New Delhi, Jan. 5 -- A 12-year-old boy from Japan has drawn widespread attention after deciding to leave formal schooling to focus on gaming as a full-time career. His choice, supported by his parents, has triggered a strong online debate, according to a report by the South China Morning Post (SCMP).

The boy, known online as Tarou, began playing video games at the age of three. He currently runs a popular YouTube channel with more than 230,000 followers and has already made a mark in the competitive Fortnite scene.

Tarou has announced that he will not enrol in secondary school, saying the decision followed lengthy discussions with his family and teachers.

"This is the result of a year-long discussion with my family and school," he wrot...