kingpotato Posted July 7, 2022 Posted July 7, 2022 Sad news everybody, Kazuki Takahashi the creator and artist of Yugioh was found dead this morning by the japanese coast guard at the age of 60, the police are currently looking into this event. https://www.gamespot.com/amp-articles/yu-gi-oh-creator-kazuki-takahashi-has-died/1100-6505184
Shagger Posted July 7, 2022 Posted July 7, 2022 Sad to here. After I read this I told my better half and she was pretty blown away by it. RIP.
The Blackangel Posted July 8, 2022 Posted July 8, 2022 It's never good news to hear that a developer dies. While I was more a fan of MTG, YuGiOh was a massive success. Possibly even bigger than MTG. I used to know kids that traveled all around the state to compete in competitions. I would bet that his lifelong dream was to be remembered for creating something memorable that would bring joy to others. And I would definitely say that he succeeded in that endeavor.
Justin11 Posted July 8, 2022 Posted July 8, 2022 I don't know the man until I read your thread. It's truly a sad news to lose a legendary figure, may his soul RIP.
killamch89 Posted July 8, 2022 Posted July 8, 2022 Sad day indeed - Duel monsters was one of my favorite morning animes/cartoons to watch as a teen.
Empire Posted July 12, 2022 Posted July 12, 2022 He had stopped doing character designs for the anime(s) after VRAINS, and its never felt the same since. The first 3 Yugioh series have some of the most unique and memorable character designs for me. Let alone memories as a kid, waking up early just to catch an episode of Duel Monsters, GX, and 5Ds throughout my school years. RIP
killamch89 Posted July 14, 2022 Posted July 14, 2022 On 7/12/2022 at 6:01 AM, Empire said: He had stopped doing character designs for the anime(s) after VRAINS, and its never felt the same since. The first 3 Yugioh series have some of the most unique and memorable character designs for me. Let alone memories as a kid, waking up early just to catch an episode of Duel Monsters, GX, and 5Ds throughout my school years. RIP I particularly loved the Egyptian Gods from Duel Monsters. They always had some epic entrances when summoned during a duel.
Heatman Posted July 15, 2022 Posted July 15, 2022 I came across this news in another forum the other day and it was a shocker for me. It's so sad that Kazuki Takahashi had die at that age. With an investigation going on into his death, I hope they find what happened. He will surely be missed.