Baku Saito is a supporting character in the anime series Onegai My Melody. He is a talking tapir who serves as Kuromi’s loyal sidekick and friend, often helping her in her schemes to gather Black Notes for the Spirit of Dark Power. Despite his intimidating appearance, Baku is kind-hearted and often acts as the comic relief. His devotion to Kuromi is unwavering, and he frequently finds himself caught up in both her mischief and her emotional struggles.