Kodansha Co., Ltd. Takasu Katsuya, who is currently battling cancer, releases his first book in six years, “Takasu’s Will.”

[Kodansha Ltd.] Katsuya Takasu, currently battling cancer, releases his first book in six years, “Takasu’s Testament” ​
Kodansha Ltd. Press Release: August 29, 2025 Katsuya Takasu, currently battling cancer, releases his first book in six years, “Takasu’s Testament.” Released October 8, 2025! Here is the book that will conclude your life. “If today feels like a good day to die, then that’s it.”
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Approximately 11 years have passed since Takasu was diagnosed with cancer in 2014. Currently battling cancer throughout his body, Takasu has taken up his pen for the final time to pen this masterpiece. Born in an air-raid shelter in the midst of World War II in 1945, he forged his own path as a leading expert in aesthetic medicine. He experienced 10 billion yen in debt, government obstructions to his business, and betrayal from colleagues. He also shares in his own words his friendships with people from various fields, including Ikuo Suo and Hiromi Go, and his encounters with his wife, Shizu Takasu, and his current partner, Rieko Nishihara. The 2020 Aichi Prefectural Governor Recall Signature Forgery Incident dramatically changed his life. He openly discusses everything from his interactions with then-Mayor Takashi Kawamura to their current relationship, but what is the truth behind it? Furthermore, he also reveals for the first time stories of his involvement in numerous incidents, including an attempted land fraud and a burglary, which epitomize his life’s ups and downs. What are the author’s “final words” as he battles full-body cancer in the final chapter of his turbulent life?
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/1719/7611/1719-7611-0c41856b8ffb3cd58729bfae97ae9752-1187×1198.png 《Personal comment》 “The other day, I had a scan at the hospital, and cancer was found in every part of my body they examined. But I’m not afraid of dying. Everything that’s happened in my life so far has been inevitable, and this cancer is a natural part of life. My life has been a little more varied than most people’s, both big and small. Both success and failure are coincidences, but after 80 years, I’ve found the words I want to leave for future generations, so I’ve written them down here. This is the last piece I’ll ever write.” 《Profile》 Takasu Katsuya Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1945. Doctor (Cosmetic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery). Graduated from Showa University School of Medicine. Completed the doctoral program at Showa University Graduate School of Medicine. Doctor of Medicine. Chairman of Takasu Hospital, Welfare Association Medical Corporation. Director of Takasu Clinic. Visiting professor at Showa University School of Medicine. Jodo Shinshu (Shinshu Otaniha) priest. Other titles include celebrity, writer, philanthropist, comedian, horse owner, and Freemason. Opened Takasu Clinic in 1976. Currently operates five clinics in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Kanagawa. Has been battling cancer since 2015. 《Book Overview》 ■Title: Takasu’s Will ■Publisher: Kodansha ■Release date: October 8, 2025 ■Price: ¥1,650 (tax included) *Pre-orders now being accepted at bookstores and online bookstores nationwide!