Japanese man marries Hatsune Miku

Dunno if y'all have been keeping up with the news lately, but this guy, one Akihiko Kondo, recently made international headlines when he married famous pop idol Hatsune Miku. Yes, that Hatsune Miku. Though not sanctioned by Japanese law, the newlyweds were officiated by a certificate from holographic AI manufacturer Gatebox, and celebrated with a wedding ceremony attended by forty people and costing two million Yen (approximately $17,400). Adorably, though the Miku plush he brought didn't have any fingers, the gold wedding band he bought was specially-sized to fit around her wrists.

I must admit, I've found his case especially fascinating. Akihiko, the groom, isn't bad-looking, and both the guests at his wedding and the positive reception he's received on Japanese Twitter has indicated to me that he's especially agreeable. By all accounts, he should've found someone wonderful. Instead, he was reportedly bullied by female co-workers to the point of a nervous breakdown, and sought refuge with a girl who'd never do such things.

Whether one should chalk that up to Japanese work culture, the Japanese economy, or some sort of personal failing, is ultimately a matter of opinion. Regardless, I'm happy that he's happy. ^^

via Reuters

via the Japan Times

via VICE

Backlash wrote

By all accounts, he should've found someone wonderful.

Which is exactly what he did.

malmon wrote
Backlash wrote

By all accounts, he should've found someone wonderful.

Which is exactly what he did.

Mm, fair enough.

6 days later

This reminds me of 2009 marriage of Japanese man and Nene Anegasaki from Love Plus (NDS game).

Sometimes I wonder, why a lot of people turns into nijikon. But hey, they found their happiness.

You can techically have them physically. There are custom realdolls

Angel wrote

You can techically have them physically. There are custom realdolls

Do they put heating elements inside them?

malmon wrote
Angel wrote

You can techically have them physically. There are custom realdolls

Do they put heating elements inside them?

That Idk

FukuchiChiisaia wrote

This reminds me of 2009 marriage of Japanese man and Nene Anegasaki from Love Plus (NDS game).

Sometimes I wonder, why a lot of people turns into nijikon. But hey, they found their happiness.

Mostly loneliness and bad experiences I'd reckon. Akihiko was apparently bullied by his female co-workers, and his personal life might contribute as well. Regardless, I'm happy that they're happy. ^^

Angel wrote
malmon wrote
Angel wrote

You can techically have them physically. There are custom realdolls

Do they put heating elements inside them?

That Idk

Hard pass on that, tbh. Saw a video of a guy fucking one modeled after Sena Kashiwazaki once. Let's just say, ah, it was a little less than savory.

2 months later