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 '''Haru''' (ハル, ''Haru'') is a character and the tertiary antagonist in the second season two of the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS]]'' anime. He works working with [[BohmanLightning]] towards their goal, and he . He is described as a mysterious boy who holds the key to the new plotsecond generation of [[Ignis]] created by Lightning.<ref name="YGOrg More Info On Season 2"></ref>

The characterDespite his childlike appearance, Haru does not act very childish. He is very unscrupulous. While making a wager, he will not uphold his end of the deal upon losing. While he seemed loyal, he shows some resentment towards his role. While he was created to be Bohman's voice actor"brother" he did not understand what that meant. He even expressed anger towards him, always having to watch over him. However, despite this, [[Ryoko Shiraishi]] describes Haru as possessing lovely expressions, but also countless different types of feelingsrealized he did truly care about Bohman and understood what being brothers meant after he lost to Blue Maiden.

===History===Haru was an AI, created by Lightning to become a vessel for the Ignis. However, Lightning decided to create a new AI, in form of Bohman.<ref name="ep71">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|71|ref}}</ref> Haru, who wielded the "Hydradrive" Deck, spent time to teach Bohman on Dueling.<ref name==="ep85">{{Incompleteepisode|Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|85|ref}}</ref>When ===Lost Memories===Haru watched [[Yusaku Fujiki|Playmaker]] reached and [[Bohman|the orange figure]] Duel. He noted the area in which Bohman latter's battle style was detected for crude.<ref name="ep47">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|47|ref}}</ref> He observed the last timeDuel, surprised that Playmaker conducted a [[Ritual Summon]], despite that not being in his record. As Playmaker went on offense, Haru ordered the latter (along with Haru) appeared on top of orange figure to do something. The figure, once it took the statue of attack, revealed to be a soldier man, who didn't know why was he Dueling. Haru reminded he was Bohman, Haru's younger brother, and urged him to continue Dueling to regain their memories. When Bohman was challenged by Playmaker. defeated, Haru went to take Bohman stated away, thankful he wasncoded Bohman't after s protection against [[Ignis]], for [[Ai]]nearly devoured him. Haru called upon [[Bit]] and [[Boot]] to take Playmaker out. However, in a fiery whirlwind, [[Takeru Homura|a mysterious person]] appeared, stating who let Playmaker chase after Haru as he went to deal with Bit and Boot.<ref name="ep48">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|48|ref}}</ref> Haru carried Bohman, and fired Bit and Boot, who argued who lost the Duel against Soulburner. Playmaker tried to stop him, but Haru reminded that [[Jin Kolter]]'s data was theirs. Playmaker wanted to know the reason behind this assault, but Haru simply said something unbelievable would bring happen soon. He opened a path in the restricted area and escaped with Bohman.<ref name="ep49">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|49|ref}}</ref> Haru and Bohman were at a castle in [[LINK VRAINS]], and kneeled to a shadowy figure. Haru confirmed to have obtained Jin Kolter's data, but ran into Playmaker , who had the "Dark Ignis". Furthermore, Haru explained another man with [[Flame (character)|an Ignis of Fire]] appeared in LINK VRAINS. The figure foresaw that, and believed they would find the castle soon enough. The figure took the data about Jin Kolter from Bohman, who wanted their memories back. The figure claimed not to justice have made such promise and make removed Bohman's memories, causing him pay for to faint, and told Haru his crimesbrother needed new memories once more.<ref name="ep50">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|50|ref}}</ref> While Bohman was recovering, Lightning assured Haru that the next version would be emotionally stable. He thought Haru would do better as Bohman's servant than a brother, for that was watching just a "designation", which made Haru sad.<ref name="ep85"/> As Bohman went to confront Playmaker with the false memories, he followed Haru around. Haru questioned Bohman, who exclaimed that he, as the older brother, had to protect Haru as the younger one. Haru became furious and stormed away, leaving Bohman concerned.<ref name="ep85"/> Haru and Bohman were on a sculpture, which rose above the entire clouds. Haru watched Bohman DuelPlaymaker, and was curious to see anticipated of the "former a new power" that was given to Bohmanhim. He was visibly surprised the two sides anticipated one another's movements. He became pleased when Bohman forced one started countering Playmaker's moves.