Hifumi Takimoto is a shy and reserved character from the anime series New Game! She works as a character designer at Eagle Jump, the game development company where the series is set. Hifumi is known for her social anxiety, which makes direct communication challenging for her, so she often resorts to using messaging apps and emails to express herself. Despite her introverted nature, Hifumi is highly skilled in her work and gradually becomes more confident as the series progresses, forming close bonds with her colleagues and friends.