RIP Megahiyo, hopefully his passing was peaceful.

Thank you for all the cuteness you brought

RIP

Wait... wtf? I never even knew he was sick! That's terrible... This was one of the most consistently charming and heartwarming works I've ever read. My heart goes out to his friends and family. I'm genuinely crushed...

What was he suffering from, anyway?

TouToTheHouYo said:

Wait... wtf? I never even knew he was sick! That's terrible... This was one of the most consistently charming and heartwarming works I've ever read. My heart goes out to his friends and family. I'm genuinely crushed...

Likewise. This series was a real joy to read and translate. Above and beyond that, I suspect Megahiyo wasn't that old, which makes it more painful.

What was he suffering from, anyway?

The message doesn't specify, which is understandable.

In any case, post #3465865 was therefore the last of his Akagi series and it was never uploaded on NNS as usual like the other posts. Something might have happened afterwards; we can only speculate.

EDIT: Is it a Japanese norm to delay the announcement of a death until a few days later? Does it have to do with the private time the family spends during the immediate mourning period? Practically nobody here (or even his other fans) knew about Megahiyo's death until only five days later.

If it's one that he'd been battling for a year, that allowed him to draw until fairly recently and yet had a sudden passing... there's not a huge amount of diseases that do that to people.

Moonspeaker said:

Above and beyond that, I suspect Megahiyo wasn't that old, which makes it more painful.

He's wasn't, I bought the books off him at Comiket.

RIP
;_;

nanami said:

EDIT: Is it a Japanese norm to delay the announcement of a death until a few days later? Does it have to do with the private time the family spends during the immediate mourning period? Practically nobody here (or even his other fans) knew about Megahiyo's death until only five days later.

Entirely normal, the more devout basically hole up in their homes with 0 outside contact for a while.

Requiescat in Pace...

nanami said:
EDIT: Is it a Japanese norm to delay the announcement of a death until a few days later? Does it have to do with the private time the family spends during the immediate mourning period? Practically nobody here (or even his other fans) knew about Megahiyo's death until only five days later.

Generally if they can wait, they will for privacy and to get things in order. If anyone else like a fan knows of someone's death they don't say anything until the announcement.

(which reminds me, there was a celebrity whose death was announced almost two years after his death, because the family wanted the privacy. A bit long even for Japan, but understandable)

R.I.P. good man.

My condolences

I am one of his fans and one of earliest contributor upload his art to here and reorganized to a pool

until someone beat me in fast upload (actually i appreciate his effort for fast upload)

If not mistake, in previous comic he mentioned that he is hospitalized

It's always sad to lose an artist, even more when is somebody whose art was brightful and inspired happiness. My condolences to the family and his fans. His soul and memories are going to live in his art forever.

A man is not dead while his name is still spoken or his works remembered. I know I will be revisiting his works for some time to come.

When I first saw this image without the translation, I got the feeling that the series was over, I just had no idea it was like this!

When I saw, that there was something new from Megahiyo, I was full of joy! Then I saw the "last page image" and my heart sank. But when I read the translation it broke!

How sad. I really enjoyed this series, and not just because the waifu was a recurring main character. It was always so cheerful and diabetes-inducing sweet to read (especially any segment with Taihou).

Rest well, Megahiyo. Yu will be missed.

Oh no, to think that he's been battling his illness while working on this series...

Rest in peace, Megahiyo, and thanks for all the wholesome contents you shared with us.

Rest in Peace.... :(

F

Rest in peace.

Artists, or people in general, they come and go. The times we encounter people can be brief... but even if for a small moment that person can cause a positive influence, then that's good, y'know? And it's sad, very sad, when they go.

Again, Rest in Peace, Megahiyo.

Aw man, what a shame. RIP

Oh my, how sad. And how touching.

Why good guy always died young
when I saw new page I though he move on new project
if next life exist I wish megahiyo have a lot happiness as the series give to me and other people
Rest in Peace

Is there anyone who'd be able to convey the sentiments of the English-speaking community to his brother in person at whatever event(s) he decides to attend? It might be nice for him to know that his brother's works brought joy to people from all around the world.

Paracite said:

If it's one that he'd been battling for a year, that allowed him to draw until fairly recently and yet had a sudden passing... there's not a huge amount of diseases that do that to people.

