Masayasu Sagisu, the veteran director and producer behind classic anime such as Tetsujin 28, 8 Man, and Sazae-san, has passed away at the age of 93. A private funeral was held for family.

Animation studio Eiken has announced the death of animator and director Hiromitsu Morita, who served as chief director of the long-running Sazae-san anime, on June 4.