Prince of Tennis Manga Author Says He Has Difficulty Walking
Takeshi Konomi, creator of The Prince of Tennis manga, recently shared an update on his health, and it sounds like he’s having a very tough time of late. According to one of his latest tweets, he hasn’t been able to attend the stage play based on his series because he can’t currently walk on his own properly. As a result, he has been using a wheelchair to get around.
The cast behind The Prince of Tennis musical sent him well-wishes in video form, encouraging him during this tough time.
現在歩行困難で車椅子生活を余儀なくされテニミュを観劇出来ない私にテニミュチームからの激励動画が…涙#ミュージカルテニスの王子様4th#テニミュ4th #青学vs氷帝 pic.twitter.com/oXy9TmWDGw
— 許斐剛 (@konomi_takeshi) February 26, 2023
Konomi seems to be staying in good spirits despite these struggles, and even went on to share some drawings on Twitter the following day.
久々にコピックによる手塗り
新テニスの王子様コミックス巻末企画の【決勝戦出場オーダー予想】は正解者0名(応募総数8260通)でしたので、1番近かった方に色紙、1名違いだった9名の方にポストカード、計10名の方にそれぞれご希望の直筆イラストを描いています。完成までもうちょっと待っててね
— 許斐剛 (@konomi_takeshi) February 26, 2023
】は正解者0名(応募総数8260通)でしたので、1番近かった方に色紙、1名違いだった9名の方にポストカード、計10名の方にそれぞれご希望の直筆イラストを描いています。完成までもうちょっと待っててね
Previously, Konomi had to cancel his plans for Jump Festa 2023, where he was scheduled to appear at the stage event for The Prince of Tennis, due to his health.
We wish him the best and hope he is able to recover.
Via Crunchyroll News
