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1919
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2013
Takashi Yanase Obituary
Yanase died at a Tokyo hospital early Sunday, Yanase said in a statement. He had been treated for liver cancer since August.
Anpanman is a superhero with the head made of anpan, or bread filled with red bean paste, a typical snack in Japan. In the cartoon, the round-faced, smiley hero, clad in a red suit and long cape, fights his archrival Baikinman, or a germ man, while rescuing the weak.
The self-sacrificial hero, who even allowed starving people to bite into his head, rose to stardom in Japan in a picture book series that started in 1973, racking up sales totaling 68 million copies over the past 30 years. The Anpanman television cartoon series started in 1988, and has spread across Asia, where is also popular in places like Hong Kong and Taiwan.
The cartoon series, "Let's go ! Anpanman," entered the Guinness World Records in 2009 for the largest number of characters at more than 1,700.
A former graphic designer, Yanase debuted as a cartoonist and served as lecturer on a "manga school" quiz show on Japan's NHK television.
"Mr. Yanase was the Anpanman. He embraced us gently and taught us to share," actress Keiko Toda, whose voice was used for Anpanman's character on the TV show, said in a statement. "We've lost a precious guiding post."
Makoto Amano, an official at the publishing agent, said Yanase had briefly retired before the March 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disasters, but returned to work after learning that an Anpanman theme song was cheering up residents in the disaster-hit region, Kyodo News agency said. On Saturday, he was still discussing ideas with his staff about an upcoming Anpanman film set for release next year, Kyodo said.
Yanase, known for his pacifist messages, also wrote poems and lyrics for child ren's songs.
"It's October as usual. I'm doing fine, so please feel at ease," he closed his monthly poem greeting published on his website.
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MARI YAMAGUCHI, Associated Press
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Memories and Condolences
for Takashi Yanase
27 Entries
September 24, 2019
God will Comfort the Family's continuely
October 24, 2013
My condolences to the bereaved.May the love of close friends carry this family thru this most diffcult time.(Prov.18:24)B.Meill
CP (2 Corinthians 1:3,4)
October 21, 2013
May the God of comfort bless your family during this time of sorrow.
irene
October 19, 2013
May the God of all comfort grant you inner peace that can overshadow your grief. My prayer is that you find solace in knowing that God made hope possible for those who have fallen asleep in death by sending his Son to die for us.--John 3:16.
TT
October 17, 2013
I'm sorry to hear of Mr.Yanase passing. I hope that the family will draw comfort in the memories that have of their loved one.
B,W,R
October 17, 2013
Mr Yanase was loved by family and so many friends for sharing His life with many fans, Takashi gave so mush of His self, GOD loves a cheerful giver, 2Co 9:7, May you have comfort & peace.
October 17, 2013
Rest in peace ???? Founder, Greetings From Singapore - Amestine Cerisi
October 17, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. May you be comforted by the words at Jeremiah 29:11.
Angela
October 16, 2013
May you find comfort in the promise at Revelatin 21:3,4.
October 16, 2013
Happiness flowed out from him to so many.
The happiness will continue as his cartoons and stories are viewed.
October 16, 2013
So very sorry for your loss. Please gain comfort in reading God's word the Bible. As you read you will see how much He cares for you and your family at this time of sorrow.
October 16, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
October 16, 2013
I am sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to your family. Find solace in the fact that our Heavenly Father knows what you are going through. He is “greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.” (1 John 3:20) Continue to rely on Him for strength during this difficult time.
Camille
October 16, 2013
(Genesis 15:15) . . .:" you will be buried at a good old age." May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. -
verna
October 16, 2013
The world is missing good clean fun especially for our children. I'm sure Mr Yanase will be missed by many especially his friends and family but also the many who loved his work May God grant you the comfort you need to endure this great loss. We await the time when we will no longer have to be faced with pain sorrow and even death.
B.R.
October 16, 2013
My condolences to the family. May your many fond memories of your loved one comfort you and help bring you peace of heart.
Cynthia
October 16, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 16, 2013
My sincere condolences to the family of Takashi Yanase. May you find peace and comfort from the God of all comfort. E.D. Park Forest, IL.
Dwayne Bickham
October 16, 2013
in God's care rest in peace
October 16, 2013
My condolences to the family of Mr. Yanase. May you draw comfort from the Creator of all things. Phillipians 4:6,7, Genesis 1:1
JW
October 16, 2013
Dear grieving family, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Romans 15:33.
TRIAD / MC
David J Bhaltazhar Esq
October 16, 2013
Farewell
michelle plakas-kaiser
October 16, 2013
rip
JW
October 15, 2013
I am sorry for your loss. I hope you can find comfort in the words written at (Jeremiah 29:11,12)
M. Harmon
October 15, 2013
My heartfelt condolences to the Yanase family and friends. May you find comfort in the hearer of Prayer.-Psalm 65:2.
Linda Sisan
October 15, 2013
I am saddened by the loss of your beloved family member. He certainly lived a long life (Psalms 90:10) and got to enjoy his work , that gave pleasure to many people. May " the God of all comfort" , be with you.
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