Brandon Clarke Dies at 29 Brandon Clarke's untimely death at age 29 has left a void in the anime and manga community.
Tributes from fans and colleagues have poured in, remembering his contributions to beloved series and volumes. Early Life and Career Born on April 12, 1994, in Tokyo, Japan, Clarke grew up in a family of artists.
He began drawing manga inspired stories and characters as a child. After completing high school, he attended Tokyo Animation College, where he honed his skills as a character designer and concept artist.