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Yuuji Oono, Music Composer of 'Lupin the Third', Dies at 84
Yuuji Oono, the acclaimed jazz pianist and composer renowned for scoring the anime series Lupin III, died on May 4, 2026. He was 84. His agency, Office Augusta, announced his passing in an official statement on May 13, expressing heartfelt gratitude for the support and kindness s...
5 months ago
Tatsuo Satou, Director of 'Kidou Senkan Nadesico' and 'Madan no Ou to Vanadis', Dies at 61
Tatsuo Satou, the acclaimed director and screenwriter behind Kidou Senkan Nadesico (Martian Successor Nadesico) and Madan no Ou to Vanadis (Lord Marksman and Vanadis), died on April 24 due to liver failure. He was 61. Animation studio Nagomi announced the news on Thursday, statin...
6 months ago
Hideaki Hatta, President of Kyoto Animation, Dies at 76
Hideaki Hatta, the longtime president and co-founder of Kyoto Animation, died on February 16, 2026, due to illness. He was 76. The studio announced his passing in an official statement, expressing deep gratitude for the support shown to him during his lifetime. Funeral services w...
8 months ago
Tatsuya Nagamine, 'One Piece' and 'Dragon Ball Super' Series Director, Dies at 53
Tatsuya Nagamine, the acclaimed director behind major installments of One Piece and Dragon Ball Super, has died. The news came to light after composer Kouhei Tanaka revealed that he attended a memorial gathering for the late director at Toei Animation's Ooizumi Studio on Thursday...
11 months ago
Adapting the Pure and Earnest World of 'A Star Brighter Than The Sun'
Bringing youthful romance and emotional depth to the screen this Fall season, Taiyou yori mo Mabushii Hoshi (A Star Brighter Than the Sun)—herein referred to as Tamahoshi—adapts the beloved shoujo manga by renowned author Kazune Kawahara. Directed by Sayaka Kobayashi, animated b...
1 year ago
Focus: Chainsaw Man's Reze Arc Takes a Leap into Theaters
For MAPPA, adaptation is never about replication, it's about reinvention. With Chainsaw Man Movie: Reze-hen (Chainsaw Man the Movie: Reze Arc), the anime powerhouse behind hits like Jujutsu Kaisen and Shingeki no Kyojin: The Final Season (Attack on Titan: Final Season), ventures...
1 year ago
'One Punch Man', 'Planetes' Art Director Shigemi Ikeda Dies at 69
Shigemi Ikeda, a celebrated art director and the founder of the background art studio Atelier Musa, died on October 13 at the age of 69, his family confirmed. Born in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Ikeda graduated from Tokyo Designer Academy's animation program (now Tokyo Net Wave) before begi...
2 years ago
'Mob Psycho 100' Art Director Ryou Kouno Dies
Ryou Kouno, the distinguished art director known for her contributions to numerous acclaimed projects, including Mob Psycho 100, died on October 23. Kouno died due to suspected gastrointestinal bleeding, according to a post shared by her nephew Akira Kouno on her official X (form...
2 years ago
A Glimpse Into the Wacky World of Dandadan
With its blend of supernatural thrills, extraterrestrial encounters, and quirky humor, Dandadan (Dan Da Dan) has become one of the most anticipated anime of the year since its debut in October 2024. Based on Yukinobu Tatsu's popular manga, the series takes viewers on a wild ride...
2 years ago
Romance Meets Sports: Shouya Chiba, Akari Kitou Bring Us Inside 'Ao no Hako'
With its down-to-earth yet charming cast, Ao no Hako (Blue Box) has continuously been a fan favorite in Weekly Shounen Jump since the serialization began. Combining romance and sports, a genre pairing not frequently seen in the West, the manga's main characters notably all play...
2 years ago
