OH NOES!

(surprised nobody had put a post for this yet XP)

and no, this isn't a hoax!!!

again, the anime community lost someone dear, he will be missed!

RIP Takeshi Shodu

Aww! I can't believe I didn't hear about this! Man, this guy definitely impacted my childhood, along with countless others I'm sure. Hell, I still play the games, and my best friend and I bonded over our passion for Pokemon when we first met. I've no idea what turn my life may have taken if not for it, even though that may sound silly to say, but even the smallest things in our lives can have major impacts.

Either way, I'm glad he at least got to live long enough to see his legacy take flight. He left behind such a great legacy in his wake and will live on as the original Pokemon Master~ :heart:

indeed, Sora also wonders what's gonna happen to the franchise? No more pokemon games? 8O