Following Jun Maeda's announcement that he has been diagnosed with pharyngeal cancer, Yugen, the character designer for Heaven Burns Red, responded via his personal X account. He reflected on their nearly seven years of collaboration and expressed his determination to continue his work moving forward.
The related headline quotes Yugen as saying, "I'm still here." He also expressed his hope to faithfully fulfill his responsibilities until the very end.
This statement is Yugen's personal response to Jun Maeda's public disclosure of his illness, primarily covering their past collaboration and his commitment to continuing his duties.
The available information does not address Jun Maeda's treatment plans, nor does it clarify whether the production progress or operational plans for Heaven Burns Red have changed.