Anime legend behind anti war classic Leiji Matsumoto dies at 85

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Leiji Matsumoto, creator of "Space Battleship Yamato", has died

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Matsumoto passed away at 85 due to acute heart failure

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He was known for his anti-war themes in manga

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"Galaxy Express 999" and "Space Pirate Captain Herlock" were his works

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These became popular anime series in the 1970s

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Matsumoto's father was an elite army pilot, which influenced his anti-war stance

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He received several cultural and arts awards from Japan and France

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Matsumoto's manga series, "Otoko Oidon", gained him fame

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His fans mourn his death, leaving a void in the anime industry

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