Shueisha's Dash X light novel imprint has announced the death of author Tomohiro Matsu on May 2nd at age 43. The editorial department expresses their grief and prayers over the unexpectedly premature passing of the creator known for work that included Listen to Me, Girls. I Am Your Father!, an 18-volume light novel series adapted into a 2012 anime, and Mayoi Neko Overrun!, adapted into a 2010 anime.

【訃報】５月２日、作家・松智洋先生(４３)がご病気のため急逝されました。早すぎるご逝去に、編集部、関係者は一同茫然としています。松先生のご冥福を心よりお祈り申し上げます。 集英社ダッシュエックス文庫編集部

— ダッシュエックス文庫編集部 (@dx_bunko) May 3, 2016

Novelist and Comiket staff Tomohiro Matsu passed away on May 2 at 43. We miss him. Details on our English FB page. https://t.co/5jvaqQhFhv

— コミックマーケット準備会 (@comiketofficial) May 3, 2016

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Scott Green is editor and reporter for anime and manga at geek entertainment site Ain't It Cool News. Follow him on Twitter at @aicnanime.