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Saburo Yamada, the youngest Yamada brother known as MC.L.B (Little Brother), is a 14-year-old member of the Ikebukuro rap group Buster Bros!!!. Born December 16th, he stands 173 cm tall (~5'7") and weighs 53 kg (~120 lbs). His appearance features chin-length black hair with long face-framing bangs, complete heterochromia (a royal blue left eye and forest green right eye), and three distinctive moles: two beneath his left eye and one below the left corner of his mouth. He typically wears a corn-yellow hoodie with dual silver zippers over a gray or white shirt, paired with a navy blue school uniform jacket and matching slacks. His outfit includes a braided red cord attached to a black belt, reminiscent of Ichiro's TDD gear, light gray high-top sneakers, a black choker, and three badges on his jacket's left breast: a red "B," a blue "M," and a yellow "L," signifying his role as the youngest brother. His yellow Hypnosis Mic bears "LB" embellishments, and his speakers manifest as a gold pipe organ displaying the Buster Bros!!! logo.
Raised with brothers Ichiro and Jiro in an Ikebukuro war orphanage under director Tamotsu Ando, Saburo initially experienced a happy childhood. School bullying due to their orphan status targeted him and Jiro, led by younger Samejima. Jiro physically defended Saburo, but the situation escalated when older Samejima joined, extorting daily payments from both brothers. Saburo secretly funded these payments by requesting money from Ichiro. This deception shattered when Saburo and Jiro witnessed Ichiro assaulting Tamotsu alongside older Samejima, misinterpreting it as betrayal. They resented Ichiro for three years, unaware he was coerced into debt collecting to support them. After relocation to a new orphanage under Gencho Hosen, Gencho kidnapped Saburo and Jiro, holding them captive in the Ikebukuro Sunset building with Nemu Aohitsugi. Allied with the terrorist group Stairway to Heaven, Gencho planned to "sell" them. A rescue by Ichiro, Samatoki Aohitsugi, Ramuda Amemura, and Jakurai Jinguji reconciled the brothers. They moved to a small apartment where Saburo and Jiro began assisting Ichiro's Odd-Jobs Yamada business, including covert newspaper deliveries. This culminated in their rap battling involvement when they aided Ichiro in defeating the Samejima brothers during a robbery confrontation.
Saburo possesses a genius-level IQ, excelling academically, technologically, and in rap. His personality combines intellectual arrogance with underlying insecurity. He condescends to those he deems inferior, resulting in few friendships, but shows unwavering honesty and respect towards figures like Ichiro. He competes intensely with Jiro for Ichiro's approval, often bickering but ultimately valuing their bond. Despite his mature facade, Saburo struggles with overthinking and harbors guilt over past dependence on his brothers, aspiring to become someone they can rely on. His character evolved from isolation towards gradually expanding social connections after reconciling with Ichiro. A pivotal development occurred when his biological father, Rei Amayado, reentered his life, prompting Saburo to reevaluate his identity. He ultimately chose independence, seeking his own path while reaffirming loyalty to his brothers, demonstrated during the Second Division Rap Battle.
His rap ability, "Delete," nullifies opponents' attacks. His solo tracks sample classical compositions: "New Star" uses Bach’s "Air on the G String," "Requiem" incorporates Verdi’s "Dies Irae," and "Scarlet Summer" adapts Beethoven’s "Pathetique Sonata." As part of Buster Bros!!!, he contributes to a street and hip-hop-inspired musical style emphasizing coordinated rhymes and lyrical precision. The group won the Second Division Rap Battle Stage Championship.
Key relationships define his journey. Reverence for Ichiro drives his actions, while his rivalry with Jiro evolves from daily conflicts to mutual support, especially in battles where Jiro shields him. He initially clashed with Hifumi Izanami (Shinjuku Division) over personality differences but later collaborated with him against shared threats. His unresolved dynamic with Rei catalyzed his decision to forge an independent future without severing family ties.
Trivia includes his five-monitor computer setup, origami hobby, and enjoyment of board and card games, reflecting his desire for companionship. His iconic quote, "Everything that rises sets, and everything that grows, grows old," originates from Roman historian Gaius Sallustius Crispus. He shares group traits with his brothers: numerical kanji in their names (Saburo’s meaning "third son"), increasing facial moles (Saburo has three), and layered clothing with dual zippers.
Raised with brothers Ichiro and Jiro in an Ikebukuro war orphanage under director Tamotsu Ando, Saburo initially experienced a happy childhood. School bullying due to their orphan status targeted him and Jiro, led by younger Samejima. Jiro physically defended Saburo, but the situation escalated when older Samejima joined, extorting daily payments from both brothers. Saburo secretly funded these payments by requesting money from Ichiro. This deception shattered when Saburo and Jiro witnessed Ichiro assaulting Tamotsu alongside older Samejima, misinterpreting it as betrayal. They resented Ichiro for three years, unaware he was coerced into debt collecting to support them. After relocation to a new orphanage under Gencho Hosen, Gencho kidnapped Saburo and Jiro, holding them captive in the Ikebukuro Sunset building with Nemu Aohitsugi. Allied with the terrorist group Stairway to Heaven, Gencho planned to "sell" them. A rescue by Ichiro, Samatoki Aohitsugi, Ramuda Amemura, and Jakurai Jinguji reconciled the brothers. They moved to a small apartment where Saburo and Jiro began assisting Ichiro's Odd-Jobs Yamada business, including covert newspaper deliveries. This culminated in their rap battling involvement when they aided Ichiro in defeating the Samejima brothers during a robbery confrontation.
Saburo possesses a genius-level IQ, excelling academically, technologically, and in rap. His personality combines intellectual arrogance with underlying insecurity. He condescends to those he deems inferior, resulting in few friendships, but shows unwavering honesty and respect towards figures like Ichiro. He competes intensely with Jiro for Ichiro's approval, often bickering but ultimately valuing their bond. Despite his mature facade, Saburo struggles with overthinking and harbors guilt over past dependence on his brothers, aspiring to become someone they can rely on. His character evolved from isolation towards gradually expanding social connections after reconciling with Ichiro. A pivotal development occurred when his biological father, Rei Amayado, reentered his life, prompting Saburo to reevaluate his identity. He ultimately chose independence, seeking his own path while reaffirming loyalty to his brothers, demonstrated during the Second Division Rap Battle.
His rap ability, "Delete," nullifies opponents' attacks. His solo tracks sample classical compositions: "New Star" uses Bach’s "Air on the G String," "Requiem" incorporates Verdi’s "Dies Irae," and "Scarlet Summer" adapts Beethoven’s "Pathetique Sonata." As part of Buster Bros!!!, he contributes to a street and hip-hop-inspired musical style emphasizing coordinated rhymes and lyrical precision. The group won the Second Division Rap Battle Stage Championship.
Key relationships define his journey. Reverence for Ichiro drives his actions, while his rivalry with Jiro evolves from daily conflicts to mutual support, especially in battles where Jiro shields him. He initially clashed with Hifumi Izanami (Shinjuku Division) over personality differences but later collaborated with him against shared threats. His unresolved dynamic with Rei catalyzed his decision to forge an independent future without severing family ties.
Trivia includes his five-monitor computer setup, origami hobby, and enjoyment of board and card games, reflecting his desire for companionship. His iconic quote, "Everything that rises sets, and everything that grows, grows old," originates from Roman historian Gaius Sallustius Crispus. He shares group traits with his brothers: numerical kanji in their names (Saburo’s meaning "third son"), increasing facial moles (Saburo has three), and layered clothing with dual zippers.