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Acclaimed animator and director Hideaki Anno, best known as the creator of the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise, has suffered a leg injury that has left him hospitalized. He will now spend some time recuperating, with all upcoming scheduled appearances being canceled as a result.

Following a compound fracture in his left leg, Anno will be hospitalized "for a while," according to Khara's official website. [……]

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[–] RightHandOfIkaros@lemmy.world 12 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

I hope he gets better and takes time to rest. This guy has been working like, nonstop his whole adult life. Take some time off Anno, you earned it.

[–] Alexstarfire@lemmy.world 10 points 5 months ago

Some people have no off switch. Some have no on switch.

[–] DoctorButts@kbin.melroy.org 2 points 5 months ago

Unfortunate, hope he heals up quickly.

Just rewatched all of Evangelion this month too. Always wonder what was going on in Anno's brain when he wrote it lol.

[–] kandoh@reddthat.com 2 points 5 months ago

Trying to come up with a joke involving being forced to attend the convention or else Anno will have to do it again, but it's not coming to me

[–] eestileib@sh.itjust.works 1 points 5 months ago

Compound leg fracture. 😬