It's a sad day here at TSO, one of the visionaries of anime has passed away. Satoshi Kon lost his battle with pancreatic cancer yesterday, at the young age of 46. Kon is perhaps best known for his unique style, as well as hit movies such as Millenium Actress, Perfect Blue, Paprika, and Tokyo Godfathers. Kon had also ventured into TV anime with Paranoia Agent. As an anime fan first, I loved his work. Films like Tokyo Godfathers were not just great animation to watch, they were inspiring, comedic, and heartwarming at the same time.
A private funeral service will be held for family only, with his wife and Madhouse both leaving official messages thanking fans for showing their "kindness" during his lifetime. In closing, I leave you with a quote from the man himself.
"With feelings of gratitude for all that is good in this world, I put down my pen.
Well, I'll be leaving now.
Satoshi Kon"
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