The World's Strongest Rearguard Director Yuji Yanase Passes Away

We are sad to share the news that anime director Yuji Yanase has passed away. He was 59 years old. His death occurred on August 22, 2026.

At the time of his passing, Yanase was actively working on the anime adaptation of The World's Strongest Rearguard. His career included work on several well known projects, leaving a lasting mark on the community of fans who enjoyed his storytelling style.

There is no further information at this time regarding the future of his current projects or arrangements for his memorial. We send our sincerest thoughts to his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.