BYE TANAKA!

[Xilk]

I would find some ironic humor and satisfaction if Tanaka san starts working for Mistwalker Studio

[Dragoy]

I would find some ironic humor and satisfaction if Tanaka san starts working for Mistwalker Studio

Well the Mistwalker Corporation already has at least one Tanaka there - the producer of the PlayOnline system no less!

[RagingAvatar]

I will be praying for Tanaka-san and his health.

[Meyi]

田中さん、ありがとうございました。ｍ（＿　＿）ｍ

I'm excited to see how the future of FFXI will unfold with a new person in charge.

[Okipuit]

Good morning, everyone!

Producer Hiromichi Tanaka wished to express his gratitude to you, The FINAL FANTASY XI community:

I received all these messages from everyone. Thank you all so much!
I’ve read through this entire thread, and I cannot give enough thanks to everyone.

It has come down to the final bit of time before I retire. I haven’t even begun to start cleaning up yet, but I am sure everything will be fine.

Thank you all very much and please continue supporting FINAL FANTASY XI.

Thank you for all the great memories and we wish you all the best, Tanaka-P!

[Meyi]

D:... To be honest, I wasn't expecting him to respond to us. That's kind of touching... And he looks adorable when he smiles. He should have smiled more often in his business photos. Or is that a cultural thing? Okipuit, please let him know that we would like him to come play with us sometime! As an adventurer.

[Dragoy]

Good evening here. :b

Either way, once more again: thank you, and fare thee well, Tanaka-sama.
Best of luck with your future endeavours ! !! !

おつかれさまでしたー
さらばだ！

[Dekar]

Though I don't agree with all of his decision, he still helped shape the game we've all come to love. Thank for your years of service, Tanaka-san. Best of luck to you in life! Also, awesome view in your office!

[Washburn]

I wonder if he'll start playing the game now and as a player (not producer) see some of the issues and be like "oh, yeah... i should have done this/that". Perspective changes things.