Real dog's reaction to encounter with Japanese man in dog costume goes viral

A Japanese man named Toco has gone viral on social media once again.  Taco has transformed himself into a canine after spending over $14,000 (Rs 12 lakh) on a custom-made collie costume.  A video of Toco meeting a real dog has gained popularity on the internet.

Taco met a real dog, see what happened next

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Toco wrote, " Dog's reaction to seeing a realistic dog costume." With the tweet, there is an attached video in which one can see both of them interacting. In the clip, the real dog is seen barking after looking at Toco. A few seconds later, Toco is seen bending and coming towards the dog, seeming to extend a hand of friendship. However, the dog is not amused and continues to bark. The dog then takes a few steps back, barks while looking at Toco, and removes itself from the scene.

Recently, a series of images was posted on Instagram by Toco, showing his unsuccessful attempt at taking on the Crufts-style agility course. In his latest adventure, the man dressed in a Collie costume is seen trying to leap over a set of hurdles in a garden. The photos capture him failing at jumps and bumping into a hurdle pole. In the caption of the post, he wrote, "When you become a dog, you want to try agility, don't you?" The reactions from Instagram users were mixed, with some appreciating Toco for trying his best, while others slammed him.

Meanwhile, in August this year, a Japanese man stated that people are "misinformed" that he wants to live like a dog, according to a report in the New York Post. Discussing the costume, Toco mentioned that the costume is worn "maybe once a week, mostly at home." He said, "My desire to be an animal is like a desire to transform...a desire to be something that I am not." It is to be noted that the creators took 40 days to make the unusual garment, but it has helped the man realize his dream of "becoming an animal."

The man has chronicled his entire journey on his YouTube channel. Although his identity has not been revealed in public, he admitted he always "had a vague dream of becoming an animal" ever since he was a child. On his decision to become a collie, it was previously mentioned by Toco, "I made it a collie because it looks real when I put it on my taste and costume. My favourite 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. Long-haired dogs can mislead the human figure. I met such a condition and made Collie, my favourite breed of dog."