Uketsu, a Japanese YouTuber and horror author, has gained international fame for his creepy videos and bestselling mystery novels. His unique storytelling style, which combines images, diagrams, and text, has captivated audiences worldwide, especially younger generations. His debut book, 'Strange Pictures,' is being released in 30 countries, including the US, and has already sold 1.5 million copies globally.
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Uketsu, a Japanese YouTuber and horror author holds his books at his media conference at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Tokyo. Uketsu, whose name literally translates to “rain hole,” both words that he loves, is Japan’s latest YouTube star and million-selling mystery writer.His knack for making everyone “feel uneasy” is the reason for his success, he told foereign journalists in Tokyo on Thursday.
That likely helped Uketsu resonate with the younger generation, more used to manga comics, video games and social networking than literature. Some children here dressed up as him for Halloween. “My stories are just really scary,” said Uketsu, sounding demure and serious despite his odd appearance.
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