Image via Mutsumi Inomata Exhibition art print The official Twitter for illustrator Mutsumi Inomata, known for her illustration and character design works for Bandai Namco Entertainment's Tales of game series, reported that Inomata passed away on March 10. The private funeral service was held with family. "It was so sudden...," read the statement issued by Inomata's younger sister. "There are rough sketches she was still working on, and I'm sure she is drawing them in heaven. Surrounded by her favorite cats, she must be creating cute, strong-eyed characters one after another...I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all those who have loved and supported Mutsumi Inomata, and I hope that you will continue to love her." Following her passing, The Tales game's official twitter account also issued the following statement: On the occasion of the passing of Mutsumi Inomata-sensei, we would like to express our deepest condolences...
- 3/18/2024
- by Mikikazu Komatsu
- Crunchyroll
Sad news arrives from Japan, as illustrator and character designer Mutsumi Inomata passes away at the age of 63. Inomata died on March 10, 2024, but the news of her passing was shared on March 17 in Japan by her sister on Inomata’s X (formerly Twitter) account. No details about the cause of her death have been revealed.
Mutsumi Inomata was born on December 23, 1960, in the Kanagawa Prefecture, and she wanted to work in the anime industry from early childhood, as she was a big fan of anime in general. After working for Maki Pro, she landed her first professional gig with Ashi Productions, working as an animator, key animation director, and character designer on several anime television series.
Over the course of her career, she has worked on numerous anime series and films, either as an animator or character designer. Some of her major works include 1983’s Plawres Sanshirou, 1985’s Leda: The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko,...
Mutsumi Inomata was born on December 23, 1960, in the Kanagawa Prefecture, and she wanted to work in the anime industry from early childhood, as she was a big fan of anime in general. After working for Maki Pro, she landed her first professional gig with Ashi Productions, working as an animator, key animation director, and character designer on several anime television series.
Over the course of her career, she has worked on numerous anime series and films, either as an animator or character designer. Some of her major works include 1983’s Plawres Sanshirou, 1985’s Leda: The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
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