<ref name="ep57">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|57|ref}}</ref> He believed Playmaker and Bohman would switch places if Bohman were to win. When Bohman took a direct attack, Haru encouraged his brother to continue, and became amazed when Bohman used Storm Access during a Master Duel. Haru was surprised of Playmaker's counterstactics to perform a [[Fusion Summon]]. After Bohman's defeat, Haru declared his brother would return someday.<ref name="ep58">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|58|ref}}</ref> ===Ignis Warfare===When they received new armors, only Haru knelt to reveal he had already predicted Bohman, who noticed Haru crying. Later, they watched a digital sunset on the statues. Bohman thought it was beautiful, and proceeded to use reminded Haru that the cards AI would grow on and reach humanity's potential. He thought that he really wanted and Haru would be together forever.<ref name="ep85"/> Haru went with Bohman to flee from Playmaker and Soulburner. However, Bohman decided to face Playmaker, and Haru decided tostay and watch the two Duel. After destroying all of <ref name="ep71"/> He commented on Playmaker's monsterstactics to [[Ritual Summon]] "[[Cyberse Magician]]". He was surprised to see that Playmaker hurt himself, Bohman revealed he was by having the original consciousness of one of magician attacking the stronger "[[Lost IncidentTrident Hydradrive Lord]]". The strategy turned out to empower "Cyberse Magician", whose ATK became 7900, and Haru noted that Playmaker could also attack with "[[Cyberse Witch]]'s victims".<ref name="ep72">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|72|ref}}</ref> Haru cheered Bohman on, trapped outside his own bodywho went to use Storm Access skill. He was surprised to see that Playmaker used Neo Storm Access, and use "[[Cyberse Quantum Dragon]]" to attack "[[Rousing Hydradrive Monarch]]", despite having less ATK. Once the one inside his real body Duel ended, Haru fled with Bohman.<ref name="ep73">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|73|ref}}</ref> Bohman was none other than Playmakermeditating, showing as evidence the fact its force was being absorbed. Haru went to ask about him; Bohman replied he was able fine, but wondered why Haru was interested in him. Haru replied it was his duty to predict Playmakerlook after him, but Bohman reminded he was his younger brother. Haru didn's every action as a Duelist. Decided t believe that, since Lightning had Bohman believe that to have manipulate with his body returned emotions. Bohman understood that, but still wanted to believe they were brothers. Haru thought of himself as a lowly-prototype, since Bohman carried the future of the Ignis, and that made himmore important, nor did he understand what being a brother means. Bohman vowed to winstill reminded they would fuse together, which made Haru exclaim he'd then understand what Haru's feelings in this.<ref name="ep57ep84">{{episode|Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS|5784|ref}}</ref> Lightning sent Bit and Boot to face against Playmaker and others, since he didn't wish them to fight in *that* area. Haru gazed at Blue Maiden, whom Lightning told to be Blue Angel, but she changed form. He informed Haru that she, known as Skye Zaizen, was a sibling of Akira Zaizen, just as Lightning believed Haru to be Bohman's sibling. Lightning also warned Haru not to underestimate her, with Aqua by her side. It was why Lightning wanted Haru to fight Blue Maiden to stall the group until Bohman's activities were complete, and didn't care if Haru would win the Duel. Haru accepted the task, and shrugged, considering Lightning didn't believe he could win. He visited Bohman, informing him that Playmaker's group had reached Mirror LINK VRAINS. Bohman nodded, and despite time running out, he believed his activity will soon be completed. Haru walked away, but Bohman felt that Haru wished something else. Haru denied, for he only wanted to see Bohman. The latter knew that Lightning ordered Haru to fight off the group as cannon fodder, and believed Haru wouldn't win, either. Haru became annoyed, for he had to try, at least. Bohman exclaimed he only wished the best for his brother, but Haru didn't believe they were actual brothers. In fact, he saw that they were called brothers so Haru could calm Bohman whenever he outbursted. Haru felt that everyone looked down on him like he was inferior, but Bohman still believed of him to be his younger brother.