Hideo's Youth Diary: A Fish that Crawls on the Ground
地を這う魚 ひでおの青春日記
In 1968, a young Hideo Azuma arrives in Tokyo with a single dream: to become a professional manga artist. Alongside his friends, who share the same ambition, he navigates the chaotic and vibrant world of the late 1960s, filled with hope, poverty, and the relentless pursuit of artistic expression.
As Azuma struggles to find his footing in the competitive industry, he faces the harsh realities of making a living from his craft. Balancing odd jobs, creative collaborations, and the pressures of youth, he documents the bittersweet journey of chasing a dream in a city that never sleeps.
