November 5 marked a sad day for manga fans around the world with the news of horror manga icon Kazuo Umezu's passing. Fans took to social media to express their gratitude:
Haruo Chikada
楳図さんに最後にお会いしたのは六本木ヒルズで開かれていた 「楳図かずお大美術展」の会場でした。その前には音楽の話やらなにやた。お元気だとばかり思っていたので、まだ気持ちの整理がつきません。寂しいpic.twitter.com/NhYczwhoIw
— 近田春夫 (@ChikadaHaruo) November 5, 2024
The last time I saw Umezu-san was at “Kazuo Umezz: The Great Art Exhibition,” held in Roppongi Hills. Before that, we had a good time talking about music, etc. I thought he was doing well so I still couldn't handle my emotions. I miss him. May he rest in peace.
Naoto Deguchi
楳図かずお先生、積極的に単行本集めるようなファンではなかったけうなファンではなか「半魚人」だったのでお産婆さんと言ってよい方
長い間たくさんの創作ありがとうございました pic.twitter.com/ExmaYpyQRQ— 出口ナオト (@DEGCHIRON) November 5, 2024
I'm not a big fan of Kazuo Umezu-sensei and don't actively collect his books, but I will read his works if I see them, and above all Half-Fish Man is the first manga I understood when I was a child, so I'd say he was like a midwife to me.
Thank you so much for your creative efforts over such a long period of time.
French Embassy
楳図かずお氏の訃報に接し、フランス大使館は悲しみを深くしています。グロテスクと美、恐怖と笑い、現実と非現実2018 年にpic.twitter.com/Llj7iPHsla
— フランス大使館🇫🇷🇪🇺 (@ambafrancejp_jp) November 5, 2024
The French Embassy was extremely saddened to learn of Kazuo's passing. Umezu. Many were horrified and fascinated by his art, its combination of the grotesque and the beautiful, horror and laughter, the real and the unreal. His unique worldview was recognized in 2018 when he received the Heritage Award at the Angoulême International Comic Book Festival. May he rest in peace.
Kentaro Fujii
Contactラー」他、何度も大変お世話になりました。ありがとうございました。 pic.twitter.com/IrpbdpSs46
— 藤井健太郎(@kentaro_fujii) November 5, 2024
By some coincidence, Umezu-sensei and Quincy Jones passed away at the same time. I am very grateful for his help with “Kazuo Umezu's Thriller” and other books. Thank you very much.
Akira Hasegawa
Contact Usに語り継いでいきます。サバラ🥲 pic.twitter.com/cEFIGOeGgf
— 長谷川朗 (@goennosuke) November 5, 2024
I pray for the soul of Kazuo Umezu-san. As a bookstore owner, I will pass on the masterpieces that Umezu-san created to future generations. Goodbye🥲
Nagi Iijima
楳図かずおが亡くなってしまった…とても悲しい。泣きながら 「漂流教室」を読む。このと1972 んでもない大傑作が〜74年に連載され唯一無二のキャYou can easily find it.の翔ちゃんは永遠。 pic.twitter.com/Yi51XM8vJY
— 井嶋ナギ (@nagi_ijima) November 5, 2024
Kazuo Umezu-sensei has passed away… I'm so sad. I will read The Drifting Class while crying. I marvel at the fact that this incredible masterpiece was serialized from 1972 to 1974. The only character, Sekiya, is still so strong that people still talk about it, and Sho-chan is eternal. Persevere like a hero who never gives up on life.
IRUKA
漫画家楳図かずお先生の御冥福をお祈りしています。
初めてお会いしたのは50年位前「女友」での対談。 「へび少女」とは真逆の優しい方で直ぐに仲良しになり 「まことちゃん」の歌も一緒に作りました。 「漂流教室」 「イアラ」は永遠の名作です。— IRUKAイルカ 「あいのたね❤︎まこう!」 (@IRUKA_50th) November 5, 2024
I pray for the soul of manga author Kazuo Umezu-sensei.
I first met her about 50 years ago during a discussion for Jotomo magazine. He is a very kind person, the complete opposite of Reptilia, and we quickly became good friends and wrote the song “Makoto-chan” together. Drifting Classroom and Iara are timeless masterpieces.
He suddenly appeared the year my husband passed away and drew this picture for me.
Mando Kobayashi
楳図かずお先生
番組にご出演頂いた際には
楽しいお話ありがとうございました優しいお人柄、『漂流教室』『わたしは真悟』『14歳』
など、数々の名作品に込めた想い
家に訪ねてきた謎のほっかむり集団の話
収録中に起きた原因不明の照明トラブル、一生の思い出です
謹んでお悔やみ申し上げます pic.twitter.com/4OUKGRg8j6— 【公式】漫道コバヤシ DVD①〜 ⑥発売中(@mando_kobayashi) November 5, 2024
Thank you to Kazuo Umezu-sensei for the pleasant conversation during your appearance on the show.
