COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Is Nito reading a script? Yes. Nito wrote his answers out in English since he is not quite conversational. He uses grammarly when he writes, so he won't sound quite natural. I wanted him to speak Japanese, but he felt it was too embarrassing if Japanese people watched it. How does Nito afford to live? Hikikomori are usually supported by family. In Nito's case he was originally supported by his Aunt, but is currently living off his savings from Doujin sales. How does Nito get groceries, haircuts, etc? Nito gets delivery for groceries. He leaves once every month or two for haircuts (and presumably yearly for the doctor). Where can I find Nito's game? Thanks to everyone who funded his Kickstarter campaign, Nito made $34,000 in sales! We're so happy that this video gained so much traction. Thank you to the kind people who donated to make it possible for him to finish and publish his game. Below are his links Steam Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/1179890/Pull_Stay/ Discord: discord.com/invite/dS4xBTg Twitter: twitter.com/EternalStew
Thank you for such an interesting interview and to Nito also for participating. I found it of note that he said he doesn’t feel lonely much. I think it’s because he is always keeping his mind occupied. He is always concentrating on his task which is a bit different than other hikikomori that I’ve seen. The other documentaries I’ve seen focus more on those who are mostly unable to take care of themselves and lack motivation to be productive. His case is a bit different. In terms of productivity it seems like he is more productive than a lot of social people I know..
Thank you so much Sean for making this happen!😊 Actually I was pretty depressed when I checked my footage. Because, you know, I didn't know myself how my hikikomori life looks objectively. If felt a little bit miserable, to be honest. But your fantastic editing shows me with sympathy, I was so relieved! And also I want to say thank you to all viewers, especially folks leaving such heartwarming comments here. I highly appreciate them!🥰 Arigatou! ヽ( ´ ∇ ｀ )ノ
Hi Nito! You're so incredibly talented and interesting as a person. You taught yourself how to draw, make a game, learn English and so much more seemingly on your own. I wish you the best of luck and I hope you achieve your hopes and dreams. You're amazing, keep it up my friend! ❤️
Thank you for sharing your Story. I'm highly impressed that you developed the game all on your own plus learning english to accomplish your goal. The Game looks very interesting and i'm looking foward to play the full version next year! I wish you the best and enjoy your snack. I don't know what it has to do with being a Hikikomori, but a Game Developer/English learning Student/Illustrator who is doing his exercises definitely deserves an eclair, or two ;)
Let's see. He's a writer, a game developer, a good artist, speaks two languages. He is not lazy, doesn't have anxiety problem, and wants to make a connection. He just can't fit to market demands and looks like he is overcoming it.
@@chauncyjohncastro7541 If someone has anxiety to the point that they aren't leaving the house, 'he' isn't part of the problem but I'm sure that things can improve for him if he gets counseling. I have phone counseling, 2 times a week. Others in Japan could do the same.
I have a friend who have been Hikikomori for about 4 Years, he never get any job or go to college in his entire life. I was helping him to find a new job but he keep refused and ignoring me. One day i started my own small business selling street food, he was my first employee. My God, i never thought he was really good at his job and helped my business to grow bigger, he even invented half of my store menu. He spent his time at home researching new recipe for my store. Now i owe him big time. This Hikikomori people it's not useless or lazy they just don't trust other people and sometimes push themselves too hard. I would love to hire them as my employee and friends.
Massive social anxiety or insecurity is what keep this talented people from doing what 'normal' people suppossed to do. I can say that seeking medications from psychiatrist or getting help from peers can change these people lives. Being shut in is a form of mental health issue, not "lazyness".
What the use , if u do one day die ,within 60 year , all achievement gone, rather living in jail like him , better to explore world, it's a unnatural living, worst then animal....you learn things ,do coding but not in.cost of family , social life and friends
@@thesunshinegirl_1343 look at the man, he isn't comfort with it, he's just made a habit of it. He is basically just living to survive at this point. He seems lonely and sadly gets very little interaction in the year even if he wants it. This may have started out as a comfort thing, but it has evolved into routine. He can't go out into society even if he wanted to because he would be shunned for his lifestyle. I had very limited interaction for a solid 2 years and it sucked. You get sick of yourself, you don't know how to talk to people. You can't be understood because you're too low and mumble, you get flustered easily, you overthink anything that happens, you literally just sit for a while out of sheer boredom but you can't do anything about it so you just find a way to fill in the boredom. Granted I never got to this level but I was able to last 7-12 hours a day without saying a single word, which is not normal. I have gotten much better at it now over the last few years and I am so much happier in general nowadays.
He graduated from the University of Tokyo which is the best university in Japan and nr. 25 in the world ranking and he still couldn't find a good job. His senior even had to extend his studies for 1 year to be able to find a good job. This just shows how competitive and hard the Japanese job market is. And it also shows how intelligent this man is.
@@Rk_-qi2ih America is a shithole imo. With our current president and his policies not only that but current politics and cultural differences America would just be way too much to handle. I love and hate my country but honestly it's pretty bad but I'm not saying other countries including Japan don't have their own major issues or benefits.
@@Rk_-qi2ih Not to mention the general disdain and belittling of Asians here. As an Asian American living here on and off due to military circumstances when I went to school the kids, staff and generally those around me outside of school who weren't family made spiteful and blatantly racist remarks at me without me knowing what they meant at the time, of course sometimes I would catch this but still I really hate America for the general lack of respect and knowledge most people have. (Sorry for getting a bit deep and political over a little remark just really couldn't sum it up in a sentence or two)
@@leeroychiu5970 is there really distain here though? I don’t really see or hear any racism around my peers (high school) but I do know it happens to others, the closest thing I have seen was someone who is just a dick to everybody in the school. Edit, I’m also Asian so I would generally hear the same stuff
@@SeanandOreo Ironically all the qualities of the most productive and socially verse people out n about, getting on with life. Thank you for producing this and lots of appreciation and thanks to Nito for the insight into his chosen lifestyle. I'll definitely support his game
@@Rainbow__cookie It's Japan, square footage of living space gets really expensive. Like imagine NYC rental rates on steroids, it's THAT expensive. That being the case, homes design is often extremely efficient.
I read this before watching the video and i thought it's not so weird. So i thought he sits on his chair while eating and browsing not actually using his chair as a table. I mean, the chair is near a table what the hell?!
@@Rainbow__cookie Maybe not enough space or not possible or whatever may be in his mind. Did you see how he "repaired" the chair's arm rest? So maybe he's not so bright either? Like, just move the keyboard sidewise, rest it behind the monitor or something and you have enough space for a couple of plates.
I was expecting someone who plays video games all day due to depression and not working Instead . He speaks two languages , published two books ,and is working on developing a game to further his future I wouldnt call him a shut in though . He is trying to be an entrepreneur. Its gonna be hard . Best of luck
Yes trying since 10 years with no success and living off with the aunt's money. At a certain point he has to rendezvous with reality and acknowledge that he is failing and to get out since the money will run out soon and he will be evicted.
@@zefiro87 its not that easy. lots of hikkikomori also have mental issues. also he said that if he is unable to build his own dev team, he will look for a job
I think it’s an interesting phenomenon. For example, after forty days in solitary confinement, prisoners beg to stay there, when previously they begged to be put back in gen pop.
@@iomd4527 yup, one thing I do struggle with though is staying in relationships. I got my friends I go out with and it’s nice to keep that social desire in check. But I’ve been along for so long that I know I’ll have to compromise on time with relationships. Hooking up really is the only thing I’ve been content with.
@@NOBLE-wo5rr You're asking him to drag a bunch of assets and produce the most random, unfathomable game possible? Bro said "you do it" like it's something difficult...
It’s weird people keep calling out people because they saw them in the comments section, but it’s true I’ve watched so many videos and ur always there posting funny comments Also, nice name
This is wild. For anyone who doesn’t know Tokyo university is essentially the Harvard of japan. This dude graduated from the most prestigious college in Japan and chooses to live like this.
The dude is more productive, in isolation, than most minglers I know. He's a game dev, cooks his own food, he's economical, he's teaching himself English, he exercises, he's alert, takes charge of his life and choices without apology. I'd like him in my corner of friends in a heartbeat.
@@tyronethechef4606 That's according to what your mother/school taught you. Quantity i.e. "handful" does not have the monopoly to be considered cooking.
@@plebmarvin3108 Good for you! It is better to have 1-4 really good friends than a multitude of 'fair-weather' friends who do not add value to your life.
I don't understand why he apologizes for eating a snack. That made me sad. He's so intelligent, talented, and humble. Please eat as many snacks as you're hungry for, sir.
societal shame, it's not just a japanese thing but certainly more pronounced there. He doesn't generate income, or, in his own understanding, contribute to society. I'm guessing he feels guilt and shame for just existing at this point. Which likely makes it all the more difficult to go out and interact with other people.
@@louismendes4743 I'm sure you're right. Honestly, my heart hurts for all the men all over the world who feel like they're worth nothing if they're not making a lot of money. It's a capitalistic lie that causes isolation and suicide.
@@flowerface3913 I don't think capitalism is solely to blame. All throughout human history, adult males would be ostracized if they didn't contribute. I think because of that, the guilt is more of a deep-seeded instinct, felt by all men, regardless of culture.
@@Fermion. the suffering of all people can be traced back to misunderstanding, randomness, or greed. Most commonly greed. Greed is the root of capitalism. So when I say capitalism, I don't mean the few modern systems that actually claim that title openly. I mean the system of greed that's been killing humans and the planet since long before the Industrial Revolution.
Yeah, its sort of impressive how much stability his routine and life has. I feel quite sad for him though, for his social situation, im an introvert but this seems legitemally painful
So its his fault that the work environment in Japan has got people killing themselves over how stressfull it is? Lets also not forget that not everyone is born social, some people find it extremely hard to socialise, whether its a mental disability or just how their personality came to be over the years. Thats not to say that i support lazyness, but its not always the persons fault that theyre in the predicament theyre in, a lot of times these people make a genuine effort to break out of their shell, but it either takes a long time, or it unfortunately never happens, which is a darn shame @@Chadius_Thundercock
I had severe social anxiety and didn’t leave my house for 7 years, now I’m 23 and recently I lost 80lbs and pushed myself to do my driving lessons and got a car and now I have started college. I’m slowly but surely getting better and getting my life back.
