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Breaking: Body Confirmed As Shin-chan Author

+ posted by Loserbait in Manga News on Sep 20, 2009 14:53

News received in the last hour has confirmed what we have feared.

In the evening of September 20, Gunma prefectural police recovered the body that had been found at the base of a cliff face on Mount Arafune. The body has been formally identified by family as Yoshito Usui, author of popular series "Crayon Shin-chan" who had been missing since the 11th.

It is understood that Usui-san (51) was heading towards the mountain to go climbing and contact could not be made to him by family. On September 20, police recovered his body by helicopter. It arrived at Shimonita before 4:00pm. An inquest was held by police after his family confirmed that the body was that of Usui-san. Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding Usui-san's death.

We will have more details in the following days, may Usui-san rest in peace.

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#1. by naruto+4s (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
that's sad to hear...
#2. by Laika (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
Such a shame. Rest in peace.
#3. by Jooki (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
*dramatic pose* NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! *the camera view rises in the sky*
#4. by noidea (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
R.I.P. Thank you for being a part of my life.
#5. by omimon (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
R.I.P, I will never forget the happiness you brought into my life.
#6. by bedsidelight (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
OMG. Rest in peace.
#7. by Snowolf (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
Oh dear. Usui san, I'm so sorry. May you rest in peace, lovely artist.
#8. by Amit (Proofreaders)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
Damn man. May his soul R.I.P
#9. by BlackHair (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
Sad, really sad. R.I.P
#10. by niiica (Translator)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
May he rest in peace.
#11. by njt (Last Boss　♪～(￣。￣))
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
He will be missed :(
#12. by igndenok (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
R.I.P. Usui-san, thanks for all of your work until now...
#13. by Molanphy (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
Rest in Peace...
#14. by kai-uchiha (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
man that's a sobering thing to read.
used to watch the dutch version of the series whenever i had the first two periods free before going to school.

rest in peace, and my condolences to the family.
#15. by Cipo (Scanlator)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
RIP ;_;
#16. by bunshindattebayo (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
Rest In Peace, Usui-sensei. Thank you for the good laugh.
#17. by CannedJam (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
Even if I didn't watch it, its always sad to hear things like this.

R.I.P.
#18. by ruggia (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
Rest In Peace.
the one who created one of the most popular Anime of all time is now gone....
this is truely sad.

i wonder whats going to happen to Shin-chan. is it going to continue by some other author, or just die?
#19. by CrudeCross (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
It's a shame. I never watched Shin-chan that much, but I did enjoy it. Rest in peace Usui-san.
#20. by kamina (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
Rest in peace. ;__;
#21. by Zeltrax (News Writer)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
..pain.
somehow my heart hurts
#22. by BBB Banana (Fruits Punch Samurai)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
R.I.P. Usui-san.

And thanks for making my childhood happier.
#23. by Meriken (Translator)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
RIP.
I will never understand the appeal of mountain climbing.
#24. by Helltroll (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
Oh no :(
#25. by Arhazivory (Scanlator)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
:'( I was hoping it wouldn't be him. May he rest in peace. :(
#26. by masgrande (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
Damn this sucks. R.I.P.
#27. by Concrete (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
R.I.P.
#28. by chihoho (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
no no snik* no more pervert crayon chan :( -_______-): snik snik
#29. by Bucek (Scanlator)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
Obviously sad news to hear. R.I.P.
#30. by Xman (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
Rest in Peace...
It's so sad to hear such a news on this faithful and happy day for us "Muslims" :'<
#31. by Jooki (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
R.I.P.
#32. by joshua019 (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
I thought he went to psyren XD... RIP T_T
#33. by Tranquil Melancholy (Translator)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
That's very sad. I have watched and read his anime since like when I was a kid. May he rest in peace. Thank you for his great works for all these years.
#34. by Halloween (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 20, 2009
im sorry to hear that.
#35. by Aikidoka (MangaHelper)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
That's just horrible to hear...so scary hearing about these sorts of things. My condolences to his family and fans.
#36. by otaku1412 (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
Aww... I remember watching Shin-chan every night when I was a kid... RIP.
#37. by alhaibara (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
May God Bless Him....
#38. by gomu_gomu_man (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
RIP.... it's sad... i really like crayon shinchan :'(
#39. by rukiah (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
May he rest in peace. u,u
It´s sad.
#40. by Kravmaga (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
He lives on in his family, friends and the spirit of millions of fans dancing with plastic buttocks strapped on their pants.
RIP.
#41. by yuehkun (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
I dunno why japanese ppl love hiking, with all the risks it conceives... I've lived in Japan and I've seen a lot of cases just like this one.
It's a shame someone as talented as Usui sensei has died. He made us all laugh with his mangas.
May he rest in peace.
#42. by raghu2345 (Intl Translator)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
RIP, I would never again enjoy so many mangas, Usui-sensei.
Very sad to hear....
#43. by Yuuko-san (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
I watched "crayon shin-chan" when I was little and I still sometimes watch it now.
Thanks Usui-san I hope you rest in peace
#44. by waterbaby12us (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
OMG! That's so sad to hear! May he rest in peace....
#45. by gamermike93 (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
i didnt watch the series but anyone dying is a sad thing.I hope he went to heaven and live peacefully. Rest In Peace
#46. by Bomber D Rufi (Translator)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
I only wish I had seen the original Shin-chan, rather than the bastardized one FUnimation made....

