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NEWS: Serial Experiments Lain Director Ryutaro Nakamura Passes Away


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clipeuh



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 5:37 am Reply with quote
That is just so sad. Last year I watched in a short period of time Kino, Lain and Ghost Hound and everytime he had such a deeply interesting vision that fit each of these shows. Very versatile guy. And he was supposed to Despera. Sad
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varmintx



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 5:47 am Reply with quote
Lain is one of my favorites and, if I had to pick one, Kino's Journey would be my all-time favorite anime series. Very sad to hear of his passing.
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ikillchicken



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 5:48 am Reply with quote
Oh man. I was actually just watching Ghost Hound.

So sad. He was a super talented guy and I'm a huge fan of his work. I didn't even know he was sick.
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danilo07



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 5:55 am Reply with quote
What a bummer,though I wasn't big fan of his to deny the influence his work had would be a very stupid deed.
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Surrender Artist



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 6:06 am Reply with quote
That's really dreadful news. I had known from reading about Despera that he was ill, but I hadn't realized that it was cancer. I suppose that I should have suspected.

He was a remarkable director. Serial Experiments Lain is a fascinating, entrancing experience and Kino's Journey is one of my favorite series. It's second episode in particular is one of my favorite dramatic presentations of all time. This man actually made me cry tears of joy at that.

His is a genuine and deeply unfortunate loss.
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Dizzee



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 6:09 am Reply with quote
This cancer bullshit is becoming epidemic. What a shitty times we live in. R.I.P.
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sepherest





PostPosted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 6:39 am Reply with quote
Another great director gone too soon...
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mistress_kisara



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 6:41 am Reply with quote
Uughh..cancer again..RIP
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pachy_boy



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 6:42 am Reply with quote
I never would've guessed the director of Lain and Ghost Hound also happened to be the director of Sakura Wars. A real shame overall, but he did great works.
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SquadmemberRitsu



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 6:59 am Reply with quote
You did good Nakamura. I think I might re-watch Kino's Journey
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Sloggett



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 7:10 am Reply with quote
Really sad news. I've loved the titles he's directed. Especially Ghost Hound which I picked up on DVD only a year ago. Sad
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malvarez1



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 7:44 am Reply with quote
Man, and I just re-watched Lain recently. The guy was talented. This reminds me, I should probably finish Kino's Journey soon.
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LeonardRhine82



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 7:58 am Reply with quote
One of my favorite directors. The style and mood of his series always conected with me.

RIP
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Maidenoftheredhand



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 7:59 am Reply with quote
Oh what a loss

I am really saddened by the fact I never got to meet him at a convention.
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Pamachu



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PostPosted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 8:05 am Reply with quote
Oh my god. This is terrible news. I was a huge fan of Serial Experiments Lain and Kino's Journey and was looking forward to his forthcoming collaboration with ABe and Konaka. This is indeed a major loss. 58 is way too early to go.

R.I.P.

And now I might have to finally get around to Ghost Hound.
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