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Earlier at the moment Toei Firm Ltd. introduced the passing of Osamu Tezuka—the corporate’s president and CEO—on the age of 62.

Tezuka first joined Toei in April 1983, marking almost 40 years at the corporate that oversees Toei Animation amongst different branches. He grew to become a member of the board in June 2012 earlier than being promoted to managing director in June 2016 and, finally, president and CEO in June 2020. Along with the announcement of his passing, Toei confirmed that present managing director and chairman Noriyuki Tada will tackle the function of president in Tezuka’s place.

Tezuka’s household will maintain a funeral with shut kin solely, and a memorial ceremony is deliberate sooner or later sooner or later. Our ideas exit to those that surrounded Tezuka each professionally and personally.

Supply: Toei through Anime News Network

Thumbnail photograph through Oricon

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