John Tanaka (Anime)

This article is about the Anime Universe John Tanaka. For the Main Universe character with the same name, see John Tanaka.

## Appearances

### Voiced by

Isshin Chiba (JP)
David Lapkin (4Kids English Dub)

### Appears in

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

### Debut

F-Zero Farukon Densetsu (Anime) Lap 1 - Legendary Start

John Tanaka is the pilot of the Wonder Wasp, and is also the Director of the Galaxy Police.

## History

### F-Zero Farukon Densetsu (Anime)

#### **Pre-2201**

John Tanaka was appointed as the Director of the Galaxy Police at some point, and would oversee the operations of the Elite Mobile Task Force.

#### **2201**

During Lap 1 - Legendary Start, John Tanaka had a brief discussion with Jody Summer and Dr. Stewart, questioning the earlier revival of Ryu Suzaku.

In Lap 7, he was called to the Galaxy Police Chief's office to discuss with the Chief and Mr. Robert, the President of the Catherine Consortium, about the disappearance of his daughter, Dream. Tanaka initially assumed that he was called for discussion pertaining to the missing F-Zero pilots and was relieved after assuming he wouldn't have anything to do with it. Mr. Robert then called Tanaka out on his seemingly carefree stance on the equally serious situation. Tanaka then claimed he was only kidding.

#### **2202**

After Pico's attempt on Tanaka's life during Lap 15, the Director was not allowed to leave the confines of his office. However, due to his immense infatuation with Kate Alen, he shipped himself to Port Town just to see her performance, all while unknowingly being pursued by Pico again. Tanaka was captured at some point, leaving the other Task Force members to come to his rescue. He was later commended for his apparent efforts of figuring out what Dark Million had been planning, despite the fact it had not been his original intention to begin with. He also did not make a lasting impression on Kate, who even questioned who he was.

During Lap 24, John Tanaka had to remind Ryu Suzaku to keep his 'temper' in check when it came to allowing Octoman to walk free, in order to avoid further conflict with the Takorans. However, as part of the race, John Tanaka attempted to take first place, only to end up crashing with the other pilots, allowing Octoman to win by a stroke of luck.

Alongside the other Mobile Task Force members, John Tanaka was part of the final battle against Dark Million during Lap 51.

## F-Zero GP Legend (GBA game)

In the F-Zero GBA game, John Tanaka is a playable character with his machine, the Wonder Wasp. He is not featured in the story mode.

## F-Zero Climax

ジョディら高機動小隊の責任者。一見、温厚で思りょ深いしんしを演じているが、内心は気が弱く、決断力に欠けている。
 **(DeepL Translation):** Director of the Galaxy Police. He is also in charge of the Mobile Task Force, which includes Jody. At first glance, he appears to be a gentle and thoughtful person, but he is actually timid and incapable of making decisions on his own. He is torn between orders from the Federation as well as the actions of Jody and the others.

## Gallery

Anime eyecatch.GP Legend sprite.Climax sprite.A reference sheet of John Tanaka from the Falcon Densetsu DVD.
## Trivia

* Unlike his Main Universe counterpart who is infatuated with the Main Universe Jody Summer, the Anime Universe John Tanaka is infatuated with the Anime Universe Kate Alen.
* During one of Bart's F-Zero Classroom segments, he notes that Tanaka's position as Galaxy Police Director is often a subject of debate. He suggests that Tanaka achieved this position by either attending a prestigious school (an assumption that Bart immediately retracts due to Tanaka's lack of a certain skill) or sucking up to his superiors.
	+ During Lap 50, Tanaka claims that he was a student of the Galactic University, but Jack calls him a liar.

## References

1. ↑ F-Zero Climax in-game Profiles