Futoshi

Futoshi (フトシ) is one of the main characters in DARLING in the FRANXX series. 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
A hefty build and a kind face. 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
Though he's optimistic and does things at his own pace, he is also surprisingly sensible. He gets along with everyone and has a friendly personality. His partner is Kokoro.

Kokoro
Kokoro and Futoshi seem to have a close and supportive relationship with one another. During their first time in Genista they flash each other a thumbs up in the cockpit before beginning, and Kokoro reassures him he did a good job as they take their first steps.

They seem to have, as Zorome describes, a "lovey-dovey" relationship. In the second breakfast scene Kokoro offers Futoshi the seat next to her when Zero Two takes his spot, and she later hand-feeds him toast.

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,

Zorome
Zorome seems to like teasing and poking fun at Futoshi a lot.

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

"We're perfectly compatible."

- 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