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
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
The man known as Toco has spent more than $13,000 on his dream of transforming into a collie
The man known as Toco has spent more than $13,000 on his dream of transforming into a collie
He achieved this through a hyper-realistic canine suit made by a Japanese company
He achieved this through a hyper-realistic canine suit made by a Japanese company
Zeppet took 40 days to create the costume to fulfil his dream of 'becoming an animal'
Zeppet took 40 days to create the costume to fulfil his dream of 'becoming an animal'
His YouTube channel has more than 41,000 subscribers
His YouTube channel has more than 41,000 subscribers
It features footage of him in the collie costume rolling on the floor and playing fetch
It features footage of him in the collie costume rolling on the floor and playing fetch
Here, he is wheeled across the road in Tokyo
Here, he is wheeled across the road in Tokyo
Toco stands next to a statue at a park in Tokyo
Toco stands next to a statue at a park in Tokyo
Toco rolling over
Toco rolling over
Toco now strolls through Tokyo, capturing much attention
Toco now strolls through Tokyo, capturing much attention
Toco being interviewed
Toco being interviewed
A selfie with Toco
A selfie with Toco

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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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August 21, 2023

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