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Kyoto Animation President Hideaki Hatta Dies of Illness at 76; Company Created Anime Hits ‘Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya,’ ‘K-ON!’

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Hideaki Hatta, president of Kyoto Animation Co., died of illness on Feb. 16. He was 76.

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Kyoto Animation President Hideaki Hatta Dies of Illness at 76; Company Created Anime Hits ‘Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya,’ ‘K-ON!’

Hideaki Hatta, president of Kyoto Animation Co., died of illness on Feb. 16. He was 76.

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Kyoto Animation Co-Founder President & CEO Hideaki Hatta Dies at 76

One of anime's most beloved, consistently excellent studios has announced the tragic passing of one of its founding figures.

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Kyoto Animation President, Co-Founder Hideaki Hatta Dies at 76

Hideaki Hatta co-founded studio with wife Yōko Hatta in 1981

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Kyoto Animation President Hideaki Hatta Dies at Age 76

The Japanese animation studio Kyoto Animation announced today that its president and co-founder, Hideaki Hatta, passed away on February 16, 2026, at the age of 76. His family has already held a private funeral. His son will take over management. Hideaki Hatta founded Kyoto Animation in 1981 together with his wife, Youko Hatta. Since its founding, the company has been committed to […]. The post Kyoto Animation President Hideaki Hatta Dies at 76 f…

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Kyoto Animation Co-Founder & CEO Hideaki Hatta Dies

Hideaki Hatta, the co-founder, President, and CEO of the beloved Japanese anime studio Kyoto Animation, sadly died on February 16, 2026, at the age of 76.

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