http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWaLxFIVX1s
NOOOOOO!!!!! And I was so pumped for his next movie!! :bluesad: Such an awesome director and now he has gone! I will always remember your crazy and insane movies and TV show!
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-08-24/award-winning-director-satoshi-kon-passes-away (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-08-24/award-winning-director-satoshi-kon-passes-away)
In case you don't know, he directed Perfect Blue, Paranoia Agent, and Paprika.
This sucks :bluesad:
That's terrible. Satoshi Kon was one of the most vital Japanese directors working in animation today. His directorial list is a hit-list of anime classics.
Paprika was near cinematic perfection:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbIh_wRysqw&feature=related
This really is just terrible, terrible news.
Ah thats a shame... he was an incredible director... He will be missed greatly.
"With feelings of gratitude for all that is good in this world, I put down my pen.
Well, I'll be leaving now."
—Satoshi Kon
The last thing he wrote on his website.