Tomoharu Saito: Ketsui illustrator [RIP]

GaijinPunch · Post by **GaijinPunch** » Sun Jul 30, 2006 11:57 pm

yoink

Not sure of the details yet, but Danmakugata reports that Tomoharu Saito, who worked on Ketsui illustrations has died at the age of 38.

Turrican · Post by **Turrican** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 12:35 am

rest in peace

Twiddle · Post by **Twiddle** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 12:35 am

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2006年7月29日
July 29, 2006
「さようなら」
"Good-bye"

右足裏に出来た膨らみが「滑膜肉腫」という悪性腫瘍で
With the malignant tumor [ swelling / which was made to the right leg reverse side ] "滑膜肉腫"
あることが判明したのは、2003年10月のことでした。
It was that a certain thing became clear in October, 2003.
その後、腫瘍は肺に転移し、手術を行うも転移再発を
then, a neoplasm -- lungs -- transferring -- an operation -- also carrying out -- a transition recurrence
繰り返し、約３年に渡って治療を続けて参りましたが、
Although I have continued medical treatment over a repetition and about three years,
2006年7月29日13時57分、静かに息を引き取りました。
The breath was taken over calmly at 13:57 on July 29, 2006.
享年38才でした。
They were 38 years old of age at death.

迷惑や心配をかけまいと、時には入院中である事も隠し、
If neither trouble nor worries will be applied, the fact that it is occasionally also under hospitalization will be hidden,
１本でも１枚でも多くの作品を残そうと、治療のかたわら
It is the side of medical treatment to leave 1 or many at least one work.
家で、病院で、斎藤は意欲的に仕事を続けて参りました。
Saito has continued work very enthusiastically in the hospital at home.
絵を描く事が、ゲームが、仕事が、闘病生活の支えでした。
For drawing a picture, the game was [ work ] a support of a struggle against disease.
治療の為、右足を切断した時にも「画業に足は必要ない」と
Because of medical treatment, also when a right leg is cut, "a leg is unnecessary to drawing business."
泣き言一つ言わず、辛い抗癌剤治療も治る為ならと我慢して
if it is for not saying even complaints but also curing hot anticancer drug treatment -- と -- bearing
前向きに頑張っていましたが、その後度重なる入院でやむを
although it was doing its best positively -- after that -- repeated hospitalization -- む
得ず進行中の仕事の降板を余儀無くされた時に、一度だけ、
When it does not obtain but is obliged to leaving the mound of on-going work, only once is,
「オレは仕事がしたいんだ」と、声を上げて泣きました。
Voice was raised saying "I want to do work", and it cried.
ゲーム作りが何より大好きな斎藤智晴でした。
Making a game was favorite Tomoharu Saito above all.


今秋発売予定のXbox360の「カルドセプト・サーガ」及び
"KARUDOSEPUTO SAGA" SAGA of Xbox360 of a sale schedule Reach this autumn.
同秋正式公開予定のMMORPG「ソーサリアンオンライン」が
MMORPG of a 同秋 formal public presentation schedule "SOSARIAN on-line"
斎藤智晴の最後の参加作品となってしまいました。
It is the participating work of Tomoharu Saito's last.

斎藤の遺した作品が
The work which Saito left
これからも皆様の心に末永く残り、
It remains in your heart forever from now on,
愛され続けることを切に願います。
It wishes continuing being loved eagerly.


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※尚、斎藤の2004年6月～2006年6月26日までの日記が
* In addition, the diary by June, 2004 - June 26, 2006 of Saito
ソーシャルネットワーキングサイトmixi上に残されております。
It is left behind on the social networking site mixi.
現在友人のみを対象に公開させていただいておりますので
Since I am allowed to open to the public only for a friend now
友人登録を御希望の方は生前の斎藤との関係を明記の上
Those who wish friend registration are, after specifying a relation with Saito while in life.
すでに会員の方はmixi上から登録リクエストを、mixi非会員の方は
Members are already mixi non-members about the registration request from mixi.
斎藤智晴メール宛にメールアドレスを御連絡ください。
Please inform Tomoharu Saito mail of a mail address.
招待させていただきます。（代理人・小澤真希）
I will invite. (Maki a representative and Ozawa)

Ouch. A tumor?

1up · Post by **1up** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 12:40 am

I guess his shmupping skills is needed in heaven.

rip

CIT · Post by **CIT** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 12:49 am

That sucks.

Fenrir · Post by **Fenrir** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 1:03 am

Ouch. The message translated by Twiddle wasn't pleasant to read.

