A character in the futuristic
Anime series
Vandread. Age 16,
Bangata Pilot.
A 3rd class citizen destined to a life of building
Bangata mecha parts for the elite 1st class citizens of
Tarakuu to use in their ongoing conflict with the women of
Mejeiru. He tells his co-workers that he can steal one of the
Bangatas so he sneaks aboard the men's flagship
Ikazuchi (means Thunder in Japanese) to take one. Unfortunately he is captured first by the 1st class citizens aboard the ship and then by the pirates who take the ship over. He and his fellow male prisoners learn to live with the women aboard the newly formed ship
Nirvana. He even helps them fight their mutual enemies with his
Bangata mech which he refers to as his partner. He finds
Dita's attention and puppy like behaviour annoying but does develop feelings for her. He is motivated primarily by food and is possessed of a stubborn pride but Hibiki still manages to become accepted by most of the female pirates as a member of their crew.