Anisong Performer Kouji Wada Dies at 42

Wada was first diagnosed with cancer in 2003 and he had recovered in 2005. The cancer reoccurred in 2011 and spread to his lymph nodes. In October 2013, after a 2-year hiatus, Kouji Wada returned to work after treating the cancer.
Wada debuted in 1999 when he first sang Butter-Fly, the theme song for Digimon Adventure. He continued to perform theme songs for the Digimon franchise and recently remastered his theme songs for Digimon Adventure tri. before passing away.
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Rest in peace our dearest Wada Kouji san.
When I heard of your passing away it was like losing the dearest of friends! You left a very big hole in my heart.
May your soul rest in peace forever! <3
Jul 20, 2017 2:56 PM by Eiko-tan
May 8, 2016 11:06 PM by Asphodelus
We're The Xros Heart (especially the X7 version) is one of my fav songs, ever...
Rest in peace ;_;
Apr 20, 2016 9:17 AM by KOZ8888
Apr 11, 2016 2:41 PM by Playcool
Apr 10, 2016 11:39 AM by Lyix
Apr 10, 2016 11:18 AM by Kensai-Serazu
This is my cover of Butterfly dedicated for you :'( https://soundcloud.com/galaxyrin/digimon-butterfly
Apr 10, 2016 8:48 AM by Shiomai
Apr 10, 2016 7:45 AM by MistButterfly
Apr 10, 2016 7:07 AM by FireHeart
So many memories with your song. Butter-fly was probably one of my first anime song.
Now i want to hear "An endless tale".... :(
Apr 9, 2016 9:18 PM by ryshin
Apr 9, 2016 5:35 PM by SinDeLuXe
One of the reasons I will never forget Digimon is his song.
Apr 9, 2016 2:31 PM by Zhuyo
RIP
Apr 9, 2016 12:22 PM by Nightwing
Rest in peace~~
Apr 9, 2016 10:16 AM by lilimizz07
This is way too sad ffs. Butterfly is one of my most played songs in my phone, not even kidding.
Apr 9, 2016 10:06 AM by FlameWingman21
Apr 9, 2016 9:36 AM by Nintendofan204
Apr 9, 2016 7:48 AM by MaahHeim
Apr 9, 2016 5:26 AM by danielamaghini
Apr 9, 2016 2:09 AM by sevki
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