Itaru Hashida is a fictional character from the visual novel and anime series Steins;Gate. He is known for his expertise in technology and hacking, often referred to as "Daru." As a close friend of the main character, Rintarou Okabe, he plays a crucial role in the group's time travel experiments. Daru is characterized by his laid-back personality and love for video games, particularly eroge. Despite his casual demeanor, he is highly intelligent and resourceful, contributing significantly to the team's efforts to manipulate time. His skills and knowledge make him an essential member of the Future Gadget Laboratory.