Go Nagai Expresses Gratitude and Determination After Fire Devastates Wonderland Museum
Renowned mangaka Go Nagai expresses gratitude and determination after a fire destroys the Go Nagai Wonderland Museum in Wajima. Despite the loss, Nagai remains resolute and focused on helping those affected by the disaster.
Go Nagai Expresses Gratitude and Determination After Fire Devastates Wonderland Museum
Renowned mangaka Go Nagai recently released a heartfelt statement addressing the tragic destruction of the Go Nagai Wonderland Museum, caused by a fire following the Noto Peninsula earthquake on January 1st of this year. The museum, located in Nagai’s hometown of Wajima, served as a repository for many of his original drawings and sketches. While the extent of the damage to these works remains unknown, Nagai remains resolute and thankful for the support he has received.
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Expressing his deep sorrow and dismay at the current state of his hometown, Nagai expressed his gratitude for the kind words and concern he has received from people who were worried about his well-being. Despite the loss of the museum and its potential impact on his works, Nagai, an active manga artist, assures his fans that he can continue to create and draw as much as he desires. In his words, this setback is not a significant obstacle.
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However, Nagai’s primary focus lies in helping those affected in Wajima and restore their lives to normalcy as soon as possible. He acknowledges the ongoing aftershocks and uncertain future.
The Dynamic Production account, echoed his sentiments and expressed uncertainty about the extent of the damage suffered by the works they had lent to the city of Wajima. The company emphasized that the safety and well-being of everyone involved were their top priorities and requested patience.
The Go Nagai Wonderland Museum held a significant collection of Nagai’s works, spanning various genres such as sci-fi (Mazinger Z), magical girls (Cutie Honey), dark fantasy and post-apocalyptic (Devilman and Violence Jack), and ecchi (Harenchi Gakuen). While his works were sometimes controversial, they are now regarded as pioneering contributions to their respective genres. Nagai, born on September 6, 1945, in Wajima, Ishikawa, holds the honorary presidency of the Go Nagai Wonderland Museum. His brother, Yasutaka Nagai, is a novelist.
The fire that ravaged Wajima also destroyed approximately 200 buildings, including the Wajima Morning Market. The blaze erupted in the aftermath of a powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture. Subsequent tsunami warnings further exacerbated the damage, causing disruptions in communication and claiming over 200 lives.
As the recovery efforts continue, Go Nagai remains resilient and determined to support his community during these challenging times. His words of gratitude, his commitment to aiding those affected by the disaster serve as a testament to his compassion.
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