A sad news for me and every light novel fan reader, the author of Zero no tsukaima and strike witches Series Noboru Yamaguchi has die after his 2 long years of battling against cancer. according to wikipedia; Noboru Yamaguchi die in apri 4, 2013 at age of 41, they held his funeral in april 10 and publicly announce his death Yesterday leaving his last work the final volume of Zero no Tsukama's left unfinished.
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source: Crunchyroll.com
The writer, Noboru Yamaguchi has fallen to the battle against his sickness at the young age of 41 years old on April 4th, 2013. Yamaguchi first made his name in writing for video games, then made his professional novelist debut through the Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko label in the year 2000.
In 2004, his "Zero No Tsukaima" novel was first published by the MF Bunko J label and it quickly became a hit, fascinating many fans and resulting in 20 volumes and 5 spin-off novels while contributing to 4 seasons worth of anime. MF Bunko J and Media Factory feel sincerely indebted to Yamaguchi Noboru sensei and his "Zero No Tsukaima" series. He was indeed, our benefactor.
Just like his work, Yamaguchi sensei had a bright and cheerful personality and was loved by many of his friends, editors and anyone who had met him. He was always comfortable in his own skin and full of courage and humor, which have not changed from the first time I have met him to the very end, even during the hardships that he endured mentally and physically.
April 11th, 2013
Media Factory Inc.
Editor in Chief, MF Bunko J
Yasuji Misaka
Noboru Yamaguchi death is a big blow for the anime community, i really love his LN ZnT and i been looking forward for his future works too, it was really sad but there nothing i can do but to pray that he may find peace and he will be remember forever. i also hope that he will reincarnated once again as a great author.