Anime News Chat Kyoto Animation Founder Hideaki Hatta Dies at 76, Legacy Endures By TMB March 2, 2026 4 min read In Anime News Chat Hideaki Hatta, the longtime president of Kyoto Animation, died on February 16, 2026 at the age of 76. The studio announced his death on its website on March 2. Fans worldwide felt the loss of a leader who helped shape ... Read more
