Last week, Shueisha's Dash X light novel imprint announced the death of author Tomohiro Matsu on May 2nd at age 43, expressing their grief and prayers over the unexpectedly premature passing. Following his funeral, Matsu's family allowed colleagues liks Hiroshi Aizawa (Earth Frontier e Youkoso) to share some of Matsu's final tributes from collaborators and peers such as Listen to Me, Girls. I Am Your Father! illustrator Yuka Nakajima and Mayoi Neko Overrun! illustrator Peco as well as Kentaro Yabuki (To love-Ru) and Mitsumi Misato (To Heart, Utawarerumono).

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Scott Green is editor and reporter for anime and manga at geek entertainment site Ain't It Cool News. Follow him on Twitter at @aicnanime.