[Old News] Yuji Suzuki, director of the anime 'EDENS ZERO', dies

On September 9, 2021, Yuji Suzuki, a director who was active in the director of the anime 'EDENS ZERO' and the picture contests and directors of 'The Moon Leads in a Different World ', 'Hebot! ', And 'FAIRY TAIL' It was announced after the final broadcast of 'EDENS ZERO' that he died at a hospital in Tokyo.

Thank you for watching the final episode of the TV anime '#EDENSZERO'! Shiki's adventures will continue. From now on, we look forward to your continual support. #Edens Zero

And today, I have to give you an important announcement.

— EDENS ZERO Project Official (@EDENSZERO_PJ) October 2, 2021

[Important news] Director Yuji Suzuki of the anime 'EDENS ZERO' has passed away. We sincerely pray for the souls and extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families. https://t.co/25Ki58hl1s

— EDENS ZERO Project Official (@EDENSZERO_PJ) October 2, 2021

The sudden obituary is still unbelievable and deeply saddened by all the staff. Director Suzuki has made a great deal of effort in this work. Now, I would like to pray from the bottom of my heart with you.

— EDENS ZERO Project Official (@EDENSZERO_PJ) October 2, 2021

Mr. Suzuki once posted a derivative work of the Touhou Project on Nico Nico Douga as a sponsor of the doujin circle 'Autumn Leaves Brush Club'.

After drawing in the anime industry, he was in charge of directing the second phase of 'FAIRY TAIL'. He was in charge of the appearance of a dragon called Atlas Flame whose whole body was wrapped in flames, and because he added the movement of flames himself, he was recognized as 'Mr. Suzuki of Atlas Flame' by director Shinji Ishihira.

'Heybot! ], He is in charge of directing and storyboarding as a supporter of Director Ishihira.

'EDENS ZERO' was originally offered by Mr. Hei Seki. Mr. Hei Seki accepted that 'if it is in the form of a general director who sets up a separate director' because the schedule was busy. By saying 'It's about time', Mr. Suzuki will have a director, Shirahane's arrow.

Director Ishihira describes Mr. Suzuki on Twitter as 'a rival with a reliable right arm and a partner. An important friend.'

The director of EDENS ZERO, Yuji Suzuki, has died. Heybot! After making a big success in, he became the first director of this work and became an isaku. A rival with a reliable right arm. An important friend. Thank you so far. I'm really tired. Take a rest now. Did you receive the last LINE you skipped? Get the material over there. Don't forget. In the afterlife. Let's play again.

— Shinji Ishihira (Fat) (@dmpmutation) October 2, 2021

In addition, Hiro Mashima, the original author of 'EDENS ZERO', is also tweeting in memory.

I'm just grateful to Director Suzuki for making a wonderful work. Thank you very much. We pray for the souls.

— Hiro Mashima (@hiro_mashima) October 2, 2021

'Heybot! I also tweeted the official account.

'Heybot! Suzuki Yuji, who was in charge of directing / storyboarding, passed away on September 9, 2021.

We sincerely pray for your souls.
Thank you very much for your help.

— Heybot! [Official] (@HEYBOT_official) October 3, 2021