Either way, rest in peace Usui-san. May your work continue to bring memories to those you were able to touch, and those you won't be able to.

#47. by rauj13 (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
So is Shin-Chan over?
#48. by Siberia (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
Rest in peace....
#49. by graficool (Scanlator)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
goodbye yoshito-sensei~
#50. by digitaldude (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
Damn, I watched the anime when I was a kid, sad to see him go.
#51. by alhaibara (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
I still miss Crayon ShinChan episode....

**sob**
#52. by HASJ (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
I've read the news yesterday and was paralized... I still can't be believe it... So sudden...
The part of your life that you shared with the world will be with us forever! Long live Shin-chan!!
#53. by ·Rokudaime Sennin· (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
May he Rest in Peace. Very sad to hear.
#54. by hanabira (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
R.I.P.

Thanks for all the laughs you've brought.
#55. by ntah (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
huu~~ the news made me really really sad...he's 1 of my all time favorite mangaka and i hope he'll RIP..
#56. by Hitman88 (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
I loved watching shin-chan. Rest in peace you will be missed and thank you for making me laugh every episode.
#57. by juUnior (Intl Translator)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
Never read the manga, but I watched anime and it's a really good laugh.
<*> R.i.P.
#58. by Oni_James (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
RIP Yoshito Usui one of the best manga authors ever T T
#59. by jide (Scanlator)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
I feel sorry for the family's lost, its tragic to hear such a talented man passed away. RIP
#60. by jimmyzoo (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
RIP I really loved Crayon Shin chan
#61. by Spikey2713 (上級員 / Jyoukuuin / Sr. Member)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
I love Crayon Shin-chan a lot although I'm at that age now. This breaking news was very sad. Yoshito Usui sensei, please rest in peace. Thanks for all your works.
#62. by chison (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
didn't watch much Shin-chan
but hope he rest in peace
#63. by Mugiwara_no_Jack (Artists of MH)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
I like Shin-chan

so RIP
#64. by b-werx (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
It is a sad news indeed... I used to watch the Crayon Shin-chan series and it always made me laugh, in a way, it has been a part of me. May he rest in peace...
#65. by Sudiren (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
R.I.P. T___T
#66. by TayuyatheNorthGate (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
Thank you for all the wonderful enjoyment you brought so many people, myself included, over the years.

Rest in Peace.
#67. by Searss (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 21, 2009
Shin Chan is a true master piece, i always loved the anime, it was just great.

Rest in peace Usui-san and thank u for being a part of my youth.
I and the rest of the world that enjoyed your work will never forget u.
#68. by R4n (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 22, 2009
i love Shin-chan. I collect the tankoubons... may Usui-sensei rest in peace
#69. by Marina (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 22, 2009
R.I.P.

;____;
#70. by DelGrecco (Scanlator)
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Posted on Sep 22, 2009
Rest in peace and may your family find some amount of solace in the life you lived and be able to one day move beyond how it ended.
#71. by fourthBee (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 22, 2009
a very sad news... shin-chan was the anime that helps me trough some hardship... guess non more of that... (_ _)
#72. by Arth (下級員 / Kakyuuin / Jr. Member)
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Posted on Sep 22, 2009
Man, this sucks. My life wouldn't have been the same without Shinchan.

