The creator of several golden childhood memories, Kazuki Takahashi, has passed away at the tragically premature age of 60. His life’s work remains to this day loved by people who were lucky enough to witness and experience the era of Yu-Gi-Oh! and its consequent variety of cards, television series, movie sequels, etc.
Kazuki Takahashi’s brilliant creation Yu-Gi-Oh!
The manga series was born from the unbridled imagination of one of Japan’s most respected, revered, and brilliant creators, Sensei Kazuki Takahashi. Although the original series stopped in 2004, Takahashi continued to oversee the development of various projects and sequels in the following years.
The manga not only ended with a serial adaptation and movie sequels, but became a highly demanded and collectible playing card. His contribution extended to the development of the later card battle game, and to date, the anime world has been blessed with spin-off manga inspired by the original left by Kazuki Takahashi.
However, in addition to his best-known work, Takahashi was also known for Ing! Love Ball (1981), the science fiction sports anime, Go-Q-Chouji Ikkiman (1986), and the wrestling manga, Tennenshoku Danji Buray (1991).
The tragic and untimely passing of Kazuki Takahashi
Also known under the pseudonym Kazuo Takahashi, the Yu-Gi-Oh! The creator of the series was born in Tokyo, Japan, on October 4, 1961. Often called “the greatest mangaka that ever lived”, Takahashi began his career in the golden age of 1982 and rose to worldwide fame soon after. and to respect as a Japanese game creator and artist.
On the morning of July 6, Sensei Takahashi’s body washed ashore in Nago City. Okinawa Prefecture. His snorkel gear found attached to his body contributed to the cause of death being a diving accident. After the car rental company he registered with during his visit to the city did not witness his return at the appointed time, the police were notified of his absence and the police subsequently launched a search.
Anime Trending reports that the body found some 300m offshore was contaminated by sharks and other marine life according to the local fire department. The veteran author and mangaka will be remembered by many, as memories of him will live on through his work.