Misaki Haruka

Misaki Haruka as Miss Killer, seen on one of the pilot transition cards during the anime.

### Aliases

Miss Killer (2201-2202)
Luna Ryder (4Kids English Dub replacement for Miss Killer)
Sofia (Disguise)

### Relatives

Haruka's Father (Japanese diplomat)
Haruka's Mother (Japanese fashion designer, dress designer)

### Occupation

Former F1 Circuit Model (2047-2051)
(Anime Universe)
Black Shadow's Henchwoman (2201-2202)
F-Zero Pilot (2201-2202)
Falcon House Manager (2207)

### Machine

Moon Shadow (#32, Anime Universe as Miss Killer)

## Biographical information

### Marital status

Dated Ryu Suzaku (2051)
Engaged/Married to Ryu Suzaku (Post-2202/2207)

### Age

21 (2051, 2201)
20 (F-Zero Climax)
27 (2207)
150+ (Chronologically)

## Appearances

### Voiced by

Sayuri Yoshida (JP)
Amy Birnbaum (4Kids English Dub, Episode 1-2)
Caren Manuel (4Kids English Dub Episode 8+)

### Appears in

F-Zero Farukon Densetsu (Anime)
F-Zero GP Legend (GBA game)
F-Zero Climax

### Debut

F-Zero Farukon Densetsu (Anime) Lap 8 - Miss Killer Puzzle

Misaki Haruka (also known as Miss Killer) is the current owner of the Falcon House, and is Ryu Suzaku's lover. She becomes Ryu's fiancée following their engagement in the final episode of the anime when he places the ring on her finger at last, and is possibly Ryu's wife by the year 2207 when a new F-Zero Grand Prix begins.

As Miss Killer (Luna Ryder in the English Dub), she was the pilot of the Moon Shadow, and was formerly associated with Dark Million as Black Shadow's loyal subordinate.

## Appearance

Haruka is a young adult Japanese-American woman with black hair and light purple eyes.

* (F-Zero Climax states that she is 20 years old, but Dreadopp and Zedopp's English fan subs state that she is 21 in 2051 and thus, 2201. While it would make more sense to trust the given age in Climax, Climax also does not follow the anime's given details at times, even contradicting details and events that occurred in the anime. Additionally, it has no sense of timeline placement. In Lap 17, where the age is audibly mentioned, Ryu sounds more like he says 21 "ni-juu-ichi", rather than 20 "ni-juu".)

She was seen in mostly three outfits in the past; a short light green dress for her race queen attire (seen with a yellow coat over it at times) with white boots, a pink and orange outfit with white fuzzy accents, and a dark green trench coat with a black outfit underneath.

As Miss Killer, she wore a pink outfit underneath grey armor and wore a purple sash on her waist. She also had another outfit for her Sofia disguise, consisting of a green outfit.

## Personality

As MisHaruka, she was an upbeat and supportive girlfriend to Ryu, who she loved dearly. But after his accident, she became colder and vengeful, going as far as to disregard the advice of her friend Rose, in order to pursue Zoda.

As Miss Killer, she was a cold and cunning assassin, with a sadistic nature. Upon regaining her memories, however, she became confused and frustrated with herself, eventually feeling guilty for her actions. She even threatened to kill herself in Lap 50 in front of Ryu, claiming she was no longer the woman he loved. Her cold demeanor faded as her state of vulnerability, as she couldn't bring herself to face Zoda nor Black Shadow.

By the end of the series, she returned to her upbeat personality.

## History

### **F-Zero Farukon Densetsu (Anime)**

#### **Pre-2051**

Born and raised in New York, Misaki Haruka was once a famous F1 race queen from the years 2047-2051. Her father was a diplomat and her mother was a fashion designer, both of which were Japanese. As a race queen, she was introduced to F1 racer Ryu Suzaku, by a friend named Rose. Gradually, Ryu and Haruka grew close and eventually formed a relationship. Haruka often came around as a light in the dark tunnel for Ryu when he would lose races, and also showing up to congratulate him for the times he did win.

Unbeknownst to her, Ryu was planning to propose to her on the day that he became the F1 Champion. They had arranged a date, and she waited for him by Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York. However, she was unaware that Ryu had gotten into an accident upon pursuing a criminal named Zoda, who had recently broke out of prison. Rose contacted her, and Haruka made her way to where Ryu's cold sleep operation was underway. Haruka only managed to catch a final glimpse of Ryu before his cold sleep pod would seal up, obscuring him from her view.

After Ryu's accident, she quit being a race queen. She desired revenge on Zoda and pursued him to the East Bank against Rose's wishes. Aiming her gun at Zoda and outright declaring her planned vengeance for Ryu, Haruka would be caught in the freeze trap set up by the New York police, meant for Zoda. She was revived 150 years later as Black Shadow's subordinate in Dark Million.

#### **2201**

In the year 2201, she was revived from cold sleep and brainwashed into being Black Shadow’s right-hand woman in Dark Million. As one of his most loyal followers, she would often be the one to put in the most work when Zoda would come up short.

Debuting in Lap 8, her machine, the Moon Shadow, was seen before the pilot herself. She was then seen within Black Shadow's throne room as a robed figure accompanied by The Skull. She posed as a woman named 'Sofia / Sophia,' who had defected from Dark Million, in which the Elite Mobile Task Force sent Ryu Suzaku to meet with her. The Skull, placing a hex on Ryu from afar, would allow 'Sofia / Sophia' to approach Ryu and reveal her true identity as Miss Killer. Miss Killer would then attempt to kill Ryu but would get distracted by the glimmer of the engagement ring in the moonlight. She made her escape after breaking through the window of Ryu's window.

