Anime Director Takuji Endo R.I.P.

Animator Cindy H. Yamauchi informs us that anime director/assistant director Takuji Endo passed away on July 8th due to a sudden illness. Endo was the supervising director of the 1992 yaoi OVA Zetsuai 1989. He also served as an animation or assistant director for productions including Patlabor WXIII, Highlander: The Search for Vengeance, and Texhnolyze. Endo was directing episodes of the current Stitch! anime series when he passed away.

Source: Anime News Network