A Japanese man resonated with the public after updating a video of him wearing a surreal collie costume in public. As his revelation, the costume was worth up to $14K.
Let's explore the reasons behind his decision to become a dog.
Toko, a Japanese man, invested a staggering $14K to purchase a Collie dog costume.
The man whose name is Toko conducted his dream of being an animal by hiring Zeppet to create the elaborate costume.
Zeppet is a Japanese company that specializes in producing sculptures and training models for movies and commercials.
“My desire to be an animal is like a desire to transform…a desire to be something that I am not,” he emphasized.
Man who spent $14k to become a Collie dog meets a real dog in life.
In his latest YouTube video, he was seen attempting to befriend a Shiba Inu, a hunting breed known for their typically friendly nature, according to PetMD.
However, the puzzled pup was not interested. 'Toco' crouched down next to the dog, but the Shiba Inu kept its distance from the unusual costumed man.
The Shiba Inu cautiously backed away as 'Toco' nodded his head in an attempt to greet the dog.
After several unsuccessful attempts at greeting, the dog nervously walked away. A man, who appeared to be its owner, chased after the dog and brought it back to 'Toco.'
Despite further efforts to make friends, the Shiba Inu became even more nervous when 'Toco' got on all fours and approached.
As 'Toco' moved to lie down near a gate, the sight startled the dog, prompting it to come closer to investigate the strange presence.
Toko has desired to transform into a dog since he was a child.
"Ever since I was a small child, I wanted to be an animal. I think it is a desire to transform," Toco said.
"My favorite is quadrupedal animals, especially cute ones. Among them, I thought that a big animal close to me would be good, considering that it would be a realistic model, so I decided to make it a dog.
"I met such a condition and made collie, my favorite breed of dog."
Toko's difficulties when he wants to become a dog
Toko mentioned that he faced numerous challenges in pursuing his unusual passion.
The man revealed that he only wears Collie dog clothes on special occasions or simply wears them at home.
He always has to hide his true identity from the public and hide this secret from his friends and colleagues because they will certainly be shocked upon discovering his unusual hobbies.
"I don't want my hobbies to be known," he said,
"Especially by the people I work with."
"They think it's weird that I want to be a dog. For the same reason why I can't show my real face."
When asked about his family's reaction to his desire to transform into an animal, Toko said his family was surprised at first but they still supported his hobby.
"The family was surprised but received it favorably. I am very happy that they accepted it," Toco said.
