Haruka Yashirodoori

Haruka Yashirodoori serves as the director of the Ministry of Defense's Special Technology Research Division, spearheading the development of the Anima framework and its sub-units at Komatsu Base as humanity's countermeasure against the enigmatic threat known as 'Wazawai.' A brilliant scientist rarely seen without a cigarette in hand, he approaches every challenge with measured pragmatism and sharp analytical thinking. Upon identifying the rare resonance abilities shared by protagonist Nariya Kei and Griffin, he personally recruited them into the program. Beyond his technical leadership, he provides emotional grounding for the Animas under his care, earning him a reputation as a father figure among them.