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'Beck', 'Paradise Kiss' Director Osamu Kobayashi Dies at 57

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Director Osamu Kobayashi died on Saturday after a two-year battle with kidney cancer. He was 57 years old.

Kobayashi's death was revealed through a post on his Twitter reading, "I left for heaven. I have been fighting kidney cancer for two years but unfortunately I am exhausted. I regret that there were still things that I would have liked to do and works that I would have liked to make. Surely I will be reborn again and produce great works. Adios from the eternal 23 year old."

Kobayashi was born in January 1964 in Tokyo. After graduating high school, he began his career as a designer and manga artist before diving into animation. He was best known as the writer and director of Beck and Paradise Kiss. Kobayashi also directed episodes of anime series such as Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, Naruto: Shippuuden, Dororo, Kemonozume, and Lupin III: Part IV.

Kobayashi's older brother, Makoto Kobayashi, also works in the anime industry. He is the original creator and director of the Dragon's Heaven original video anime, and did mechanical designs for Steamboy, Final Fantasy: Unlimited, and Samurai 7.

Source: Oricon News
ImperfectBlueApr 18, 2021 3:22 PM
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Ouch.
This is the worst news I heard. ):
Apr 18, 2021 3:32 PM
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rest in peace, cancer is horrible
Apr 18, 2021 3:40 PM
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Beck and Paradise Kiss were amazing anime. Thank you for bringing life to these amazing stories.
Apr 18, 2021 3:42 PM
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Man this is so sad, he made some awesome stuff and his final message was heartfelt, RIP.
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Apr 18, 2021 3:45 PM
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Terrible news. RIP. =(
Apr 18, 2021 4:18 PM
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rest in peace :( , he will be remembered
Apr 18, 2021 4:53 PM
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Very sad news to wake up to.

Rest in peace and thank you for your hard work.
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Rest in peace . His final message too , it hurts :((
Apr 18, 2021 6:05 PM
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RIP that is so sad to hear this news, my huge condolences go out to his family and colleagues during this tough time <\3
Apr 18, 2021 6:59 PM

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Rest in peace, i love Paradise Kiss... This is so sad.
Apr 18, 2021 7:00 PM

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Fuuuuuuuck rip indeed.
Apr 18, 2021 8:04 PM

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His last message was powerful, as much as him. Rest in peace king.
Apr 18, 2021 11:28 PM
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That last message, ouch...
Apr 18, 2021 11:29 PM

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It really disheartens me every time I read someone young dies. That is just not right.

RIP
Apr 19, 2021 6:09 AM

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Sad to hear about that. May he rest in piece.

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Thanks for creating one of my fav manga of all time Rest in Piece


He directed the animes but he wasn't the creator.


But still RIP to him and my condolences to all his loved ones.
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What a damn shame. F cancer, man.

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Apr 19, 2021 10:12 AM
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May his soul rest in peace. He gave us some wonderful animes.
Apr 19, 2021 10:35 AM
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RIP.

Beck is hands down one of my favourite anime. Thank you for giving it to us.
Apr 19, 2021 12:06 PM

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I'm in shock. We need to come up with a goddamn cure for this bs of a disease. I can only imagine what he went through during these last 2 years and how hard it must've been to write this message. This man was a legend and I hope he RIP. Condolences to his loved ones.
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Well damn, that sucks, I have heard good things about titles he has worked with. A sad passing.

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Rest in peace. We will never forget your greatest work.
Apr 19, 2021 2:29 PM

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Recently watched Paradise Kiss and loved it. This is sad to hear.

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Apr 23, 2021 2:42 AM

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Rest in peace sir. Your works will live on.
Apr 23, 2021 4:46 AM

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This is a truly bad news indeed. Rest in peace sir, thanks for you great work.

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