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I disagree. NHK shows the psychological feelings as more akin to hallucinations, and there isn't really an exploration into the disease. It's more just a story of a happy (but unlikely) sudden recovery.

Well, it's just a fiction so you can't expect it to be super realistic either, but it gives insights as to why the main character ended up this way. I don't think it replaces a proper study of the phenomenon but it's a good place to start with to become acquainted with the everyday life of these people.

> Well, it's just a fiction so you can't expect it to be super realistic either

Why not? The author was apparently a hikikomori, so presumably he knows what he's talking about.

One of its central points is that NEETs are often supported by their parents, and once this (financial) support is removed, they are forced to recover. I can't really agree with that, as it's a psychological problem.

This was juiciest episode in the series. I couldn't help but smile when the financial support was withdrawn.

You didn't even click the link did you

It's mentioned in the article as well.