Leo Tanaka

Leo Tanaka, played by Tim Kano, made his first screen appearance on 22 September 2016.[34][36] The character and Kano's casting was announced on 22 August 2016, along with Takaya Honda who plays Leo's twin brother David Tanaka.[35] Kano enjoyed portraying his character, saying "I'm loving the role of Leo, who is such a great character to play."[35] The Tanaka brothers come to Erinsborough in the hope of solving "a family mystery".[35] Unlike his doctor brother, Leo is an opportunist. Kano described the character as being superficial, "fun and cheeky". He also has "a good heart" and respects his brother.[35]

Leo blocks Amy Williams's (Zoe Cramond) truck in and tells her he will not be long when she complains. While he is sat in The Waterhole, Leo watches on as Aaron Brennan (Matt Wilson) plays Terese Willis (Rebekah Elmaloglou) and Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis) against each other. Leo is surprised when David is caught looking at hospital records in a bid to find their father. Terese hires Leo to act as a consultant for Lassiter's, in the hope that he will improve takings at The Waterhole. Leo also secures an apartment for himself and David. Aaron invites Leo to the Back Lane Bar, along with David, Amy and Elly Conway (Jodi Anasta), who Leo knows from his job in venue management. Aaron leaves early after realising Leo is straight. Leo flirts with Amy. When she goes on a date with David, Leo tells her she is with the wrong brother. Paul attempts to blackmail Leo, after learning he managed a nightclub that was involved in money laundering, but Leo tells him it is public knowledge. Paul then offers to pay Leo to ruin Terese's business. Terese catches Leo snooping whereupon he saves his job by agreeing to spy for Terese.