Illustrator Mutsumi Inomata passed away. She was active as a character designer for "Cyber Formula," "Leda," and "Tales of" series, as well as an illustrator for "Novel Dragon Quest.

Illustrator and animator Mutsumi Inomata passed away on March 10, 2024, it was announced on her official X.

Inomata-san's passing was announced on March 18, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. on Inomata Mutsumi's official X. The post was made by Ms. Inomata's sister.

Dear fans and related people
This is Inomata Mutsumi's sister. pic.twitter.com/yp6BCTzXcS

- Inomata Mutsumi (@inomatanekomata) March 18, 2024

The news of her death was sudden and unexpected.
The funeral was held only with his next of kin. The official X will remain for the time being.

In response to this news, a message of condolence was posted on the official portal site of the "Tales Channel+", the official X of the "Tales of" series, in which Mr. Inomata designed many characters.

On the occasion of the passing of Ms. Inomata Mutsumi, we offer our deepest condolences and gratitude for her achievements during her lifetime.
The entire "Tales of" team will continue to weave stories and walk with great care so that the bonds with the irreplaceable characters created by Ms. Inomata will always shine in the hearts of fans.

- Tales Channel+ (@tales_ch) March 18, 2024

Mutsumi Inomata began her career as an animator in the late 1970s, and has worked on character designs for "Braless 34" and "Leda", character drafts for "Neon Genesis GPX Cyber Formula", and the main design for "Bren Powerade".
In addition, as an illustrator, he worked on illustrations for "Novel Dragon Quest," "The Prince of the Universe," "The Continent of the Wind," etc. In the "Tales of" game series, he was in charge of character design from "Tales of Destiny" to the present day as a joint designer.

We pray for his soulful rest in peace.