(cache) Body identified as "Crayon Shin-chan" creator

Tokyograph News · 09-21-2009, 01:19 AM

On Saturday, a body was discovered below the Tomoiwa cliff of Arafune mountain in the Gunma prefecture. The next day, authorities recovered the body and determined it to be that of mangaka Yoshito Usui (51), who was best known as the creator of "Crayon Shin-chan."

Usui had been reported missing since September 11, when he left for one of his frequent hiking trips in Gunma but did not return. He had told his family that he was planning to climb the Arafune mountain, which is more than 1,400 meters tall.

Usui's body was discovered on Saturday by another climber, about 120 meters below the Tomoiwa cliff. It appears that he accidentally fell from the cliff on the afternoon of September 11 and died from the injuries sustained upon impact. Authorities found his belongings nearby, including a digital camera and a backpack that contained his mobile phone and wallet.

The body was recovered from the mountain by helicopter on Sunday afternoon. An examination of the body found that it matched Usui's, and his family further confirmed his identity.

Usui, whose actual given name was Yoshihito, debuted as a manga artist in 1987 with "Darakuya Store Monogatari." In 1990, he started "Crayon Shin-chan," which has become widely popular in Japan and internationally. An anime series based on the manga has been on the air since 1992 and has had a theatrical film released every year since 1993.

Although nothing has been officially decided yet, it seems likely that the anime will continue, based on comments by people involved in its production. Other popular shows, such as "Sazae-san" and "Doraemon," both continued after their creators' deaths.

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meoinkie2 · 09-21-2009, 03:33 AM

that's just so sad..

my condolences to his family and fans..

09-21-2009, 04:09 AM

September 11 is just a bad day overall. R.I.P.

09-21-2009, 07:51 AM

ご冥福をお祈りします。

KRAN · 09-21-2009, 03:19 PM

Man so many people died this year. R.I.P.

09-22-2009, 12:34 AM

: ( What am I supposed to do now? I really looked up to him. May he rest in peace. This year is a bad year...

**migimaru** · 09-22-2009, 05:30 AM

Usui apparently loved to take pictures. The last photograph in his digital camera was taken from the top of the cliff, pointing down. He likely slipped and fell shortly after that.

Sanspo

meoinkie2 · 09-22-2009, 06:06 AM

no one would have ever thought that something he likes doing could be the cause to his death..

what a tragedy..

09-21-2009, 01:19 AM	#1
Tokyograph News Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11	Body identified as "Crayon Shin-chan" creator On Saturday, a body was discovered below the Tomoiwa cliff of Arafune mountain in the Gunma prefecture. The next day, authorities recovered the body and determined it to be that of mangaka Yoshito Usui (51), who was best known as the creator of "Crayon Shin-chan." Usui had been reported missing since September 11, when he left for one of his frequent hiking trips in Gunma but did not return. He had told his family that he was planning to climb the Arafune mountain, which is more than 1,400 meters tall. Usui's body was discovered on Saturday by another climber, about 120 meters below the Tomoiwa cliff. It appears that he accidentally fell from the cliff on the afternoon of September 11 and died from the injuries sustained upon impact. Authorities found his belongings nearby, including a digital camera and a backpack that contained his mobile phone and wallet. The body was recovered from the mountain by helicopter on Sunday afternoon. An examination of the body found that it matched Usui's, and his family further confirmed his identity. Usui, whose actual given name was Yoshihito, debuted as a manga artist in 1987 with "Darakuya Store Monogatari." In 1990, he started "Crayon Shin-chan," which has become widely popular in Japan and internationally. An anime series based on the manga has been on the air since 1992 and has had a theatrical film released every year since 1993. Although nothing has been officially decided yet, it seems likely that the anime will continue, based on comments by people involved in its production. Other popular shows, such as "Sazae-san" and "Doraemon," both continued after their creators' deaths. Link to article

09-21-2009, 03:33 AM	#2
meoinkie2 嵐 is my anti-drug Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Japan in my dreams :p Posts: 230	that's just so sad.. my condolences to his family and fans.. __________________ Happy 10th Year Arashi!! "create a storm throughout the world" - Aiba Masaki

09-22-2009, 06:06 AM	#8
meoinkie2 嵐 is my anti-drug Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Japan in my dreams :p Posts: 230	no one would have ever thought that something he likes doing could be the cause to his death.. what a tragedy.. __________________ Happy 10th Year Arashi!! "create a storm throughout the world" - Aiba Masaki

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09-21-2009, 04:09 AM	#3
Unregistered Posts: n/a	September 11 is just a bad day overall. R.I.P.

09-21-2009, 07:51 AM	#4
Unregistered Posts: n/a	ご冥福をお祈りします。

09-21-2009, 03:19 PM	#5
KRAN Akai Ito Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: I wish i was in Japan Posts: 187	Man so many people died this year. R.I.P.

09-22-2009, 12:34 AM	#6
Unregistered Posts: n/a	: ( What am I supposed to do now? I really looked up to him. May he rest in peace. This year is a bad year...

09-22-2009, 05:30 AM	#7
migimaru ミギ丸 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 704	Usui apparently loved to take pictures. The last photograph in his digital camera was taken from the top of the cliff, pointing down. He likely slipped and fell shortly after that. Sanspo