Director Satoshi Kon passes away

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The renowned and much-admired anime director Satoshi Kon passed away from pancreatic cancer yesterday at the age of 46.

During his life, Kon was responsible for a numer of high-profile animated efforts featuring his distinctive themes and styles, not least the movies Perfect Blue and Paprika, as well as the Paranoia Agent television series.

I'm sure it goes without saying that Satoshi Kon's influence will be immensely missed by anime fans around the world, and our thoughts go out to his friends and family with this tragic news.


UK Anime Network News - Director Satoshi Kon passes away

 

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I was going to say I've never heard of the guy but then remembered I watched Paprika and though it was really good.

It's always sad when someone dies, expecially so young.