Yuji Tachiki

Yuji Tachiki (立木勇次, Tachiki Yūji) is a supporting character in BNA: Brand New Animal. He is a police inspector at the Anima City Police. He is also a Great Dane Beastman.

Appearance
In his human form, he has a light tan complexion, large, dark gray mustache, and thick eyebrows. He wears a gray suit, a white collared shirt, olive green tie, light olive overcoat, and a light burgundy newsboy cap.

In his dog form, he has dark gray skin, a black nose, big floppy ears, and a droopy snout. He still wears the same outfit.

Personality
He is an old-fashioned policeman who is calm, obsessive and learns on foot.

Episode 2/Rabbit Town
Following the terrorism incident, the cops arrive at the scene and find the three festival terrorists bound with a note. Yuji sighs realizing Shirou arrived at the scene before them. He also investigates Gram Grandma's human trafficking case but is still one step behind Shirou. During the night of the trafficking incident, Yuji and the police arrive after the altercation is over and thank Shirou for intervening before it was too late. Shirou tells the Yuji it was a request from the Mayor herself. Concerned for the children, Michiru returns to the scene and the officer says they will be taken care of at an orphanage in the city.

Etymology

 * Tachiki (立木) means standing tree in Japanese. It is likely a reference to Yuji's firm beliefs on justice and his desire to seek the truth.
 * Yuji (勇次) is a common masculine name. 勇 is the kanji for courage.