Japanese media reported on July 7 that Takahashi Kazuki – the author of the popular manga Yu-Gi-Oh! (translated as King of Games) has passed away.
According to NHK, a local resident discovered a body wearing a diving gear washed up on a beach in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan. Authorities identified the victim as artist Takahashi Kazuki. Police are investigating the cause of death.
Kazuki Takahashi is a famous Japanese manga artist and game creator. Kazuki Takahashi was born on October 4, 1961 in Tokyo and has had a passion for manga culture since childhood. In 1996, he launched the manga series “Yu-Gi-Oh!”.
“Yu-Gi-Oh!” It is one of the most influential comic books in the world. A series of cartoons, games, and costume events in many countries are inspired by this series.