Good work dude, picking yourself up by the bootstraps is not easy, but you are the only one who can do it. One step t a time and make sure you are heading in the right direction. There will be a few stumbles on your journey but don't let them bother you just keep at it one step at a time!
Yes he isnt typical Hikikomori who hoarding garbage and only playing videogames , but by definition he is Hikikomori because he never or rarely leave his room
In japan, they has no self-employed term thus they called them hikikomori. You know.. That asian stereotype that they should get good grade to work at some high lvl company of some kind, thats why that self-employed is non-existent, atleast that stereotype is applied to east Asia region tho.
@@TheIncomingVirus1 i watches till the end. I said about the general Japanese opinion which they even said that stereotypical hikikomori is someone who is rely on their parents to live on, & all that. I didn't said that he was bad on doing what hes doing. What i'm trying to say is tha how bad the general japanese's (or atleast the older one) opinion about hikikomori is all about
I feel a connection to this guy... a creator trying his best, disliking the modern employee's lifestyle, and not yet achieving success. I hope his game does well and he finds the success he's looking for.
It's astounding to listen to the way he speaks English. His use of sophisticated words , honesty and clarity is just pleasant to watch. He is a great example of someone who chose isolation not out of being lazy but out of the fact that he just didn't fit the specific society expectation. Thanks for sharing a video about him
Hi im japanese. He is so much more talented than people who are concerned as HIKIKOMORI by "normal" japanese. HIKIKOMORI we discussing(and criticizing in incredibly most of case) are people who earn to small money to live alone, of course no spouse, share the house with their parents due to they have no money. Thus, the atmosphere in a house is dim and tense. Parents worry about their decendant, and HIKIKOMORI have a concern about future. The case of worse, HIKIKOMORI can't do anything but sleeping and eating so totally depending on their parents, or in some case domestic violence are seen. Moreover, the worst is the time their parents broke limit."dragger" will come home. dragger demolish the door and literally drag HIKIKOMORI out of house. Dragger promise their parents to make HIKIKOMORI suitable for japanese society. But who on earth can do so magical? In fact, some of HIKIKOMORI were found dead several monthes after. All over the world, please remind, what you saw is light side. And inevitably, light has a shadow.
@@paokxatzis4 I saw a video about it. The parents call an agency that "reforms" hikikomori. They go into your room and forcefully take you with them. Kinda crazy tbh.
“Drawing cute girls is a must and being able to draw cute girls puts you more opportunities in the market” Never have I been offended by something I 100% agree with
He's talented in art, game design, and programming. He supports himself and doesn't mooch of public assistance. I don't see a problem really. I mean isolation can be a sign of an issue but only if it severely effects ones ability to live their life. Nito seems to be satisfied with how he's living.
If he is cool with it….it’s fine. But often it stems from the insane pressure of social and work culture in Japan, which could put even those with normal mental health may despair, be beaten down and end up self isolating. And in a less harsh culture, many would prefer more social interactions or friendships. The work culture in Japan is so difficult that if you graduate in a bad economic year and don’t get a job within a year of graduation, you are often shunned by the professional work force for the rest of your life, as there is a strong preference for hiring new grads only. And even if employed, there are strict hierarchies in which more senior workers or managers are rarely questioned (ironically, Japan work places often use outdated tech like faxes and older software, as their is resistance to change). Then add in grueling work hours, a culture of public shaming for any mistakes, etc (or so say some YT videos, O don’t know personally).
Yes, and every parents will tell their childs: why you always locked in but can't produce or make an earn for yourself. Look at this guy, he can make something! Damn...
This guy is like actually a n inspiration. Not in the “oh yeah I don’t ever want to leave the house” way but like a “he can do all this without ever leaving yet some people can’t at all. And HE is the one who gets mocked.”
He doesn't fit in the Japanese expected model of how someone should live their life, but you fit in well with Western ideals of how to live. He works hard and dreams big, he just doesn't want to do it as an employee of a company. But you can see how by he keeps a steady schedule and routine to try to improve himself, learning English and teaching himself how to program, how to draw etc he isn't looking for an easy way out. Best of luck to you Souji
@@slugger7512 it’s the difference in life views some people are ok making little to no money if they are enjoying what they do which is impossible as a corporate slave even if you start off doing something you like
I admire Nito. He‘s motivated, he‘s working and even though his English is not perfect he manages to learn it during shut in and he wants to fight against the norm of society. I lost most of my good habits during the quarantine and slowly building it up again. I think even though staying at home might seem like a perfect solution (mainly for introverts) there are challenges that need to be resolved. Like I said, I admire Nito
His english is actually really good compared to other japanese. People who talks chinese and its decent, generally, have really hard time to speak english.
This made my evening. It's so heartwarming to see this and to read that he got that much attention and appreciation for his work. Wishing him all the best.
I like that meme with the muppet looking at the camera from the side and then staring in front of him with a caption that says: "When you found out your normal daily life is called quarantine."
When it happened I welcomed it. After five months, I wanted to go back, and regret it. I had forgotten what a nasty cruel species humans are. They're so judgemental and a bunch of condescending schadenfreude, especially towards those slightly different than themselves.
He's like YandereDev, except he actually seems to actually get shit done. Plus he sounds like a decent human being, so that's nice. Actually nevermind, he's nothing like YandereDev.
You're right. Mentioning him like YandereDev is an insult to this Decent man. This person is a model citizen for the modern age where everyone is kind of distant and directionless
In the World War Z book there's a character who lives like this guy, just a lot less productively, and he basically didn't notice how the apocalypse was affecting his city until his parents stopped feeding him.
this man is keeping to himself, not bothering anyone, not causing harm, decided to stay away from all the bullshit of the world and avoid drama, still is being active , learning, working and developing, more people should be like this guy, and i wish him well.
reminds me how monks in various cultures would live. going on with their spiritual routines, isolated from the rest of the community and other worldy botherings.
@@CaptainObvious0000 Not everyone is like you. You are too caught up in yourself and are projecting, thus causing erroneous judgments. You can be alone without being depressed. Maybe it's dispositionally dependent or some genetic particularity, but being alone doesn't mean one is lonely.
How about the porn that he make, maybe if someone has the link, im really thankfully if that person can share it, of course this is for educational purpose, it really helped my research.
The guy graduated from a tough as nails university, learned how to draw with great skill, code/program in unreal, and improved his skill in a second language. Honestly incredibly impressive. Seems like a really nice guy, just want to give him a big hug
That's my life Motto. I could draw porn but don't want too, because in the end what benefit does it give me? Horny. Being Horny doesn't make you happy.
Bro works on shit and gets paid, he's a working member of society to me. I mean, it would be nice if we could coax him out for a drink or something, but he's got his reasons for being a recluse. ... one does hope he will try to expand his culinary world, same breakfast for 10 years sounds like some kind of hell.
@@kk-qu1zc the type of pepole who think being succesful means not being a virgin, getting gf or etc. are usaully the type of pepole who have no skills or anything interesting about them other than being fast talkers, being good at talking or managing to get a girlfriend. Such small minded pepole shall never state their rotten opinions like this to media and/or other pepole to discourage them. Why I'm stating my opinion now? Becuase I really feels sick that there are a lot of pepole who think like you. Keep opinions like that to yourself, please
@@matasa7463 I can understand why he has the same breakfast. I've been more or less a recluse of sorts for the last year and I tend to eat the same thing everyday. Provided what you eat is nutritious and there's at least a little variety, a consistent, healthy and relatively unvaried diet is sustainable in the long-term. Recluses tend to favour routine and find comfort in it so I'm not surprised this would extend to one's diet as well.
Although, if i understood him correctly, he isn't fond of the Japanese work culture and ethic, he still is a workaholic. Just on his own terms. As long as his lifestyle doesn't cultivate a deep depression, i see no big issue here.
i hear that the hikikomori lifestyle is frowned upon in japan so it's nice to see a different perspective. this video is respectful to Nito! there's no mocking or judgement to his lifestyle. just an objective, straightforward documentation of Nito's history and daily life. so well made
@@AladynG Family is important in Asian culture my dude. Everyone in the family supports each other. I support my parents and little brother and when I need them, I'll know that they'll be there for me. I don't see anything wrong with that. In asian cultures, sometimes family just stay together. My parents are living with me because I want to help support them as they get older, since their English isn't the greatest and I do not want to put them in a nursing home. Family is very important and I love them. This allows my little brother to go to college without worrying about money at home. Until he is done and has a stable job, we both can move to our own homes and support the family remotely.
It's like the story of The Tortoise and the Hare. Others go about their days rushing here and there working endless hours. This man never leaves the house, but something tells me he's The Tortoise that has and is accomplishing more than others rushing around in this rat race. If he's happy, and doing more than you are, what's the problem? Envy? Bless this man.
I don't find this wrong, I mean he is working, eating, living his life, why do people look down on him .. he is not high or drunk, he is a functioning human being, he can still communicate with his family via phone. Tbh I have been almost like this for two years too since I was diagnosed with anxiety, but I still need to go out at least 2-3 times per weeks, just walking in the park, doing urban sketching, I am glad I can get a job as an illustration
Whats that high or drunk mention? Would your opinion change if he was? And im pretty sure he drinks himself to sleep with all the loneliness in his life.
@@ShacoPL Yeah, he’s japanese, and most japanese people aren’t morons like the rest of us. Plus, the drinking himslef to sleep part doesn’t really make sense. Not everyone needs human contact to function. This was his choice, and it works. Millions of people worldwide can survive on only online contact with people to feel satisfied. I’m honestly not surprised he chose to distance himself. Most people I meet are stupid or assholes. That’s just the way it is.
"drawing porn is not fun for me, I can't find the meaning of life there " I hope the translation was meant exactly as it was said because I fucking love this man for saying that.
@@understoodshots no shit, that's why I wrote said and not written. I wasn't talking about the subtitles. His own translation from Japanese to English may have a different meaning.
@@TheTGOAC To get into Todai his written English skill must be pretty legit. While pronunciation is hard to improve if you don't have someone to practice with tho.
Honestly this guy's life is not _that_ bad. The fact that he wants to be independent but productive and more over be productive in what HE wants to do, not to some obligation of company, family and etc. A few things right off the bat I could see that would improve his life, a new chair, a plastic or glass chair mat so he doesn't tear up the floor, fix the floor, and a wall mounted founding table so he can have a place to eat but store it away flat against the wall as to not be in the way when he's not using it and taking a look, space it at a premium in his apartment. a few wall mounted cabinets for storage to put things away and that would go a LONG way toward physical and mental health. Other then those few things, he sleeps as much as he wants, works as much and on what he wants, eats what he wants, does what he wants for entertainment, and has at least some form of income but other then that has no obligations or responsibilities except to himself, Jesus Christ, we should BE so lucky. This man is truly free if only he would see it.
