[2026] What is Shigeo Tsujimoto's leg injury? Reasons for his rest and his past knee tumor.

Shigeo Tsujimoto (62), former leader of the Yoshimoto Shinkigeki comedy troupe, will be taking a break from December 1, 2026, to receive treatment for his leg. In addition to the publicly announced reasons for his break and the prospects for his return, we will also explain the knee tumor that was discovered when he was 18 and his past, including giving up his dream of becoming a professional cyclist.

 

[2026] What is Shigeo Tsujimoto's leg injury? Reasons for his rest and his past knee tumor.

Q. Why is Shigeo Tsujimoto taking a break?

A. It is for treatment of his foot. Yoshimoto Shinkigeki's official X account announced on November 1, 2026, that he will be taking a break starting December 1, 2026.

 

Q. What are the details of your foot injury or illness?

A. The specific diagnosis and treatment details have not been made public.

 

Q. Have you had any foot problems in the past?

A. When I was 18, a benign tumor was found in my right knee and I underwent surgery. A year later, another tumor was found in my left knee. This led me to give up my dream of becoming a professional keirin (bicycle racing) cyclist.

 

Q. When will you be returning?

A. The timing of her return has not been announced. She will celebrate her 40th anniversary in show business in 2027, and a commemorative performance is planned.

 

table of contents

1. Shigeo Tsujimoto to take a break for foot treatment.
2. What is the nature of the leg injury? What is the publicly announced reason for the rest period?
3. The past of a knee tumor that led to him giving up his dream of becoming a professional cyclist.
4. Career in Yoshimoto Shinkigeki | Shigezo-jiisan and the time when he was the troupe leader
5. When will she return? 40th anniversary of her career on stage.
6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 

1. Shigeo Tsujimoto to take a break for foot treatment.

Shigeo Tsujimoto (62), former leader of the Yoshimoto Shinkigeki comedy troupe, will be taking a leave of absence from December 1, 2026, to receive treatment for a foot injury. This was announced on November 1, 2026, on the official Yoshimoto Shinkigeki website as "[Notice of Leave of Absence]".

 

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In the announcement, she stated that she would be taking a break from December 1, 2026, to receive treatment for her foot, and appealed to her fans, saying, "I apologize for causing concern to all of you who have always supported me, but I would appreciate your warm support until I can concentrate on my treatment and stand before you all again in good health."

 

item	Content
Announcement date	November 1, 2026
Source	Yoshimoto New Comedy Official X
Start of rest	December 1, 2026
reason	For foot treatment
Return date	Not disclosed

 

 

2. What is the nature of the foot injury? What is the publicly announced reason for the rest period?

The only reason given for the break in the official announcement is that it is "for treatment of a foot." The specific illness, symptoms, treatment method, and duration of treatment have not been disclosed, including whether it is an injury or an illness.

 

Ms. Tsujimoto has a history of suffering from a knee tumor when she was younger. However, the relationship between her current treatment and her past tumor has not been clarified.

 

3. The past of a knee tumor that led him to give up his dream of becoming a professional cyclist.

He excelled in cycling competitions from his junior high school days.

 

Tsujimoto had been active as a cyclist since junior high school and aspired to become a professional keirin (track cycling) racer.

 

A tumor was found in her right knee at the age of 18.

In a 2023 interview with Daily Sports, Tsujimoto recounted the events of that time. When she was 18 and about to graduate from high school, she was involved in a bicycle accident when she collided with a taxi. An X-ray examination at the hospital revealed a tumor in her right knee. The tumor was benign, and she underwent surgery to have bone grafted from her hip.

 

A tumor was also found in his left knee, forcing him to abandon his dream.

After the surgery, I was encouraged by my doctor and resumed rehabilitation and training. However, at a check-up a year later, it was discovered that I also had a tumor in my left knee. Although it was benign, the doctor told me, "You won't be able to pedal as hard as a professional keirin cyclist," and I gave up on my dream of becoming a keirin racer.

 

The reason I gave up keirin racing wasn't the injury from the accident itself, but a tumor in my knee that was discovered during a post-accident examination.

 

season	event
During junior high school	He excelled as a cyclist.
18 years old	A tumor was found in his right knee during an examination after the accident, and he underwent surgery.
One year later	A tumor was also found in his left knee, forcing him to give up his dream of becoming a professional keirin cyclist.
1986	I enrolled in NSC (Yoshimoto Comprehensive Entertainment Academy) as a 5th-generation student.

4. Career in Yoshimoto Shinkigeki | Shigezo-jiisan and the time when he was the troupe leader

After giving up his dream of becoming a professional keirin (bicycle racing) cyclist, Tsujimoto enrolled in NSC (Yoshimoto Comprehensive Entertainment Academy) as a fifth-generation student in 1986 and pursued a career in comedy. After graduating, he worked as part of a manzai (stand-up comedy) duo before joining Yoshimoto Shinkigeki (Yoshimoto New Comedy Troupe) in 1989.

 

In 1999, he became a troupe leader along with Katsunori Uchiba, Hiro Yoshida, and Yasushi Ishida. He gained popularity for his grandfather character "Shigezo" and his chin-related jokes, and has also appeared in dramas such as NHK's serial television novels.

 

He retired as troupe leader in February 2019 to allow for a generational shift. After his retirement, he continued to perform on the New Comedy stage as a veteran, and in March 2023, he took on the role of troupe leader in a main performance at Namba Grand Kagetsu for the first time in four years.

 

 

year	event
1986	I enrolled in NSC as a member of the 5th graduating class.
1989	Joined Yoshimoto Shinkigeki (Yoshimoto New Comedy Troupe)
1999	Appointed as chairperson
2019	He will retire as troupe leader after the February performance.
2023	He will be the lead actor in a main performance at NGK for the first time in four years.
December 1, 2026	I will take a break to receive treatment for my foot.

5. When will she return? Her 40th anniversary in show business.

The timing of her return has not been announced. The statement reads, "I look forward to the day when I can bring smiles to everyone's faces again, and for now I will focus on my treatment," indicating that she is prioritizing her medical treatment.

 

On the other hand, 2027 will mark a milestone year for him, as it will be his 40th anniversary in show business. The announcement states that "a special performance to commemorate this milestone is also planned," indicating that a performance to celebrate his 40th anniversary is in the works. The performance dates and content have not yet been revealed.

 

The announcement concludes with the words, "We would greatly appreciate your continued support for Shigeo Tsujimoto."

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. What kind of leg injury did Shigeo Tsujimoto have?

A. The official announcement only stated that it was "for treatment of a foot," and no specific details, including whether it was an injury or an illness, have been released.

 

Q2. What was the reason Shigeo Tsujimoto gave up on becoming a professional keirin cyclist?

A. Because when I was 18, a benign tumor was found in my right knee, and a year later in my left knee, and doctors told me I wouldn't be able to pedal heavily.

 

Q3. When did Shigeo Tsujimoto's leave of absence begin and end?

A. I will be taking a break starting December 1, 2026. The date of my return has not been announced.

 

Q4. When will Shigeo Tsujimoto celebrate his 40th anniversary in show business?

A. It's 2027. A special commemorative performance is planned.

 

 

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