Sold Out Immediately After Announcing a New Book? Popular VTuber’s Latest Title Deeply Explores the Struggles of Living in the Reiwa Era

Kanae-sensei of Criminology Classroom, a popular VTuber known for case commentary and advice content based on his experience as a former juvenile training school instructor, announced the release of his latest book, The True Nature of Life’s Difficulties: How to Break the “Curses” That Erode Your Life, on his YouTube channel. Soon after, the book sold out one after another at online bookstores and drew attention after a reprint was decided even before release. Meanwhile, physical bookstores still have stock. Since some copies may be difficult to obtain without a reservation, interested readers are encouraged to check nearby bookstores. In this book, the VTuber known for popular advice sessions sharply examines the vague frustrations many modern people carry, such as: “My income does not rise no matter how hard I work,” “I am looking for a marriage partner but cannot meet anyone suitable,” “I feel sad when I see news about incidents or accidents on TV or online,” and “I find flashy influencers on social media irritating.” Kanae-sensei suggests that these concerns, which may appear unrelated at first glance, might actually stem from the “curse of words” placed upon us. Words from others can sometimes become magical encouragement, but at other times they can bind a person for life and function as curses that make life unhappy. People may also unknowingly cast such “cursed words” upon themselves. The book thoroughly explains how to break these curses. The book includes illustrations and diagrams for easy understanding, with key points highlighted so that even busy readers can quickly grasp the essentials. It also avoids difficult vocabulary and technical terms as much as possible, making it accessible even for elementary and junior high school students. Kanae-sensei writes that “the more people try their best to live in the present, the more difficult it has become to live in today’s society.” Are you, by pushing yourself too hard, placing a “curse of words” on yourself? Is there someone around you suffering from such a curse? This book aims to help modern readers break free from the “curses of words” that trouble them. The True Nature of Life’s Difficulties: How to Break the “Curses” That Erode Your Life is written by Kanae-sensei of Criminology Classroom, priced at 1,760 yen including tax, published in softcover format with 176 pages by Shogakukan on May 15, 2026. ISBN: 978-4-09-389855-3.