Isao Takahata, longtime studio Ghibli director, has passed away - Blu-ray Forum

Oniros · 04-05-2018, 09:24 PM

Source is in Japanese but other news outlets have begun to report on it.

While it was inevitable for it to happen given his age, this is still heartbreaking. We just lost one of the greatest anime directors of all time. He leaves behind a monumental legacy however. His films spoke about the tragedy of war and mid-life crises but also about family, comedy, and fantasy. And this is only with Ghibli, as during the 60s and 70s he was among the industry's pioneering directors. His influence cannot be truly measured.

May you rest in peace, Takahata-san. While I cannot bring myself to rewatch Grave of the Firefiles, I will always say that it is the best war film ever made.

neoz · 04-05-2018, 09:33 PM

Yeah very very sad news. Grave is a must watch imo. I try to watch it every year when I have the time.

Mandalorian · 04-05-2018, 09:55 PM

RIP

zrdb · 04-06-2018, 12:16 AM

Yet another legendary anime director becomes a star in the firmament of the heavens. Thank you for all the memories sir. Godspeed

GLaDOS · 04-06-2018, 01:24 AM

His grave is gonna be full of fireflies.

RIP, Takahata-san.

Porco Azzurro · 04-06-2018, 01:31 AM

Well that’s sad news. Loved his work a lot, what a legacy of superb films he has left behind.

RIP

rollinwith26s · 04-06-2018, 01:33 AM

The WOOOOORSSSSSSSTTTTTTTT news.

IPreferPi · 04-06-2018, 04:16 AM

RIP to a brilliant, brilliant filmmaker, who was every bit Miyazaki's equal and helped create an incredible cinema legacy at Ghibli.

My tribute

Emerald_Ice · 04-06-2018, 04:36 AM

May he rest in peace.

gwfb5 · 04-06-2018, 04:55 AM

Farewell to a brilliant filmmaker.

Bandit Tajomaru · 04-06-2018, 05:13 AM

rollinwith26s · 04-06-2018, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IPreferPi

RIP to a brilliant, brilliant filmmaker, who was every bit Miyazaki's equal and helped create an incredible cinema legacy at Ghibli.

My tribute

"every bit Miyazaki's equal"

EXACTLY.

CouncilSpectre · 04-06-2018, 07:02 AM

Not unexpected given his age, but you really want these people to live forever.

RIP good sir and many thanks for the vast array of memories that you leave as your legacy down the ages.

Dragon Ranger · 04-06-2018, 07:50 AM

A great film maker whose work was beautiful; haunting; magic and tragic at the same time.

PGW · 04-06-2018, 11:37 AM

Such sad news to begin the day with.

filmbuffTX · 04-06-2018, 11:54 AM

Pom Poko was the first Studio Ghibli film I saw and is still one of my favorites. R.I.P.

nagpo · 04-06-2018, 02:59 PM

Turns out he died from Lung Cancer.

gwfb5 · 04-06-2018, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nagpo

Turns out he died from Lung Cancer.

So, Lung Cancer has claimed another Titan of the animation world.

Walt Disney 1901 - 1966

Tex Avery 1908 - 1980

Isao Takahata 1935 - 2018

P-Rock · 04-06-2018, 07:46 PM

He was the more mature and serious side of Ghibli. Rest in peace.

Morsoth · 04-07-2018, 02:36 AM

RIP Isao Takahata. Watching Grave of the Fireflies on Blu-ray, and crying so much!!!

04-05-2018, 09:24 PM	#1
Oniros Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Sep 2012 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:131 DVD collection:12 Digital collection:66 iTunes collection:8 Trading Score:7	Isao Takahata, longtime studio Ghibli director, has passed away Source is in Japanese but other news outlets have begun to report on it. While it was inevitable for it to happen given his age, this is still heartbreaking. We just lost one of the greatest anime directors of all time. He leaves behind a monumental legacy however. His films spoke about the tragedy of war and mid-life crises but also about family, comedy, and fantasy. And this is only with Ghibli, as during the 60s and 70s he was among the industry's pioneering directors. His influence cannot be truly measured. May you rest in peace, Takahata-san. While I cannot bring myself to rewatch Grave of the Firefiles, I will always say that it is the best war film ever made.

