Category: People

Schlirf founded Kana in 1996, known for publishing Naruto, Yu Yu Hakusho, Saint Seiya, Monster, more in French Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-09-21/french-publisher-kana-founder-yves-schlirf-dies/.242018

Uesaka was slated for 4 appearances at event this weekend Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-09-16/voice-actress-sumire-uesaka-cancels-kyomaf-appearances-after-receiving-email-threats/.241855

Thomas produced The Last Emperor, Blade of the Immortal live-action films Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-09-14/producer-jeremy-thomas-dies-at-77/.241770

The Wings of Honnêamise star, Bartender show’s narrator died on September 4 Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-09-13/actor-narrator-leo-morimoto-dies-at-83/.241723

Agency states his life is not in danger, he will focus on rehabilitation with goal of returning to work Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-09-11/voice-actor-kentaro-ito-goes-on-hiatus-following-brain-hemorrhage-surgery/.241667

Author made statement on recent re-release of Guyver 2: Dark Hero film Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-09-09/guyver-yoshiki-takaya-may-no-longer-be-able-to-create-manga-after-cerebral-infarction-partial-/.241545

Abe was known for That Miyoko Asagaya Feeling manga Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-09-08/manga-artist-shinichi-abe-dies-at-76/.241537

Film, TV, stage actor had roles in Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Fancy Lala, Shōnen Santa no Daibōken, more Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-09-07/actor-voice-actor-toru-shinagawa-dies-at-90/.241483