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Originally Posted by akron88
Jesus. That the author is befallen with such a horrible, horrible disease. It's always dangerous, Cancer, but now I read it's terminal? It'll be nothing short of a miracle if he survives, so even though I'm not religious I'll wish for his recovery.
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http://www.mediafactory.co.jp/bunkoj...411/index.html
Tragically, he passed away on 4 April 2013 at the age of 41.
I don't know, somehow this is pretty affecting to me. I know a lot people weren't too fond of the franchise (particularly of the anime), but I have many fond memories of it. And to see the work never be completed as intended by the author is sad. At least, for all its faults, we do have the anime to give some sense of closure (though the true extent of the author's hand in penning it may never be known). Perhaps he left some notes that'll let someone else finish the last pages.
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Illustrator Katakura Shinji had asked him "what would you like to be reborn as?" to which he replied "Myself; I have led a very happy life."
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R.I.P.
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