Naomi Ishida: key obituary facts
Is Naomi Ishida dead? Yes. Naomi Ishida died on July 18, 2019, at age 49.
Cause of death: Naomi Ishida's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Naomi Ishida known for?
She was a Japanese animation color designer.
More about Naomi Ishida
Born: 6 August 1969.
Place of death: Fushimi-ku.
Gender: female.
Nationality: Japan.
Employer: Kyoto Animation.
Years active: 1992–2019.
Known for: Kyoto Animation employee.
Naomi Ishida, a Japanese animation color designer and colorist who worked for Kyoto Animation, died on July 18, 2019, aged 49.
Born on August 6, 1969, she joined the studio in 1992 after completing her schooling and went on to become a central figure in its color department as Kyoto Animation expanded into original productions. Her early work included color checking and cel painting on series the studio handled as a subcontractor, and she later contributed to its own titles, including Air.