Veteran Animator and Character Designer Kunihiko Hamada has left Studio Madhouse after 35 years
"There was no attempt to retain me, and it was over just like that.
I've spent 35 years at Madhouse. I spent more than 20 of those years as an employee. My retirement/severance payment was 0 yen.
I've already joined another company. With a fresh start and the mindset of a newcomer"