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Renowned animator Kenichiro Katsura passed away at the age of 59 on September 30, 2026, while undergoing medical treatment for an illness. His wife, Satoko Miyaji, announced the sad news representing the bereaved family.
During his prolific career, Katsura worked on numerous prominent anime titles. He served as the character designer for Macross 7 and held the role of chief animation director for Knights & Magic.
The animator also contributed extensively to many Aquaplus titles spanning both games and anime. His portfolio with the company includes ToHeart2, Comic Party, Utawarerumono, and White Album 2.
Aquaplus issued a statement acknowledging his passing on September 30, 2026. The company expressed deep gratitude for his many years of dedicated service and offered formal condolences.
