Nizo Yamamoto, the renowned animation art director known for his beautiful contributions to numerous anime projects, including Studio Ghibli films, passed away on Aug. 19.Yamamoto’s son, Takao, shared the news on X (formerly known as Twitter). Takao also revealed that Yamamoto had been working until quite recently. Yamamoto was 70 years old and had been suffering from stomach cancer.Born on June 27, 1953, in Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, Yamamoto’s creative journey took a unique path. Having initially studied architecture, he eventually found his passion in fine arts in Tokyo where he began crafting background art for anime projects. His initial projects included collaborations with renowned directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata on series like Attack on Tomorrow and Future Boy Conan. With the establishment of Studio Ghibli by Miyazaki, Takahata, Yasuyoshi Tokuma, and producer Toshio Suzuki, Yamamoto’s remarkable skills found a home to display his skills in valuable and acclaimed anime films.RELATED: 10 Locations That Inspired Studio Ghibli Films
Nizo Yamamoto, the renowned animation art director known for his beautiful contributions to numerous anime projects, including Studio Ghibli films, passed away on Aug. 19.
Yamamoto’s son, Takao, shared the news on X (formerly known as Twitter). Takao also revealed that Yamamoto had been working until quite recently. Yamamoto was 70 years old and had been suffering from stomach cancer.
Born on June 27, 1953, in Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, Yamamoto’s creative journey took a unique path. Having initially studied architecture, he eventually found his passion in fine arts in Tokyo where he began crafting background art for anime projects. His initial projects included collaborations with renowned directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata on series like Attack on Tomorrow and Future Boy Conan. With the establishment of Studio Ghibli by Miyazaki, Takahata, Yasuyoshi Tokuma, and producer Toshio Suzuki, Yamamoto’s remarkable skills found a home to display his skills in valuable and acclaimed anime films.
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