
According to a number of reports, Shoji Mizuno - the man who gave Bomberman the iconic look he sports today - has died. One such report is a blog post written by former Hudson Soft executive and frontman Toshiyuki Takahashi, which memorialises Mizuno's contribution to the company.
Mizuno has a decades-long career in the Japanese video game industry, including helping redesign Bomberman's appearance into the classic cartoonish look we know and love. He also worked on such games as Adventure Island on the SNES and contributed to the Beyblade franchise. Our thoughts go to his family, friends and colleagues.
[source ameblo.jp]
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Sad to Hear
Sit tibi terra levis.
R.I.P.
Gosh...
R.I.P. Shoji Mizuno.
Aw... Bomberman's design has always been universally appealing. This man had a talent that was very admirable. Not everyone can make an art style with so much heart and approachability. It's sad to see him go...
Rest in peace, and thoughts and prayers for his family.
Requiescat in pace.
This guys was a hero.
I still play classic Bomberman locally with a couple of pals every week. The designs are timeless.
It is sad that many of the artists behind classic designs for many games are not given the recognition they deserve until they have passed away.
R.I.P. Shoji Mizuno
Even though I'm not a Bomberman regular or fan,that's sad to hear.
Rest In Peace
R.I.P. to the artist who made Bomberman.
@Alex18
Bomberman is in the new Smash as a assist trophy.
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