"From Dog to Panda: A Japanese Man's Unusual Transformation Journey"

A Japanese man who on In April 2022, paid Rs 12 lakh to buy a collie dog costume and transform into the animal, has now revealed that he would like to become other four-legged animals like a panda or a bear.

Speaking to Japanese news outlet, WanQol, the man, who wants to be identified only as Toco, opened up about the challenges he faces when he steps out in the public as a dog. Toco documents his life and experience of transforming into a dog for his over 65,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel ‘I want to be an animal'.

"Dogs and humans have different skeletal structures, and the way we bend our legs and arms is different, so it's very difficult to move in a way that looks like a dog's," Toco told the outlet. "I'm currently researching movements that look more dog-like. Also, cleaning it when it gets dirty is a bit of a pain. When I go outside, I get dirt on it, and dust gets stuck in my fur, so it takes a lot of work to clean it every time."

He added that he would like to "become" other four-legged animals. “Of course, I would like to become another animal as well... I could realistically become another dog, a panda, or a bear. A fox or a cat would be good, but they're too small for a human to try... I hope to make my dream of becoming another animal come true someday,"