Tokyo, Japan

The Japanese man who made headlines for spending two million Yen (around $15,000) to transform into a dog has revealed that he wants to be other animals like "a panda, or a bear…A fox or a cat".

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In an interview with WanQol, the man identified only as 'Toco' spoke about what it is like to transform into a dog, and revealed that he wishes to repeat the feat and transform into other animals.

Transforming into a dog

The Japanese man, who is yet to unveil his real identity and is only known as Toco spent almost $15,000 (two million yen) to look like a border collie dog. To do this, he had a  hyperrealistic costume custom-made, which he dons to "become a dog".

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"I chose dogs simply because I love dogs. Border collies are one of my favourite breeds. I love their big, round eyes and fluffy fur." ​​

"It really is a happy experience to be able to become something other than myself. I get excited and happy being someone other than myself." 

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"However, 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. I'm currently researching movements that look more dog-like," he told the media outlet.

"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.

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Toco said he dreams of becoming other animals.

"Of course, I want to try to become other animals. 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."

(With inputs from agencies)