Tako

Mr. Tako Species Human Nationality Japanese Aliases Yoshio Tako (John Beck English version) Occupation Advertising department director of Pacific Pharmaceuticals First appearance King Kong vs. Godzilla Played by Ichiro Arishima

Mr. Tako (多胡部長,   Tako Buchō, lit. Director Tako) is the advertising department director of Pacific Pharmaceuticals and a supporting character in the 1962 Godzilla film, King Kong vs. Godzilla.

Name

While only his surname is spoken in the original Japanese version of the film, John Beck's English cut of King Kong vs. Godzilla reveals Tako's given name as Yoshio.

History

Showa Series

King Kong vs. Godzilla

Tako was the advertising department director of Pacific Pharmaceuticals, who attempted to boost ratings on their television program by mounting an expedition to Faro Island to capture footage of the island's monster. On watching news footage of Godzilla, he decided to capture the Faro Island monster and bring it back.

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