Japanese man realises dream to transform into dog

A Japanese man known as Toco spent more than $13,000 to realise his dream of transforming into a rough collie dog

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  A Japanese man in a dog suit speaks during an interview in Tokyo, Japan, 21 August 2023. A Japanese man known as 'Toco' spent over 12,000 euros to realize his dream of transforming into a rough collie dog. He achieved this through a hyper-realistic canine suit made by a Japanese company. Toco now strolls through Tokyo, capturing the amazed attention of pedestrians. EPA / FRANCK ROBICHON

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  The man known as Toco has spent more than $13,000 on his dream of transforming into a collie

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  He achieved this through a hyper-realistic canine suit made by a Japanese company

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  Zeppet took 40 days to create the costume to fulfil his dream of 'becoming an animal'

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  His YouTube channel has more than 41,000 subscribers

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  It features footage of him in the collie costume rolling on the floor and playing fetch

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  Here, he is wheeled across the road in Tokyo

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  Toco stands next to a statue at a park in Tokyo

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  Toco rolling over

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  Toco now strolls through Tokyo, capturing much attention

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  Toco being interviewed

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  A selfie with Toco

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