Toon Zone Talkback - "Shin-chan" Author Yoshito Usui (1958-2009)

[veemonjosh]

Damn...

May his soul go in peace.

[Jtaylor1]

Here's the update:

Futabasha says that they will continue Shin Chan in their magazine Manga Town until the December issue.

The TV Asahi staff hasn't decide whether to air the new episode of the anime on October 16 and continue the anime series. But I'm certain that it will likely be canceled.

I hope AS would do a bumper on his death.

Nobody shouldn't be hiking or rock-climbing alone (unless you're a professional) without a buddy. That's what the Buddy System is all about.

The moral to this tragic story: Buddy Up For Safety.

[judyindisguise]

Aw, man, what a terrible tragedy. I am so sorry. Shin Chan was one of the funniest shows I've ever seen. I join with his family in praying for Usui's "happiness in the next world".

[Tomato Suprise]

My condolances.

RIP Usui.

Tomato

[MichaelTanzer]

さよなら、 臼井儀人さん。 I hope TV Asashi will continue the anime without the creator right now in case they cancelled the anime

[Jtaylor1]

Originally Posted by MichaelTanzer

さよなら、 臼井儀人さん。 I hope TV Asashi will continue the anime without the creator right now in case they cancelled the anime

It says on Asahi's website "Broadcast is closed" (page translated with Google Translate) which means they're on a break from broadcasting the show for 3 weeks (Sept. 25, Oct. 2, Oct. 9) and they have yet to decide whether to air the new episode on Oct. 16 and/or as I said in my last post the show would likely be canned. So we have to wait for the word from ANN until then.

さよなら、 臼井儀人さん。 (Goodbye, Yoshito Usui)

[Kazuya Prower]

My condolences to his family. He will be missed dearly.

RIP Yoshito Usui.

[Ishtar]

This is really sad. Yoshito Usui created such an iconic character in the world of anime and manga. He was basically the Matt Groening of Japan, as Shin Chan was somewhat viewed as The Simpsons of Japan. It's terrible that it was such an accidental and sudden death, and I give condolences to his family and friends.

[Light Lucario]

This is so sad. I was hoping that the body wasn't his, even though it would still would have been sad if it was someone else. It's just so tragic since it was so sudden and accidental. My heart and positive thoughts go out to his family and friends. I hope that they'll be able to emotionally heal from this sad event. Rest in peace, Yoshito Usui.

[Megaman X]

So he's dead? =( I have to say that's really sad and I hope he rests in peace. Even though I was not a fan, he created an amazing manga which beyond popular that it was amazing. I hope his wife and family will somehow be fine and be able to move on from this horrible loss.

[Rolling Cloud]

I know the only Shin-chan related thing I liked was the Den-O special but wow! My condolences to his family and fans and etc.

[Jave]

Damn. I was hoping it wasn't him. I only saw the Vitello dubs of Shinchan, but I really enjoyed it.

RIP Usui.

[FUNiOP]

Originally Posted by Tash

The good news is that they finally identified the body.

The bad news:
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...n-yoshito-usui

And here I was hoping the only death we'd have to mourn today was that of our favorite cartoon block. And it was September 11 that he died, too. What is it about certain days? I've pretty much prepared myself for the fact that the worst case scenario was also the most likely one. Then again, as soon as a body was found, it became a worst case scenario, regardless of the identity. Nobody should have such misfortune as to be taken from the world and family at barely over 50 on a vacation. I wish his family, friends, and colleagues the best in this time of tragedy, and thank him for the great entertainment he has provided over the years.

[Raika]

Although I wasn't a fan of Shin-Chan I knew of it's popularity and this was really shocking news for me to hear. I pay my respects to Yoshito Usui and I give my condolences to his family.

RIP Yoshito Usui

[Mesousa]

Too bad this ended tragically...

[Marvin Tikvah]

A shame his life came to an end like this. He and his work shall be missed.

[Urusei Yatsura]

Very sad. Never a fan of Shin-chan, but very tragic. My prayers go to his family and friends.

[SpaceCowboy]

RIP. My condolences to his family.

[Luna]

Wow,that's so sad....My condolences and prayers to his family...

RIP Mr. Usui....Shin-chan's a funny series...

[Jtaylor1]

Just want to give you some additional info.

His death was caused by a slip-and-fall after he took a photo.

In America, we have barriers in our mountainous national parks to prevent accidental falling. Japan doesn't.