Junichi Masuda on Iwata’s passing
Industry veteran Junichi Masuda is among the many high profile names to reflect on Iwata’s untimely passing this week. Masuda is best known for his work on the Pokemon franchise and maintained a close relationship with the late Nintendo CEO throughout his years in the field. Here’s what he had to say (thanks to Liam Pomfret for the translation):
.@Junichi_Masuda “Right now, I’m returning to Tokyo from Kyoto. The wake was held yesterday and today among large tears from heaven. …
— Liam Pomfret (@LiamPomfret) July 17, 2015
.@Junichi_Masuda … Iwata-san, people from around the world are sad. There were so many things I still wanted to work on alongside you. …
— Liam Pomfret (@LiamPomfret) July 17, 2015
.@Junichi_Masuda … There were so many things out there I still wanted to show you. Iwata-san, thank you. Please rest in peace.”
— Liam Pomfret (@LiamPomfret) July 17, 2015
Image courtesy of Nintendon.it