A sweet personality… the sentiment behind many of his masterpieces such as The Drifting Classroom, My Name is Shingo, and Fourteen…
The story of the mysterious group of hooded people who came to his house…
A lighting problem occurred during the recording of the show…
Those are memories that will last a lifetime.
I would like to send my deepest condolences.
Taro Minoboshi
楳図かずお先生がお亡くなりに…😭
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サンプル画像を描いたのでネトフリあたりで忠14歳は神に選ばれし者の作品で凄かった! pic.twitter.com/TEwjLCSSVY— 箕星 太朗｜MINoboshi Taro (@mino_taro) November 5, 2024
Kazuo Umezu-sensei has passed away… 😭
Drifting Classroom has been adapted into movies many times but it's disappointing that all of them are edited versions.
I drew the model so I hope Netflix or somewhere will faithfully turn it into an anime.I think works like My Name Is Shingo and Fourteen are works chosen by God and are amazing!
Hideki Mitsui
楳図先生のご冥福をお祈りします#楳図かずお https://t.co/78fF0qfH48 pic.twitter.com/czQAIIEgRA
— 三井秀樹 (@hide7_7) November 5, 2024
May Umezu-sensei's soul rest in peace.
Momoiro Clover Z
「あんた飛ばしすぎ!!」のジャケット監修、コラボTシャツでは大変お世話になりました。
先生にイラストを描いていただいたこと心よりご冥福をお祈り申し上げます。
週末ヒロインももいろクローバーZ
We are extremely grateful for his help in overseeing the cover art for “Anata Tobisugi!!” and the collaborative T-shirt.
Having him draw illustrations for us is an irreplaceable treasure.We would like to send our sincerest condolences.
Weekend Heroine Momoiro Clover Z
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Shōko Nakagawa
大好きな大尊敬する本当の神様
楳図かずお先生
もうお会いできないなんて信じられないです
2年前のこの時がお会いできた最後になってしまいました
とても純粋で優しくてあたたかくて
あまりにも大きな存在です楳図かずお先生の美しくて怖い漫画があったから
絵を描く事が大好きになりました… pic.twitter.com/HEZp2vQIpJ— 🍉中川翔子🍉🐈⬛ (@shoko55mmts) November 5, 2024
I can'I don't believe I'll never see you again, the true god I love and respect, Kazuo Umezu-sensei.
That time two years ago was the last time I was able to see you.
You are so pure, kind and warm, such a great presence.I love drawing because of Kazuo Umezu-sensei's beautiful and scary manga.
I didn't quit my job at that time because Kazuo Umezu-sensei said “See you later!” that day.
The characters for my name Shoko are taken from Sho-chan, my favorite character from The Drifting Classroom.
My life is what it is today thanks to Kazuo Umezu-sensei.
There are people all over the world who were saved by his pure childlike heart, his precise and unique drawings and imagination, as well as the world that Kazuo Umezu-sensei created.
I am truly grateful for his works and his wonderful personality.I was overwhelmed with a sense of loss.
I always dreamed of meeting him again.His wonderful works will continue to reach many people forever.
I will always love you, Kazuo Umezu-sensei.Shōko Nakagawa
Ik-Tong Ryo
楳図かずお先生の『ウルトラマン』 or いるいまの円谷プロならできるはず。#ウルトラマン #楳図かずお pic.twitter.com/bdrSQZRSof
— 呂 翼東 | Ik-Tong Ryo (@filmprodiktong) November 5, 2024
Kazuo Umezu-sensei's Ultraman is so unique and scary that I'd love to see it adapted into an anime or live-action movie. I'm sure Tsuburaya Productions, which continues to take on new challenges, can do that.
Hiroko Sakurai
🪷楳図かずおさん、、、🪷
昔、博多ヒーローフェスタにてお会いした時[花子先生のモデルは桜井さんなんですよ]と言われちょっと複雑でしたが、、、
[楳図さん、素敵なフジアキコフィギュアを有難うございました💓]
安らかに、、、 pic.twitter.com/QGg6K0pXNa— 桜井浩子 (@roko_sakurai) November 5, 2024
🪷Kazuo Umezu-san… 🪷
A long time ago, when I met him at Hakata Hero Festa, I felt conflicted when he told me, “Hanako-sensei is modeled after you”…
[Cảm ơn Umezu-san vì Fuji tuyệt vời Hình Akiko💓]
Rest in peace…
Sakichi Sato
市販されている楳図かずお先生の書籍はすべてもっているはず
なのに楳図作品をひとつも映像化する事ができなかった
原作通りの『漂流教室』を作りたかった
唯一の思い出は『東京ゾンビ』にご出演いただけたこと
「もぎとってる〜?」
鬼気迫る演技ありがとうございました
ご冥福をお祈り申し上げます pic.twitter.com/eMKyq3ZktU— 佐藤佐吉 Sakichi Sato (@sakichisato) November 5, 2024
I have all of Kazuo Umezu-sensei's books on the market, but I haven't been able to film any of his works yet.
