__Height:__ 173 cm He is a high schooler living in Jior. During an attack from the Dorssia Military Pact Federation, he discovers a mysterious mecha called Valvrave, eventually becoming its pilot. Haruto always tried to avoid conflict, claiming that fighting is not the best way to deal with issues. ~!However, when Haruto's childhood friend [Shouko Sashinami](https://anilist.co/character/75978/Sashinami-Shouko) was seemingly killed during the Dorssian invasion, it shows that Haruto has a vengeful side as he attempts to avenge Shouko (whom he thought died in the Dorssian attack) by piloting the Valvrave despite not knowing how to do so.!~