Jidou Yougo Shisetsu de Sodatta Ore ga Mangaka ni Naru Made no (Ooyoso) 8760-Nichi

Jidou Yougo Shisetsu de Sodatta Ore ga Mangaka ni Naru Made no (Ooyoso) 8760-Nichi is an autobiographical manga written and illustrated by Nagata Kouichi. Published in 2021, the work recounts the author's formative years spent growing up in a child welfare institution in Japan. The title itself, which translates to 'The (Approximately) 8760 Days from Growing Up in a Child Care Institution to Becoming a Manga Artist,' frames the narrative as a personal journey through the challenges and unique social environment of the Japanese foster care system.

The design and artistic approach emphasize a grounded, documentary-style aesthetic that contrasts with more idealized depictions of childhood often found in the medium. By focusing on the daily realities, bureaucratic hurdles, and emotional maturation required to transition into adult life, Nagata aimed to provide visibility to a demographic that is rarely represented in mainstream media. Upon its release, the work was noted for its honesty and its contribution to the growing conversation regarding the experiences of youth residing in long-term institutional care.