Escapism and our world

It happens so often that we turn to entertainment when we have time. Oftentimes, this entertainment adds nothing of value, like a cheap romance movie or novel, and is just to get away from pressures of life.

Is this really justified? Well, such escapism is defended in that people just can't handle all the stress thrown at them without letting it out. Thus, the argument goes, we need to forget we live in this world and indulge ourselves in fantasies.

But is it really right to leave the world alone like this?

The world we live in is one where a friend of a friend was killed in the war in Syria.
Where hundreds of starving Rohingyan brothers and sisters are blocked from entering the Muslim nations of Indonesia and Malaysia.
Where most people go through life not knowing why they live.

I dont really have much right to say this since i read and watch anime and manga myself, But should we not focus on trying to solve such problems?

Obtain true knowledge to prevent others from joining ISIS. Earn money to help our Muslim brothers and sisters in need. Give others the light of Islam so that they may find their real purpose of existence.

InsyaAllah you will find a productive way to allievate your pressures, as long as you help the world and serve Allah.