Animator Yoshinori Kanada passed away from a heart attack at age 57. The prolific Kanada was known as a "super animator" representing Japan in his profession. He established a number of animation styles that continue to carry great influence to this day.

Kanada's credits extend from 1970s and '80s sci-fi classics like Galaxy Express 999 and Toward the Terra to Studio Ghibli films.

His notable credits include:

• Birth: Character Design , Animation director , Main Animator
• Castle in the Sky: Key Animation Supervisor
• Cutey Honey: Animation
• Final Yamato: Animation director
• Galaxy Express 999: Animation
• Kiki's Delivery Service: Key Animation
• My Neighbor Totoro: Original Art
• The Phoenix: Chapter of Ho-o: Key Animation
• Porco Rosso: Key Animation
• Princess Mononoke: Key Animation
• Sailor Moon Super S: Animation
• Uchuu Senkan Yamato 3 (Space Cruiser Yamato 3): Key Animation
• Toward the Terra: Key Animation

We at Anime Dream extend our deepest condolences to Mr. Kanada's family and friends.