# Satoshi Kon has died **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [August 24, 2010, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satoshi-kon-has-died/551339 "2010-08-24T22:10:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2010, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satoshi-kon-has-died/551339/1 "2010-08-24T22:10:42Z")
Director of Paprika, Paranoia Agent, Tokyo Godfothers, Perfect Blue, and Milennium Actress. I’m stunned. [He was 47.](http://www.aintitcool.com/node/46259) ---
**Author:** ![MostlyClueless](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ba9def/32.png) [@MostlyClueless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MostlyClueless)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2010, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satoshi-kon-has-died/551339/2 "2010-08-24T22:43:07Z")
Damn. To think of all the great things he has done and the things he could have been doing… [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/I5LKs6LlsPQ/hqdefault.jpg "Paranoia Agent Ending") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5LKs6LlsPQ) ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2010, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satoshi-kon-has-died/551339/3 "2010-08-24T22:56:41Z")
The parade of insanity from Paprika, one of my favorite movies from the 2000-2009 decade. [Total insanity!!](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j3mtYRXV7c&feature=related) ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2010, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satoshi-kon-has-died/551339/4 "2010-08-25T03:27:27Z")
Looks like cancer, not a heart attack, by the way. [Cancer kills Satoshi Kon.](http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/41520/) ---
**Author:** ![LeeshaJoy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8e8cbc/32.png) [@LeeshaJoy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LeeshaJoy)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2010, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satoshi-kon-has-died/551339/5 "2010-08-25T05:15:05Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > The parade of insanity from Paprika, one of my favorite movies from the 2000-2009 decade. > > [Total insanity!!](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j3mtYRXV7c&feature=related) Ironic that one of the subplots of that film involved an aspiring filmmaker who died of cancer at an early age. Godspeed, Kon-san. You’ll be missed. ---
**Author:** ![Lantern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d26b3c/32.png) [@Lantern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lantern)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2010, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satoshi-kon-has-died/551339/6 "2010-08-25T05:24:04Z")
Wow this is a shock. I have seen Millenium Actress and Tokyo Godfathers and am looking forward to watching Paprika some time. Kon was definitely one of the most talented and original filmmakers around and he will be missed. ---
**Author:** ![torie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/77aa72/32.png) [@torie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/torie)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2010, 7:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satoshi-kon-has-died/551339/7 "2010-08-25T07:28:19Z")
Perfect Blue is one of my all-time favorite movies. This is really too bad. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Ranchoth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ranchoth/32/1066_2.png) [@Ranchoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranchoth)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2010, 9:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satoshi-kon-has-died/551339/8 "2010-08-25T09:48:12Z")
I’ve barely seen even a sampling of his work, but I’d _still_ have traded a lot of other people in place of him. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2010, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satoshi-kon-has-died/551339/9 "2010-08-25T12:57:56Z")
Everyone should add Paprika to their Netflix queue ASAP. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2010, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satoshi-kon-has-died/551339/10 "2010-08-25T13:03:57Z")
Not to mention that Paprika has the best movie poster of all time. [Paprika movie poster](http://numberonestars.com/movies/images2007/paprika.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![foolsguinea](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/foolsguinea/32/14751_2.png) [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2010, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satoshi-kon-has-died/551339/11 "2010-08-25T13:25:51Z")
I’ve only seen \*Tokyo Godfathers. \*But I liked it. ---
**Author:** ![Giles](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/giles/32/60_2.png) [@Giles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giles)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2010, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satoshi-kon-has-died/551339/12 "2010-08-25T15:49:17Z")
I love both **Millennium Actress** and **Tokyo Godfathers**. What is particularly impressive about them is how different they are from each other, so that it’s hard to believe that they are from the same writer/director/animator. I didn’t enjoy **Paprika** so much, finding it hard to follow the story line, but the animation was brilliant in that too. It’s tragic that Kon-sensei will be producing nothing more. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2010, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satoshi-kon-has-died/551339/13 "2010-08-25T16:15:38Z")
