Tokyo International News Agency

Takahiro Nishijima, a member of the popular group AAA and active as solo artist Nissy, has announced his departure from the group. According to a report from his agency's staff, Nishijima recently underwent his fourth throat surgery and will require long-term treatment and recuperation. A statement was released on Nissy staff's official account addressed to "all fans and concerned parties," explaining that given Nishijima's history of treatments, long-term recuperation is now necessary. Consequently, Nishijima will consider his future activities at his own pace. Following this announcement, fans on social media have expressed a significant outpouring of reactions. Heartfelt cries such as "Takahiro Nishijima leaving AAA 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭" and "This is seriously too sad..." have been common. Many posts highlighted deep affection for the group and its connection to their youth, with comments like "AAA was the first fan club I ever joined" a...

Nishijima Takahiro, affectionately known as Nissy, a member of the popular group AAA, has announced his departure from the group, sparking a huge reaction on social media. Particularly on X (formerly Twitter), "Nissy" became a trending topic, with fans expressing an outpouring of surprise, sadness, and years of gratitude. Nishijima's departure is reportedly due to a worsening throat condition, requiring him to undergo a fourth surgery and dedicate himself to long-term treatment. In response to this news, many fans couldn't hide their shock, with comments like, "Huh, this is serious, Nissy leaving is serious, isn't it?" and "My mind went blank... tears just won't stop." On the other hand, numerous messages of appreciation and praise for his past activities poured in, such as "It's proof that he pushed his voice to its limits" and "Thank you so much for pushing yourself to the fullest, hurting your throat more than anyone e...