Acclaimed animator and director Hideaki Anno, best known as the creator of the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise, has suffered a leg injury that has left him hospitalized. He will now spend some time recuperating, with all upcoming scheduled appearances being canceled as a result.

Following a compound fracture in his left leg, Anno will be hospitalized “for a while,” according to Khara’s official website. [……]

  • RightHandOfIkaros@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    I hope he gets better and takes time to rest. This guy has been working like, nonstop his whole adult life. Take some time off Anno, you earned it.

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    3 months ago

    Trying to come up with a joke involving being forced to attend the convention or else Anno will have to do it again, but it’s not coming to me

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    3 months ago

    Unfortunate, hope he heals up quickly.

    Just rewatched all of Evangelion this month too. Always wonder what was going on in Anno’s brain when he wrote it lol.