Hello Everyone,
First off, please do not panic reading that subject line -- Tora is okay! What follows is a rough translation of the news release that was just issued today by the band on their OHP and through Twitter/Line/Email.
You can read the original news release [
HERE ].
Important News Regarding the Artist Tora (A9) Affiliated with our Company
Thank you for always supporting A9.
At this time, we have an important notice for you all concerning the health of the artist Tora (A9), who is affiliated with our company.
Due to the reemergence of a chest pain which he had been feeling before, Tora went to the hospital himself for a checkup and was diagnosed with a minor heart attack. He successfully underwent an operation the same day, and is currently recuperating from the operation without any issues.
To that end, the long-awaited VIP SALON Tora updates of the A9 PREMIUM VIP SALON, along with the all-member show DICE NINE November updates will be put on hold to allow for Tora's physical recovery. Provided that he can once again return to being filmed/photographed, please kindly wait for these updates to resume on or after this December.
In addition, please rest assured that at present the events and lives as currently scheduled should go ahead as planned, due to the favourable progression of Tora's recovery.
Once again, this announcement is sudden, but in addition to our deepest apologies for worrying and troubling all NUMBER SIX.es who regularly support A9 with this news, we would like to request, from the heart, that from here on, you continue to give both Tora and A9 your support and favour.
November 22, 2018.
NEXT DECADE Corporation
A9 Members, All Staff
Please send him your well-wishes via Twitter, by replying to the
Official A9 Tweet, or by sending him (
@tora9amano) an @ message directly!