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(CNN) — Kazuki Takahashi, the creator of the internationally successful Yu-Gi-Oh! manga and trading card game, was found dead on Wednesday. He was 60 years old.
Takahashi’s body was recovered off the coast of Okinawa in southern Japan, a coast guard officer in Nago city told CNN. Takahashi was found wearing snorkeling gear, including a snorkel mask and fins, the official said, adding that his death is being investigated.
Created in 1996 by Takahashi, Yu-Gi-Oh! began as a manga in the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump, a Japanese anthology that has also been the home of popular series like Dragon Ball and Demon Slayer. Yu-Gi-Oh! It reached its worldwide popularity during the 2000s and its card game saw a resurgence during the covid-19 pandemic.
The Japanese video and entertainment company, Konami, which produces and distributes trading cards, got engaged along with the countless Takahashi fans to continue the legacy of Yu-Gi-Oh!
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