Mangaka Musings: In Memoriam to Takahashi Sensei

Shonen Jump mangaka share their thoughts on the legendary Yu-Gi-Oh! creator's passing.

By VIZ Media July 24, 2022

One Piece
Eiichiro Oda

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Yu-Gi-Oh! is a revolution of manga!! Fans will always continue to have fun in the world that Takahashi Sensei created. Rest in peace!

Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Sanji
Yūto Tsukuda

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I respect from the bottom of my heart such a great work of art that has been loved by many generations of fans. Rest in peace, Kazuki Takahashi Sensei.

Shun Saeki

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I loved Yu-Gi-Oh! I'm very sad. Rest in peace, Kazuki Takahashi Sensei.

Blue Box
Kouji Miura

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I communicated with my older brother through Yu-Gi-Oh! when I was a child. Rest in peace.

My Hero Academia
Kohei Horikoshi

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I'm in shock. Rest in peace, Takahashi Sensei.

The Elusive Samurai
Yusei Matsui

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This week is filled with feelings of loss. To the great giants, my condolences from the bottom of my heart.

Mashle: Magic and Muscles
Hajime Komoto

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I played Yu-Gi-Oh! constantly when I was a child. I truly hope that his journey is a peaceful one.

WITCH WATCH
Kenta Shinohara

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I was lost for words at the sudden news. Kazuki Takahashi Sensei, rest in peace.

Sakamoto Days
Yuto Suzuki

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I was obsessed with gathering Yu-Gi-Oh! cards as a child. Takahashi Sensei, rest in peace.

Me & Roboco
Shuhei Miyazaki

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There were adults intently playing Yu-Gi-Oh! at Shimokitazawa the other day. Rest in peace.

RuriDragon
Masaoki Shindo

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Takahashi Sensei, rest in peace. I'm sorry for taking so many breaks.

Mission: Yozakura Family
Hitsuji Gondaira

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I will work hard little by little and someday be an awakened warrior like Gagagigo.

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Takamasa Moue

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I was a Yu-Gi-Oh! first-generation fan. I have so many memories. Rest in peace, Takahashi Sensei.

Aliens Area
Fusai Naba

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It's one of the greatest manga. With all respect to his great work, I would like to express my heartfelt condolences.

Super Smartphone
Kentaro Hidano

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I made my own Yu-Gi-Oh! cards when I was a child. Rest in peace.

High School Family: Kokosei Kazoku
Ryo Nakama

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I'm so sad. I have so many memories of Yu-Gi-Oh! Rest in peace, Takahashi Sensei.

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Mapollo 3

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Thank you for the wonderful work that was beloved by generations of readers. Rest in peace, Takahashi Sensei.

Undead Unluck
Yoshifumi Tozuka

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With strength of solidarity in my heart, I will continue to draw manga. Rest in peace.

Earthchild
Hideo Shinkai

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I made many friends through Yu-Gi-Oh! throughout my childhood. Rest in peace.

Doron Dororon
Gen Oosuka

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I was delighted by such a wonderful manga. Rest in peace, Takahashi Sensei.