Have to say that it's a bad loss, because he wasn't really a "mainstream" artist. His design was different from the usual, typical japanese antic. He resembled BROM in his works, and that's sometimes a needed relief when you want to create something original.

Rest in peace.

GaijinPunch · Post by **GaijinPunch** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 1:08 am

Translates as a malignant tumor, from giving it a once over. Can't find a translation of the exact name, but reading from the kanji.

Basically, was going through surgeries for 3 years, and eventually succumbed. His last works will be Culdcept Saga on the 360, and Sorcorian Online, and MMORG (I will assume by Falcom for the PC).

Twiddle · Post by **Twiddle** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:50 am

Fenrir wrote:Ouch. The message translated by Twiddle wasn't pleasant to read.

It's actually the amikai machine translator -- it's quite useful as it puts the results below the kanji.

NTSC-J · Post by **NTSC-J** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 3:17 am

That's fucked up.

J-Manic · Post by **J-Manic** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:02 am

I'm pretty sure this would be even more upsetting, had I actually played Ketsui before. But this is still sad though.

RIP

Stormwatch · Post by **Stormwatch** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:19 am

I haven't played it either, but the art I've seen is very good. It's sad when anyone dies (except people who deserve death), but it's much sadder to see such a skilled artist pass away.

gameoverDude · Post by **gameoverDude** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 7:46 am

This is sad.

R.I.P.

chtimi-CLA · Post by **chtimi-CLA** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 8:52 am

poor dude, sounds like he had a tough time. RIP

MadGunner · Post by **MadGunner** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 10:30 am

May the Ketsui Illustrator rest in eternal peace. It was a loooong time knowing you, Tomoharu.

RIP

ResOGlas · Post by **ResOGlas** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 10:31 am

What a complete shame. I hate finding out that he died so young, he was a very talented person.

zlk · Post by **zlk** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 3:34 pm

He was a great artist.

RIP

sven666 · Post by **sven666** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 3:35 pm

i love the game, RIP.

Post by **undamned** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 4:07 pm

"Because of medical treatment, also when a right leg is cut, 'a leg is unnecessary to drawing business.'"

Makes sense, but that's really shows his love for his work!
-ud

RFL · Post by **RFL** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:47 pm

Damn, sad... Still young and with that talent... RIP

Soldato J · Post by **Soldato J** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 6:25 pm

RIP Saito-San

Gotta love the guys positive attitude

Dale · Post by **Dale** » Mon Jul 31, 2006 7:18 pm

This man's art was incredible very unique he'll be missed.

Dylan1CC · Post by **Dylan1CC** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 1:54 am

This is very sad news.

Someday I will get to play Ketsui (in his honor

)

Edge · Post by **Edge** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 2:13 am

Another "rest in peace" from me...

But even if he died at a young age. I guess he is still satisfied, that he could express himself through his artworks which will carry on his spirit even after his death.

Arznei · Post by **Arznei** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 2:41 am

RIP

Now bring Ketsui out on PS2 in tribute to him...

I am not really kidding bout that.. it sounds cruel, but it could happen.....

Valgar · Post by **Valgar** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 2:42 am

The man who made DOOM. ~_~ RIP

Soldato J · Post by **Soldato J** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 2:33 pm

Dylan1CC wrote: Someday I will get to play Ketsui (in his honor )

Seconded

dave4shmups · Post by **dave4shmups** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:48 pm

Soldato J wrote:
Dylan1CC wrote: Someday I will get to play Ketsui (in his honor )
Seconded

Same here, but, for some reason, I've heard that it would come out on the PS3, and not the PS2-something Kiken wrote. Sad to see any gaming artist die.

Soldato J · Post by **Soldato J** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 12:34 pm

dave4shmups wrote:
Soldato J wrote:
Dylan1CC wrote: Someday I will get to play Ketsui (in his honor )
Seconded
Same here, but, for some reason, I've heard that it would come out on the PS3, and not the PS2-something Kiken wrote. Sad to see any gaming artist die.

I was thinking more long-term (like someday getting the pcb)...but if a port ever surfaced I would be all over it

segasonicfan · Post by **segasonicfan** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 12:52 pm

Very sad news, his work on Ketsui is wonderful and one of the reasons I'm spending a ton of money on the PCB. RIP.

-Segasonicfan

ill6 · Post by **ill6** » Wed Aug 02, 2006 1:27 pm

RIP to a young guy.

Didn't this guy just do the illustration on the front of the game? Did he also do the ingame renders as some of these posts imply; doesn't seem likely to me...