ピコ (Piko) to go on hiatus due to kidney disease

[suji 8317]

Piko, the singer known for his dual voice range and performing covers on Nico Nico Douga and various anime OSTs, has announced a hiatus as he will focus on treatment for his kidney disease (end stage renal disease). 

 

Piko began having problems since late March, and has experienced fatigue since May. As his condition deteriorated, he has been hospitalized since June. It is believed that another medical issue from ten years ago led to the current diagnosis, but went unnoticed. He has been going through dialysis three times a week and takes medication. He also had to undergo surgery to implant a shunt due to the repeated dialysis. His parents are also willing to be kidney donors if a transplant is needed. 

 

As a result, his upcoming lives have been cancelled, including a guest appearance at Gero Live 2019 ~Reiwa Rampage Tour~ in October and a twoman with Pokota in November.

Translation/quick summary: Anime News Network

 

 

[Gesu 1537]

That's awful. I hope he makes a full recovery

[ambergris 1585]

So sad. He is amazing vocal.

Hope he will come back soon.

[suji 8317]

Piko has closed his old Nico channel on 9/30 and has opened a new one on 10/7! He is still fighting his illness but plans on providing updates through the channel blog and even wants to do livestreams once he gets to feeling better. However, certain sections of the blog are limited to Nico members.

 

btw yesterday was the 9th anniversary of his major debut! Time really flies...🌟

[Himeaimichu 1535]

I hope he feels better soon. I never really listened to him much, but Kotonoha slaps.