On October 5, the production committee for the TV anime “SYNDUALITY Noir” issued a memorial statement following the passing of animator and character designer Kenichiro Katsura.
He participated in the project as character designer and chief animation director
“SYNDUALITY Noir” is an anime series part of the “SYNDUALITY” project, which shares the same universe as the video game “SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada” by Bandai Namco Entertainment.Mr. Katsura served as animation character designer and chief animation director on the series, playing a central role in the production as one of the key staff members responsible for the series’ character visuals.
In its statement, the production committee reported that Mr. Katsura passed away on September 30, 2026. Acknowledging his contributions, the statement read, “Kenichiro Katsura made an immense contribution to this project,” and paid tribute by stating, “We pay our respects to the deceased’s achievements, and the entire staff and everyone involved offer our heartfelt condolences.”
On the same day, Mr. Katsura’s wife, Satoko Miyaji, also announced his passing on Twitter. She revealed that he died at the age of 59 on September 30 while undergoing treatment for an illness, and that the funeral was held privately for close family members only.
Over the years, Mr. Katsura worked on numerous anime and game-related projects, including “Macross 7,” the “VIPER” series, “ToHeart2,” “Comic Party Revolution,” the OVA “Utawarerumono,” “Knights & Magic,” and “That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.”
