Ryuutaku Agami, a highly respected manga artist in Japan, sadly passed away in September. The artist was known for his distinct style of storytelling and leaves behind a vast number of works, which have significantly impacted the manga industry. He will be greatly missed by fans and fellow creators alike. The cause of his death is however not specified in the public announcement.

The death of a distinguished manga artist in Japan can provoke great public interest and mourning. Manga artists’ work is widely read, influencing both pop culture and societal values in Japan to an extent. Manga's broad themes, ranging from politics to sci-fi, profoundly impact readers and shape societal conversations, making such a loss even more significant.

In the U.S. or EU, the death of a leading comic artist or graphic novelist would be similarly mourned, especially in the artist community and among fans. However, given the greater pervasiveness and cultural significance of manga in Japan, the public response may be larger and more deeply felt in Japan than it would be in the U.S. or EU.