Animator Kenichirō Katsura Dies at 59
Katsura, known for Macross 7 and Synduality: Noir, died on September 30; his wife Satoko Miyachi announced the news on Monday.
Animator Kenichirō Katsura died on September 30 at age 59 while undergoing medical treatment for an illness, according to animenewsnetwork.com. His wife, animator Satoko Miyachi, announced his death on her X account on Monday.
A private funeral was held with only close relatives in attendance.
Katsura worked on Macross 7 and Synduality: Noir, among other titles.
The official X account for the Knight's & Magic anime posted condolences on Monday, noting that Katsura served as the anime's character designer and chief animation director.
Quick answers
Who was Kenichirō Katsura?
He was an animator whose credits included Macross 7 and Synduality: Noir, and he was the character designer and chief animation director for Knight's & Magic.
How old was Kenichirō Katsura when he died?
He was 59.
Who announced Kenichirō Katsura's death?
His wife, animator Satoko Miyachi, announced it on her X account on Monday.