[2026] What was the reason for Hachimitsu Jiro's left leg amputation? The history of his illness and his current condition.

This article details the reasons why Hachimitsu Jiro of the comedy duo Tokyo Dynamite had his left leg amputated, and the chronological progression of his illness, from acute heart failure to dialysis and septic shock. It also introduces his "Things I Want to Do Before I Die" project, which started on October 1, 2026, and his current life in a wheelchair.

[2026] What was the reason for Hachimitsu Jiro's left leg amputation? The history of his illness and his current condition.

Q. What was the reason for Hachimitsu Jiro's amputation of his left leg?

A. Due to a weakened physical condition resulting from an unsuccessful kidney transplant, I developed septic shock and had my left leg amputated in 2025 to save my life.

Q. What is Hachimitsu Jiro doing now?

A. I spend half the week receiving dialysis and using an electric wheelchair, and I launched a project on October 1, 2026, to fulfill my "bucket list" of things I want to do before I die.

Q. What kinds of illnesses have you experienced?

A. These include acute heart failure in 2018, a critical condition due to COVID-19, an unsuccessful kidney transplant in March 2023, and septic shock.

Hachimitsu Jiro's Profile
Reason for amputation of the left leg
A timeline of the illness's progression.
Hachimitsu Jiro's current situation
What is the "Things I Want to Do Before I Die" project?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Hachimitsu Jiro's Profile

Hachimitsu Jiro is the straight man in the comedy duo "Tokyo Dynamite." His partner is Matsuda Daisuke, and they are currently affiliated with Yoshimoto Kogyo.

【2026】ハチミツ二郎の左足切断の理由は？病気の経緯と現在

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name	Hachimitsu Jiro
date of birth	November 20, 1974 (age 51)
Birthplace	Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
combination	Tokyo Dynamite (Partner: Daisuke Matsuda)
Affiliation	Yoshimoto Kogyo
family	A single father raising a 14-year-old daughter

He is also known to be a fan of professional wrestling, and in the past he has even faced professional wrestler Atsushi Onita in an electric current explosion deathmatch. His activities as a stand-up comedian with Tokyo Dynamite were suspended on March 24, 2024.

2. Reasons for amputation of the left leg

Hachimitsu Jiro had his left leg amputated in 2025. According to Daily Sports, the amputation followed hospitalization due to acute heart failure and respiratory failure, a critical condition due to COVID-19, an unsuccessful kidney transplant, and septic shock.

Septic shock was the direct cause.

Septic shock is a life-threatening condition in which an infection spreads throughout the body. In Hachimitsu Jiro's case, it is said that an abscess formed in the muscles of his left leg, and his left leg was amputated above the knee.

The circumstances under which the amputation was discovered

The amputation of his left leg became widely known when it was revealed by his close friend, Hiroiki Ariyoshi, on the radio program "Hiroiki Ariyoshi's SUNDAY NIGHT DREAMER," which aired on October 5, 2025.

Phantom limb pain still persists today.

At a press conference in September 2026, Hachimitsu Jiro said that he still feels as if his left leg is still there. He revealed that although the amputated part sometimes hurts and wakes him up, when he looks, his leg is no longer there.

3. A chronological account of the illness.

Hachimitsu Jiro has been told by doctors three times, "You may die today. Please call your family." Apparently, each time it was at a different hospital.

season	event
2018	This leads to acute heart failure.
December 2020-2021	He contracted the novel coronavirus and was in critical condition for a time.
March 2023	She underwent a kidney transplant using her mother as a donor, but it was unsuccessful, and she has been living with dialysis ever since.
March 24, 2024	Tokyo Dynamite suspends activities as a comedy duo.
2025	After septic shock, the left leg was amputated.
September 29, 2026	Press conference to launch the "Things I want to do before I die" project.

In his personal life, he has experienced layoffs and divorce. Yet, he laughs it off, saying, "I just can't seem to die," and recalls that when he received his second and third diagnoses, he instinctively knew that "I'm not going to die today."

4. What is Hachimitsu Jiro doing now?

I undergo hemodialysis for half of the week.

Hachimitsu Jiro has been undergoing dialysis since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and says he is unable to move around for half of the week. He uses an electric wheelchair to get around.

Raising my daughter as a single father

I'm divorced and raising my 14-year-old daughter on my own. I also share glimpses of my daily life with my daughter on my X account and blog.

Thoughts on returning to stand-up comedy

In an interview with TOKYO HEADLINE, he said he plans to do stand-up comedy "in the very near future," and revealed that he has been undergoing rehabilitation for that purpose. He also has experience performing on stage in a wheelchair, and said that he can get laughs just by playing a CCB song and running at full speed.

"I don't want to live a long life."

At the press conference, he said, "I've been working as a comedian thinking that it would be enough if I lived to be 50." Since he will turn 52 in November 2026, he joked that he feels like he's lived twice as fast, so he's actually 104 years old.

5. What is the "Things I Want to Do Before I Die" project?

On September 29, 2026, Hachimitsu Jiro held a press conference at Sumida Media Lab in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, to announce the outline of his "Things I Want to Do Before I Die" project.

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Start date	October 1, 2026
Content	He is working with fellow comedians, staff, and fans to realize his dreams one by one.
broadcast	The process leading up to its realization will be broadcast as a documentary variety show on BS Yoshimoto and other channels.
Planner	Miho Yamagishi, an employee of Yoshimoto Kogyo

A Yoshimoto employee I met when I was 13 came up with the plan.

The project was conceived by Miho Yamagishi, an employee of Yoshimoto Kogyo. When she was 13 years old, Tokyo Dynamite visited her hometown of Aomori for a performance, which inspired her to wish to work with them someday, leading her to join Yoshimoto Kogyo. This project made it to the final four entries in the "Creators Grand Prix 2026" hosted by the Japan Satellite Broadcasting Association, but unfortunately did not win an award. Nevertheless, thanks to Yamagishi's enthusiasm, the project continues.

What the person wants to do

Hachimitsu Jiro mentioned that he would like to be fanned by beautiful women on both sides with feather fans and fed fruit. He also has plans to visit people who have helped him in the past, and revealed that he has "offered the role to a certain superstar." Furthermore, he said, "I wouldn't mind dying in an electric shock stunt on this show," which brought laughter to the press conference. According to ENCOUNT, this will be his first show with his name in the title in his 32-year career in show business.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. From where on his left leg was Hachimitsu Jiro's leg amputated?

A. It is reported that the leg was amputated above the knee.

Q2. Where can I watch Hachimitsu Jiro's program?

A. The "Things I Want to Do Before I Die" project program will be broadcast on BS Yoshimoto and other channels.

Q3. Will Tokyo Dynamite resume their stand-up comedy act?

A. Although his activities as a stand-up comedian have been suspended since March 24, 2024, Hachimitsu Jiro says he will "do it again in the very near future" and is continuing his rehabilitation.