Year: 3rd Year
Height/Weight: 197 cm, 83 kg
Jersey Number: #5
Position: Center
Birthday: N/A
Hanagata is regarded as one of the premier centers in the Kanagawa prefecture. He combines strength with tactical skill, effortlessly evading defensive plays. When Fujima is off the court, Hanagata assumes the role of captain, motivating and rallying the team. This makes him a reliable player for Shoyo. His signature move is the fade-away shot, which is notoriously difficult to block. Hanagata is the only starter seen wearing glasses, though they are knocked off during Sakuragi's fourth foul, and he continues the match without them.
In the match against Shohoku, Hanagata holds his own against Akagi but is outmatched by Sakuragi in rebounding. Despite his height, he is quite agile and takes on the responsibility of scoring when Fujima is not playing. He also excels at utilizing his teammates effectively. After Sakuragi dunks over him and Nagano, both players are knocked down, yet Sakuragi still manages to get his fifth foul. Despite this setback, Hanagata is cheered on by the fans. He misses a crucial three-point attempt against Shohoku, resulting in the final score of 62-60.