Freedom is... a tricky thing... We are humans. We are not "born" for a specific purpose, like, say a pair of scissors or a hammer... We are inherently free to choose what to do with ourselves. But freedom comes with the weight of responsibility, and people try to "find their purpose" because a life without a higher purpose is a life only you are responsible of. We don't really want to be free. We want to CHOOSE our responsibilities. Obviously, oppressed people want different responsibilities than the ones they're forced into, and FREE people want responsibilities that have nothing to do with themselves. Freedom is not the goal. The goal is to choose the responsibilities you're comfortable with. Freedom only lets you have the privilege of choice... I wander a lot, not because I like it, but because there are days in which I have to go outside, but I have nothing else to do... On my long walks through the cities and parks, I have come up with a phrase that expresses why freedom is so confusing, at least to me: "Sometimes you're not lost. Sometimes you know exactly where you are, but you don't have anywhere to go..." In the end, we are DOOMED to be free... We are DOOMED to CHOOSE. Using your freedom to commit and take the responsibility of your choices is the first step to truly be happy... (The second step is choosing the right things. Hint: it's NOT what will make you feel good in the short term.) There is always a choice to be made.
@@TurboKing12 They haven't come up with a term for it... yet... that I am aware of but I have not felt human for my entire lifetime. I simply do not belong with this species. I constantly asked if I was adopted when I was younger since none of my features made sense. Hair and eyes both changed colors. Haven't been sick since the 3rd grade where the doctors told my parents I only had about 7 days left. I even tried getting sick to no avail later down the line. I look to the stars and feel I do not belong on this planet. I have felt that ever since I was a child. I wear many masks to "fit" in with society and mimic behavior of survival but none of it feels natural. The best I can describe the feeling is if you were to walk into a random house party in a random city while pretending to have been invited.
My parents would hate this type of person, but honestly, he’s just vibing and I admire him for that. I hope when I’m older I can have the same courage to do whatever helps me too
start now, dude, don't wait. i respect this guy too, but i'm sure if you asked him for his honest thoughts, he'd probably admit that he'd prefer to have those 10 years back.
This is a great goal but this type of life is not a great one, social life is important for humans. And it’s better to have friends and people u can depend on. Good luck in the future tho
I Know this video is old, but I really appreciate you shining light on these people, I can relate to this person in certain aspects and sometimes you just need a little recognition for what you can actually do. Not everyone is outgoing, or work well in traditional workspaces or are superb at marketing.
I like being alone nobody is bothering you, interrupting you, or just getting in your personal space but from my experience there's a certain point where I just want some type of human interaction it always goes away but it always comes back too
sure it could be peaceful at Times but for some it really hurts especially when your lonely when your celebrating something or being lonely in special days and events like that, personally wanting to be alone and being lonely has a different meaning to me at Times i want to be alone just to shake off my pain and stress and at other Times i don't like it being alone or lonely when i could've used support from friends or family
This guy is awesome, he's clearly just the introverted type. He does art, teaches himself game design learning English and is pretty humble. Genuinly cant wait for his game.
Not just that. Japan's workplace culture is incredibly brutal, to the point where he and people like him feel such shame and embarrassment facing the public when they know they don't meet these impossible standards. I'm glad he's enjoying himself now and doing what he loves, but at the end of the day it's a side effect of an unfortunate aspect of Japanese culture.
It requires more thought on why this type of lifestyle is pretty sad. But what I realise its this: experiences, connections with people, and the combination of both. Without those 2, you will become pretty sad, no matter what you say, or what others say. And the people saying "he's not hurting anyone and he's doing his own thing, that's pretty cool!" they know they could never live like that or they would be miserable
Most Hikikomori tend to be depressed and very dependent from others. This guy, however, I feel he is normal and very productive, but just like his own space and commodity to work better. Good luck to him :)
@@mugiherrscherofstronk8149 Ha, no I mean alone. Having little to nothing to do with anyone I could avoid. Just coming out of an 8 year stint of isolation and I don't plan on having much to do with anyone even now? Although I am feeling more sociable than normal.
I have been living like this for 11 years now and it's terrible for your mental health. I will now work on myself to get back to life and back on track mentally
You can do it! I believe in you, Internet Stranger. 👏🏼 I was mostly a shut in due to my agoraphobia years ago. I started just going outside to sit for awhile each day. Now I go for walks and to the store myself… you got this!!
You can learn English and work as a medical interpreter. You can work Home Office with that job. Well, that's what I'm doing being 29 and after realize that my job in the legal field wasn't something for me.
It makes me so sad to see that he views himself as having missed his chance! You have so much more ahead of you! Fuck all those companies that didn’t want you. They missed out on a jack of all trades! You taught yourself how to draw, and made a business of it when you needed too. You speak two languages, you’ve written two books, you taught yourself how to code a video game from the ground up. Your amazing! Your doing the things most people couldn’t imagine doing, your taking chances and doing what you think would work best for you! Your spectacular!
I completely agree. I have seen unmotivated people irl and believe me, they literally do nothing but play games or browse the internet. This guy is actually doing SOMETHING that could be beneficial to him.
I agree but you ha e to understand how competitive it is in Japan and the Japanese job market. His feelings are most likely true he probably did lose his opportunity and has to do what he can on his computer for work.
@@hellsonion514 As a western version (and somewhat less extreme) I totally agree, the virus has been about the best thing going.. didn't lose any friends or family because I have none! Finally my life choice has been validated!
When he said "its too hard" I thought he was about to break down, and then I realised he was just mentioning how was difficult to film and eat at the same time.
Better doesn't mean good. And that's a common mentality for artists especially. The more you learn the more you realize how much more there is to learn than you initially thought there was.
Most genius level individuals can comprehend complex perspectives about the task they have decided to obsess over. They see not from their own shoes, but the shoes of the guy next doors moms cousins best friends sister, who isn't even in the same country. lol My point is they can find flaws in every moment, most people will go an entire lifetime without discovering.
@@thatoneguyinthemiddle1910 The Dunning-Kruger effect is the psychological effect that correlates ignorance to confidence until you learn more in that subject and have to earn the confidence back through learning the vast amout of material in that specific subject. It's not different stuff, It's exactly that principle.
Guy: *makes cool art and games and supports himself financially* Society: "That's cool bro, what studio or company are you with?" Guy: "I work from home alone." Society: "UNACCEPTABLEEEEEEEEEEEEE"
Let's be honest, this guy is a talent. He gained so many skills (drawing, coding, game developing etc.) all by himself with pure hardwork. Now with the new norm of WFH, I see a bright future in this man. You do not need to be physically in the office/workplace for game developer; and he seems perfectly fine with talking to people via video chat. There is nothing wrong with being a hikikomori; neither is there anything to be ashamed about for drawing porn (what are we in the medieval era?) It's might sound like a stretch but the main motivation for life at the end of the day is all about procreation and sex, what's wrong with using artwork to satisfy this fundamental need? Plus, he is not leeching off the society, on the contrary, he is earning his own living and contributing to the society with his artworks. Everyone has their own way of living. As long as no one is affected negatively, I say let's live and let live.
@@kittenmimi5326 all we're saying is, becoming a hikikomori doesn't always mean failure. If you can manage things well, and have the right talents, you can be a hikikomori and be successful.
@@sivvinod3187 i live with a shut-in roommate and it's the absolute worst. it's horrible to watch, he's incapable of getting a haircut or grocery shopping.
Porn addiction is spreading like a wildfire and it’s leading millions to low self esteem, depression and even suicide (not to mention many sex offenders were proven porn addicts). In summary he feels that he can use his gift and life to create positive and healthy stuff rather than use his talents to hook more people into the dark and hollow world of porn. (I was a porn addict myself and stopping this addiction has made me whole again)
He has such a disciplined lifestyle even though being a hikikomori, eating healthy meals, exercising, learning new skills and pursuing his dreams. Honestly I feel the work culture and companies out there missed a potential creative talent right here.
As a less-than-a-year game dev, I think his skills will definitely be valuable to game dev studios anywhere, AAA or indie. We have indeed missed a potential talent right here.
@@ming3920 true. I admire that dude. Learnt English, drawing, game developing and all that is related to it at the indie level, wrote two books... he is like my sims 2 characters 😂amazing. I really hope he succeeds and find purpose and another life challenge in human relations and outside world aswell.
Japanese work culture is absolutely God awful. At first I thought he was going to be the usual stereotypes, but his reasonings for being a hikikomori were very reasonable.
@@_Anthony___ if your savings is $10k, that means for your statement to be correct he would have had $0 in living expenses during the time that he was earning that money. I suspect his expenses were greatly reduced but far from zero
10k, I guess that's good enough for paying the rent and eat for year. Not sure if that'll be enough to pay electricity though. Not sure about making mangas, but making video games alone is a pretty risky endeavor. Those who are successful by starting with no prior experience or degree are very few. It's about the same as planning to become a streamer as a full time job when you don't have any audience yet.
why are you literally *everywhere* seriously ive been watching youtube videos all day in the most random corners of a random feed and you have comments underneath all of them im honestly not upset im just super worried
Wow, he's learned so many skills by himself! I will support him by getting his game when it's out. It's fascinating to learn about the creator behind it.
"Drawing porn is not fun for me. I can't find the meaning of life there." - Brutally honest. Nito eat healthy, do some exercise and work at home. Sounds like people nowadays with the pandemic
I guess He somewhat more productive and healthier than the average people in lockdown got seemingly fatter, I noticed this a lot from my close friends who used to be thin before the pandemic
Man he looks so cozy and comfy and he just works his own schedule, gets the recommended amount of sleep, eats decent food, ain't robbing anyone, he ain't homeless, he's got his necessities, he's making a living and looks pretty happy, I would totally do this and not be super upset about it.
Live like that, then we talkin. Man, come on, ok with the independent and all that, but, most beautiful times in life are always sharing with people you love, you take that out and what, just doing things to get money and keep eating? just that? what a lame existence.
