A Japanese YouTuber who spent a whopping $14,000 on a hyper-realistic Collie costume wants to “transform” into something other than a dog.
The costume took 40 days to construct and was designed by Zeppet Workshop, a company that specializes in TV and movie costumes, but when it was complete, Toco took the internet by storm.
The YouTuber amassed over7M views by imitating a dogand interacting with humans who had no idea this loveable pup was actually a grown man. Best of all, he was able to make his dream come true, having always wanted to become a dog.
In the year since, Toco has revealed he wants to take his transformation to another level by becoming something much bigger, but easier at the same time.
“Dogs and humans have different bone structures and the way they bend their legs and arms, so it’s very difficult to make movements that look like this,” he toldWanQol. “I’m currently researching ways to make them look more like dogs. Also, when they get dirty, they get dirt and dirt on their fur. Sometimes it gets stuck, so it takes a lot of effort to clean it every time.”
So, what does the future hold for our anthropomorphic friend? Well, while another canine isn’t off the table, he has his eyes on a different species entirely.
“I might realistically be able to become another dog, a panda or a bear,” he revealed. “A fox or a cat would also be nice, but they are too small for humans to try. I’d like to fulfill my dream of becoming another animal someday.”
Dog’s reaction to seeing a realistic dog costume.本物そっくりな犬の着ぐるみを見た、犬の反応pic.twitter.com/oYKScYXkHe
Toco didn’t address any potential challenges that may arise if he went out in public dressed as a bear, even one as lovable as a panda, but that’s a bridge he’ll have to cross down the line eventually.
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Until then, Toco continues to upload videos toYouTube, where he showcases all sorts of reactions to his dog transformation.
Michael Gwilliam is Dexerto’s Deputy Entertainment Editor in the US. He expertly covers trending stories across Twitch, Kick, YouTube, TikTok, as well as Overwatch, GTA, and Smash Bros. You can contact him at: michael.gwilliam@dexerto.com
