Well, thats just...that really sucks. He was an amazing director, and I really enjoyed almost all of his works. Kon was incredibly talented. I'm gonna miss his movies...
Nuuu! NOT HIM! TT^TT He was a WONDERFUL director! TT^TT (Surprised that I actually recognize his name)...I didn't know he was so young though...O.o It's like Heath Ledger dying...'cept he's a director and not an actor, but still.
Gosh...that's depressing...I've always love his movies...the directing was superb...TT^TT
Oh wait, I got Tokyo Godfathers. Forgot I bought it at BigLots for 3 bucks. I got teary the first time I saw it. Man, the more I remember his work the more I realize we really lost someone especially talented and unique in anime. What a shame.
Damn unfortunate. Now I really want to collect all his works. Have seen all of his movies but don't own any. Watched all of Paranoia Agent but only own two volumes of the series on dvd. Like you said, at least he left a fine legacy of anime behind. Gone too soon though. As long as Susumu Hirasawa isn't taken away from us yet, I'll refrain from panicking. Mr. Kon will be profoundly missed though.
It's always sad to see a well-respected member of the anime field pass away. I'm sad to say I haven't yet had the chance to watch any of his work. I've seen maybe one episode of Paranoia Agent, but since I was watching it in the dark it scared me to death and I couldn't watch anymore. And I own Paprika, but I haven't been able to watch it because I've been busy with university. However, I will DEFINITELY watch it tomorrow, in honor of him. I wish his family and friends all the best, and I can only hope that he will be remembered by future anime fans.
These past few weeks I've been watching plenty of Satoshi Kon's works, so my continuing marathon of his works will now be one primarily of reverence and respect for a great artistic mind. It makes me sad to know that the anime horizon will no longer be expanded and illuminated by his talents. But I'm thankful that such a man explored the soul of anime, often returning with startling insights.
All of his major works are listed in the first comment. I'll also add that he did a bit of animation in the Roujin Z OVA and wrote the script for the "Magnetic Rose" segment of the 1995 film Memories. (I haven't seen that but have heard nothing but good things about it.)
I only saw a little of Paprika, and an episode of Paranoia Agent, but what I saw was awesome. I really need to get my head into the anime game. What else did Kon do?
W-what!
That's so horrible. I was hoping to see lots more from him. :'( I watch Tokyo Godfathers every year for the holidays. All his works are masterpieces. Rest in peace Satoshi Kon.
Baron of Terribad (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 08/24/10 | Reply
@:
There's no source for the claim, though. From the rumors spreading around, it's likely he died of cancer, but verified proof is better than hearsay, you know?
Anyway, glad you like Millennium Actress so much. That's my favorite Kon movie. Definitely check out the others when you can.
Baron of Terribad (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 08/24/10 | Reply
Man, still feeling terrible about this. Anime already has a relative dearth of genuinely imaginative, creative directors and writers -- the medium really isn't in any shape to lose a great like Satoshi Kon, who could do both so well. At least he left an amazing catalog even while passing on far too early.
To anyone who hasn't watched his works: Give 'em a shot, not just because the man is recently deceased, but because they're all legitimately great pieces of Japanese animation. Perfect Blue, Millennium Actress, Tokyo Godfathers and Paprika are all great movies, and Paranoia Agent is a damn good TV series. All anime fans would be better for absorbing all of Satoshi Kon's work.
Last edited by Shinmaru at 5:44:29 PM CDT on August 24, 2010.
gaara is dark
Otaku Eternal | Posted 09/13/10 | Reply
i will be sad
for a good while knowing this
his fans will never forget him
he was really a great man
BabyD
Barton (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 08/29/10 | Reply
Omg thats so sad, i really loved his works. We lost an amazing artist.
Rest in Peace Satoshi Kon you'll always be remembered!
Last edited by babydensity at 12:11:31 AM CDT on August 29, 2010.
Tokyo iris
Otakuite++ | Posted 08/28/10 | Reply
Well, thats just...that really sucks. He was an amazing director, and I really enjoyed almost all of his works. Kon was incredibly talented. I'm gonna miss his movies...
~Iris
Wakusei Aoshi
Otaku Eternal | Posted 08/25/10 | Reply
Nuuu! NOT HIM! TT^TT He was a WONDERFUL director! TT^TT (Surprised that I actually recognize his name)...I didn't know he was so young though...O.o It's like Heath Ledger dying...'cept he's a director and not an actor, but still.
Gosh...that's depressing...I've always love his movies...the directing was superb...TT^TT
Knowmad
Scarecrow (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 08/25/10 | Reply
Oh wait, I got Tokyo Godfathers. Forgot I bought it at BigLots for 3 bucks. I got teary the first time I saw it. Man, the more I remember his work the more I realize we really lost someone especially talented and unique in anime. What a shame.
