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Veteran Scriptwriter Hiroyuki Kawasaki of 'Tsubasa Chronicle' Passes Away at 60 / 「ツバサ・クロニクル」脚本家・川崎ヒロユキさん60歳で逝去 - ANIME SOURCE JAPAN

Renowned scriptwriter Hiroyuki Kawasaki, known for his work on popular anime series such as ‘Tsubasa Chronicle’ and ‘Blade of the Immortal,’ passed away on January 23 at the age of 60. The news was announced by fellow scriptwriter Takao Koyama on X. Born in Kanagawa in 1965, Kawasaki began his career after studying scriptwriting at Tokyo Academy of Visual Arts, making his debut with the final episode of the ‘Doteraman’ TV anime. His significant contributions to the anime industry will be remembered by many fans worldwide.

「ツバサ・クロニクル」や「無限の住人」など数々の人気アニメ作品で脚本を手がけた川崎ヒロユキさんが、1月23日に60歳で逝去されました。脚本家の小山高生氏がXで発表。川崎氏は1965年神奈川県生まれで、東京映像芸術学院で脚本術を学び、「ドテラマン」でデビュー。アニメ業界に多大な貢献をしたベテラン脚本家の訃報に、多くのファンが追悼の意を表しています。

Editorial Perspective

The passing of Hiroyuki Kawasaki marks a significant loss for the anime industry, as his contributions shaped beloved series for many fans. His storytelling legacy through works like ‘Tsubasa Chronicle’ will undoubtedly continue to inspire future generations of creators.