It is with sadness that we report the passing of legendary director Toshio Masuda, who was 98 years old. He became renowned for his contributions to animation, including as co-creator and screenwriter of the cult classic film Be Forever Yamato. Additionally, Masuda also directed the Japanese portion of the famous war film Tora! Tora! Tora!.
His work left an indelible mark on the world of cinema and animation, and he will forever remain in the hearts of fans.