Yoshitaka, the cooking expert, has left the group "Zousan Pakupaku," run by competitive eater YouTuber Zousan. This article summarizes the timeline of events, including the circumstances of his loss of contact as revealed in the announcement on November 2, 2026, the cancellation of the fan meeting on November 22, 2026, the suspension of group activities, and future prospects.

[2026] Why did Zousan Pakupaku Yoshitaka leave the group? Summary of the circumstances leading to the lack of contact.

Q. What was the reason for Yoshitaka's departure?

A. This decision was made because it was deemed difficult to continue activities under the current system due to the continued inability to contact Yoshitaka. This was announced on November 2, 2026, in a video on the sub-channel "Zousan Pakupaku Hitorite Dekiru Mon".

Q. What happened to Yoshitaka?

A. The current condition and personal circumstances are not being disclosed in consideration of the privacy and safety of the individual and their family.

Q. What will happen to group activities?

A. We will be temporarily suspending our activities from November 2026. The resumption date has not been announced.

Yoshitaka from Zousan Pakupaku has announced his departure.
Why did Yoshitaka leave? The circumstances surrounding the loss of contact.
A timeline of events leading up to the announcement of the departure
The fan meeting and merchandise sale scheduled for November 22, 2026 have also been cancelled.
Group hiatus and future plans | When will they resume activities?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. It has been announced that Yoshitaka from Zousan Pakupaku has left the group.

The competitive eating YouTuber group "Zousan Pakupaku" released a video titled "Announcement" on their sub-channel "Zousan Pakupaku I Can Do It Alone" on November 2, 2026, announcing the departure of member Yoshitaka.

At the beginning of the video, Zou says, "We are currently unable to contact Yoshitaka, one of our members." The decision to have him leave the group was made with the consent of Yoshitaka's family.

Yoshitaka was a member who primarily appeared in charge of cooking.

item	Content
Announcement date	November 2, 2026
Presentation location	Sub-channel "Elephant Gobble Gobble, I Can Do It By Myself" video "Announcement"
Departed members	Yoshitaka (mainly in charge of cooking)
reason	Due to the continued inability to contact them, we have determined that it is difficult to continue our activities.
from now on	Group activities will be temporarily suspended from November 2026.

channel	Number of subscribers (As of November 3, 2026)
Elephant gobbling (main)	1.22 million people
Elephant gobble gobble, I can do it all by myself (sub)	398,000 people

2. Why did Yoshitaka leave? The circumstances surrounding the loss of contact.

We will handle this while keeping in contact with family members.

Zou-san explained, "We were dealing with the situation not only on our own, but also in contact with (Yoshitaka's) family."

Visited the place believed to be a residence twice.

Before the video was released, the location believed to be Yoshitaka's current residence was identified. Member Kobuchi visited with his family, but said, "We were unable to speak with him directly as he was not willing to cooperate." He further revealed, "We tried to visit again afterward, but again, we were unable to reach a point where we could have a direct discussion."

Past troubles and the "last chance"

There have been troubles between Yoshitaka and the other members in the past, but they have always resolved them through discussion. This time, too, he said, "I saw this as the last chance to trust him once more and continue working together."

However, they stated, "Considering the current situation, we have come to the conclusion that it is difficult to continue activities under the current system," and added, "Although this is a very difficult decision, I will be leaving the group as a result of this matter." The specific details of the past troubles have not been revealed.

They also offered an apology for making the announcement without Yoshitaka himself present.

The details are not being made public.

Regarding Yoshitaka's current condition, the statement explained, "Considering the privacy and safety of him, his family, and everyone involved in this matter, we cannot discuss any further details about the circumstances or personal matters at this time."

3. A timeline of events leading up to the announcement of the departure

date	event
October 28, 2026	The official X account of the sub-channel posted an "Important Announcement and Apology," announcing the cancellation of the fan meeting and merchandise sale scheduled for November 22, 2026.
Before the announcement (the timing is not disclosed)	We are still unable to contact Yoshitaka. We are also coordinating with his family.
Before the announcement (the timing is not disclosed)	Mr. Kobuchi and his family visited what appeared to be his residence. They revisited but were unable to communicate.
November 2, 2026	In a video titled "Announcement," Yoshitaka's departure was announced.
From November 2026	Group activities temporarily suspended

4. The offline meeting and merchandise sale scheduled for November 22, 2026 have also been cancelled.

Prior to the announcement of his departure, on October 28, 2026, the official X sub-channel posted an "Important Announcement and Apology," announcing the cancellation of the fan meeting and merchandise sale scheduled for November 22, 2026. At that time, they stated that they would explain the details at a later date.

【2026】ぞうさんパクパクよしたか脱退はなぜ？連絡不通の経緯まとめ

👉 Elephant Eat-It-All by Yourself Official X: Important Notice and Apology

The video from November 2, 2026, provides an explanation for this. In the video, they once again apologize for the cancellation and also offer apologies to fans who had made arrangements for flights and accommodations.

5. Group activity hiatus and future plans | When will they resume?

Zou-san has announced that they will be taking a short break from group activities starting in November 2026. They explained the reason as follows: "We have taken this situation to heart, and we will be reviewing the direction and structure of our future activities, and using this time to prepare for a fresh start with the remaining three members."

The timing of the reopening and the new organizational structure have not yet been announced. They say they will provide an update as soon as a decision is made.

At the end of the video, they revealed their complex feelings, saying, "We ourselves are not in a situation where we can easily come to terms with our feelings," and concluded by saying, "We will not forget our gratitude to our fans and everyone involved who has cooperated with us, and we will seriously consider how we should move forward from here."

item	Content
Start of hiatus	November 2026
Suspension period	"For a short period of time" (the specific duration is not disclosed).
Purpose of suspension	We're reviewing our direction and structure, and preparing to restart with the remaining three members.
Reopening time	Unpublished

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. Why did Yoshitaka from Zousan Pakupaku leave the group?

A. This decision was made because we were unable to contact him for an extended period, making it difficult to continue activities under the current system. His departure was decided with the consent of his family.

Q2. What is Yoshitaka's current situation?

A. Due to considerations of the privacy and safety of the individual, their family, and related parties, the details of the situation have not been made public.

Q3. When will Zousan Pakupaku resume its activities?

A. The group has been on temporary hiatus since November 2026, and the restart date has not been announced. It is said to be a preparation period for the remaining three members to start anew.