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Zin5ki
Joined: 06 Jan 2008
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Location: London, UK
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Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 2:17 pm
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This is somewhat shocking. Though such sudden and disheartening news has yet to leave its full impact, might I express my sorrow over this untimely death, my sympathy to his friends and family, and my gratitude to the director himself for the efforts he has given us.
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Zac
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Joined: 05 Jan 2002
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Location: Anime News Network Technodrome
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Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 2:17 pm
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ATTENTION: This is a troll-free zone. Rules will be enforced with an iron fist.
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Gyt Kaliba
Joined: 25 Nov 2007
Posts: 712
Location: Arkansas
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Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 2:17 pm
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A horrible loss, and as said before, he died way too young. I've only actually seen Tokyo Godfathers out of his works, but it's an amazing film I must own.
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littlegreenwolf
Joined: 10 Aug 2002
Posts: 4796
Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 2:18 pm
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What?! I didn't even know he was sick. This is really sad, and I think I'll be in a bit of shock today over this sudden passing. The animation world has now lost a major gem.
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Tratious
Joined: 03 Feb 2008
Posts: 316
Location: Savannah, GA
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Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 2:19 pm
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well... shit.... one of my favorite directors, and creators.
R.I.P.
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sanosuke32
Joined: 19 Dec 2007
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Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 2:20 pm
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Whoa, was not expecting to read that. Dammit, that man was a genius and I am really going to miss his works. Paranoia Agent remains one of my favorites still. I must watch again now... RIP Satoshi
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HellKorn
Joined: 03 Oct 2006
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Location: Columbus, OH
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Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 2:20 pm
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Came so out of the blue. Haven't really come to grips with it yet... Aside from losing his talent, it's sad to see him go away at such a young age (and apparently to cancer?).
R.I.P.
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faye_worshipper69
Joined: 20 Jan 2005
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Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 2:20 pm
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One of the greatest of all time, period. He will be missed
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BlackJaded
Joined: 12 Mar 2008
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Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 2:20 pm
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God Bless him, I thank him for everything that he has contributed in his life. We love you Kon-sama!
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Sarkozy
Joined: 28 Feb 2006
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Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 2:20 pm
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Satoshi Kon, thank you for all you've done. You will live on in your magnificent and amazing works. May you rest in peace.
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Greed1914
Joined: 28 Oct 2007
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Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 2:21 pm
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I had to read it twice because I couldn't believe it at first considering he was still in his forties. His movies were the only anime movies that I consistently enjoyed. Very sad.
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Ian K
Joined: 18 Dec 2008
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Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 2:21 pm
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Oh no.
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The Xenos
Joined: 29 Mar 2004
Posts: 1519
Location: Boston
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Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 2:22 pm
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F---. It looks like this is getting confirmed. I am heart broken. A friend texted me about it and it hit like a ton of bricks.
Not only the anime community should be at a loss today, but all of cinema. The man was an amazing director, period. That he used animation, and used the format to its amazing full effect, is just a plus for animation fans.
Damn it. I've teared up a bit over this. Such a loss especially considering how young he was and how many more films would have been in his future.
(And reading this post and a prior one in the anime forum thread... I've moved from denial to anger...)
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DKL
Joined: 08 May 2005
Posts: 1956
Location: California, USA
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Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 2:23 pm
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I'm having a bit of a hard time getting over the shock; this is a huge loss for the anime industry and probably film making in general.
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penguintruth
Joined: 08 Dec 2004
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Location: Penguinopolis
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Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 2:25 pm
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It's a very unfortunate passing. I hadn't seen much of his work, but I did enjoy Perfect Blue and Paranoia Agent. Pretty much everything he's done is loved. If only he stayed here longer, he could have done so much more.
I'll be listening to Maromi's theme on a loop today.
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