MetaStep Series "Realizing the Dream of Becoming a Creator After 35!" Episode 7 Released
December 10, 2025
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The seventh installment of the column series \"Realizing the Dream of Becoming a Creator After 35! Learning Self-Marketing Techniques from TAKUROMAN,\" serialized on the technology media platform connecting the future of Web3 and the metaverse, MetaStep, has been published.
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This series follows TAKUROMAN, who enrolled in a manga school at age 35 after a career as a working professional, sharing his firsthand experiences and introducing mindsets and practical methods for creators to expand their activities independently. It portrays a realistic process of rebuilding careers and lifestyles through relearning, social media engagement, and expanding forms of expression, emphasizing not giving up on challenges due to age.
A Challenge Sparked by Learning and Persistence
At 35, TAKUROMAN made a determined decision to enroll full-time in manga school, sitting alongside freshmen aged 18 to 20 and learning to draw from scratch. This \"relearning from the basics\" was the first turning point.
The second turning point came from consistently sharing his work on social media. Drawing daily during commutes and other moments, he eventually uploaded over 2,000 pieces. This steady persistence resonated with many, leading to participation in exhibitions, workshops, and various other opportunities. From his 40s onward, he has continued his creative activities as a full-fledged artist.
Speech at an NFT Event in New York
Building Expression Through Experience
In episode 7, TAKUROMAN discusses how he approached the NFT boom that surged around 2021 and found opportunities for growth. Through his involvement in the \"36FUJI Project,\" which reinterprets Katsushika Hokusai’s \"The Great Wave off Kanagawa,\" he shares the process of independently creating and presenting his work. Rather than just offering know-how, he presents a self-marketing approach derived from real experience.
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