Masahiko Tanaka
Voice ActorMasahiko Tanaka is a veteran Japanese actor and voice actor whose credits stretch back to the late 1970s. In Attack on Titan he voices Dot Pixis, the Garrison's commanding officer at Trost District.
Attack on Titan Role
Tanaka voices Dot Pixis, the veteran Garrison commander stationed at Trost District during the anime's opening arc. Faced with a citywide Titan breach, Pixis organizes the chaotic counterattack and rallies his demoralized soldiers with blunt, no-nonsense speeches. The part leans on Tanaka's gravelly, authoritative delivery, a natural fit for older commanding-officer roles.
Career and Notable Roles
Tanaka has worked in anime and live-action voice acting since 1977, building a long career on commanding, world-weary character types. His other credits include Gauron in Full Metal Panic!, Ryo Mashiba in Hajime no Ippo, and Kyoichi Sudo in Initial D, alongside later roles such as the Fourth Kazekage in Naruto and the ship's captain in Black Lagoon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Masahiko Tanaka known for?
Tanaka has built a long career since 1977 on commanding, authoritative character types, delivered with a gravelly voice suited to older military officers. That range includes Gauron in Full Metal Panic! and the Fourth Kazekage in Naruto.
Who does Masahiko Tanaka voice in Attack on Titan?
Tanaka voices Dot Pixis, the veteran Garrison commander stationed at Trost District during Attack on Titan's opening arc. Facing a citywide Titan breach, Pixis organizes the chaotic counterattack and rallies his demoralized soldiers with blunt, no-nonsense speeches.
What other anime characters has Masahiko Tanaka voiced?
Tanaka's other credits include Ryo Mashiba in Hajime no Ippo and Kyoichi Sudo in Initial D, alongside the ship's captain in Black Lagoon.
Who is Masahiko Tanaka?
Masahiko Tanaka is a veteran Japanese actor and voice actor born in 1954. He has worked in anime and live-action voice acting since 1977.
How long has Masahiko Tanaka been in the anime industry?
Tanaka has been active in Japanese anime and voice acting since 1977, making him one of the more veteran performers in Attack on Titan's cast. His decades-long resume spans commanding officer types such as Dot Pixis in Attack on Titan and the Fourth Kazekage in Naruto.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Attack on Titan anime series, manga, and official materials. Attack on Titan was created by Hajime Isayama, published by Kodansha, and animated by MAPPA and Wit Studio. All rights to Attack on Titan and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byHajime Isayama
- Published byKodansha
- Animated byMAPPA
- Animated byWit Studio
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