In Valvrave the Liberator, Haruto is the main character who resides in Jior. He discovers a mysterious mecha called Valvrave during an invasion from the Dorssia Military Pact Federation. Initially, he tries to avoid conflict and believes that fighting isn't the best solution. However, after his childhood friend Sashinami Shouko supposedly dies during the Dorssian attack, Haruto becomes more vengeful and decides to pilot Valvrave in an attempt to avenge her, despite not knowing how to do so properly.