8 Points To Understand The Mysterious Murder Of Kazuki Takahashi, The Creator Of 'yu-gi-oh!'

The famous creator of the “Yu-Gi-Oh” franchise was found floating in the sea and the causes of his death are still uncertain.

Here’s everything we know about the case, and a bit about Kazuki Takahashi’s career and the legacy he left for several generations.

1. It was found floating in the sea

Kazuki Takahashi, The Creator Of 'yu-gi-oh!'

The creator of the famous manga Yu-Gi-Oh!, Kazuki Takahashi, was found dead in the middle of the sea.

Takahashi was found in Okinawa prefecture, where he had allegedly traveled to snorkel.

2. The Body Had Scuba Gear On

Kazuki Takahashi, The Creator Of 'yu-gi-oh!'

The police reported that they had found the body floating 300 meters from the coast.

Takahashi’s body had a t-shirt, snorkel and diving fins on.

At first the body could not be identified, but then all references pointed to Takahashi.

3. Police said he had been bitten by sharks

Kazuki Takahashi, The Creator Of 'yu-gi-oh!'

The police found the body with damage to the abdomen.

At the same time they also reported that there was evidence of a possible shark attack.

4. Takahashi had rented a car and never returned it

Kazuki Takahashi, The Creator Of 'yu-gi-oh!'

The police received a complaint from a car rental company.

Takahashi had rented a vehicle and snorkeling equipment, however, the company had not been able to contact him after the return time, so they informed the police.

5. The police ruled out that he had taken his own life

Kazuki Takahashi, The Creator Of 'yu-gi-oh!'

The hypothesis that Takahashi had taken his own life was ruled out by the police.

The most realistic version is that Takahashi had an encounter with an animal while he was diving, and was so badly injured that he was unable to return to shore.

6. The police do not rule out a crime

Kazuki Takahashi, The Creator Of 'yu-gi-oh!'

Although Takahashi presented animal bites, the police still do not rule out that he was the victim of a crime.

As expected, both the police and the Japanese press remain tight-lipped about the investigations.

7. Several anime artists have expressed their grief

Kazuki Takahashi, The Creator Of 'yu-gi-oh!'

Fans and artists of manga and anime have used social networks to express their grief at the death of Kazuki Takahashi.

“He will always be alive in our hearts. That is the lesson he taught us,” one of his fans said on Twitter.

8. The success of Yu-Gi-Oh catapulted him to fame

Kazuki Takahashi, The Creator Of 'yu-gi-oh!'

The success of his manga made Takahashi known worldwide, since series, movies and even video games were made around the world.

However, the ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ card games continue to move millions of people around the world.