Obituary: Legendary Singer-Songwriter Noboru Kimura Passes Away at 72: Known for 'Lupin III' and 'Ultraman 80' Songs
Noboru Kimura, the influential singer-songwriter behind iconic anime and tokusatsu songs, passed away in mid-October at the age of 72. The announcement was made on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on October 21, sharing the sad news that Kimura had been battling illness for some time.
Kimura, also known as "Harry Kimura," was widely celebrated for his contributions to anime and special effects TV shows. He was a vocalist for the band "TALIZMAN" and left a lasting impact on the industry by performing and composing songs for popular series like Lupin III, Ultraman 80, and Mirai Keisatsu Urashiman.
In the official announcement, gratitude was expressed for the continuous support he received throughout his career, stating: "We would like to thank you for your warm support of Noboru Kimura (Harry Kimura) over the years. We hope you will continue to cherish the music he has left behind."
To accompany the announcement, a heartfelt video was shared featuring Kimura strumming his guitar and singing, "I will keep singing as long as this life continues," leaving a powerful final message to his fans.
【木村昇に関するお知らせ】
— 木村昇(ex.TALIZMAN) (@exTALIZMAN) October 21, 2024
木村昇は、かねてより病気療養中でしたが、
去る10月中旬未明に永眠致しました。
(享年72歳)
長きに渡り、木村昇(ハーリー木村=HARRY)への暖かい応援をありがとうございました。
これからも故人の遺した数々の楽曲を愛して続けていただけると幸いです。 pic.twitter.com/O3hxFNmmuo
Source : ORICON NEWS