04-05-2018, 09:33 PM	#2
neoz Moderator Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:1664 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:84	Yeah very very sad news. Grave is a must watch imo. I try to watch it every year when I have the time.

04-05-2018, 09:55 PM	#3
Mandalorian Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Sep 2010 4K collection:1130 Blu-ray collection:2783 Trading Score:252	RIP

04-06-2018, 12:16 AM	#4
zrdb Banned Member since:Jan 2014 Blu-ray collection:365 Trading Score:1	Yet another legendary anime director becomes a star in the firmament of the heavens. Thank you for all the memories sir. Godspeed

04-06-2018, 01:24 AM	#5
GLaDOS Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Fujiwara Tofu Shop 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:114 Blu-ray reviews: 5	His grave is gonna be full of fireflies. RIP, Takahata-san.

04-06-2018, 01:31 AM	#6
Porco Azzurro Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:UK 4K collection:542 Blu-ray collection:2718	Well that’s sad news. Loved his work a lot, what a legacy of superb films he has left behind. RIP

04-06-2018, 01:33 AM	#7
rollinwith26s Special Member Member since:May 2010 Blu-ray reviews: 9	The WOOOOORSSSSSSSTTTTTTTT news.

04-06-2018, 04:16 AM	#8
IPreferPi Power Member Member since:Mar 2011 4K collection:562 Blu-ray collection:878 Trading Score:125	RIP to a brilliant, brilliant filmmaker, who was every bit Miyazaki's equal and helped create an incredible cinema legacy at Ghibli. My tribute

04-06-2018, 04:36 AM	#9
Emerald_Ice Junior Member Member since:Feb 2017 Location:Denver Blu-ray collection:26 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:1	May he rest in peace.

04-06-2018, 04:55 AM	#10
gwfb5 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2013 Location:New Brunswick, Canada 4K collection:68 Blu-ray collection:1188 DVD collection:266 Digital collection:590 iTunes collection:362 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:123	Farewell to a brilliant filmmaker.

04-06-2018, 05:13 AM	#11
Bandit Tajomaru Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2013 4K collection:21 Blu-ray collection:487 DVD collection:332

04-06-2018, 07:02 AM	#13
CouncilSpectre Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2013 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:900 Blu-ray collection:7092 DVD collection:881 iTunes collection:13 Prime collection:107 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:24	Not unexpected given his age, but you really want these people to live forever. RIP good sir and many thanks for the vast array of memories that you leave as your legacy down the ages.

04-06-2018, 07:50 AM	#14
Dragon Ranger Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2015 Blu-ray collection:258 DVD collection:85	A great film maker whose work was beautiful; haunting; magic and tragic at the same time.

04-06-2018, 11:37 AM	#15
PGW Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2009 Location:United States Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:4	Such sad news to begin the day with.

04-06-2018, 11:54 AM	#16
filmbuffTX Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2015 4K collection:267 Blu-ray collection:6361 DVD collection:2270 Digital collection:1617 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:16	Pom Poko was the first Studio Ghibli film I saw and is still one of my favorites. R.I.P.

04-06-2018, 02:59 PM	#17
nagpo Special Member Member since:Jun 2017	Turns out he died from Lung Cancer.

04-06-2018, 07:46 PM	#19
P-Rock Banned Member since:Apr 2015 Blu-ray reviews:3	He was the more mature and serious side of Ghibli. Rest in peace.

04-07-2018, 02:36 AM	#20
Morsoth Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	RIP Isao Takahata. Watching Grave of the Fireflies on Blu-ray, and crying so much!!!

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