The amount self-discipline he shown when nobody is watching(other than this video of course) is simply amazing and inspiring.. Remind me to get sh*t done and stop making excuses
I think Nito just realized that the world is full of bullshit and he couldn't be bothered. He is putting effort into something he believes in and living a lean lifestyle to see it to fruition, this is something so few people are able to do. Hope he finds a talented team to continue working on his dream. Good interview! Hmm, was wondering why he didn't move to a cheaper country since he is working from home.
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Nito reading a script?
Yes. Nito wrote his answers out in English since he is not quite conversational. He uses grammarly when he writes, so he won't sound quite natural. I wanted him to speak Japanese, but he felt it was too embarrassing if Japanese people watched it.
How does Nito afford to live?
Hikikomori are usually supported by family. In Nito's case he was originally supported by his Aunt, but is currently living off his savings from Doujin sales.
How does Nito get groceries, haircuts, etc?
Nito gets delivery for groceries. He leaves once every month or two for haircuts (and presumably yearly for the doctor).
Where can I find Nito's game?
Thanks to everyone who funded his Kickstarter campaign, Nito made $34,000 in sales! We're so happy that this video gained so much traction. Thank you to the kind people who donated to make it possible for him to finish and publish his game. Below are his links
Steam Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/1179890/Pull_Stay/
Discord: discord.com/invite/dS4xBTg
Twitter: twitter.com/EternalStew
Oh my gosh thank you so much!!! I just cant wait for this game to come out!
Thank you for such an interesting interview and to Nito also for participating.
I found it of note that he said he doesn’t feel lonely much. I think it’s because he is always keeping his mind occupied. He is always concentrating on his task which is a bit different than other hikikomori that I’ve seen. The other documentaries I’ve seen focus more on those who are mostly unable to take care of themselves and lack motivation to be productive. His case is a bit different.
In terms of productivity it seems like he is more productive than a lot of social people I know..
I agree. I believe there is a saying "Those who have a why can overcome any 'how' "
how did you link up with Nito?
@@vkmtahgi I found him in a post for help on Reddit.
Thank you so much Sean for making this happen!😊
Actually I was pretty depressed when I checked my footage. Because, you know, I didn't know myself how my hikikomori life looks objectively.
If felt a little bit miserable, to be honest.
But your fantastic editing shows me with sympathy, I was so relieved!
And also I want to say thank you to all viewers, especially folks leaving such heartwarming comments here. I highly appreciate them!🥰
Arigatou! ヽ( ´ ∇ ｀ )ノ
Thank you for taking the risk! We're really happy with the final result. Hopefully you will find some traction with this video!
I wish you good luck with your game, Nito!
@@jacopogggg Thank you for your kind words, Jacopo! ヽ( ´ ∇ ｀ )ノ
Hi Nito! You're so incredibly talented and interesting as a person. You taught yourself how to draw, make a game, learn English and so much more seemingly on your own. I wish you the best of luck and I hope you achieve your hopes and dreams. You're amazing, keep it up my friend! ❤️
Thank you for sharing your Story. I'm highly impressed that you developed the game all on your own plus learning english to accomplish your goal. The Game looks very interesting and i'm looking foward to play the full version next year! I wish you the best and enjoy your snack. I don't know what it has to do with being a Hikikomori, but a Game Developer/English learning Student/Illustrator who is doing his exercises definitely deserves an eclair, or two ;)
Let's see. He's a writer, a game developer, a good artist, speaks two languages. He is not lazy, doesn't have anxiety problem, and wants to make a connection. He just can't fit to market demands and looks like he is overcoming it.
He must have anxiety, otherwise he would have left the house.
We all know he's part of the problem.
@@chauncyjohncastro7541 If someone has anxiety to the point that they aren't leaving the house, 'he' isn't part of the problem but I'm sure that things can improve for him if he gets counseling. I have phone counseling, 2 times a week. Others in Japan could do the same.
@@chauncyjohncastro7541 and no offence, but you look like you're about 12 years old...?
@@mariebernier3076 Having anxiety means you're part of the problem.Why else would he improve it?Also I'm 16 if you're wondering,none taken.
We have these in America too, they're called Discord mods
America walmart version
except they don't have a "real" job
Or Reddit mods
USA* america is a continent.
hahhahaah
I have a friend who have been Hikikomori for about 4 Years, he never get any job or go to college in his entire life. I was helping him to find a new job but he keep refused and ignoring me. One day i started my own small business selling street food, he was my first employee.
My God, i never thought he was really good at his job and helped my business to grow bigger, he even invented half of my store menu.
He spent his time at home researching new recipe for my store. Now i owe him big time. This Hikikomori people it's not useless or lazy they just don't trust other people and sometimes push themselves too hard. I would love to hire them as my employee and friends.
Thank you for being such a good friend. 👍
I hire my freinds too. 😁
Post a video of your store
Thank you for not abandoning giving your friend a chance
Massive social anxiety or insecurity is what keep this talented people from doing what 'normal' people suppossed to do. I can say that seeking medications from psychiatrist or getting help from peers can change these people lives. Being shut in is a form of mental health issue, not "lazyness".
-What do you do?
-I stay in my room
-Great, that' a very responsible behavior during the pandemic
-What pandemic?
Lol
Literally me
Lmao
Hahaha ... makes sense
Btw he is a shut-in guy, but definitely not a neet...
What is neet ?
He took: “I want to be alone for a minute” and extended it to ten years.
My guy
I want to be alone for 10 years
@@garf5484 extend it to 100
i made this a day ago and it’s blown up I-
@@bunnybunnz you- want to be alone for a minute?
He taught himself English, learned how to code, and worked hard on his game in his own home! Respect for Nito!
What the use , if u do one day die ,within 60 year , all achievement gone, rather living in jail like him , better to explore world, it's a unnatural living, worst then animal....you learn things ,do coding but not in.cost of family , social life and friends
@@asitpurohit_108 not everyone life for the same purpose
@@thesunshinegirl_1343 look at the man, he isn't comfort with it, he's just made a habit of it. He is basically just living to survive at this point. He seems lonely and sadly gets very little interaction in the year even if he wants it. This may have started out as a comfort thing, but it has evolved into routine. He can't go out into society even if he wanted to because he would be shunned for his lifestyle.
I had very limited interaction for a solid 2 years and it sucked. You get sick of yourself, you don't know how to talk to people. You can't be understood because you're too low and mumble, you get flustered easily, you overthink anything that happens, you literally just sit for a while out of sheer boredom but you can't do anything about it so you just find a way to fill in the boredom.
Granted I never got to this level but I was able to last 7-12 hours a day without saying a single word, which is not normal. I have gotten much better at it now over the last few years and I am so much happier in general nowadays.
No he was just reading, he can't speak English
@@shadyshelby8361 you can CLEARLY tell that he has been working his hardest to speak english.
Update: He has now moved to Georgia and he is now there learning Georgian and working on hopefully finish his game this year.
Man that's a huge jump. May I ask you how do you know this?
based gorgestan
I hope he is a changed person now and seriously working hard with the opportunity he's given by kind Georgian people.
UA-cam Channel is called Nito Souji
That's fucking great 👍
this dude the second Corona happened he was just like "Oh no, anyway"
What's Corona?
Alcohol?
What happened to corona?
@@ChaosBW covid19
@@lilaciiaa R/Woooosh
He Can still get infected from the food he will get?
@@NarutoUzumaki-ur5nh oh no how scary, he might get a mild fever, cough a bit and be short of breath for a week or two.
He graduated from the University of Tokyo which is the best university in Japan and nr. 25 in the world ranking and he still couldn't find a good job. His senior even had to extend his studies for 1 year to be able to find a good job. This just shows how competitive and hard the Japanese job market is. And it also shows how intelligent this man is.
he would be chillin if he moved to america
@@Rk_-qi2ih America is a shithole imo. With our current president and his policies not only that but current politics and cultural differences America would just be way too much to handle. I love and hate my country but honestly it's pretty bad but I'm not saying other countries including Japan don't have their own major issues or benefits.
@@Rk_-qi2ih Not to mention the general disdain and belittling of Asians here. As an Asian American living here on and off due to military circumstances when I went to school the kids, staff and generally those around me outside of school who weren't family made spiteful and blatantly racist remarks at me without me knowing what they meant at the time, of course sometimes I would catch this but still I really hate America for the general lack of respect and knowledge most people have. (Sorry for getting a bit deep and political over a little remark just really couldn't sum it up in a sentence or two)
@@leeroychiu5970 is there really distain here though? I don’t really see or hear any racism around my peers (high school) but I do know it happens to others, the closest thing I have seen was someone who is just a dick to everybody in the school.
Edit, I’m also Asian so I would generally hear the same stuff
No wonder he didn’t like Japanese work culture
Learning English, drawing, writing, game dev work, exercises. This guy is amazing
He is a hard worker with a lot of creativity.
@@SeanandOreo Ironically all the qualities of the most productive and socially verse people out n about, getting on with life. Thank you for producing this and lots of appreciation and thanks to Nito for the insight into his chosen lifestyle. I'll definitely support his game
anime artist
He's reading from a script.
Nito did all the things that most people fail to do everyday =w=... I feel embarrassed
Amazing, he would have breezed through the Pandemic unlike everyone else
Hey i watched your videos they are very entertaining 👍
Why do you not have the checkmark?
Your videos make me nostalgic man have a good day
@@HappGamrthat’s odd he already has 1mil subs
Wdym he would? He did breeze through the pandemic like its nothing
"I'm eating on my chair because while I'm eating I can browse the internet"
*Me with a mouthful of chicken sandwich watching this video* my man
He should just get a bigger table
So he can sit at his desk and eat
@@Rainbow__cookie It's Japan, square footage of living space gets really expensive. Like imagine NYC rental rates on steroids, it's THAT expensive. That being the case, homes design is often extremely efficient.
Man i could really go for a chicken sandwich right about now
I read this before watching the video and i thought it's not so weird. So i thought he sits on his chair while eating and browsing not actually using his chair as a table. I mean, the chair is near a table what the hell?!
@@Rainbow__cookie Maybe not enough space or not possible or whatever may be in his mind. Did you see how he "repaired" the chair's arm rest? So maybe he's not so bright either? Like, just move the keyboard sidewise, rest it behind the monitor or something and you have enough space for a couple of plates.
I was expecting someone who plays video games all day due to depression and not working
Instead . He speaks two languages , published two books ,and is working on developing a game to further his future
I wouldnt call him a shut in though . He is trying to be an entrepreneur. Its gonna be hard . Best of luck
529 likes
But no reply
Does nobody need to say anything
@@abidist I guess everyone agrees so there is nothing to talk about
Yes trying since 10 years with no success and living off with the aunt's money.
