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
He has 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
Though he's optimistic and does things at his own pace, he is also surprisingly sensible and openly voices it. He gets along with everyone and has a friendly demeanor. This attitude has him openly praising and showering his partner, Kokoro, with blinding amounts of affection. His own love and devotion, in fact, end up blinding him from Kokoro's own feelings.

As stated, Futoshi can be rather sensible, to the point where he becomes confused with the many feelings he harbored after Kokoro broke their promise. Not knowing if he felt love, anger, or sadness, Futoshi's confusion makes him lash out his frustrations at his other teammates and victimize himself, nearly attacking Mitsuru in the proccess. Though, it should be noted that he was more angry about Mitsuru's neglect on protecting Kokoro.

Despite this, Futoshi never directs his anger at Kokoro herself and, furthermore, still puts her safety over anything else. By Episode 12, it is shown that his demeanor stays more than civil when interacting with her.

Although Futoshi shows some childness at the whole situation, he is quick to straighten his resolve and dive into battle. He goes as far as to look after his new partner, Ikuno, and tell her to calm herself down. This is a notable feat, considering that FRANXX shut down whenever their pilots are shaken emotionally.

His partner was Kokoro, but since Episode 11, he has become partners with Ikuno.

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.

Futoshi blindly showered Kokoro with affection and idolized her whenever possible, something which bothered her, unbeknownst to him. He promises her that he shall be her partner forever, and asks for her response, which is the same. However, later on, Futoshi gets heartbroken at Kokoro's partner-switch with Mitsuru, getting confused at the whole situation and wondering what he did of wrong. He proclaims that he had always liked the sensation in his chest, in regards to her, but laments on how much it hurt after their promise was broken.

As stated, Futoshi never redirects his anger at Kokoro herself and puts her safety over anything else, which is ironic, considering how he never bothered to check her side of their partnership. He lashes out at Mitsuru for endagering Kokoro, even making Mitsuru promise to keep her safe, and says he himself will always protect her, whom he loves deeply.

Despite how much he lamented the events of the partner-switch, Futoshi holds no bad feelings towards Kokoro and keeps a good demeanor when talking to her.

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