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Renowned animator Kenichiro桂憲一郎, known for his work as character designer on Macross 7 and chief animation director on That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, passed away on September 30 while receiving medical treatment for an illness. He was 59 years old, and his funeral has already been held by his family.
Beginning his career in the anime industry around 1984 when he joined the production team for Fist of the North Star,桂憲一郎 served in various roles including animation, key animation, and animation director. Over his extensive career, he contributed to numerous notable titles such as Ranma 1/2, Madō King Granzort, Negima!, Black Lagoon, Walkure Romanze, Knight's & Magic, SHY, and ToHeart2.
The family expressed their profound gratitude to the fans who cherished桂憲一郎's creations, noting that expressions of love for his characters and illustrations would surely reach him. They also encouraged supporters to revisit his works if time permits. Additionally, the official X account for Knight's & Magic shared a memorial statement, with the production committee expressing deep respect for his contributions and offering their sincere condolences.
