Hiromu Yaba

Hiromu Yaba (矢場広務, Yaba Hiromu) is a minor character in BNA: Brand New Animal. He was an Indian Rhinoceros Beastman and the director of the Medical Center. He reported directly to Alan Sylvasta.

Appearance
In his human form, Yaba is stocky in stature and has a wide head, large nose, and gray receding hair. He wears a collared shirt, khakis, and a white lab coat.

In his beastman form, he resembles a gray rhinoceros and yields tremendous strength. Once he falls victim to Nirvasyl Syndrome induced by Boris Cliff, his beastman form is larger and more monstrous with sharp spikes appearing where his prior form had none, and his horn becoming much longer. His skin also darkens in color and shows several brightly-colored veins emerging from his body.

Personality
He is best described as cynical and aggressive. He attacks and scolds Shirou for failing to stop the bomb incident at the hospital. Later, he retaliates and attacks Shirou and the company instead of submitting quietly when his corruption is discovered.

History
Yaba together with his assistant Mimura orchestrated the Medical Center bombings. They were involved in an embezzlement scheme with the Flip Gang until Sylvasta Pharmaceuticals executives caught wind. In order to hide the traces, he plots a terrorist bombing to destroy all the data and evidence.

When Shirou and company move in to apprehend him, he transforms into his beastman form and tries to escape. Shirou subdues him and destroys his horn in the process. He is apprehended and eventually confesses to his crimes. He was taken into custody.

Boris Cliff visited Yaba in prison and gave him a substance that turned him into a gigantic rhino-like monster. He was defeated by Shirou who bisects him and his deceased body is being given an autopsy at the Medical Center.

Abilities

 * Super Strength: In his beastman form, Yaba gains tremendous strength and easily able to destroy furniture and subdue Shirou.