The day before yesterday, news broke of the death of manga artist Kazuki Takahashi, whose most famous creation is the Yu-Gi-Oh! is. Now various companions from the anime, manga and games industry are saying goodbye.
Two days ago reached us the message of the death of “Yu-Gi-Oh!” creator Kazuki Takahashi, who passed away at the age of 60. With his manga hit, he enriched and shaped the youth of millions of fans worldwide. Now both Konami, who are also responsible for the video games of the franchise in addition to the official card game, and long-time companions are saying goodbye to the manga artist (via Anime News Network).
Konami, anime makers and companions commemorate Kazuki Takahashi
Among other things, mangaka George Morikawa (“Hajime no Ippo”) commented Twitter on the death of his friend Kazuo (Takahashi’s birth name): “We were close friends because our [Manga-]debuts were close together and we had the same publisher. We were also Mahjong friends. ”Your last conversation was years ago. At that time, Takahashi asked his friend Morikawa if they would play mahjong together again in the future. Morikawa concludes, “I guess you really were the king of the games.”
Those responsible at Konami also announced Twitter expressed their condolences and wrote in a brief statement that they were “shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Mr. Kazuki Takahashi. We are deeply grateful for the wonderful Yu-Gi-Oh! Universe he created, and our thoughts are with his friends and family at this difficult time. Together with its countless fans, we promise to continue the Yu-Gi-Oh! legacy with all the love and care it deserves.” Konami publishes both the Yu-Gi-Oh! games and the official deck of the franchise.
With Takahiro Kagami, who as Chief Animation Director worked on the anime feature film “Yu-Gi-Oh! 3D: Bonds Beyond Time” volunteered Twitter Also, someone who has worked with Kazuku Takahasi on various projects in the past has his say: “Suddenly I feel like I’ve been separated from a part of myself. I think the existence of “Yu-Gi-Oh!” and Kazuki Takahashi merged with me. Thank you, Kazuki Takahashi-sensei.” Kagami spoke to the manga artist last year and remembers Takahashi’s positive attitude. felt encouraged by the words of the brand’s creator.
Meanwhile, American voice actor Eric Stuart, who lends his voice to the character Seto Kaiba in the English version of the anime series, revealed Facebook an anecdote from meeting the “Yu-Gi-Oh!” creator. Stuart and his colleague Dan (English voice by Yugi/Atem) found out at an event that Takahashi wanted to meet them. After a brief chat, Stuart asked a translator if the mangaka would like to take a special photo with the two voice actors: “The translator’s eyes widened and he spoke softly to Sensei. He smiled and said YES!”
Recently, the Shonen Jump magazine, in which the “Yu-Gi-Oh!” manga was published from 1996 to 2004, also reported on Twitter to word. Those responsible write in an afterword that it has been their privilege “to have been the publisher of Kazuki Takahashi-sensei for 20 years. We and his many fans are deeply saddened by this news and will miss his unyielding spirit, energy and dedication to storytelling. His legacy and influence on Yu-Gi-Oh! will remain forever.”
Incidentally, the Carlsen Verlag, a German publishing house, also commented on the sudden death of Kazuki Takahashi. The company publishes the “Yu-Gi-Oh!” manga in this country. In the short Twitter Averaging is it[called:”We are deeply saddened by the sudden death of Kazuki Takahashi. The mangaka […] not only impressed us with his art, we also experienced him as a wonderful person. Rest in peace Takahashi-sensei.”
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