At a certain point he has to rendezvous with reality and acknowledge that he is failing and to get out since the money will run out soon and he will be evicted.
@@zefiro87 its not that easy. lots of hikkikomori also have mental issues. also he said that if he is unable to build his own dev team, he will look for a job
only two?
"being alone for a while is dangerous. it’s addicting. once you see how peaceful it is, you don’t want to deal with people anymore"
I think it’s an interesting phenomenon. For example, after forty days in solitary confinement, prisoners beg to stay there, when previously they begged to be put back in gen pop.
shit, this cuts deep
Very unhealthy!!! I don’t like being around people but we’re community beings.
@@mrdave777 facts we are definitely social beings
@@iomd4527 yup, one thing I do struggle with though is staying in relationships. I got my friends I go out with and it’s nice to keep that social desire in check. But I’ve been along for so long that I know I’ll have to compromise on time with relationships. Hooking up really is the only thing I’ve been content with.
as a software engineer its honestly impressive that he built a game that good all by himself
It's just unreal store assets chucked together.
@@toffeelatte6042 you do it then
@@NOBLE-wo5rr I am here from the future and he hasn't done it.
Bro said that good. Did we watch the same trailer?
@@NOBLE-wo5rr You're asking him to drag a bunch of assets and produce the most random, unfathomable game possible?
Bro said "you do it" like it's something difficult...
What's perfect is the fact that the game he's making is exactly the types big UA-camrs like playing
happy wheels?
Would love to see Dunkey play
genesis onion browser
Go wishlist the game it does the most
"Being able to draw cute girls gives you more opportunities in the market"
Words of wisdom right there
Why tf are you literally everywhere I go
hello again
Everywhere I go, I see his face
Can someone tell me what are the character from and name
It’s weird people keep calling out people because they saw them in the comments section, but it’s true I’ve watched so many videos and ur always there posting funny comments
Also, nice name
I hope this guy finds success. He seems like a kind person.
@Supreme Wendy’s I hope you also find success for being kind.
MTTM 2 I hope you find success for being kind to someone kind
@@andrewprincic2825 I hope you find success for being so kind.
@@grimmrockbro3597 I hope you find success for being kind to someone who is also being kind
@@jonboyo7513 im here to break the chain 👍🏻
This is wild. For anyone who doesn’t know Tokyo university is essentially the Harvard of japan. This dude graduated from the most prestigious college in Japan and chooses to live like this.
Goes to show how F'ed their work environment is
It's not really a choice, since this is basically a mental disorder
Seems to me he doesnt want to work under a company, he has my respect for that
@@Jlezy What does that have to do with their government? A bit confused. No shade, just curious.
@@charlesskogen7988 I said work environment, not government
When he turned the camera and said “let’s eat” he looked so pure lol
Imagine if he said "niggas gotta eat"
@@bashbeats9428 no💜
that's what I noticed to...
@@thatcringeythingyoudidin6t792 :(
Yeahh
The dude is more productive, in isolation, than most minglers I know. He's a game dev, cooks his own food, he's economical, he's teaching himself English, he exercises, he's alert, takes charge of his life and choices without apology. I'd like him in my corner of friends in a heartbeat.
Boiling a handful of vegetables isn't considered cooking
I live similar to him and humans like us only have 1-4 really good friends at maximum :D
@@tyronethechef4606
That's according to what your mother/school taught you. Quantity i.e. "handful" does not have the monopoly to be considered cooking.
@@plebmarvin3108
Good for you! It is better to have 1-4 really good friends than a multitude of 'fair-weather' friends who do not add value to your life.
But lacks vitamin D. Nearly all of it.
I don't understand why he apologizes for eating a snack. That made me sad. He's so intelligent, talented, and humble. Please eat as many snacks as you're hungry for, sir.
societal shame, it's not just a japanese thing but certainly more pronounced there. He doesn't generate income, or, in his own understanding, contribute to society. I'm guessing he feels guilt and shame for just existing at this point. Which likely makes it all the more difficult to go out and interact with other people.
@@louismendes4743 that has ruined my day
@@louismendes4743 I'm sure you're right. Honestly, my heart hurts for all the men all over the world who feel like they're worth nothing if they're not making a lot of money. It's a capitalistic lie that causes isolation and suicide.
@@flowerface3913 I don't think capitalism is solely to blame.
All throughout human history, adult males would be ostracized if they didn't contribute. I think because of that, the guilt is more of a deep-seeded instinct, felt by all men, regardless of culture.
@@Fermion. the suffering of all people can be traced back to misunderstanding, randomness, or greed. Most commonly greed.
Greed is the root of capitalism.
So when I say capitalism, I don't mean the few modern systems that actually claim that title openly.
I mean the system of greed that's been killing humans and the planet since long before the Industrial Revolution.
He seems like a genuinely valuable person. The stability he's created for himself is not to be mocked.
Never heard that phrase before, but wow that’s a beautiful way to describe him and I completely agree
Yeah, its sort of impressive how much stability his routine and life has.
I feel quite sad for him though, for his social situation, im an introvert but this seems legitemally painful
@@z4molxe690why would you feel bad for him? He can leave anytime he wants, it’s his fault for being miserable by locking himself in doors.
So its his fault that the work environment in Japan has got people killing themselves over how stressfull it is? Lets also not forget that not everyone is born social, some people find it extremely hard to socialise, whether its a mental disability or just how their personality came to be over the years. Thats not to say that i support lazyness, but its not always the persons fault that theyre in the predicament theyre in, a lot of times these people make a genuine effort to break out of their shell, but it either takes a long time, or it unfortunately never happens, which is a darn shame @@Chadius_Thundercock
All people are "valuable" regardless of anything.
I had severe social anxiety and didn’t leave my house for 7 years, now I’m 23 and recently I lost 80lbs and pushed myself to do my driving lessons and got a car and now I have started college. I’m slowly but surely getting better and getting my life back.
I sure do not know in what country you are or what you came through, I just want to pat on your shoulder and hope life is treating you well. Cheers
Thank you so much for the kind words guys 😭❤️
Lets go man
Good work dude, picking yourself up by the bootstraps is not easy, but you are the only one who can do it. One step t a time and make sure you are heading in the right direction. There will be a few stumbles on your journey but don't let them bother you just keep at it one step at a time!
Ye but forreal i’m suffering too from social anxiety and depression, don’t mind the last reply I made
This man isn't a typical hikikomori. He actually does things, basically self-employed.
Yes he isnt typical Hikikomori who hoarding garbage and only playing videogames , but by definition he is Hikikomori because he never or rarely leave his room
In japan, they has no self-employed term thus they called them hikikomori. You know.. That asian stereotype that they should get good grade to work at some high lvl company of some kind, thats why that self-employed is non-existent, atleast that stereotype is applied to east Asia region tho.
You obviously didn’t bother watching the full video. That was address near the end.
@@TheIncomingVirus1 i watches till the end. I said about the general Japanese opinion which they even said that stereotypical hikikomori is someone who is rely on their parents to live on, & all that. I didn't said that he was bad on doing what hes doing. What i'm trying to say is tha how bad the general japanese's (or atleast the older one) opinion about hikikomori is all about
He graduated from the fucking University of Tokyo, I’d call him an elite
Wow, even if he's shut-in, he's more productive than most people.
Hey Satoko
@@OliveMule the mere point is he is contributing to society. But he def needs help.
@@ihaveadream7858 you dont get it either. Look it up
@@OliveMule yeah introvert
So trueee
"It's not easy to understand why someone would want to live this way" speak for yourself i'm ready to join him
Ive been living like this for 6 years and even more
But i do go out an work
I feel a connection to this guy... a creator trying his best, disliking the modern employee's lifestyle, and not yet achieving success. I hope his game does well and he finds the success he's looking for.
I can relate to him too
Same here.
I feel bad for him. Gonna donate some money to his kickstarter to show support
@@andyh.7428 You're a cool person
Yea I agree
It's astounding to listen to the way he speaks English. His use of sophisticated words , honesty and clarity is just pleasant to watch. He is a great example of someone who chose isolation not out of being lazy but out of the fact that he just didn't fit the specific society expectation. Thanks for sharing a video about him
it sounded like he was reading a translated text when they were talking with each other
@@kcannon333 yep, feels kinda "fake", i guess they had the interview in writing or in japanese and recorded this afterwards?
maybe he’d written a script beforehand ? it does seem like he’s reading something out
Huge respect for Nito! He taught himself english, code and how to draw! Everyone deserves to live their lives how they see fit!
@@vaibhav475 wtf?
Hi im japanese. He is so much more talented than people who are concerned as HIKIKOMORI by "normal" japanese.
HIKIKOMORI we discussing(and criticizing in incredibly most of case) are people who earn to small money to live alone, of course no spouse, share the house with their parents due to they have no money.
Thus, the atmosphere in a house is dim and tense. Parents worry about their decendant, and HIKIKOMORI have a concern about future.
The case of worse, HIKIKOMORI can't do anything but sleeping and eating so totally depending on their parents, or in some case domestic violence are seen.
Moreover, the worst is the time their parents broke limit."dragger" will come home. dragger demolish the door and literally drag HIKIKOMORI out of house. Dragger promise their parents to make HIKIKOMORI suitable for japanese society. But who on earth can do so magical? In fact, some of HIKIKOMORI were found dead several monthes after.
All over the world, please remind, what you saw is light side. And inevitably, light has a shadow.
Sensei say wise words. American Joe appreciate your wisdom.
The last 2 sentences are very wise
Thats very sad..what do you mean by the word 'dragger'. Who or what is it?
@@paokxatzis4 I saw a video about it. The parents call an agency that "reforms" hikikomori. They go into your room and forcefully take you with them. Kinda crazy tbh.
@@cookie12932 Link
“Drawing cute girls is a must and being able to draw cute girls puts you more opportunities in the market” Never have I been offended by something I 100% agree with
Furry makes much more money it seems. I sometime wonder if i should do furry just for the money but i think my stomach won't be able to handle it.
Imagine if someone asked him to draw their waifu and get paid by them
@@Liauw2806 scat+furry pays even more
@@Liauw2806 Wait do people actually really like furry?
