Anime World Bids Farewell to Shigemi Ikeda, Art Director of Beloved Series
The anime community mourns the loss of Shigemi Ikeda, the renowned art director behind iconic series like My Hero Academia, Overlord, and One-Punch Man. Ikeda, known for his breathtaking and complex background art, passed away on October 13, 2024, at the age of 69. Studio GONZO confirmed the news, with his family holding a private funeral.
Shigemi Ikeda: Emmy-Winning Artist Who Shaped Anime Worlds
A leading figure in anime art, Ikeda won a Primetime Emmy Award in 2009 for his work on Afro Samurai: Resurrection. He also led Atelier Musa, the studio he founded in 1986, which helped bring life to countless anime worlds with vivid and memorable visuals. His passing leaves a big gap in the industry, but his legacy lives on through the amazing art he created for fans everywhere.
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