A man has spent $25,000 to transform himself into a wolf. He now claims he feels “no longer human” after his transformation.
In a remarkable story, a man named Toru Ueda from Japan has spent $25,000 on a realistic costume to transform himself into a wolf.
This unusual choice has sparked a lot of interest and conversation about identity and personal expression.
Recently, he claims that when he wears this life-like suit, he feels “no longer human.”
Who is Toru Ueda?
Toru Ueda is a 32-year-old highway engineer living in Tokyo.
He has always felt a strong connection to wolves, admiring their strength and beauty.
For Ueda, becoming a wolf is not just a fantasy; it represents a deeper desire to break free from the pressures of everyday life.
He has shared that when he wears the costume, he feels liberated from the troubles that come with being human.
Ueda decided to create a realistic wolf costume after dreaming about it for years.
He commissioned the suit from a company called Zeppet, which specializes in making high-quality costumes for films and commercials.
It took the company 50 days to complete the costume. Ueda worked closely with the designers to ensure that every detail was perfect.
The costume is designed to look like a grey and white wolf, complete with lifelike features.
Ueda wanted the suit to be as realistic as possible, so he communicated his ideas through multiple meetings and emails.
He expressed his wish to look like a real wolf walking on hind legs, which posed a challenge for the designers.
However, they succeeded in creating a suit that met his expectations.
A lifelong dream of becoming a wolf realized
Before revealing his identity as the wolf, Ueda had shared on Zeppet’s website that his love for animals began in childhood.
“I dreamed of being one someday,” he stated, referring to the realistic animal suits he saw on TV.
At the final fitting, he was amazed by his transformed reflection, marking a moment when his dream came true.
Ueda noted the challenge of his request for a suit that looked like a “real wolf walking on hind legs.”
However, the final product met his expectations perfectly. He praised the design team for their attention to detail.
Ueda said: “Not only did the specs perfectly cover all of my preferences, but the ventilation slit for the wearer’s comfort
and the devices that let the wearer put it on without help showed me that the designers paid close attention to the wearer’s comfort.”
Man claims he feels “no longer human” after spending $25,000 to become a wolf
For Ueda, wearing the wolf costume is an emotional experience.
He describes looking in the mirror and seeing a wolf, which he finds very moving.
“When I wear my costume I feel I’m no longer human,” Ueda said.
“I’m free of human relationships. All kinds of troubles, related to work and other things – I can forget about them.”
This transformation allows him to forget about the stresses of work and personal relationships.
Ueda clarifies that he does not see himself as a monster or a werewolf.
Instead, he views his transformation as a way to embrace his love for animals.
“I’m not a werewolf – that’s a kind of monster, and I am not a monster,” he stated.
His goal is to express himself and find joy in being something other than human.