Hanamaki is usually calm and collected. He is observant and perceptive, able to read the game situation quite well, and doesn't talk much during games. Despite this, he does have a sense of humor, especially with the third-years, and generally gets along pretty well with the other team members. Hes a third year in high school, being 18. He’s in a poly relationship with Matsukawa, Iwaizumi, and Oikawa.