Ero-mangaka SABE has died, at the untimely age of 41.
He was well known for playful and eccentric bloomer-centric ero-manga and (slightly guro) gag manga, being widely serialised in ero-manga magazines, and published in his own compilation manga.
Announcement of his passing was delayed by publisher Wani in accordance with the wishes of his family, but with the release of a commemorative manga edition the unfortunate news has finally been announced.
He apparently passed away earlier in the year (January 28th), so presumably there is some reason for the considerable delay in the announcement, though no further details seem likely to be forthcoming.
Below you can see some of his work, spanning his fairly lengthy career:
I've heard there are a few rather unpleasant rumors floating around the Japanese web, brought to my attention here:
http://zepy.momotato.com/2009/06/06/manga-author-sabe-has-passed-away/
Apparently, chances are it was some kind of romantic suicide together with his (loli?) girlfriend...
/rampant_speculation
Is this the SABE from Suzume Robo on the Robot Color Comics?
http://m50.photobucket.com/image/suzume%20robo/shiryustrife/suzumerobo.jpg.html?src=www [http://m50.photobucket.com/image/suzume robo/shiryustrife/suzumerobo.jpg.html?src=www]
Sad... dunno much about the H stuff, but it was my favorite story on Robot.
when you said laundromats does that mean with the attended or the unattended one. I thought Japanese like coin (insert anything that can be sell/use with coins)machine.
R.I.P.
So sad
Also, LOL @ Sammo Hung on the Bloomer 200X cover...
Now what's with those rumors about strange rumors surrounding his death?
Aren't those Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee in those comics?
yea i think there are Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee and wong fei hong xD
............................im GLAD hes dead! these comics are awful! @.@
Then don't read them troll.Other people would like to read them,like me.Stop pushing your morals on us,becouse that is just sick.
That was nothing to do with morals.
The style really isn't all that attractive.
damn... that's rough :<
Respect to Sabe.
He was published in english and everything, his name will go on for some time atleast.
Great manga ,I lol'd :D
R.I.P Sabe
Legendary.
one more sails into the void.
Zip, pleaze...
and nothing of value went lost
Good lord that's young :(
Any news on how he went?
I've heard there are a few rather unpleasant rumors floating around the Japanese web, brought to my attention here:
http://zepy.momotato.com/2009/06/06/manga-author-sabe-has-passed-away/
Apparently, chances are it was some kind of romantic suicide together with his (loli?) girlfriend...
/rampant_speculation
o.O"
did i just see jackie chan, bruce lee & wong fei hong in ero manga pron?
Rest in peace, sabe. :(
I wonder if he was buried with some bloomers.
id be buried with some bloomers.
Is this the SABE from Suzume Robo on the Robot Color Comics?
http://m50.photobucket.com/image/suzume%20robo/shiryustrife/suzumerobo.jpg.html?src=www [http://m50.photobucket.com/image/suzume robo/shiryustrife/suzumerobo.jpg.html?src=www]
Sad... dunno much about the H stuff, but it was my favorite story on Robot.
Yeah, same SABE. I almost had to do a double take on the headline. There Goes Suzume Robo! was easily one of the best short comics out of Robot.
He will be missed.
Hope he gets his 72 virgins...
This brave man deserves a medal. ;_;
You will always be remembered for your love of girls below the waste. Rest is peace, sweet bloomer angel.
wow I need to get a copy of ă‚ªăƒƒăƒ‘ă‚¤å¥³ looks pretty hilarious.
looks like Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee. Its looks rather disturbing and dark.
Good night, sweet prince.
are you gay?
probably
And flights of bloomers carry thee to thy rest.
The passing of a great man.Viva bloomers!!
I could just imagine his epitaph.
SABE
the late bloomer
Well done...that was brilliant. XD
hmmm, agreed...
I hope the mangaka goes on to find his bloomer heaven. ;__;
He would have to haunt a school for that.
One of the school's "seven mysteries".
But it's more likely he'd haunt the machines in a laundromat, since that would have the highest concentration of bloomrers per cubic meter.
In my ignorance, I'll ask: _does_ Japan have laundromats?
... "Mommmmmmmm! The Devil's in the dryer!!!!"
What about....if he were to haunt a pair of bloomers?
Girl wearing haunted bloomers,"Damn it feels drafty today..."
They have koinrandori-'s...
when you said laundromats does that mean with the attended or the unattended one. I thought Japanese like coin (insert anything that can be sell/use with coins)machine.
They are rather rare, and I am really not sure how many people actually use them.
May the bloomers be always with him.
*clap clap* Namu...
RIP SABE, may he enjoy his unplanned rest. Nice tribute/slideshow there.
Amen
Truly, He was a God among Men.
I bet he's a big fan of Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Master Wong,but anyway *clap* namu, namu.......I hope he finds bloomers in the netherworld.
Ecchi world has suffered a great loss... Still, may Kaizen and bloomers be with you, SABE! *bows*
BTW, was that Jackie Chan in that manga (+ Bruce Lee)? O_o