Horror manga creator Kazuo Umezu, generally known as the ‘God of Horror Manga’, handed away on October 28 on the age of 88. His funeral came about privately and was attended solely by shut household and associates.
A public memorial service might be organized at a later date to honor his reminiscence.
In line with Yomiuri Shimbun, Umezu died of abdomen most cancers.
Umezu had collapsed at his Tokyo residence in Kichijoji in July 2024 and was later identified with terminal abdomen most cancers. He selected to not endure surgical procedure and acquired palliative care at a hospice in Tokyo.
Throughout his sickness, Umezu remained passionately concerned in his occupation.
When a journalist visited him, he revealed his urge to create, saying: “Folks cannot lose to machines. I am engaged on a narrative that will not lose to quantum computer systems.‘He shared a glimpse of a brand new idea he was growing, saying:’As quickly as I get higher, I’ve to attract this story.”
Regardless of his deteriorating well being, Umezu established the UMEZZ Basis in August to handle his copyrights and guarantee his work could be preserved for future generations. He expressed his pleasure about future occasions and initiatives to have fun his work.
Though he hated ache and refused injections or IVs, relying solely on remedy, his situation quickly deteriorated in October.
Yusuke Ueno, consultant director of the UMEZZ Basis, who stayed with him throughout his last days, shared with Yomiuri Shimbun that Umezu requested his favourite power drink and an onigiri rice ball on the afternoon of October 28.
After taking a small sip, he reportedly smiled and mentioned, “Scrumptious”, earlier than passing away peacefully.
“He had a really peaceable expression. It was so sudden, but it surely was precisely what he needed. He needed to go as if he had been falling asleep” mentioned Ueno.
On the funeral, Umezu’s signature crimson and white striped shirt and crimson cap had been positioned in his coffin. His memorial portrait captured him in his iconic “Gwashi!” pose.
“Kazuo Umezu needed his works to succeed in folks world wide and be cherished for generations. He had a deep religion within the inventive worth of his creations and we hope his spirit will proceed to resonate together with his followers,” mentioned his artwork firm UMEZZ.
Shogakukan and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions additionally expressed their respect, saying: “Umezu-sensei left behind revolutionary works within the horror, comedy and sci-fi genres. He even transcends the medium by means of his actions in movie and artwork exhibitions. We categorical our gratitude and condolences for his lifelong achievements.“
A few of Kazuo Umezu’s distinguished works embody The floating classroom, Makoto-chan, My identify is Shingo, Orochi, Baptism, God’s left hand, the satan’s proper handAnd Cat-eyed boyamongst others.
