Masao

is a Infernal, victimized by the Spontaneous Human Combustion Phenomenon.

Appearance
As a Infernal, Masao had a lean figure, charcoal-coloured skin rugged teeth and blank eyes with no pupils. Masao also had flames dispersing from the ankles, elbows and scalp.

VS. 1st Special Fire Brigade arc
Masao was seen causing havoc in Tokyo, until the 8th Special Fire Brigade arrived to deal with the life-threatening situation. With Shinra's help, Akitaru was able to pierce through Masao's body with his Core Annihilating Pile Bunker. Afterwards, the death of Masao caused backlash from a bystander, who furiously ordered Akitaru to return Masao back to her.

Etymology

 * The name Masao is written in katakana (マサオ), which has no special meaning. However, when written in kanji (正雄, 正夫, 政雄 or 政男), it could possibly mean:
 * 正雄 - "right, proper" (正) (masa) and "hero, manly" (雄) (o).
 * 正夫 - "right, proper" (正) (masa) and "man, husband" (夫) (o).
 * 政雄 - "government" (政) (masa) and "hero, manly" (雄) (o).
 * 政男 - "government" (政) (masa) and "male, man" (男) (o).