"Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!" mangaka Sumito Oowara shared his experience growing up with cognitive disabilities in a new interview.
He explained that he shows signs of being on the autism spectrum, explaining that things like basic math & writing kanji are very difficult for him.
In addition, new & unknown things bring him a great amount of anxiety. This made it hard for him to make friends & do well in class, so he didn't attend school often.
He says joining his high school film club was a breakthrough for him where finally made friends. He then used this experience as inspiration for his manga.
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