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Wataru is a multi-talented genius gifted in drama and good at magic tricks. He considers any form of reaction from another party to be a reward. As cheering and energetic, Wataru values love and surprises a lot, sometimes to the point of manipulating the other party. His performances are uninhibited and spectacular, with animated and bright singing and dance.
Wataru is a member of fine at STARMAKER PRODUCTION. He is undergoing mysterious training using technology provided by Eichi in order to achieve even greater heights as both a performer and an idol.[1]
Now then, it's my turn! Introducing a world-renowned entertainer, clown of the century, and evangelist of love: fine's Wataru Hibiki! (applause)...☆ Showing everyone a unique brilliance and yet unseen surprises is my whole reason for living. Whether it be on stage or on screen, I promise you an amazing experience that will leave you speechless. Fufufu, now keep your eyes on me...♪[1]
ToriUgh, I have to introduce Hibiki-senpai. He's aaalways teasing me, and he's like a super strict coach during practices. But I guess I've been able to grow this much thanks to Hibiki-senpai. Despite everything, he's caring and helps to motivate me. He's a really weird senpai, but his skills are still top-notch. My respect for him is just below Eichi-sama...but you'd better keep that a secret from him, got it!?[1]
Appearance
Wataru is a very tall young man with light purple eyes. He has pale blue hair that reaches past his back and fades into a slightly more vivid blue at the tips. A few strands on the left side of his hair are braided and held in place with a maroon band. He also ties some of his hair up into a small bun at the back of his head.
On stage, Wataru wears fine's uniform, which includes a three-piece suit with a white ruffled cravat that is tinged pale gold at the bottom. His tailcoat is mainly white in color, although it is lined with pale blue fabric, and is decorated with golden embellishments on the lapels and collar. The jacket's cufflinks and pocket linings are golden, and the white shirt tucked underneath that has scalloped edges that are visible at the jacket's cuffs. His waistcoat is the same pale blue as his tailcoat lining. His pants are white with golden embellishments on the waist and golden-lined pockets. He wears short white gloves and his shoes are white with gold accents and soles.
On warmer days, his casual outfit consists of a short-sleeved button-down shirt with red trousers. The shirt is covered in a floral print along the front of the shirt, brightening the shirt's tan base color with green leaves and pink and red flowers. The ends of his sleeves are detailed with a thick black stripe with a thin red one directly above it. The left side of his collar also has a black and red stripe detail to match. He wears a black belt that has a few small gold studs. The black loafers he wears are also embellished with golden studs and small tassels.
On colder days, his casual outfit consists of a maroon-colored button-down shirt layered over a black turtleneck. The shirt's chest pockets and buttons are black. These pieces are tucked into dark brown trousers worn with a black belt. Over this, Wataru wears a coat with several asymmetrical blocks of colors—including black, maroon, teal, and a vibrant orange. The buttons on the coat's cuffs are this vibrant orange. A stripe on the top of the left pocket is also orange, while the right pocket is outlined in white. The coat has a smaller zipper pocket on the left side of the chest.
Wataru is a very tall young man with light purple eyes. He has pale blue hair that reaches past his back and fades into a slightly more vivid blue at the tips. A few strands on the left side of his hair are braided and held in place with a maroon band. He also ties some of his hair up into a small bun at the back of his head.
He wears the school uniform with the top button of his white shirt undone. Over this is a green tie and a brown and grey two-toned vest with black buttons. He wears the school's blazer off his shoulders and black and white dress shoes with black laces. Incidentally, Wataru's blazer is notably different from all of the other students', somewhat resembling a trench coat due to its longer length.
On stage, Wataru wears fine's uniform, which includes a white tuxedo shirt, a blue tie, and a dark blue vest with gold buttons. The uniform consists of a regal white jacket with gold ornamental shoulder pieces and decorations on the lapel. He also wears white suit pants and white dress shoes.
In the previous school year, Wataru's second year, his hair was tied up into a ponytail unlike his current style that is let loose with a bun at the back. He had two braids—one pulled into the ponytail with the rest of his hair, while the other remained down on his left side. In addition, his light blue hair faded into lavender rather than vivid blue at the time.
Personality
Wataru is a loud and enigmatic young man who is well-known for his theatrical capabilities. More often than not, he performs some trick or act, especially around Eichi Tenshouin. He loves to tease his friends (much to Keito Hasumi's chagrin), but it's always done light-heartedly.
Many of the people around him believe he lives in his own world, but it's actually the opposite that is true. Thanks to Wataru's well-known status as a performer, and as an eccentric personality, he is hyperaware of his surroundings and never lets his act up to ensure no one around him gets bored. The only time he is seen to drop his act is in Phantom Thieves VS Detectives when he opened up to Tomoya Mashiro about his past.
