"Passing of Character Prototype from 'Cherry Little Maruko-chan' in Solitude at Apartment, Aged 57"

According to a reliable report from SEVEN, the beloved animation character prototype from "Cherry Little Maruko-chan," portrayed as Hamazaki, has passed away alone in his apartment at the age of 57. This somber news was discovered by his neighbor, who is over 90 years old.

Hamazaki, who was one of the real-life same-named, same-sex classmates of the author of "Cherry Little Maruko-chan," became one of the inspirations for characters in the series. Poignantly, he made an appearance on the day of Maruko-chan's funeral in 2018 to express his care and sentiment for the work. Let us remember this soul who brought laughter through animation, may he rest in peace.