@@myrmecii578 Many do, more than you think, and they can be pretty militant about it.
this guy knew covid was coming 10 years before we did and said *eh*
We have to learn from him. We keep on going outside
Your pfp looks like that scene from the mask where he falls of the apartment and says "HEY MAH IM ROADKILL HA HA!"
he knew covid is coming. just not when it's coming
Anyone smart would know a virus was coming, past experiences show that a pandemic comes every 100 years or so.
This guy is grandmaster ar work at home and physicall distancing
"It's not easy to understand why someone would choose to live this way."
Really? Have you not met people? They suck.
Everything that I need and want is at my home.
Totally agree. If i could earn enough money from home i would do it too lol
I literally read this comment right when the video said this LMAO
I had to reread this comment! You're right.
XD
He's talented in art, game design, and programming. He supports himself and doesn't mooch of public assistance. I don't see a problem really. I mean isolation can be a sign of an issue but only if it severely effects ones ability to live their life. Nito seems to be satisfied with how he's living.
If he is cool with it….it’s fine. But often it stems from the insane pressure of social and work culture in Japan, which could put even those with normal mental health may despair, be beaten down and end up self isolating. And in a less harsh culture, many would prefer more social interactions or friendships.
The work culture in Japan is so difficult that if you graduate in a bad economic year and don’t get a job within a year of graduation, you are often shunned by the professional work force for the rest of your life, as there is a strong preference for hiring new grads only.
And even if employed, there are strict hierarchies in which more senior workers or managers are rarely questioned (ironically, Japan work places often use outdated tech like faxes and older software, as their is resistance to change). Then add in grueling work hours, a culture of public shaming for any mistakes, etc (or so say some YT videos, O don’t know personally).
Pull Stay got 4.5/5 rating from steam rating ( just demo btw). He basically did the game by himself. That's quite impressive for being an hikikimori.
@@ssxxszs6570 thanks, it's a typo byw
No its not even released stop spitting out lies
@@erdniealinik True, haven't check that properly. But it got demo.
@Aravind Krishna i indeed do have steam "buddy". and i also have a functioning brain unlike you "buddy"
look at those previous comments :D this nerd thinks he is just better than people here LMAO
When he's successful, people will call him a nerd genius, exceptionally smart. But for the time being, he's a hikikomori.
Yes, and every parents will tell their childs: why you always locked in but can't produce or make an earn for yourself. Look at this guy, he can make something!
Damn...
THIS+
true hikikomori don't come out and talk with people... thy just want to disapear...
Hahahaha the truth in this cruel world
Same for people with big dreams; until they make it.. they are being labeled "delusional" and that's it
This guy is like actually a n inspiration. Not in the “oh yeah I don’t ever want to leave the house” way but like a “he can do all this without ever leaving yet some people can’t at all. And HE is the one who gets mocked.”
this
Society
I really feel for this bloke, he seems like such a kind soul…
kind and ugly bad combo
ur gonna get stepped on
Aside from being a hikikomori, I see a successful individual who’s well-spoken, organised and resilient.
Yes indeed.
Resilient to what?
Depends how you define success
@@ehname1 being content or happy with what one is doing for a living
Plus, the man can speak very decent English
Resilient to socialising 🤷🏾♂️
He doesn't fit in the Japanese expected model of how someone should live their life, but you fit in well with Western ideals of how to live. He works hard and dreams big, he just doesn't want to do it as an employee of a company. But you can see how by he keeps a steady schedule and routine to try to improve himself, learning English and teaching himself how to program, how to draw etc he isn't looking for an easy way out. Best of luck to you Souji
But doesn’t most people do this (in japan I mean)?
You said it, I think he would fit in more in America
@@AntonioGarcia-wn7ut, nah I think he is like the majority of Japanese humans.
@emille mcmillan i'd rather be a corporate slave than be working on my own making no money whatsoever
@@slugger7512 it’s the difference in life views some people are ok making little to no money if they are enjoying what they do which is impossible as a corporate slave even if you start off doing something you like
I admire Nito. He‘s motivated, he‘s working and even though his English is not perfect he manages to learn it during shut in and he wants to fight against the norm of society. I lost most of my good habits during the quarantine and slowly building it up again. I think even though staying at home might seem like a perfect solution (mainly for introverts) there are challenges that need to be resolved. Like I said, I admire Nito
first time i have seen a japanese talking decent english
@@dualia-s74m woah buddy slow down
His english is actually really good compared to other japanese. People who talks chinese and its decent, generally, have really hard time to speak english.
This made my evening. It's so heartwarming to see this and to read that he got that much attention and appreciation for his work. Wishing him all the best.
Everyone: “omg I hate lockdown”
Nito: “First time?”
I like that meme with the muppet looking at the camera from the side and then staring in front of him with a caption that says: "When you found out your normal daily life is called quarantine."
When it happened I welcomed it. After five months, I wanted to go back, and regret it. I had forgotten what a nasty cruel species humans are. They're so judgemental and a bunch of condescending schadenfreude, especially towards those slightly different than themselves.
I'm literally locked in the house
@@kittenmimi5326 Need help?
@@foufoufun yes
this man spent his 10 years at home alone, still speaks better english than english teachers of japan.
he's a genius.
Japan people so genius v:
He can draw, write and even develop games too. I'm impressed.
Yep but it took him 5 years to release the game
@@VMAnime but it was self learn so quite impressive :D
Yes I understand that he is really amazing.
He's like YandereDev, except he actually seems to actually get shit done.
Plus he sounds like a decent human being, so that's nice.
Actually nevermind, he's nothing like YandereDev.
You're right. Mentioning him like YandereDev is an insult to this Decent man. This person is a model citizen for the modern age where everyone is kind of distant and directionless
@@EnmaMusicProduction and not a pedophile
@30 years old virgin Magical girl I agree. Mentioning such a hopeless situation on such a wholesome video is kinda gross. The cursed name is bad bad
Yanderedev aged to match his personality while this Japanese guy seems to be a good person
My mans dont deserve this comparison
Aww, he’s so sweet and smart. Nito, you work so hard! I pray things will work out for you! ⭐️
This guy has, basically, already adapted to quarantine before any of us.
he is a really advanced man
In the World War Z book there's a character who lives like this guy, just a lot less productively, and he basically didn't notice how the apocalypse was affecting his city until his parents stopped feeding him.
@@kevindelima5713 Igual en un apocalipsis el escases de comida seria grande, estaba jodido de todas formas
I’m American and I live this way too
this man is keeping to himself, not bothering anyone, not causing harm, decided to stay away from all the bullshit of the world and avoid drama, still is being active , learning, working and developing, more people should be like this guy, and i wish him well.
reminds me how monks in various cultures would live. going on with their spiritual routines, isolated from the rest of the community and other worldy botherings.
@Normie King people should never be like this guy. if he's not depressed now, it's just a matter of time.
Well said.
@@CaptainObvious0000 I've spent 25 years on stage, teaching and lecturing and I wanna be just like this guy from now on lol
@@CaptainObvious0000 Not everyone is like you. You are too caught up in yourself and are projecting, thus causing erroneous judgments. You can be alone without being depressed. Maybe it's dispositionally dependent or some genetic particularity, but being alone doesn't mean one is lonely.
i just played a bit of the guy's demo for his game. its actually really good especially for a first game. id be willing to pay money for it :)
Cool.
What's it called?
@@Pyri_Aml its in the description
@PsychoticSalamander
Thank you so much! I'll try it right now
How about the porn that he make, maybe if someone has the link, im really thankfully if that person can share it, of course this is for educational purpose, it really helped my research.
HIS GAME IS RELEASED one week ago. (Pull Stay)
Nice! What is the nmae of the game?
Pull Stay is the game's name. Nito souji is his youtubechannel. He's livestreaming every week an is actually a very funny person
It’s terrible
@@Chadius_Thundercockit looks like putting off frustation and anger , might be terapeutihc for him
The guy graduated from a tough as nails university, learned how to draw with great skill, code/program in unreal, and improved his skill in a second language. Honestly incredibly impressive. Seems like a really nice guy, just want to give him a big hug
@javialacarga and? We're not all the same. Plus he graduated from Tokyo university. Not the easiest task
@javialacarga NONONO, I can't get shits don if I am by myself. He is impressive because he got self-control.
@javialacarga facts
@javialacarga yet he's accomplished more than anything you'll do with your pathetic life
But you’ll have to wait until post-coronavirus times to touch him
"Drawing porn is not fun for me. I can't find the meaning of life there."
Nice words to meditate.
Weeb be like:draw!! Draw!!!
I don't want to be horny anymore, I just want to be happy
My man has the ability to horny but chose not to. A god in disguised😂
That's my life Motto. I could draw porn but don't want too, because in the end what benefit does it give me? Horny. Being Horny doesn't make you happy.
I needed to hear this in 6th grade
This guy's more productive than a lot of people who go outside.
*who are hikikomori.
Bro works on shit and gets paid, he's a working member of society to me.
I mean, it would be nice if we could coax him out for a drink or something, but he's got his reasons for being a recluse.
... one does hope he will try to expand his culinary world, same breakfast for 10 years sounds like some kind of hell.
Did you just attack me
@@kk-qu1zc the type of pepole who think being succesful means not being a virgin, getting gf or etc. are usaully the type of pepole who have no skills or anything interesting about them other than being fast talkers, being good at talking or managing to get a girlfriend. Such small minded pepole shall never state their rotten opinions like this to media and/or other pepole to discourage them. Why I'm stating my opinion now? Becuase I really feels sick that there are a lot of pepole who think like you. Keep opinions like that to yourself, please
@@matasa7463 I can understand why he has the same breakfast. I've been more or less a recluse of sorts for the last year and I tend to eat the same thing everyday. Provided what you eat is nutritious and there's at least a little variety, a consistent, healthy and relatively unvaried diet is sustainable in the long-term. Recluses tend to favour routine and find comfort in it so I'm not surprised this would extend to one's diet as well.
a full time freelancer. rarely do people have as much drive to do so many things alone as him. he's using all of his time towards his goals. respect.
Although, if i understood him correctly, he isn't fond of the Japanese work culture and ethic, he still is a workaholic. Just on his own terms.
As long as his lifestyle doesn't cultivate a deep depression, i see no big issue here.
This guy: isn’t lazy even though he doesn’t rush out of bed and sits on the computer all day
My parents: impossible
I'm doing a PhD and my family thinks I'm lazy and don't do anything just because I do it from home on my laptop lmao
Actually showing your parents about hikikomori is a good way to be taken seriously.
