Futoshi (Darling in the Franxx)

Futoshi (フトシ, Futoshi) 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 Kokoro to pilot a FRANXX called 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.

Etymology
Futoshi's nickname may use some of the numeral's readings from his real name "Code:214": fufrom 2 (, fu), to from 1 (, hito) and shi from 4 (, shi). The firt proportion futo can be written in kanji "太", means fat or thick, may also a reference to his appearance.