Some stills from his work. Beautiful. Weird. Really a sad time for movie lovers everywhere. [Paprika Parade](http://www.nikonu.net/images/random/pra%202.jpg) [Lil’ Slugger](http://images2.fanpop.com/image/photos/10000000/Paranoia-Agent-adult-swim-10041096-1024-768.jpg) [Perfect Blue](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__lPHJGbCPeI/TCpv8Vb-TSI/AAAAAAAAATc/hzp9AmbtZvY/s1600/perfect-blue_1.jpg) [Frogs](http://0.tqn.com/d/worldfilm/1/0/h/s/6.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2010, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satoshi-kon-has-died/551339/14 "2010-08-25T20:12:15Z")
Pancreatic cancer, his wife has said. > **[Satoshi Kon, His Wife, Madhouse Studio Write About His Passing (Update 4)](https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-08-25/director-satoshi-kon-wife-writes-about-his-passing)** > > Kyōko Kon thanks people for kindness; Perfect Blue/Paprika director's final message posted after his passing ---
**Author:** ![Methyl\_Ethyl\_Death](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Methyl\_Ethyl\_Death](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Methyl_Ethyl_Death)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2010, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satoshi-kon-has-died/551339/15 "2010-08-25T20:19:10Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > Director of Paprika, Paranoia Agent, Tokyo Godfothers, Perfect Blue, and Milennium Actress. > > I’m stunned. > > [He was 47.](http://www.aintitcool.com/node/46259) I loved every show he directed! The opening song for Paranoia Agent is my favorite of all time. I wish I could link to it but I can’t while at work. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2010, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satoshi-kon-has-died/551339/16 "2010-08-25T20:21:50Z")
> [@Methyl\_Ethyl\_Death](#): > > I loved every show he directed! The opening song for Paranoia Agent is my favorite of all time. I wish I could link to it but I can’t while at work. [Paranoia Agent Opening](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-anabfAg06U) 🙂 I love Paprika’s opening song as well. [Paprika’s opening song](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMcVwXSvmBg) ---
**Author:** ![Methyl\_Ethyl\_Death](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Methyl\_Ethyl\_Death](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Methyl_Ethyl_Death)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2010, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satoshi-kon-has-died/551339/17 "2010-08-25T20:34:47Z")
Thanks **Mahaloth**!😃 Methyl ---
**Author:** ![Lantern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d26b3c/32.png) [@Lantern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lantern)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2010, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satoshi-kon-has-died/551339/18 "2010-08-28T17:37:51Z")
An [obituary](http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/26/arts/design/26kon.html?_r=1&ref=movies)in the NYTimes by their chief film critic AO Scott. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s the first ever obit in the NYT of an anime director. After Miyazaki, Kon has done more to put anime on the critical map in the West than anyone else. His films will be chewed over by critics and scholars for many decades; certainly a legacy to be proud of. ---
**Author:** ![Maiira](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f04885/32.png) [@Maiira](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maiira)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2010, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satoshi-kon-has-died/551339/19 "2010-08-30T04:15:07Z")
I’m a bit late, but…☹ Satoshi Kon had some brilliant stuff. It’s always sad when a great creative mind is lost. There will be others, of course, but it just won’t be the same without him. Oh, and here’s the [full version](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqCdptfpaTA&feature=related) of the Paprika opening, for anyone who wants it. Great song. ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Mudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f14d63/32.png) [@Larry\_Mudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Mudd)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2010, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satoshi-kon-has-died/551339/20 "2010-08-30T04:34:39Z")
> [@Ranchoth](#): > > I’ve barely seen even a sampling of his work, but I’d _still_ have traded a lot of other people in place of him. ☹ I’ve only seen _Millennium Actress_ and _Perfect Blue_, but I have family members I’d be prepared to offer in exchange. That’s a damn shame, right there. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satoshi-kon-has-died/551339.md?page=2)