Impossibruuu!!
i would like but it’s at 420
@Nigga Vader lazy for your body I agree, but lazy as in non-productive is what I mean. In a work sense
Ironically he's the type of person I like hanging out with.
How can u hang out with him if he's stuck in his room. Hahaha.
@@jeronemedina6412 online. Like how most of us us socializing these days especially cause of the pandemic.
Lizzy pls be my friend
Exactly
Same lol
i hear that the hikikomori lifestyle is frowned upon in japan so it's nice to see a different perspective. this video is respectful to Nito! there's no mocking or judgement to his lifestyle. just an objective, straightforward documentation of Nito's history and daily life. so well made
The only thing I don't respect is being supported by family while you can support yourself
@@AladynG Read the pinned comment, he was initially supported by his aunt. But now he can support himself by his sales of Doujins
@@AladynG which is great, because it means you have nothing to disrespect Nito for :)
@@AladynG Family is important in Asian culture my dude. Everyone in the family supports each other. I support my parents and little brother and when I need them, I'll know that they'll be there for me. I don't see anything wrong with that. In asian cultures, sometimes family just stay together. My parents are living with me because I want to help support them as they get older, since their English isn't the greatest and I do not want to put them in a nursing home. Family is very important and I love them. This allows my little brother to go to college without worrying about money at home. Until he is done and has a stable job, we both can move to our own homes and support the family remotely.
@@AladynG not for you to judge!
It's like the story of The Tortoise and the Hare. Others go about their days rushing here and there working endless hours. This man never leaves the house, but something tells me he's The Tortoise that has and is accomplishing more than others rushing around in this rat race. If he's happy, and doing more than you are, what's the problem? Envy? Bless this man.
They laughed at him before. Now, the entire world adopted his lifestyle
he was ahead of his time
Yup.. Thanks to corona
@kade 🍚
@@npc4416 🥢
Just as long as Amazon delivery boys show up right 😆
I don't find this wrong, I mean he is working, eating, living his life, why do people look down on him .. he is not high or drunk, he is a functioning human being, he can still communicate with his family via phone. Tbh I have been almost like this for two years too since I was diagnosed with anxiety, but I still need to go out at least 2-3 times per weeks, just walking in the park, doing urban sketching, I am glad I can get a job as an illustration
People expect everyone to work every time and go out and socialize , He is self employed , he’s actually doing something
Do you have instagram account? Fellow artist here.
Wow... Live from illustration seems interesting
Whats that high or drunk mention? Would your opinion change if he was? And im pretty sure he drinks himself to sleep with all the loneliness in his life.
@@ShacoPL Yeah, he’s japanese, and most japanese people aren’t morons like the rest of us. Plus, the drinking himslef to sleep part doesn’t really make sense. Not everyone needs human contact to function. This was his choice, and it works. Millions of people worldwide can survive on only online contact with people to feel satisfied. I’m honestly not surprised he chose to distance himself. Most people I meet are stupid or assholes. That’s just the way it is.
"drawing porn is not fun for me, I can't find the meaning of life there "
I hope the translation was meant exactly as it was said because I fucking love this man for saying that.
I mean he said it in english
@@understoodshots LMAO
@@understoodshots no shit, that's why I wrote said and not written. I wasn't talking about the subtitles. His own translation from Japanese to English may have a different meaning.
@@TheTGOAC To get into Todai his written English skill must be pretty legit. While pronunciation is hard to improve if you don't have someone to practice with tho.
Please, as an Ace it made me feel so happy
Please make an update on this guy, I literally cried so hard watching this because I feel this mans emotions.
he moved out to georgia, so he's fine.
You can search his channel called Nito Souji
This guy has better English than Japanese voice actors, holy crap
"It's like a weird jumble of different dialects"
@@logumbogum950 that perfectly describes English
yes
I mean he did graduate from the university of tokyo (the best Japanese university)
@@logumbogum950 nice reference
Honestly this guy's life is not _that_ bad. The fact that he wants to be independent but productive and more over be productive in what HE wants to do, not to some obligation of company, family and etc. A few things right off the bat I could see that would improve his life, a new chair, a plastic or glass chair mat so he doesn't tear up the floor, fix the floor, and a wall mounted founding table so he can have a place to eat but store it away flat against the wall as to not be in the way when he's not using it and taking a look, space it at a premium in his apartment. a few wall mounted cabinets for storage to put things away and that would go a LONG way toward physical and mental health.
Other then those few things, he sleeps as much as he wants, works as much and on what he wants, eats what he wants, does what he wants for entertainment, and has at least some form of income but other then that has no obligations or responsibilities except to himself, Jesus Christ, we should BE so lucky. This man is truly free if only he would see it.
Freedom is... a tricky thing...
We are humans. We are not "born" for a specific purpose, like, say a pair of scissors or a hammer... We are inherently free to choose what to do with ourselves.
But freedom comes with the weight of responsibility, and people try to "find their purpose" because a life without a higher purpose is a life only you are responsible of.
We don't really want to be free. We want to CHOOSE our responsibilities. Obviously, oppressed people want different responsibilities than the ones they're forced into, and FREE people want responsibilities that have nothing to do with themselves.
Freedom is not the goal. The goal is to choose the responsibilities you're comfortable with. Freedom only lets you have the privilege of choice...
I wander a lot, not because I like it, but because there are days in which I have to go outside, but I have nothing else to do... On my long walks through the cities and parks, I have come up with a phrase that expresses why freedom is so confusing, at least to me:
"Sometimes you're not lost. Sometimes you know exactly where you are, but you don't have anywhere to go..."
In the end, we are DOOMED to be free... We are DOOMED to CHOOSE.
Using your freedom to commit and take the responsibility of your choices is the first step to truly be happy... (The second step is choosing the right things. Hint: it's NOT what will make you feel good in the short term.)
There is always a choice to be made.
Perfect personality for space travel past the moon
@@TurboKing12 It is carried with us whether we know it or not.
@@XyphonXero maybe so, it’s human nature to explore. But human nature is also to stick with the group.
@@TurboKing12 They haven't come up with a term for it... yet... that I am aware of but I have not felt human for my entire lifetime. I simply do not belong with this species. I constantly asked if I was adopted when I was younger since none of my features made sense. Hair and eyes both changed colors. Haven't been sick since the 3rd grade where the doctors told my parents I only had about 7 days left. I even tried getting sick to no avail later down the line. I look to the stars and feel I do not belong on this planet. I have felt that ever since I was a child. I wear many masks to "fit" in with society and mimic behavior of survival but none of it feels natural. The best I can describe the feeling is if you were to walk into a random house party in a random city while pretending to have been invited.
My parents would hate this type of person, but honestly, he’s just vibing and I admire him for that. I hope when I’m older I can have the same courage to do whatever helps me too
start now, dude, don't wait. i respect this guy too, but i'm sure if you asked him for his honest thoughts, he'd probably admit that he'd prefer to have those 10 years back.
This is a great goal but this type of life is not a great one, social life is important for humans. And it’s better to have friends and people u can depend on. Good luck in the future tho
He is only Feeling comfortable because He is doing the Same Shit every day. Sooooo boring. Social interactions are actually a good thing.
My parents literally want me to be like this
@@karlmarx8776 Lookin' Cool, Karl Marx!
I Know this video is old, but I really appreciate you shining light on these people, I can relate to this person in certain aspects and sometimes you just need a little recognition for what you can actually do. Not everyone is outgoing, or work well in traditional workspaces or are superb at marketing.
Being Alone is addicting. Once you know the comfort it gives.
I couldn’t agree more. This pandemic has made me isolate myself and enjoy it.
true i apparently hate human interactions, so being alone is just fine for me lol
I like being alone nobody is bothering you, interrupting you, or just getting in your personal space but from my experience there's a certain point where I just want some type of human interaction it always goes away but it always comes back too
@@SHRIIMPSUCKS I usually do have that too. But I got drained easily. So I usually talk online.
sure it could be peaceful at Times but for some it really hurts especially when your lonely when your celebrating something or being lonely in special days and events like that, personally wanting to be alone and being lonely has a different meaning to me at Times i want to be alone just to shake off my pain and stress and at other Times i don't like it being alone or lonely when i could've used support from friends or family
I see a man who hasn't given up on his dreams and who is passionate about what he does unlike most people.
This guy is awesome, he's clearly just the introverted type. He does art, teaches himself game design learning English and is pretty humble. Genuinly cant wait for his game.
Not just that. Japan's workplace culture is incredibly brutal, to the point where he and people like him feel such shame and embarrassment facing the public when they know they don't meet these impossible standards. I'm glad he's enjoying himself now and doing what he loves, but at the end of the day it's a side effect of an unfortunate aspect of Japanese culture.
doesnt mean you should support his lifestyle
@@zarrowthehorse He's not hurting or even really otherwise affecting anyone. What's the problem?
@@zarrowthehorse ???
It requires more thought on why this type of lifestyle is pretty sad. But what I realise its this: experiences, connections with people, and the combination of both. Without those 2, you will become pretty sad, no matter what you say, or what others say. And the people saying "he's not hurting anyone and he's doing his own thing, that's pretty cool!" they know they could never live like that or they would be miserable
Game is released!
Most Hikikomori tend to be depressed and very dependent from others. This guy, however, I feel he is normal and very productive, but just like his own space and commodity to work better.
Good luck to him :)
he’s actually depressed he mentioned in the comment section but i agree with everything you said he’s very productive
Im a hikikomori like 6 years ago
Whats yo IG @ 👀
@@ceeceeannon6355 But the way he handle his depression is really great . He atleast try different skill probably to cope with depression.
@@glocapo8508 she's cute right
Sean: "it's not easy to understand why someone would choose to live this way"
me: uhhhhhhh, about that
Yeh easy a third of my life has been lived in solitude.
@@glenrisk5234
U mean sleep
If I could live completely alone, I absolutely would. Not hard to understand at all.
@@mugiherrscherofstronk8149 Ha, no I mean alone. Having little to nothing to do with anyone I could avoid. Just coming out of an 8 year stint of isolation and I don't plan on having much to do with anyone even now? Although I am feeling more sociable than normal.
Glen Risk damnnn
Kinda feel like I want to do that sometimes, but my family would get worried
He is managing himself better than most people I know
Lol
Fax
Thats bad
Cool but know one cares
Find me one western shut in who came to the realization that their stupid fan fiction wasn't something the market wants to read!
