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Shigemi Ikeda, the art director behind many popular anime series including One Punch Man and My Hero Academia, has passed away at the age of 69.
Ikeda’s family confirmed the news in a statement posted on Ikeda’s official X account on Oct 26, 2024.
According to the statement, the art director passed peacefully on Oct 13, 2024. The funeral was held privately, and the family has respectfully declined offers of condolence gifts or flowers.
Full statement can be read below:
“This is Ikeda’s family.
On October 13th, Ikeda passed away peacefully at the age of 69.
We extend our gratitude to everyone who had a connection with him.
Thank you very much.
Please note that the funeral was held privately, and we kindly request no condolence offerings or flowers.”
Shigeki Ikeda made his debut in 1981 working on the anime series Beast King GoLion. In 2009, he won an Emmy Award in the category Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation for his work on Afro Samurai.
Other works include Promised Neverland, Overlord, High School DxD, InuYasha, Rosario To Vampire, Gantz, Bastard!!, My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU, and many more.
Source: X