Knowmad
Scarecrow (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 08/25/10 | Reply
Damn unfortunate. Now I really want to collect all his works. Have seen all of his movies but don't own any. Watched all of Paranoia Agent but only own two volumes of the series on dvd. Like you said, at least he left a fine legacy of anime behind. Gone too soon though. As long as Susumu Hirasawa isn't taken away from us yet, I'll refrain from panicking. Mr. Kon will be profoundly missed though.
Paulini
Otaku Eternal | Posted 08/25/10 | Reply
46.... =(
R.I.P.
Last edited by Paulini at 4:21:46 AM CDT on August 25, 2010.
Felcie
Unicorn Lover (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 08/25/10 | Reply
That's sooo sad ;__;
I really loved his works ! That's a real waste for the anime >__<
Rest in peace T^T
Shadow Vampiress
Otaku Legend | Posted 08/25/10 | Reply
It's always sad to see a well-respected member of the anime field pass away. I'm sad to say I haven't yet had the chance to watch any of his work. I've seen maybe one episode of Paranoia Agent, but since I was watching it in the dark it scared me to death and I couldn't watch anymore. And I own Paprika, but I haven't been able to watch it because I've been busy with university. However, I will DEFINITELY watch it tomorrow, in honor of him. I wish his family and friends all the best, and I can only hope that he will be remembered by future anime fans.
Pleiades Rising
Otaku Idol (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 08/24/10 | Reply
These past few weeks I've been watching plenty of Satoshi Kon's works, so my continuing marathon of his works will now be one primarily of reverence and respect for a great artistic mind. It makes me sad to know that the anime horizon will no longer be expanded and illuminated by his talents. But I'm thankful that such a man explored the soul of anime, often returning with startling insights.
SG Creations
Otaku Legend | Posted 08/24/10 | Reply
oh wow, and so early to, he was only middle-aged! sad, very sad...
sunachick
Grand Otaku | Posted 08/24/10 | Reply
RIP, Satoshi. You will be missed.
Shinmaru
Baron of Terribad (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 08/24/10 | Reply
@Silver Mech:
All of his major works are listed in the first comment. I'll also add that he did a bit of animation in the Roujin Z OVA and wrote the script for the "Magnetic Rose" segment of the 1995 film Memories. (I haven't seen that but have heard nothing but good things about it.)
Love thy Evangelion.
Adam
Baron Von Kumichou (Founder) | Posted 08/24/10 | Reply
This is incredibly depressing, Paprika is one of my favorite anime films of all time. Tokyo Godfathers and Perfect Blue were also aces.
Satoshi Kon was probably the #1 director who I was hoping to one day meet/interview, and he was still so young too.
UGH X100.
Silver Mech
Grand Otaku | Posted 08/24/10 | Reply
I only saw a little of Paprika, and an episode of Paranoia Agent, but what I saw was awesome. I really need to get my head into the anime game. What else did Kon do?
chibimaster
Otakuite++ | Posted 08/24/10 | Reply
Rest in peace Mr.Kon, you shall be greatly missed
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SpiffySporkPerson
Otaku Eternal | Posted 08/24/10 | Reply
W-what!
That's so horrible. I was hoping to see lots more from him. :'( I watch Tokyo Godfathers every year for the holidays. All his works are masterpieces. Rest in peace Satoshi Kon.
Shinmaru
Baron of Terribad (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 08/24/10 | Reply
@:
There's no source for the claim, though. From the rumors spreading around, it's likely he died of cancer, but verified proof is better than hearsay, you know?
Anyway, glad you like Millennium Actress so much. That's my favorite Kon movie. Definitely check out the others when you can.
Love thy Evangelion.
1dev13
Grand Otaku | Posted 08/24/10 | Reply
Miss Anonymous
Vagrant AI (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 08/24/10 | Reply
Satoshi Kon was one of my favorite directors, and I'm extremely sad to hear he's gone.
I don't know what else to say, really.
Shinmaru
Baron of Terribad (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 08/24/10 | Reply
Man, still feeling terrible about this. Anime already has a relative dearth of genuinely imaginative, creative directors and writers -- the medium really isn't in any shape to lose a great like Satoshi Kon, who could do both so well. At least he left an amazing catalog even while passing on far too early.
To anyone who hasn't watched his works: Give 'em a shot, not just because the man is recently deceased, but because they're all legitimately great pieces of Japanese animation. Perfect Blue, Millennium Actress, Tokyo Godfathers and Paprika are all great movies, and Paranoia Agent is a damn good TV series. All anime fans would be better for absorbing all of Satoshi Kon's work.
Last edited by Shinmaru at 5:44:29 PM CDT on August 24, 2010.
Love thy Evangelion.