How a Man Escaped Prison By Melting Iron Bars With Soup 

Little did they know that being released on good behavior was also one of his genius escape plans.

Note to self: Never trust a police officer under any circumstances with incriminating information (no matter how trustworthy they may seem)

His iq skyrockets in prison and drops when he’s out 😂

The man was a god-tier-level escape artist. Every time I hear His story, I'm always fascinated by it.

so, he was good at getting out of prisons, but not at staying out. genius.

This is actually kinda heart touching. He never let life break him down.

The man is a legend. It is heart-warming to know that he spent his final years with his daughter. Maybe that is the reason why he gave himself up to the lucky policeman.

Everyone: Wow that’s so impressive he never gave up and escaped 4 times! Me: where tf did the dirt go?

This story is actually very deep. I'm happy you did this story. Ive known about this for awhile.. he escaped prison multiple times specifically to be with his family.. this man was a genius. Though you left out some important information on this story though. He purposely gave himself up because he was sick of running under the terms that they revoke his death sentence, he got to choose the prison he wanted to stay at as long as he promised he would never escape again

SHOCKER: The title is the opposite of click-bait, honestly I think it undersells how awesome the story was lol!

Came here thinking the title said soap, stayed for the soup.

I am glad at the end that finally, someone actually opened the door to release him free. He got to spend his final years with his daughter.

I would also like to mention that his specially made hand, and leg cuffs weighed 20 kilos each, and he was barely able to stand while wearing them.

My grandfather used to say willpower is a humans greatest tool, with it you can do whatever you want. That man will to escape that many times remarkable.

My God. That's story is so incredible it's genuinely hard to believe. I don't care what petty crimes he committed, that man is a hero.

did i miss the part where he melted the iron bars with miso soup? lol maybe rotted them away, not melted.

Moral of the story: don’t say something is unsinkable or unescapable or unanythingable. Just don’t.

Ah yes, the legendary technique. MISO SOUP ESCAPE!

I actually feel really sorry for the man. He didn't deserve it and top of it he was a genius who wasn't utilised well. Anyone would get stubborn like him to escape if they were locked unjustly. The man deserved better

It is me like a child listening and watching to my grandma/grandpa's stories, this is kinda awesome to learn history from other places

Shiratori is a legend, I'm surprised that it was never made into a movie.

Guards: This prison is escape proof Yoshi Shitori: Hold my miso soup

I just found your channel tonight, very much enjoying the content and the storytelling! Thanks so much!

A story of never giving up on a better life is what I see . and being with those you love. Respect

The guard: this prison is escape proof Yoshi: ...and I took that personal

Genius when it comes to escaping prison, but also a genius when it comes to ending up in one...

The memorial at the end was unexpected and very touching. I got tears in my eyes.

Absolutely riveting. Thank you so much Arran. I love the jovial nature of these videos too. There's nowhere near enough happiness in the World! 😊

I wasn’t familiar with the story and the twists caught me off-guard, well-played.

This guy is so amazing if I was the judge I would’ve just let him go he’d be better off as the next Houdini than as a criminal

This was the first video of yours that I've seen. It was so well done, and the narration so good, that I instantly subscribed. I look forward to watching more of your stuff. Thanks for the entertaining story!

I've seen his story adapted so many times. Mans a legend.

Another heartwarming story, I've never heard before.

This guy is a LEGEND, he deserve to be remembered!

This man was thei literal personification of "NEVA GIVE UP!" Japanese motivation.

Well said, great presentation, and the story was amazing

This guy will make for a very awesome grandfather. Just imagine how many stories he will have amassed in his yesrs! Great job sir, 1 of your best in awhile. They're all great, but this was 1 of your greatest interpretations of a story already been told.

finally a story that i already know

Dam man you have a lot of good stories A long time ago we used to sit around a campfire, stare at the burning wood, and listen to old folks telling theese kind of stories and legends. Now we stare at the glow from a screen, and are still mesmerized. There has always been storytellers that delivered legends, folklore and fairytales on to the next generation. My grandfather was a great storyteller, and half a century later I'm still remebering the exitement of listening to him. I have seen a lot of your videos. You are the net version of the human storyteller tradition. And you are doing a good job🙂

Amazing tale. Thank you.

I’ve watched nearly every video on this man. Something about him is captivating. He never had the heart to be a criminal.

"That must have been really hard." "Actually, it was super easy, barely an inconvenience."

I love all your videos but this one is my all time favorite! 🙌🏼

This man was saving up skill points and unlocked a new skill every time he was sent to prison.

This guy is a true example of Japanese patience and perseverance.

Considering the Japanese legal system back then (and even now for that matter) there are pretty good odds that he was genuinely innocent. You don't get 99% conviction rate without some good ol torture and harassment until the suspects admits guilt, even though they didn't break any laws.

Loved watching this video as well, even though I have watched another YT video from KentoBento about this absolute mad lad. What a badass story!

Amazing story with a good ending. I can’t get over how intelligent this guy was , imagine if he used it for good

Wow. What a great premise for a movie…. Beginning with him and the cop at bench having a smoke. Damn.

