Puppet Anime Creator Kawamoto Kihachiro Passes Away
Kawamoto is known as one of the founders of Japanese puppet animation and his unique art style has been receiving international praise.
Dojoji Temple: Annecy International Animation Film Festival Émile Reynaud Award and Audience Award (1976)
Winter Days: Japan Media Arts Festival Grand Prize (2003)
The Demon and other works: Mainichi Film Concours Ohfuji Noburo Awards (1972, 1974, 1976, 1990, 2003)
Shisha no Sho: Sitges International Film Festival Special Award (2005)
Source: Sankei
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RIP.
(Offtopic: Yes, this is also happening in the J-Pop/J-Rock industry too. Not deaths, but disbandings.)
Aug 29, 2010 3:07 PM by Kyon2570
Aug 29, 2010 5:50 AM by iKaity
He was 85 after all, at 80's 90's you're knocking on death's door as it is. This really isn't as surprising as the others given his age, so I would be hesitant to include his death as part of the "curse".
I agree...
Aug 29, 2010 5:36 AM by atashi_wa_baka
Puppets Forever~
Aug 29, 2010 12:46 AM by Alipio
Aug 28, 2010 11:43 AM by MadDogV2
RIP
Is it just me that feels we're getting way more death news than usual? It's really kinda sad. :'(
it's not just you who realize it.
also RIP. three times happened, now i need to figure out what is exactly happening
Aug 28, 2010 8:57 AM by villains
Well, that's the third person to die. Looks like the death spree is over.
RIP for the ones who died though.
didnt we lose a bunch of manga-ka prior to these deaths.... i recall losing a decent number since the year started...
Aug 28, 2010 5:25 AM by KuroLion
it likes the signal of an end of animes, every famous director keep passing away :(
Aug 28, 2010 4:17 AM by Hanaki_Neko
Aug 28, 2010 3:39 AM by Opi-chan
that's as likely as someone with a grudge against people connected to anime killing them off with a deathnote
Exactly my thoughts '-'
RIP
Aug 28, 2010 2:59 AM by Resewnio
Aug 27, 2010 11:54 PM by toph-bei-fong
RIP man
Aug 27, 2010 9:40 PM by Corpse69
Aug 27, 2010 9:38 PM by magicb
Never seen any of his work, but RIP regardless. :[
Aug 27, 2010 8:31 PM by SoneAnna
WHY DOES EVERYONE IN THE ANIME INDUSTRY DIE?! ;_____;
R.I.P.
EXACTLY I MEAN WHAT THE FUCK!!!!?????????
Aug 27, 2010 7:45 PM by Dreadnaught_500
Aug 27, 2010 7:43 PM by Alycen
Aug 27, 2010 5:41 PM by Touka
Aug 27, 2010 5:11 PM by Mormegil
Aug 27, 2010 5:04 PM by Mystere
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