<ref name="ep85"/> Haru felt the previous times were just labor: he covered for Bohman whenever the latter was in danger. In fact, Haru felt the past was troublesome to him, and walked away. Bohman reminded if Haru lost in this world, he'd be erased. This was no problem for Haru, who replied that he was a failed AI anyway, and considered himself thankful that he'd never see Bohman ever again. He went on his D-Board, frustrated that he went to see Bohman. As Blue Maiden defeated a BitBoot program, Haru confronted her. Aqua reported this was Bohman's younger brother, and Blue Maiden felt that in defeating Haru, she would learn more about their enemy's whereabouts. Haru took his turn, and summoned "Hydradrive Booster" to Link Summon "Coolant Hydradrive". Blue Maiden noticed he used the same Deck as Bohman's, a statement to which Haru took offense, for this had been his Deck, and it was he that taught Bohman to use. Using "Hydradrive Rebuild", Haru destroyed "Coolant Hydradrive" to bring out a "Hydradrive Token". The WATER Hydradrive monster was revived by its own effect. Shocking Aqua, Haru used Marker's Portal Skill to bring out "Judgement Arrows". Using another "Hydradrive Booster", Haru Link Summoned another "Coolant Hydradrive", and used the token for "Flow Hydradrive", then used the two Link Monsters for "Twin Hydradrive Knight".<ref name="ep85"/> Blue Maiden noted that monster limited her cards. Aqua simply reminded her to trust their Deck and continue. Blue Maiden summoned "Marincess Sea Horse", and used her to Link Summon "Marincess Blue Slug". Haru noticed this was a new Deck that Blue Maiden used, but still believed in his knight's abilities. Blue Maiden summoned another "Marincess Sea Horse", and used it and the blue slug to bring out LINK-2 "Marincess Coral Anemone". Sending "Marincess Sea Star" from her hand to the GY, her Link Monster gained 800 ATK. Haru suffered 800 LP damage, as Blue Maiden's monster destroyed his "Coolant Hydradrive". Haru summoned a token, while Aqua applauded Blue Maiden's skills, who fought for Miyu and her brother. Haru smirked, since Blue Maiden was not blood-related to her brother, and called humanity foolish for such ideals. Blue Maiden thought Haru was Bohman's brother, but he denied that. Aqua noticed that Lightning simply used Haru to motivate Bohman by pretending to be a brother. Blue Maiden replied Haru could never understand, for even if Blue Maiden was not blood related to Akira, she still had real memories of the times they worked and cared for each other. Haru refused to listen, and summoned a third "Coolant Hydradrive". He equipped it with "Hydradrive Impact", aiming to defeat Blue Maiden with a single attack.<ref name="ep85"/> To stop Haru, Blue Maiden activated her set "Marincess Wave" to negate that monster's attack, which prevented a direct attack on her. In fact, Blue Maiden fooled Haru, for his monster had to attack, due to "Hydradrive Impact". Forced to fight, Haru suffered 800 LP damage in the retaliation of "Marincess Coral Anemone". Haru's knight slashed the latter, and Blue Maiden took 800 LP damage, but she managed to take back her "Marincess Wave" card to her hand. To fight on, Haru revived "Coolant Hydradrive" through "Hydradrive Nightmare", and had it attack Blue Maiden, who suffered 2000 LP damage. Aqua encouraged Blue Maiden to release her emotions, as she used Shape of Sea Skill to resurrect "Marincess Coral Anemone", who had the exact ATK as the damage Blue Maiden had just taken. Blue Maiden reminded she had to protect what was precious to her. Haru didn't believe in that, but gasped as he thought of Bohman. Blue Maiden summoned a third "Marincess Sea Horse", and used it and her Link Monster to summon "Marincess Marbled Rock". Using "Marincess Wave", as she controls the LINK-3 "Marincess" monster, she negated Haru's knight's effects. Haru still reminded that "Judgement Arrows" doubled the ATK of "Twin Hydradrive Knight". However, Blue Maiden sent her "Marincess Sea Star" from her hand to the GY twice, boosting her monster's ATK to 4100.<ref name="ep85"/> Haru still reminded he had some LP left, but to assure he was wrong, Blue Maiden played "Marincess Current", which added the damage Haru took - 1200 for her Link Monster and 1000 for Haru's Link Monster, summing up to 2200. Haru was knocked off, and recalled the time when he and Bohman watched the sunset. He realized that was the bond they shared as brothers. He realized those were the true memories they shared, and now he fell of his D-Board, realizing that Bohman would never see his worthless brother ever again, and vanished into thin air.<ref name="ep85"/>