Animator Kenichirou Katsura Dies at 59

Kenichirou Katsura, known for his character designs for Macross 7 and Knight's & Magic, died on September 30. He was 59. A funeral service was held by his close relatives. Satoko Miyachi, his wife and fellow animator, announced the news on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, stating that Katsura died while undergoing medical treatment. "Animator Kenichirou Katsura died on September 30 while receiving medical treatment.