Akimoto Kitsune, designer of the PS1 game Segare Ijiri, has passed away

Akimoto Kazuhide, AKA Akimoto Kitsune has passed away, aged 46.
He was mostly known in Japan for the TV shows he created as well as for the 2 games he designed: Segare Ijiri (PS1) and its follow up Zoku Segare Ijiri (PS2).

Personal website
Wikipedia page
Interview (in Japanese)
Youtube account (featuring some short movies)

Segare Ijiri:





Zoku Segare Ijiri:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOGIl3j1hAg

 

Looks like assemblers members don't care

I say my bit.. Rest in peace Akimoto.