Longtime Bomberman character designer/ art director, Shoji Mizuno has passed away at age 58. Mizuno was responsible for the creation of many original Bomberman related content, including Bakugaiden.

Rest in peace, Mizuno.

Shoji Mizuno, Hudson Soft staffer and longtime character designer/art director for the Bomberman series, has passed away (1960 – 2018). pic.twitter.com/gkvHaZvGch

— ●Random Hoo Haas● (@randomhoohaas) June 11, 2018