It feels like a part of me died...

R.I.P. Usui-san...
#73. by ran0001 (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 22, 2009
RIP. thank you for making my childhood fun.
#74. by Belisar (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 22, 2009
You brought happiness to people. You made them laugh. May your soul rest in paradise.
#75. by toxun (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 22, 2009
Hiks, I still read his comic again & again. So Long potato head bon-bon dancer writer
#76. by Chocozell (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 22, 2009
Rest in Peace...
#77. by Lord Rayleigh (Intl Translator)
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Posted on Sep 22, 2009
That's horrible.
#78. by LiL_JiRiyAya (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 22, 2009
RIP loved that show
#79. by kaostheory (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 23, 2009
The world has lost a great mangaka, we'll miss you
#80. by Cognac (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 23, 2009
poor shinchan and nanako....may your spirit RIP...
#81. by damane08 (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 23, 2009
OMG. Rest in peace.
#82. by Bea Rabbit (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 23, 2009
Ive heard about this from my aunt..
and I though it was just a joke.. but its true..
may Usui-sensei rest in peace...

TT____TT
#83. by sabret00the (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 23, 2009
Rest In Peace.
#84. by sh1no (Scanlator)
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Posted on Sep 23, 2009
Rest in peace Usui-san, Karyamu akan selalu kukenang selamanya...
hiks ;-(
#85. by Se3D03 (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 23, 2009
this is extremely sad, crayon shin-chan was such an awesome comedy series
#86. by KingItachi (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 24, 2009
R I P, I really hope they continue shin chan
#87. by tuiwch (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 24, 2009
R.I.P (_ _)
#88. by badluckartist (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 24, 2009
I always remembered Shin-chan as something that could be translated to anything, using the local dialect and pop culture anywhere- and still work just as good as the original Japanese. A truly unique and hilarious experience from a brilliant artist.

Rest in peace.
#89. by Succubus (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 24, 2009
I cant believe it...I love that show

R.I.P
#90. by Shurou (Translator)
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Posted on Sep 25, 2009
I loved the show as a kid... Like someone above said, thank you for being a part of my childhood - your work will forever hold a place in my heart... R.I.P., Yoshito-sensei.
#91. by SqErr (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 25, 2009
:| rip
#92. by gokusgirl (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 25, 2009
Such talent, I'm sorry this has happened.
#93. by Jade Dragon (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 25, 2009
RIP and thank you for giving us shin-chan *sob sob*
#94. by petspaps (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 25, 2009
R.I.P, your contribution the to world will live on forever....
#95. by ikkyuu (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 25, 2009
we all sad, when hear that news, and thanks for your works in the last time until now. sayonara sensei, we will prey for you. RIP
#96. by dHEKU (Scanlator)
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Posted on Sep 26, 2009
RIP...
#97. by yuyayuya (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 26, 2009
Rest In Peace :(:(:(
#98. by Anubis Evadne (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 26, 2009
R.I.P.

It´s sad to read this...
#99. by virbens (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 26, 2009
Damn......just......damn.......this is not even fair this is just.....ugh god....a damn shame ......rest in peace
#100. by virbens (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 26, 2009
Damn......just......damn.......this is not even fair this is just.....ugh god....a damn shame ......rest in peace
#101. by hopeandlight (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 27, 2009
RIP, everyone looks weird, but its funny
#102. by Fumoffu (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 27, 2009
R.I.P
#103. by Sir Eagle (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 28, 2009
i never liked the shin-chan series, but it's always sad when someone dies. May you rest in piece, Usui-san
#104. by shojoboi (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 28, 2009
is he really dead
#105. by shojoboi (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 28, 2009
is he really dead
#106. by dotnan (Registered User)
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Posted on Sep 29, 2009
thank you for laugh and joy .RIP
#107. by beastboy (Registered User)
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Posted on Oct 2, 2009
he will always be alive in my heart!!!

RIP
#108. by Hiruma Disciple (Registered User)
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Posted on Oct 9, 2009
His manga never failed to make me laugh, Rest in peace Usui san.
#109. by Cohaku (Registered User)
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Posted on Oct 9, 2009
R.I.P, thanks for all the laughs I had watching your anime!
#110. by Makiyura (Registered User)
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Posted on Oct 19, 2009
Your artwork shall live on. Thankyou. Rest in Peace

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