I have been living like this for 11 years now and it's terrible for your mental health. I will now work on myself to get back to life and back on track mentally
You can do it! I believe in you, Internet Stranger. 👏🏼 I was mostly a shut in due to my agoraphobia years ago. I started just going outside to sit for awhile each day. Now I go for walks and to the store myself… you got this!!
@@AurenGlytterkat hey cheers
You can learn English and work as a medical interpreter. You can work Home Office with that job. Well, that's what I'm doing being 29 and after realize that my job in the legal field wasn't something for me.
Bro how do u get money thi
It makes me so sad to see that he views himself as having missed his chance! You have so much more ahead of you! Fuck all those companies that didn’t want you. They missed out on a jack of all trades! You taught yourself how to draw, and made a business of it when you needed too. You speak two languages, you’ve written two books, you taught yourself how to code a video game from the ground up. Your amazing! Your doing the things most people couldn’t imagine doing, your taking chances and doing what you think would work best for you! Your spectacular!
I completely agree. I have seen unmotivated people irl and believe me, they literally do nothing but play games or browse the internet. This guy is actually doing SOMETHING that could be beneficial to him.
I agree but you ha e to understand how competitive it is in Japan and the Japanese job market. His feelings are most likely true he probably did lose his opportunity and has to do what he can on his computer for work.
They really did miss out lol
@@justingenna8987 By learning English though, he has an opportunity for remote work from abroad. That greatly widens his opportunities.
You're**
Me, who hasn't left the house in a month: you know, I'm something of a Japanese Hikikomori myself
That was funny, I got the reference!
one month?, those are some rookie numbers xD
I leave the house from time to time but I usually stay inside
Underrated comment
month ? rookie.
coronavirus **exists**
this guy: im 4 parellel universes ahead of u
him: finally, with everyone else inside i can go outside without being bothered by them.
lmfao
But when he finally go out, he will disintegrate
@@codyzachary3047 Is that so, Sarah Harry?
@@hellsonion514 As a western version (and somewhat less extreme) I totally agree, the virus has been about the best thing going.. didn't lose any friends or family because I have none! Finally my life choice has been validated!
his game pull stay released feb 27 2024 and has sold 2,970 copyies making him a gross revenue of $38,052
When he said "its too hard" I thought he was about to break down, and then I realised he was just mentioning how was difficult to film and eat at the same time.
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This man needs a twitch channel. He's already got the setup.
True he could even just stream himself working on the game.
I think this would be huge for him to grow as a person and to help him with his video game :) I hope the UA-camr can show him the site.
Everything he says he's not good at, he's better at them than most people.
Better doesn't mean good. And that's a common mentality for artists especially. The more you learn the more you realize how much more there is to learn than you initially thought there was.
@@gamechannel1271 The Dunning-Kruger effect!
@@AniseedLake that's different stuff
Most genius level individuals can comprehend complex perspectives about the task they have decided to obsess over. They see not from their own shoes, but the shoes of the guy next doors moms cousins best friends sister, who isn't even in the same country. lol My point is they can find flaws in every moment, most people will go an entire lifetime without discovering.
@@thatoneguyinthemiddle1910 The Dunning-Kruger effect is the psychological effect that correlates ignorance to confidence until you learn more in that subject and have to earn the confidence back through learning the vast amout of material in that specific subject. It's not different stuff, It's exactly that principle.
Yooooo, his game is scheduled to release next month! BIG UP!
Guy: *makes cool art and games and supports himself financially*
Society: "That's cool bro, what studio or company are you with?"
Guy: "I work from home alone."
Society: "UNACCEPTABLEEEEEEEEEEEEE"
10 YEARS DUNGEON!!!!!
Lol
This isn't just working from home alone. He's totally isolating himself.
@@jmckendry84 lately i dont blame him
UNACCEPTABRUUUUUUUU
Let's be honest, this guy is a talent. He gained so many skills (drawing, coding, game developing etc.) all by himself with pure hardwork. Now with the new norm of WFH, I see a bright future in this man. You do not need to be physically in the office/workplace for game developer; and he seems perfectly fine with talking to people via video chat.
There is nothing wrong with being a hikikomori; neither is there anything to be ashamed about for drawing porn (what are we in the medieval era?) It's might sound like a stretch but the main motivation for life at the end of the day is all about procreation and sex, what's wrong with using artwork to satisfy this fundamental need? Plus, he is not leeching off the society, on the contrary, he is earning his own living and contributing to the society with his artworks. Everyone has their own way of living. As long as no one is affected negatively, I say let's live and let live.
There is a ton of thing wrong with being a typical hikikomori, this guy is simply an exception...
@@kittenmimi5326 all we're saying is, becoming a hikikomori doesn't always mean failure. If you can manage things well, and have the right talents, you can be a hikikomori and be successful.
@@sivvinod3187 i live with a shut-in roommate and it's the absolute worst. it's horrible to watch, he's incapable of getting a haircut or grocery shopping.
Porn addiction is spreading like a wildfire and it’s leading millions to low self esteem, depression and even suicide (not to mention many sex offenders were proven porn addicts). In summary he feels that he can use his gift and life to create positive and healthy stuff rather than use his talents to hook more people into the dark and hollow world of porn. (I was a porn addict myself and stopping this addiction has made me whole again)
@@ahhhhhhh_happpy he's on the worse side. teach him how to cut his hair himself, and you can always buy groceries online.
He has such a disciplined lifestyle even though being a hikikomori, eating healthy meals, exercising, learning new skills and pursuing his dreams. Honestly I feel the work culture and companies out there missed a potential creative talent right here.
As a less-than-a-year game dev, I think his skills will definitely be valuable to game dev studios anywhere, AAA or indie. We have indeed missed a potential talent right here.
@@ming3920 true. I admire that dude. Learnt English, drawing, game developing and all that is related to it at the indie level, wrote two books... he is like my sims 2 characters 😂amazing. I really hope he succeeds and find purpose and another life challenge in human relations and outside world aswell.
Absolutely they did in America he would be a tech autist billionaire probably
@@valideno9592 bruh he taking better care of himself than I do
Japanese work culture is absolutely God awful. At first I thought he was going to be the usual stereotypes, but his reasonings for being a hikikomori were very reasonable.
thank you so much for sharing your story! i hope your game gets a lot of traction! also, your english is very good! ありがとございます!
This guy doesn’t leave his house, yet he’s made almost $10k from 2 comics and is teaching himself how to code and develop 3D games. He’s a legend.
How do u know he made 10k?
@@cupcakemcsparklebutt9051 Because he watched the video.
So in the span of ten years he made $10k....or he could work for a few months. I wouldn't say that's being a "legend"
@@_Anthony___ if your savings is $10k, that means for your statement to be correct he would have had $0 in living expenses during the time that he was earning that money. I suspect his expenses were greatly reduced but far from zero
10k, I guess that's good enough for paying the rent and eat for year. Not sure if that'll be enough to pay electricity though. Not sure about making mangas, but making video games alone is a pretty risky endeavor. Those who are successful by starting with no prior experience or degree are very few. It's about the same as planning to become a streamer as a full time job when you don't have any audience yet.
This is basically is during the pandemic
Us* hehe sorry typo
why are you literally *everywhere* seriously ive been watching youtube videos all day in the most random corners of a random feed and you have comments underneath all of them
im honestly not upset im just super worried
@@tentaclepornman8909 more comments = exposure to his channel. he wants subscribers
You again
Here again..
Gameplay footage looks good. I’d love to play it
It only comes out April 2022 according to steam
Demo is up now @Amos
I played the demo and it's utter trash.
it looks like one of those mobile game ads
@@brothercharanus1927 easier to play a game then make it, you miserable cretin
Wow, he's learned so many skills by himself! I will support him by getting his game when it's out. It's fascinating to learn about the creator behind it.
"Drawing porn is not fun for me. I can't find the meaning of life there." - Brutally honest.
Nito eat healthy, do some exercise and work at home. Sounds like people nowadays with the pandemic
I guess He somewhat more productive and healthier than the average people in lockdown got seemingly fatter, I noticed this a lot from my close friends who used to be thin before the pandemic
@@zeolol9817 bizarrely, a good chunk of people slimmed down or even became fit during the pandemic too.
@@shiny_teddiursa I may be at a higher weight since the pandemic started, but I'm MUCH fitter than I was.
@@shiny_teddiursa probably almost died of boredom. Im thinking those people are mostly extroverts lol
What pandemic
Mad respect for this man. Just said “Yeah outside ain’t for me” and then just flourished
Wish I could do that
❤
Flourished? He seems to be barely getting by. Don't idolize this type of life.
@@Gyvulys he said just flourished . he seems like the type to say life is hard and i say compared to what?
@@Gyvulys if he is Happy living like that then its ok
Man he looks so cozy and comfy and he just works his own schedule, gets the recommended amount of sleep, eats decent food, ain't robbing anyone, he ain't homeless, he's got his necessities, he's making a living and looks pretty happy, I would totally do this and not be super upset about it.
I concur with you! He is being himself without hurting anyone.
If only this was socially acceptable!
@@heypiggy why does this needs to be socially accepted if he meets no one?
@@heypiggy the point of his lifestyle is that he doesn't need the approval of society
Live like that, then we talkin.
Man, come on, ok with the independent and all that, but, most beautiful times in life are always sharing with people you love, you take that out and what, just doing things to get money and keep eating? just that? what a lame existence.
Realy glad a I came across this documentary ❤️ Real journalism. Well done and especially thanks to Nito ❤️👌
It’s incredible how he has been isolated for years and he has better English than most Japanese.
Agreed
He obviously reads it from the screen
English is everywhere online, it's not too surprising
The amount self-discipline he shown when nobody is watching(other than this video of course) is simply amazing and inspiring.. Remind me to get sh*t done and stop making excuses
@@billyj.causeyvideoguy7361 yeah man so true
Same here dear, same lmao. Excuses fucked my plans up
I think Nito just realized that the world is full of bullshit and he couldn't be bothered. He is putting effort into something he believes in and living a lean lifestyle to see it to fruition, this is something so few people are able to do. Hope he finds a talented team to continue working on his dream. Good interview!
Hmm, was wondering why he didn't move to a cheaper country since he is working from home.
He speaks Japanese
@@siimad2988 but speak english
@@kyvilfongkot3591 what?
@@siimad2988 The above comment is trying to say Nito also speaks english