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thopol
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
Japan4560 Posts
August 26 2010 12:49 GMT
#1
I was shocked and deflated at the news of famed animator and film director Satoshi Kon's death. He was 46 and died from pancreatic cancer. While there are many people on this forum who find enjoyment and enlightenment in so many animated features from Japan, there are very few such productions that have done so for me. The films and single television series that were products of Kon's brilliance were artistic marvels that have hung with me long after I viewed them.

If you are not familiar with his work, Kon directed "Perfect Blue" "Millennium Actress" "Tokyo Godfathers" and "Paprika" as well as the series "Paranoia Agent". All of these were amazing and I heartily recommend them.

Satoshi Kon blended traditional Anime elements with uniquely artistic and social themes. His work was evocative of the surrealist movement and were elegantly critical of modern Japanese culture and society.

I am saddened to tears to see that the man has passed. Any words for the deceased or thoughts about his work are appreciated.

***
Dark.Carnival
Profile Blog Joined November 2006
United States5095 Posts
August 26 2010 13:01 GMT
#2
I really like Paprika and Perfect Blue, and I have been meaning to watch both Millennium Actress and Paranoia Agent. Sad that he died
@QxGDarkCell ._.
san-tokie
Profile Joined May 2007
Korea (South)185 Posts
August 26 2010 13:12 GMT
#3
What terrible news... I remember watching Perfect Blue long ago and then on anticipating his future works. Satoshi's character designs were always easy on the eyes and the animation a pleasure to watch. If I had to pick one, Millennium Actress is my most memorable and favourite of his movies. Oddly enough I haven't seen Paprika and a friend bought the DVD recently, I should get on that.

Wasn't he working on something new? I hope they manage to finish and do his vision justice. Rest in peace..
ZeaL.
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States5955 Posts
August 26 2010 13:25 GMT
#4
Man that really sucks. Perfect Blue is one of the few animes I really enjoyed, it almost had a Pi like feeling for me with the pacing and surrealism. RIP Satoshi.
KristianJS
Profile Joined October 2009
2107 Posts
August 26 2010 13:28 GMT
#5
I watched Millenium Actress the night I heard he died....amazing film. I saw Paranoia Agent a while back too, also great and truly original for an anime.

He will be missed.
You need to be 100% behind someone before you can stab them in the back
thopol
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
Japan4560 Posts
August 26 2010 13:35 GMT
#6
On August 26 2010 22:12 san-tokie wrote:
Wasn't he working on something new? I hope they manage to finish and do his vision justice. Rest in peace..

Yeah, I think it was very nearly completed. I hope that it gets released without his guidance just so we can have another glimpse of that brilliance.
Wolf
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Korea (South)3290 Posts
August 26 2010 14:15 GMT
#7
This is tragic. I'm so upset by this... In fact, this ruined my morning. All of his work was brilliant. I loved Paranoia Agent and Paprika.

I just hope Susumu Hirasawa ends up being alive for a long time... He's a great composer and I love his music in Paprika and Paranoia Agent as well. He's part of what made them great for me.

..I still can't believe this is true.
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mucker
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States1120 Posts
August 26 2010 14:34 GMT
#8
46... so young.
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Loli
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
60 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-08-26 14:38:57
August 26 2010 14:36 GMT
#9
Don't know who is interested, but a translated copy of Satoshi Kon's final letter to be read after his death is up on the internet in some blogs.

It's a long but interesting read, especially his relationship with Madhouse. There is also mentioning of his incomplete work "Dream Machines" (english title).

I'm currently at work so I don't know where to look for this atm.
"If the goal is to erase the moon called death reflected on the water's surface, then casting a pebble might not be in vain."
vek
Profile Joined March 2010
Australia936 Posts
August 26 2010 14:37 GMT
#10
I really enjoyed Paprika.. I'll have to check out those other ones.

Sad to hear that he died
thopol
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
Japan4560 Posts
August 26 2010 14:50 GMT
#11
On August 26 2010 23:36 Loli wrote:
Don't know who is interested, but a translated copy of Satoshi Kon's final letter to be read after his death is up on the internet in some blogs.

It's a long but interesting read, especially his relationship with Madhouse. There is also mentioning of his incomplete work "Dream Machines" (english title).

I'm currently at work so I don't know where to look for this atm.

I'd really appreciate you posting the link here when you can.
My Japanese is like a mentally undeveloped child so I couldn't have a crack at it. I actually saved the link hoping that I would be able to understand it one day.

For those who don't know, apparently he posted a goodbye blog knowing his death was imminent. I'd really like to see it in English.
konadora *
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Singapore66158 Posts
August 26 2010 14:55 GMT
#12
D: omg

R.I.P
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Loli
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
60 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-08-26 14:57:45
August 26 2010 14:55 GMT
#13
On August 26 2010 23:50 thopol wrote:

For those who don't know, apparently he posted a goodbye blog knowing his death was imminent. I'd really like to see it in English.


I believe his wife uploaded it for him after his death but don't hold me to that.

Looks like I managed to pick up the link at work. Keep in mind the translations are not perfect but I believe they are fitting.

http://www.makikoitoh.com/journal/satoshi-kons-last-words
"If the goal is to erase the moon called death reflected on the water's surface, then casting a pebble might not be in vain."
thopol
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
Japan4560 Posts
August 26 2010 15:29 GMT
#14
Thank you so much. It was so human and visceral. I'm crying just reading it. Too see a man so close to death say such things... He's so earnest, bearing himself at a moment of such vulnerability...

Thanks for that Loli.
ggrrg
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
Bulgaria2716 Posts
August 26 2010 15:32 GMT
#15
Paranoi Agent was incredibly good.
I've also heard only positive stuff about his other work. haven't had the time to watch them yet.
sparknineone
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States52 Posts
August 26 2010 15:35 GMT
#16
Damn, he was doing so well too. One of my favorite directors. His movies were incredible.
Amnesia
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
United States3818 Posts
August 26 2010 17:15 GMT
#17
Why do only the good die young? RIP

Paranoia Agent was one of my earlier animes I've seen and Perfect Blue was just art. I will watch the rest of his works when I get the chance.
Taosu
Profile Joined August 2010
Ukraine1074 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-08-26 17:24:34
August 26 2010 17:23 GMT
#18
That's really sad to know. I liked every one of his films.
Also fan of Hyuk, Pure, free, Action, Stats, Leta, Horang2, Snow, Flying, Shuttle, Movie, Paralyze
251
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
United States1401 Posts
August 27 2010 16:22 GMT
#19
omg just found out this morning. Satoshi Kon was brilliant. Rest in Peace, your work will never be forgotten..
"If you can chill..........then chill."
ironchef
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
Canada1350 Posts
August 27 2010 18:24 GMT
#20
RIP, fan everything of his I've seen, gotta check out the rest of that list.
“Because your own strength is unequal to the task, do not assume that it is beyond the powers of man; but if anything is within the powers and province of man, believe that it is within your own compass also.” - Marcus Aurelius
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