Kyoto Animation Co-Founder President & CEO Hideaki Hatta Dies at 76
via kyotoanimation.co.jp
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Hideaki Hatta, co-founder and CEO of Kyoto Animation who served as president from its 1985 debut, has passed away at 76 years of age. On March 2, 2026, Kyoto Animation issued an announcement confirming that he passed away on February 16, with Shinichiro Hatta taking on the role in his place. It’s heartbreaking news, as […]