I’m constantly blown away by how this guy finds all these quirky left field stories every week. With every one as interesting or even more so, than the one before. I think he’s a kind of quirky genius!

great story! Thank you! 😊

I love this guys story! I’m surprised it’s not more popular, because it’s insane XD (I have yet to watch this video, but I’m excited)

I don't think I've ever commented on one of your videos. I know it helps with the algorithm so - I just want to thank you for your hard work. Your content has been some of the most direct and informative on RU-vid for quite some time. No garbage, no click bait, honest promotions, and genuinely amusing but tasteful jokes in there, too. That's all.

When it came to the part he was in the prison with the misosoup I immediately figured he was going to use it to rust the metal because of how he escaped his previous cell from the screws that were rusted from the rain. I wonder if the reason he also thought of that was because of that experience. I mean almost everyone know water can rust metal what more a miso soup. Also the story is actually touching. The fact that he could be in prison so many times, living in the woods for 2 years and still not have his spirit to live broken by those circumstances. It's truly a wonderful story, if it were like shawshank story where he did or didn't but most likely didn't commit his crime, it's truly a great story about the will to live. It's not just about a brilliant escape, of how impressive how crafty he is it's also how his escapes have bought him enough time for the world to change and him being free from the death sentence, of him trusting a guard he barely knew and actually meeting a police officer and started chatting with him and confessing to him What an amazing story, there's even no need for dramatization making it to a movie. The story already seems like it came out of a movie.

This is one of the coolest stories ever 🤣 What an absolute Chad.

When i started watching, i realized, that ive watched it before. But i kept watching because this story is just great!

I wanna know how he was able to get from outside his cell to the actual outside of the prison itself though. Seems like there would be other doors and extra layers of guards etc. Be cool to find out but I guess that part is less fun to hear

My question is, how can someone that brilliant be dumb enough to turn themselves into the authorities twice thinking that they're going to be his friend? Second question, how can someone that brilliant not realize that it's time to leave the country? He could have put his skills to use getting out of the country instead of getting out of a prison which would probably be a whole lot easier. NEVER TRUST AUTHORITY ! EVER.

Really enjoyed this one Thoughy!

For how good he was at escaping prison, he was really really bad at staying out longer than five minutes without telling some cop figure that he is a fugative.

I have no idea how you come up with so much content… seriously impressive. Your mind is an endless pit of knowledge 😭

Another great story, thanks. Cheers from sunny Vienna, Scott

Thoughty2 makes videos perfectly balanced for young and old viewers, very impressive!

It's pretty awesome that one of the prisons he escaped from has immortalised him through art!

8:08 Nowadays life has become so tough that prisoners who are released from jail often try to get back into prison as fast as possible.

Keep escaping until the Justice system is fair enough to listen to you. What a man

I feel so called out by your ad for your podcasts 🤣🤣

That's one un-Bowlivable escape!

I think the most important message in this story is that it was a form of compassion, not punishment, that changed a man. Or if you want to put an interesting spin on it, it was only compassion that could keep him in prison until his release.

im glad he got to live a happy life at the end

Great channel. Thank you, for your great videos.

Arran is so much a great story teller, I am almost crying now 😭💧💧💧💧

Where's my,"they failed to account for his 5th ability. Immortality."

What a great story. Thank you for sharing. History can be so interestering and educational. God blesd

Still my favourite channel keep it up man

We need to make an anime out of this.

Miso soup is how I escape all my problems in life

I heard this twice before I just had to watch it again it's so insane

Yoshie Shiratori: the original escape room pro. This is a fascinating story. Thank you for sharing!

In the end we found out he had a daughter that he loved. He had something to live for and that makes all the difference.

always get excited hearing this story never gets old

A movie MUST be made about this man

I can't really decide what I like more, your amazing content or that dap mustache...haha. All the best for your future endeavors. Best wishes from India

This prison escape story has become heartwarming because of the effective story-telling.

If I learned anything, it's to not underestimate Shiratori.

Absolutely loved this story

About time you had gone over this incredible story

So this man is just "Japan's answer" (love that term) to Michael Scofield? Except, this guys real..

Good show Thoughty2. Although it might have been proper to mention, in the cell Shiratori escaped though the skylight, it was so small he could brace himself against both sides to climb up. Also the "bed" he would dig under was a Futon that laid on the floor. these are 2 key points in Shiratori's story.

Velllly interesting. Another good video, thank you.

I love it! One thing also to point is unfair system for innocent framed as criminal. I love he never give up and he is so smart.

Reminds me of my Great-Great Uncle Louie. He escaped from Waupun Prison in Wisconsin by whittling himself a skeleton key and walk out one night. He got as far as Sheboygan, WI but his sister refused to let him in the house, telling him to turn himself in or she would call the police to come get him. I never learned the year it happened nor if he went back willingly.

Loved this one. Animation is so entertaining and the narration, brilliant as always. 😊😊

This is one of the craziest stories I’ve ever heard . Amazing. Stay out of prison kids.

This was so inspirational

Cool story! This channel has been a nice change of pace. I've been watching for a few months now and am really enjoying the content! It's especially great to fall asleep to, and I mean that in the best way possible lmao

Learning history with u is so interesting i love it!!

the only man i stay and listen for sponsors

Watching this while drinking miso soup, 10/10 for both the video and the soup

It’s been a while since RU-vid recommended a new channel that I really like. Dude, this story was a great start to my day. You have a real knack for storytelling!! (Yeah I’m starting my day at noon, it’s Saturday 😊)