Visual Arts Announces Jun Maeda's Cancer Diagnosis and Palliative Care
Visual Arts has confirmed that Key co-founder Jun Maeda was diagnosed with pharyngeal cancer. The studio’s president, Genki Tenkumo, stated that Maeda will pursue palliative care. He is currently involved in writing and composing for Chapter 6 of the game Heaven Burns Red, as well as an original music project intended for YouTube. Visual Arts noted that ongoing works may be completed if possible.
AUTOMATON WEST reported on October 19 that Jun Maeda was diagnosed with pharyngeal cancer and is pursuing palliative care. Anime News Network also reported on October 19 that he entered palliative care following the diagnosis. Sankaku Complex covered the news on October 19, identifying him as the creator of Clannad and Kanon. AniTrendz similarly reported on October 19 regarding his decision to pursue palliative care after the cancer diagnosis.
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Original headline at Siliconera: “Visual Arts Announced Jun Maeda Diagnosed With Pharyngeal Cancer”
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- Diagnosis
- Pharyngeal cancer
- Treatment
- Palliative care
- Studio
- Visual Arts
- Project
- Heaven Burns Red (Chapter 6)
- Platform
- PC, Android, iOS
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- #Heaven Burns Red
- #Jun Maeda
- #Key
- #Palliative Care
- #Visual Arts
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