#### **2202**

Miss Killer would end up manipulating Super Arrow to engage in the Sandwich Burst technique to allow her to get the lead in a race during Lap 16. However, after Mrs. Arrow showed up to help Ryu with another Sandwich Burst, both the Dragon Bird and Moon Shadow were eventually are led off the track by a sandstorm. As Ryu confronted Miss Killer about manipulating Super Arrow, a Dark Million ship arrived to pick up the Moon Shadow and its pilot, leaving Ryu with the sound of Miss Killer's evil laughter in the distance as the Dark Million ship left.

When the 2202 Ladies Race was brought to her attention, Miss Killer kidnapped Lisa Brilliant, Mrs. Arrow (and Super Arrow), and Kate Alen. However, the captives were eventually freed by Samurai Goroh and his bandit crew. After the intensity of the race kicked up, leading to disqualifications due to warfare, Miss Killer's machine was blasted off the track by the Galaxy Runner's cannon (activated by Jody Summer). Miss Killer was then retrieved by a Dark Million ship and fled the scene.

When Miss Killer's memories of being Misaki Haruka resurfaced as a result of Zoda’s Reactor Might, Black Shadow saw no further use for her. Thus, Miss Killer was disposed of. Samurai Goroh and his bandits recovered her pod and contacted Ryu. They then fought off Dark Million to buy time for Ryu to reunite with Haruka. Ryu approached Haruka, who planned to shoot herself and tearfully told Ryu that she was not the woman that he thought she was. He assured her otherwise, blaming himself for being the one who brought her into everything, and offered her to come back to him. Haruka lowered the gun, only to be abducted by Black Shadow just as the couple was about to reach a moment of closure.

Black Shadow kept Haruka in stasis within the Dark Matter Reactor, but Captain Falcon would retrieve her and leave her with Jody Summer before continuing his mission. After overloading the Dark Matter Reactor, Captain Falcon declared Ryu as the new Captain Falcon, and eliminated Black Shadow. Sometime after, Haruka and Ryu reunited, and Ryu finally proposed to her. The two then shared a kiss, before the scene transitioned to the epilogue.

#### **2207**

In the 2207 epilogue, Ryu prepared for the Mute City Grand Prix as the new Captain Falcon, and Haruka was revealed to be the new manager of the Falcon House. They are at least engaged, if not married, by this point.

## F-Zero GP Legend (GBA game)

In the F-Zero GP Legend GBA game, Haruka is a playable character as Miss Killer (though the game uses her real name, Misaki Haruka), and her machine, the Moon Shadow. She is not featured in the Story Mode.

## F-Zero Climax

ブラックシャドーのお気に入りの部下でもあり、ゾーダと対立している。
 **Miss Killer(English Translation):** Supposedly Ryu's girlfriend from 150 years ago, Haruka, who is now a member of Dark Million. She is the favorite of Black Shadow, which causes conflict with Zoda. Her true identity is not yet clear.

## Gallery

Haruka in a Lap 01 flashback.Miss Killer, first seen in Lap 08.Miss Killer utilizing her 'Sofia' disguise in Lap 08.Lap 8.Lap 8.Lap 12.'Sofia' and Super Arrow in Lap 16.Miss Killer disguised as a race queen during Lap 35.Lap 36.Lap 36.Lap 36.Lap 36.Lap 36.Lap 36.Miss Killer after winning a race in Lap 39 - Mobile Task Force Breakup.Lap 40Lap 51.Haruka during Lap 51's epilogue at the Falcon House, watching Ryu in a race on the TV.Miss Killer's eyecatch.GP Legend sprite.Climax sprite.A reference sheet of Misaki Haruka in 2051 from the Falcon Densetsu DVD.A reference sheet of Miss Killer from the Falcon Densetsu DVD.Illustration depicting Miss Killer in her captured state during Lap 51.A reference sheet of Miss Killer's "Sofia" disguise from Lap 8 and Lap 16.A reference sheet of Misaki Haruka from the epilogue of Lap 51.

## Trivia

* Although Ryu Suzaku follows a Western naming order of First Name-Last Name, Misaki Haruka follows the standard Japanese name order of Last Name-First Name. This is most likely due to both of her parents being Japanese, even though she was born in New York.
* The name to replace "Miss Killer" in the 4Kids English dub, Luna Ryder, might be a reference to her personal machine, the Moon Shadow.
* Haruka's personal details can be viewed to an extent during Lap 17, if one pays close attention and enhances the information on Clank Hughes's screen.
* She slightly resembles Kumiko, a pilot from F-Zero Maximum Velocity, a Mainverse F-Zero game.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 [1]F-Zero Farukon Densetsu (Anime) Lap 17 - Ryu's Magnificent Day Off (Subbed)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 [2]F-Zero Farukon Densetsu (Anime) Lap 36 - Haruka (Subbed)
3. ↑ [3]F-Zero Farukon Densetsu (Anime) Lap 1 - Legendary Start (Subbed)
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 [4]F-Zero Farukon Densetsu (Anime) Lap 8 - Miss Killer Puzzle (Subbed)
5. ↑ [5]F-Zero Farukon Densetsu (Anime) Lap 16 - Leave It To Super Arrow (Subbed)
6. ↑ [6]F-Zero Farukon Densetsu (Anime) Lap 43 - Awakening (Subbed)
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 [7]F-Zero Farukon Densetsu (Anime) Lap 49 - The 150 Year Duel (Subbed)
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 [8]F-Zero Farukon Densetsu (Anime) Lap 51 - The Legend Of Falcon (Subbed)