Animation producer Yoshinobu Nishizaki has died after complications from a fall from a company vessel while preparing for a sea swim. Nishizaki is best known for producing Space Battleship Yamoto.
According to the Japan Coast Guard, Nishizaki and several companions were on the Yamato, a 485-ton vessel registered under his company’s name, off Chichijima Island. Nishizaki was reportedly in a wet suit and preparing for a swim when he fell. He was taken out of the water by a nearby ship and rushed to a clinic on the island, but was pronounced dead of apparent heart failure.
Nishizaki was 75 at the time of his death, and I salute him for being in such good shape that he would even consider a swim that neccesitates a wet suit at that age.
Of course Space Battleship Yamoto was better known in North America as Starblazers, and I was anticipating a live action film to make it to our side of the world shortly after the upcoming feature was released next month in Japan. A major blockbuster is anticipated with that release there.
Nishizaki has seen his share of hiccups, but eventually reconciled his copyright ownership to Space Battleship Yamoto which he now shares with Reiji Matsumoto.
Rest in Peace Nishizaki.
Because this content deals with TV and film, you can also view this at IdiotBox the Official Home of Correct TV Opinions.