He's wasn't, I bought the books off him at Comiket.

I would suspect some form of aggressive cancer as the most likely thing to fit that pattern and timeframe. Regardless the reason, of course, it's always awful to lose someone so young.

Rest in peace, Megahiyo-san. Thank you for all your wonderful and heartwarming stories you've crafted all these years.

So warm over here my eyes are starting to sweat...

Rest well, Megahiyo, thank you for everything.

Wait, WHAT, I....i can't believe it... Megahiyo i just want to say, thank you. Rest in peace.

100% correct to have this in the Heartbreaking pool.
;_; o>
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R.I.P Megahiyo
Dead but not forgotten

Just when I was binge reading the food-snatching series again, this news comes up.

Please rest in peace Megahiyo. Know that I loved every single comic in this series from the very beginning. Thank you for all you've given us.

Damn, this is bullshit that one of artist who draws adorable stories like this suddenly gone forever.

Why so many artists died so early? It is awful to hear that. I would hear he will recover from his pain rather than this passed away announcement.

Anyway, Rest in peace and thanks for your work that I can enjoy all the time.

I hope his brother will continue what he left after. Seriously.

Fair seas, Megahiyo. Your Houshou, Akagi and Kaga will always be remembered.

This series always did bring happiness to me, and likely to everyone who kept up with it. Rest in peace Megahiyo, your work has made many people happy.

Condolences to the family and may he rest in peace, may your girls watch over you

Seems that he's got one last hurrah, currently sitting at #1 on the Melonbooks ranking.

Paracite said:

Seems that he's got one last hurrah, currently sitting at #1 on the Melonbooks ranking.

Taigei-chan's Perfect Walking Weather. About an angel walking on Earth, I take it.

Moonspeaker said:

Taigei-chan's Perfect Walking Weather. About an angel walking on Earth, I take it.

Taihou, but yes. I've ordered it myself, but it's not out yet.

Paracite said:

Taihou, but yes. I've ordered it myself, but it's not out yet.

D'oh, had a brief short-circuit.

This sucks....No really, This sucks HARD! with the introduction of Colorado, I really wanted to see how she would fit in with the group and go along with Saratoga's Entrepreneurial dream.

Even since the last post, I thought he's taking a break from drawing. Until I read this...

Megahiyo,
Thank you for drawing us this awesome series of manga, a legacy to be remembered.
Rest in peace,
See you at the other side.

Let's also support his older brother for continuing his legacy.

RIP

Such a great artist. I can't remember anyone who draws such PURE and INNOCENT childish works about Kantai Collection.
His works for me a next to Yotsubato!

These comics were so cute, rest in peace man.

Your works made my bad days better. Bless you man. :(

Garrus said:

Is there anyone who'd be able to convey the sentiments of the English-speaking community to his brother in person at whatever event(s) he decides to attend? It might be nice for him to know that his brother's works brought joy to people from all around the world.

I am going to send a letter to his family via one of my acquaintance who are going to C96. If any one want to tag along, you can write down here.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lljMy7orRZK-ZYmkejg7JPzsyAzP1c1Edm0gXRGQJsk/edit?usp=sharing

My acquaintance will leave on August 5th so I plan to print the letter out and give it to him on August 2nd.

May Megahiyo rest in peace.

P_TuSangLui said:

I am going to send a letter to his family via one of my acquaintance who are going to C96. If any one want to tag along, you can write down here.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lljMy7orRZK-ZYmkejg7JPzsyAzP1c1Edm0gXRGQJsk/edit?usp=sharing

My acquaintance will leave on August 5th so I plan to print the letter out and give it to him on August 2nd.

May Megahiyo rest in peace.

*reply instead of edit to bump and notify anyone who wrote the letter*

The letters has arrived and were received with thanks. The family appreciate the condolence and want to say express their gratitude to those who wrote to them.

why did I just search him now, I feel like me paying my respects feels pointless now that I was late to give it

RIP Megahiyo.

You will be missed, you made the world a better place with your art.

😢

A year later, and hopefully for many years ahead, you will be remembered.
Thank you Megahiyo for cheering us up!
I am sure you're at peace, for you indeed made the world a better place.