I want to create a loyal Drifting Class.
The only memory I have is of him appearing in Tokyo Zombie.
“Are you tearing it?”
Thank you for your passionate performance.
May you rest in peace.
Koichi Tabata
初めて映画化された楳図かずお作品『蛇娘と白髪鬼』 (1968)る先生。
RIP 楳図かずお先生 pic.twitter.com/1El1MKHG7x— 田旗 浩一 (@tsukimoto_natsu) November 5, 2024
Kazuo Umezu-sensei appeared as a taxi driver in the first film adaptation of his work, The Snake Girl and the Silver-Haired Demon (1968). RIP Kazuo Umezu-sensei
Makoto Tanaka
楳図かずお先生はすでに記憶も前後してるけどウルトラマンをマガジンに書いてて、他に怪獣.読んでるうちに漂流教室が始まった。私のMacot ofly 。 XÉ. pic.twitter.com/3wc5fj4T9r
— Makoto Tanaka (@MacotoFly) November 5, 2024
My memory isn't what it used to be, but Kazuo Umezu-sensei drew Ultraman in the Magazine [Shonen] and Kaiju Gyo were also memorable. I know Cat Eyed Boy and Orochi but I don't remember reading them, and Drifting Class started while I was re-reading them. My Macotofly comes from Marty McFly and Makoto Mushi. RIP
TMS Entertainment
去る10月28日、漫画家の楳図かずお先生がお亡くなりになりました。
The company provides customer support services.
深く感謝するとともに、心よりお悔やみ申し上げます。 pic.twitter.com/BPrac6jtFW
— トムス・エンタテインメント(公式/アニメ制作) 60周年】 (@TMSent_jp) November 5, 2024
On October 28, manga author Kazuo Umezu-sensei passed away.
During his lifetime, he created many fascinating works, and TMS supported the adaptation of one of his most famous works, Makoto-chan.
We are extremely grateful and offer our sincere condolences.
Mike Toole
When I finish reading a good manga, it's normal to wish I could erase my memory and read it again. As for Umezu's FLOATING CLASSROOM, I especially wish I could have read it as a 4th grader–it seemed to blend all my childhood anxieties into one cauldron of terror. RIP https://t.co/WjQtqtY1xo pic.twitter.com/g1jvjlbKz5
— Mike Toole (@MichaelToole) November 5, 2024
Viz
Rest in peace, Kazuo Umezz, whose influence on horror and manga will last for many lifetimes. We are forever grateful for his stories and passion.
— VIZ (@VIZMedia) November 5, 2024
Yamamoto Paradise
楳図かずおさん #楳図かずお
多大な影響を受けた一人です。
心よりご冥福をお祈りいたします🙏 pic.twitter.com/LUuxLJ3mhf— パラダイス山元🥟 ✈️ 🎅 🏻🪘 (@mambon) November 5, 2024
Kazuo Umezu-san
He is one of the people who has a huge influence on me.
I pray for his soul to rest in peace.🙏
Takashi Yamazaki
本物の天才だったと思います。
漫画家の楳図かずおさんが死去 などの数々のヒット作生み出す(デイリースポーツ)#Yahooニュースhttps://t.co/fYimmYSR2D
— 山崎貴 Takashi Yamazaki (@nostoro) November 5, 2024
I think he was such a real genius.
Manga author Kazuo Umezu-san has passed away at the age of 88. He created many popular works such as Makoto-chan and The Drifting Classroom (Daily Sports)
Tomoyuki Yamazaki
楳図かずお先生のご冥福をお祈りします。 pic.twitter.com/27P8AAiqSK
— tomoyuki yamazaki (@yamazaki666) November 5, 2024
I pray for the soul of Kazuo Umezu-sensei.
Gonnosuke Yanagiya
楳図かずお先生
『恐怖』 You can do it easily.を植え付けてくれました。
今でも怖くて大好きな漫画です。
震えて眠りたい夜には寝る前に読んでます。
最高の恐怖をありがとうございました。=”https://twitter.com/h ashtag/%E6%A5%B3%E5%9B% B3%E3%81%8B%E3%81%9A%E3%81% 8A?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#楳図かずお #怪 #恐怖 #漫画 #ホラー漫画 pic.twitter.com/jPSY78YOou— 柳家権之助 (@gonnosukedesu) November 5, 2024
Kazuo Umezu-sensei,
I read and reread Kyofu and Kai, especially “Omi-chan ga Konya mo Yattekuru” which instilled in me the most terrible fear.
It's still a scary manga and one of my favorites.
I read it before bed on nights when I want to shiver to sleep.
Thank you for bringing back the most fearful feeling.
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