Shigeru Mizuki 3.08.22 - 11.30.15

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    Another giant lost... 93 years is a great run, but still sad to see such an amazingly gifted, "they don't make 'em like that any more" person leave us.
     
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    Yep, he was one of a kind . . . RIP
     
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    A true legend who will never die... RIP Shigeru
     
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    Domo arigatou gozaimasu, Master Shigeru Mizuki. R.I.P.
     
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    Less sad when they make it this far into a century above ground, but still a terrible loss. Goodnight to Papa Yokai.
     
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    The dude has seen some major shiz in his life and loved Hamburgers!

    Thanks for the MAJOR inspiration Shigeru!
     
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    :(
     
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    Pretty sad. Number one fav hero inspiration is gone. I will think happy thoughts though and remember his smile.
     
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    Ahhh...
     
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    I am heartbroken to learn of this news. Shigeru Mizuki is a true legend, as has can ever be applied to that word. His works are so deep and personal, but equally approachable and insightful to generations of readers. It does him a disservice to merely dismiss him as an illustrator of manga or children's characters; the creativity and stories he wove go so far deeper than the surface. I am extremely thankful that companies like Drawn and Quarterly are finally giving his work the proper release and English translations they so much deserve, and the public ought to read. He lived such a full, interesting life, and touched countless people in his sharing and the worlds he built. And he always stayed true to what he loved and kept illustrating for his own passion. While I never had the chance to meet him personally, I admire and respect him, and what he gave to us. Thank you for everything Mizuki-san.

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    ご冥福をお祈りします。
     
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    just echoing what has already been said, this guy was a massive inspiration to me. love all of his work.
     
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    R.I.P. I've been wanting to learn more about Shigeru Mizuki for a while now. My first experience with his work was actually only a few years ago on Free Comic Book Day with his "Showa: A History of Japan" series, which I found very enjoyable. Would anyone be willing to recommend a good place to start to begin appreciating his work? Or maybe share some personal favorites? Thank you.
     
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    It depends what you are looking for, but if you enjoyed some of the historical aspects of the one you read, and want an insight into his own experiences, you might also like Onwards Towards Our Noble Deaths. It details (in a semi-autobiographical way) the account of a Japanese infantry unit on an island in the Pacific towards the end of World War II.
     
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    Thank you. Looks interesting, I'll definitely check it out but I am very interested in the yokai stories as well.
     
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    Have you read Nonnoba?
    http://www.amazon.com/NonNonBa-Shigeru- ... ds=nononba
     
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    I have not, but it seems like a good place to start. Thanks for the suggestion.
     
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    Yeah, i loved Onwards especially. The translation was particularly good, and it showcases his art magnificently.

    Also, dont forget Kitaro. Its a big book and very good value for money.
    I hope they translate more . . . .

    http://www.amazon.com/Kitaro-Shigeru-Mi ... eru+mizuki
     
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    I bought and read this one recently and i was very impressed. Better than i was expecting.
    It was originally serialized in 1971 . . .

    "an intensely researched, impeccably rendered exploration of the dictator’s rise and fall from power".

    Something i found interesting is this English language translation was taken from the French version
    not the Japanese but it doesn't seem to matter because it reads very well.

    Oh, and D&Q have more Kitaro English translations in the works which is great news!
     

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