick, stumpy eyebrows and round, playful eyes give him an approachable quality. Often seen by others as "fat", becoming the butt of many jokes on the subject. Usually he is holding some article of food when lounging around the barracks.

Personality
He's optimistic and does things at his own pace, he is also surprisingly sensible and openly voices nearly anything that comes to mind. He gets along with everyone and has a friendly demeanor. He takes his promises seriously and cares for his squad mates. Even though he broke down when Kokoro ended their partnership he was quick to forgive her and supportive of her decision. In episode 16, it is revealed that he started suffering from what seems bulimia, as Zorome said "I know that you're forcing yourself to eat and throwing it all back up".

History
Like the other members of his unit, Futoshi was raised in the Garden and lived there until being moved to Cerasus: The thirteenth plantation.

Mitsuru
It is uncertain of the relationship between Futoshi and Mitsuru. On many accounts they can be seen in dispute, often times exchanging hostile tones and even physically assaulting one another. It is apparent that Kokoro is the direct cause of their conflicts due to Futoshi's romantic feelings and undying desire to protect her. Eventually Futoshi begins to view Mitsuru as a comrade. In episode 11 Futoshi is seen quietly congratulating Mitsuru when he finally managed to power up the Gentista during the battle against the Klaxosaur.

Kokoro
At the beginning, it is shown they have a positive and friendly relationship towards each other. This continues even as he flirts with her. She doesn't appear to mind it at the beginning. Although as his feelings grow and he continues to be to honest, Kokoro does start to appear to become flustered by them, as seen in Episode 8 "Boys x Girls", where he tells her in front of everyone that he has always thought her beautiful. Leading up to Episode 11 "Partner Shuffle", his feelings have grown to the point were he asks her to promise they will remain partners forever, as he promises her the same.

When she asks to attempt a partnership with Mitsuru this blindsides and devastates him. But he rebounds remarkably fast basically forgiving her within hours. He even makes an attempt to assure her and give his support for her decision.

He is very protective over her and this has made him attack Mitsuru twice and attempt to get a promise form him to protect her, which he eventually gets. He doesn't realize that his feelings were love until after everything in "Partner Shuffle" had calmed down.

So far there appears to be no further fallout from her decision to end their partnership.

Hiro
They seem to have a good relationship. Futoshi is the first to ask about Hiro's health after his second time piloting with Zero Two.

Zero Two
He is weary of zero Two at first but warms up toward her with the rest of the squadron, and highly regards Zero Two's involvement valuable to the squad.

Goro
They appear to have a friendly relationship.

Zorome
Zorome seems to like teasing and poking fun at Futoshi a lot, but they're good friends and often play with each other.

Ikuno
They are currently partners.

Etymology
Futoshi's nickname may use some of the numeral's readings from his real name "Code:214": fu from 2, to from 10 and shi from 4. Futo can be written in kanji "太", which means fat or thick, in what's most likely also a reference to his appearance.

Quotes
"Don't call me "fat"!"

- Futoshi

"Hurting a girl is the worst thing a man can do!"

- Futoshi

"I'll just eat it so it doesn't go to waste."

- Futoshi

"I wonder If I'll be able to fight properly."

- Futoshi

Trivia
  Futoshi