Wataru used to distance himself from others, and even had no interest in fine at the beginning of Ensemble Stars! despite being a member of the unit himself. He mentioned that he does not want to remember people's names so he calls most people by nicknames, including his unit-mates Tori Himemiya and Yuzuru Fushimi. Despite showing that he has remembered Eichi Tenshouin's and Keito Hasumi's names, he still frequently calls them by nicknames as well, usually in a playful or teasing manner (in Keito's case, at least). Later on Wataru claims that it is thanks to Eichi reaching out to him that he was able to become closer to others.
While he is known for trying to keep the mood light, and for keeping everyone entertained, he can become quite ruthless when training his juniors. But his extreme training has no malicious intent, as he usually sees things that others do not and wishes to hone his juniors' skills to the best of his capability so that they can have an easier time in the future. He also does his best to encourage his friends, such as Keito Hasumi and Shu Itsuki, to utilize their talents unsuitable for idol work in other fields, namely in theater.
Etymology
Wataru's full name, in the original Japanese order (Hibiki Wataru, 日々樹渉), is synonymous with a phrase that means "to echo, to reverberate" (hibiki wataru, 響き渡る). This phrase appears in fine's song Neo Sanctuary, as well as Wataru's solo song Amazing☆World.
The name Wataru means "ford, ferry, port" (渉). The kanji in Wataru's surname Hibiki mean "sun, day" (日) (hi) and "tree" (樹) (ki).
Family
- For more information, see Wataru Hibiki/Family.
Wataru’s family consists of his adoptive parents and his pet doves. The exact circumstances of his upbringing are unknown. Wataru explains that he was found and taken in by an elderly couple as a baby, and that they raised him as their own.[2]
Trivia
- Wataru is able to perform magic tricks.
- His signature is his full name, rendered in elaborate romaji.
- Wataru is apparently able to walk over water for at least fifteen meters.[3]
- Wataru gives most people nicknames, claiming that he doesn't want to remember their names, but he makes some exceptions (notably for the others of the Five Eccentrics, the members of the Theatre Club,[4] and his fellow fine member, Eichi).
- Wataru claims to have sentient hair.[5]
- This can be seen in this CG from Dead End Land.
- Wataru is able to hypnotize people, as shown when he hypnotized Souma to ask him questions.[6]
- Sora described his color as ""Complicated and difficult to explain", as it changes depending on Wataru's mood[7]".
- Wataru has been acting since he was a child, even going overseas to perform in shows.[8]
- Seeing Wataru perform on TV as a child was what originally caused Eichi to grow infatuated with him.
- He is one of the few characters who possess a driver's license.[9][10]
Commentary
Voice Actor Comments
"This is supposed to be an idol game, but the character that I was in charge of has a very quirky personality (laugh), and it was a lot of fun to portray him. I was allowed to be quite adventurous in my acting, and I hope the audience will enjoy those parts (laugh). I'm also looking forward to playing the game!" (Enstars!)[11]
"Please continue to take care of our dear Wataru Hibiki from here on! I hope that he may be "thy" Hibiki Wataru this time as well♪" (Enstars!!)[12]
Voice Actor Interviews
- Interview with Takuya Eguchi (voice actor for Wataru Hibiki) (March 27, 2015)
- B'sLOG - Cast Interview: fine (1/2016)
Main Scenario Writer's Comments
"This kid was specified to be "strange" in his documents, but I thought, "but the rest of the kids aren't exactly normal either, are they, they're all strange, aren't they?" So I made him especially strange. Sorry to keep you waiting; loud laughter, flamboyant gestures, with high excitement! It's the Masked Pervert! (I love him)" —Akira (Character VA Pre-release)[13]
"In Enstars, the Masked Pervert is a precious braided character, so I want to cherish him (Akira does not care about gender, as long as their hair has braids)." —Akira (Character Visual Pre-release)[14]
"The one who first suggested for him to don a mask was Akira, but because it wasn't originally intended in his design it in most cases ends up looking a bit odd. Personally, I'm not content with how easily the mask is removed (I had wanted there to be more meaning behind when his mask is worn and taken off)." —Akira (Official Works, Artbook)[15]
 Wataru Hibiki
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| Sub Story • Management Story • Mini Event • Intimate Event • Greeting Event • Produce Course | ||
| fine | Eichi Tenshouin • Wataru Hibiki • Tori Himemiya • Yuzuru Fushimi | |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Official Profile
- ↑ Phantom Thieves VS Detectives - Epilogue 2
- ↑ Summer Vacation
- ↑ The Flag's Honor＊Flower Festival - Brood Parasite 4
- ↑ Dead End Land - Blind Alley 7
- ↑ Quarrel Festival
- ↑ Wataru Hibiki & Sora Harukawa Dorm Conversation
- ↑ Summer Vacation - The Brutes and the Nobles 2
- ↑ Easter Fes - ⁀Careful⁀ 3
- ↑ A Room To Definitely Find A Favorite
- ↑ Enstars! Official Profile
- ↑ Commemorative Release Message
- ↑ Akira's VA Pre-release Comment
- ↑ Akira's Character Visual Pre-release Comment
- ↑ Ensemble Stars! Official Works vol. 1