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The death of a senior otaku in Japan has sparked a heated discussion on the disposal of relics: how to arrange the large collection?
In Japan, anime culture is deeply loved by the public, and many otaku invest a lot of time and money collecting various peripheral products. However, when these mansions suddenly pass away, what should be done with their collections during their lifetime?
Recently, the death of a senior otaku in Japan has sparked a heated discussion on the internet due to the astonishing amount of collectibles he left behind, which even require borrowing activity centers to classify them.
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The ‘Living Collection’ that Falls from the Sky: A Unique Collection of Relics
The incident occurred on August 29th, when a relic sorting activity attracted widespread attention in Japan. Renowned illustrator Masahiro Sanmao, who has been drawing original paintings for the Pretty Girl game for many years, has posted that she is helping to organize the relics of a senior otaku named Kamimizu Masahiro. Due to the excessive amount of peripheral goods collected by Shen Shuilu during his lifetime, it was impossible to store and organize them at home. Sanmao Yang decided to borrow the local activity center and move all the items there for processing.
“Please help. We have sorted out about 1000 hanging scrolls, hundreds of pillowcases, and more than 100 copies of the original paintings. Although we intend to classify them, we feel that we can’t divide them all. So we decided to sell the hanging scrolls for 200~500 yen, 1000 yen for pillowcases, and 3000 yen for the original paintings. We are at the Village Activity Center in Feidao Village, Aichi County.”
According to Sanmao Yang, the artifacts sorted out this time include about 1000 hanging scrolls, hundreds of pillowcases, and over 100 replicated original paintings.
Faced with such a large quantity, family members and helpful friends also feel powerless, so they have decided to sell these collectibles at a low price so that interested people can come and buy them, helping to alleviate the pressure of organizing.
Emotional Connection between Painters and Fans: Touching Stories in Relic Sorting
The passing of Shen Shuifu not only saddened his family, but also left many painters who had been supported by him deeply reluctant. Sanmao Yang expressed his deep nostalgia for Shen Shuifang in a tweet: “Hearing his obituary made me cry uncontrollably. He has been supporting me since my debut and always comes to participate in events. He is a kind and smiling person
Hearing the obituary really made me cry uncontrollably. He has been supporting me since my debut, and he always comes to participate in events. He is a kind and funny person, and it’s really enjoyable to chat with him about various topics. I sincerely thank him for supporting my creative life from the bottom of my heart
It is precisely because of this deep emotional connection that when the family members do not know how to handle these relics, Sanmao Yang and other artists and fans actively come to help.
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I originally planned to sell everything today, but I really can’t do anything about it. I have to put it home and there’s no space to put it, so I hope we can at least reduce the weight for now
Social reflection triggered by massive collections: future arrangements for otaku
This incident not only sparked admiration for the veteran fan of Shenshui Jiangkuan, but also prompted otaku to reflect on their own future. Many people are starting to worry about how to deal with the large amount of collectibles in their homes if they suddenly pass away? This issue has sparked widespread discussion among the otaku community, with some suggesting that it may be necessary to arrange the disposal of collectibles in advance to avoid causing inconvenience to family members.
The above promotion was only made with the consent of the family members. The family members really don’t know what to do, so please help. As for how to handle the purchased belongings, it’s up to everyone’s freedom
The event of Shen Shuilu organizing the relics of Kuan not only demonstrates his love for anime culture as a senior otaku, but also highlights the special emotional bond between otaku and creators. In the process of organizing these relics, the painters who had received his support also expressed their gratitude and nostalgia for him in their own way. This incident provides us with an opportunity for reflection: how to cherish our hobbies and collections while also planning in advance how to handle these items when we are not around, in order to reduce the burden on our families and continue to convey love and happiness through these items.