CATDOLL: A Japanese boy who worked hard in Tokyo to realize his dream of becoming a cartoonist committed suicide after four days

Speaking of Japanese cartoonists, the names that come to mind are definitely "Masashi Kishimoto", "Akira Toriyama" and "Eiichiro Oda". And comics with cartoonists as the theme have also emerged in an endless stream in recent years. For example, "Dream Eater", which caused controversy some time ago, is a story about a boy who aims to be a cartoonist and achieves great success in life through unremitting efforts. However, don't think that this industry is so beautiful. The cruel competition is accompanied by great sacrifices. Dreams are infinite, but pursuit requires caution. Recently, a Japanese couple sued an advertising company in Tokyo, demanding compensation of 50 million yen because their son came to Tokyo alone to pursue his dream of becoming a cartoonist three years ago, but he committed suicide because he couldn't stand the reprimand from his part-time colleagues.

It is reported that this 19-year-old boy who lived in Miyazaki, Kyushu, came to Tokyo alone in December 2012 to fulfill his dream of becoming a cartoonist. It is really sad that he ended his life and dream with suicide. This reminds me of Shizuka Sakaki in "Shirobako". She also failed to make a successful debut and continued to work in an izakaya every day. She still did not lose her original intention and persisted. So it is good to have a dream, but life is the capital of revolution.