Hunter x Hunter creator Yoshihiro Togashi lately talked about how the dying of horror manga writer Kazuo Umezu has affected his means to deal with his work.
On his official X account on November 7, 2024, Togashi revealed the emotional toll of the loss, revealing that his normal challenges in sustaining focus have elevated.
“It seems to be like my posts shall be irregular till the top of November. As normal, there are a number of issues occurring and it is exhausting to focus on work. However with the dying of Umezu-sensei, issues are notably tough proper now” he tweeted.
He additionally shared a private reminiscence of Umezu’s work, reminiscing in regards to the first time a manga moved him to tears.
“The primary time I cried studying manga was throughout Tamami’s make-up scene.“
Umezu’s affect on Togashi is clearly seen Hunter x Hunterthe place the Phantom Troupe’s character Kortopi makes use of a particular means referred to as “Divine Left Hand, Demonic Proper Hand” – a direct nod to Umezu’s traditional horror manga God’s left hand, the satan’s proper hand.
Kazuo Umezu died on October 28 on the age of 88 from abdomen most cancers.
His funeral was held privately and attended solely by speedy household and associates. It was additionally revealed {that a} public memorial service shall be organized later to honor his reminiscence.
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