As a lifelong movie enthusiast, I have always been captivated by the magic of Japanese animation and the profound impact it has had on global cinema. The news of Shuntaro Tanikawa’s passing at 92 years old leaves me with a bittersweet mix of emotions – a sense of loss for an artist whose work has brought so much joy to countless individuals, yet also a deep appreciation for a life well-lived and the incredible legacy he leaves behind.
Renowned Japanese poet and lyricist Shuntaro Tanikawa has sadly passed away at the age of 92. Throughout his distinguished career, Tanikawa wrote the theme song and closing score for “Astro Boy”, penned “The Promise of the World” from “Howl’s Moving Castle”, and translated the classic comic strip “Peanuts” into Japanese.
News reports confirmed that renowned poet Shuntaro Tanikawa passed away on November 13 at 10:05pm JST in a Tokyo hospital, due to old age. His son Kensaku shared via a tweet that Shuntaro was surrounded by his daughter when he passed away. The post read, “I was returning from a performance in China and couldn’t arrive in time, but my sister was with him at the end. It was a tranquil departure. Like many others, I was taken aback and moved by Shuntaro’s poems; they made me laugh and cry. Although it might seem overused, his poetry will forever live on. Thank you.
Shuntaro Tanikawa, born in Tokyo in 1931, developed a passion for poetry during his high school years. His debut poetry collection, titled “Two Billion Light Years of Solitude“, was published in 1952. Since then, he has authored more than 60 poetry books, which are widely appreciated globally and are often taught in Japanese schools. Notably, Tanikawa not only introduced contemporary Japanese poetry to the Western world but also played a significant role in bringing American cartoons to Japan by translating Charles M. Schulz’s “Peanuts” comic strips into Japanese.
Shuntaro Tanikawa penned the words for the opening theme tune in the 1964 original version of Astro Boy anime. More recently, he’s recognized by anime enthusiasts for composing the closing song for Studio Ghibli’s Howl’s Moving Castle – a film based on Diana Wynne Jones’ novel. The most famous soundtrack from this movie is Joe Hisaishi’s “Merry-Go-Round of Life,” boosted in popularity by social media trends. However, Tanikawa’s “The Promise of the World” stands out for its emotional and uplifting lyrics that touch on themes of friendship, positivity, and life’s beauty.
2022 saw the poet and lyricist expressing his anticipation for the end of his life, piqued by curiosity about where he might end up. In true poetic fashion, Tanikawa mused, “I’m eager to discover where I will travel once I pass away. Isn’t it a whole new realm? Of course, I don’t wish for pain. I don’t desire to die after undergoing significant surgery or anything. I simply want an unexpected departure.
Over various social networking platforms, people have expressed their sympathies to Tanikawa’s family, as well as reminiscing about the joy they derived from his work. Lovers of his poetry have posted their favorite lines and compositions, while enthusiasts of anime have shared snippets and clips featuring Tanikawa’s work on Howl’s Moving Castle.
Shuntaro Tanikawa leaves behind two kids and multiple grandkids. A personal, respectful ceremony was conducted among the family to honor his life and departure.
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2024-11-19 20:12