Kazuki Takahashi, the author of the Yu-Gi-Oh! manga series was reportedly discovered dead in snorkeling gear off the coast of Japan at the age of 60.

The tragic death of Berserk creator Kentaro Miura last year shook the manga industry.

Sadly, the same sentiments of devastating loss are spreading around the global manga community again this morning, following the shocking news of Kazuki Takahashi, the author of Yu-Gi-Oh.

Kazuki Takahashi net worth at the time of his death

He was worth 5 million at the time of his death. Most of his monies came from his artistic exploits.

Takahashi was discovered floating in the waters near Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, on Wednesday morning while wearing snorkeling gear, according to NHK.

On Thursday, Coast Guard officers verified that the corpse was Takahashi’s, according to the report.

Almost soon after Takahashi’s death was announced, admirers all around the world began to pay their respects to the late manga author.

“I can honestly say I probably wouldn’t be here without your work and the card game is created, and it had a far-reaching influence that will continue forever,” user ‘House of Champs’ commented. Your enthusiasm shone through. You will be sorely missed.”

He was 60.

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