Summary
Hachirouta Hoshino, the central figure of the narrative, is universally addressed by the monikers "Hachi," which translates to eight or eighth, or "Hachimaki," referring to the headband he dons during his EVAs. At twenty-five years old, he harbors a longstanding ambition to possess his own spaceship, yet the prohibitive cost combined with his meager, seemingly stagnant employment leaves him paralyzed when considering how to achieve this goal. His father is a celebrated engineer, a fact that generates significant internal conflict for Hachirouta. While his motivation is encapsulated by the mantra "bigger, faster, and further," this drive creates a complicated dynamic regarding his connection to space. Characterized by a loud and brash demeanor, he struggles with adequate self-expression, particularly when it comes to romantic relationships. Notably, the portrayal of Hachirouta’s backstory differs slightly between the anime adaptation and the original manga.
