CATDOLL: Veteran voice actor Kazuhiko Inoue is hospitalized due to colon diverticulitis

Veteran voice actor Kazuhiko Inoue, who has played the roles of Kakashi Hatake in Naruto, Mr. Neko in Natsume's Book of Friends, and Officer Shiratori in Detective Conan, was recently hospitalized due to illness, and was later diagnosed with ascending colon diverticulitis, which shocked Inoue's supporters.

Due to Mr. Inoue's hospitalization, the "New Sensation Musical Super Sound Theater "Valkyrie ~ Story from RHINE GOLD ~" originally scheduled to be held from November 1st to 2nd had to be temporarily adjusted, and Mr. Inoue Kazuhiko was replaced by Mr. Yamadera Koichi. Although Mr. Inoue himself was very willing to attend despite his illness, due to his advanced age, he decided to follow the doctor's instructions under the persuasion of everyone. We also hope that Mr. Inoue can recover soon!

What is Diverticulitis?

Diverticula are believed to be caused by increased intra-intestinal pressure and weakened intestinal wall muscle layer, which causes the intestinal mucosa to be squeezed outside the intestinal wall muscle layer (especially at the point where blood vessels enter the intestinal wall), resulting in bag-like protrusions. It can occur throughout the digestive tract, with the large intestine being the most common. Diverticulitis of the large intestine often occurs in middle-aged and elderly people, and the incidence rate increases with age. People who consume less fiber and suffer from chronic constipation are also more likely to develop it.