The youngster, Tarou, began playing video games at the age of three and has since amassed more than 230,000 followers online.
On February 8, popular gamer Tarou, 12, announced that he would not attend secondary school, opting instead to pursue a full-time career in esports.
His father supported his decision and said: “Traditional athletes train about five hours a day, but in gaming, players can train for 13 to 14 hours.
His decision has sparked lively debate online.
One online observer wrote: “Secondary schools are the most fun years. Hanging out with friends, joining clubs and enjoying school events. It feels like a waste to devote all of that to esports.”