13 Responses for "Living with 2 life-sized dolls"

1. Robin February 5th, 2006 at 23:55 1

   I like this line at the end of the article: “He has no intention of ever getting married or finding a girlfriend.” - Probably because it’s cheaper, less iritating, and far less hassle than it’s worth. And I can almost share that same sentiment. However, I would like to pass my genes on instead of just storing them at the sperm bank.

2. abq February 6th, 2006 at 0:35 2

   I think he is trying to wear them out as much as possible before looking for replacement. He did pay $6030 for them. If he got a girlfriend, he would have to throw them out.

3. Saria February 6th, 2006 at 2:15 3

   I don’t know, I don’t think anything can be a good substitute for a real woman’s body. They may be cheaper and less irritating, but having sex with dolls is closer to having sex with corpses. I don’t know how you can orgasm from that (unless you’re a necrophiliac).

   I think people need to remember that anime is an imitation of the real thing, not the real thing an imitation of anime. I love looking at (and drawing) drawings, pictures, and animations of beautiful women, but I love having a woman’s body even more. And I know guys must love the gift of a woman’s body even more. Plus, who says you can’t dress up your girl? I’d wear costumes and look cute for my guy.

4. Trejkaz February 6th, 2006 at 9:07 4

   I heard a while back that doll play was going to be the next big otaku boom. Good to see that stories on major news sites are starting to talk about it now.

   As for life sized dolls… I think my own best plan would be to dress it up in a neko mimi maid outfit and have it sit around the house looking pretty. But I dunno about making it look like an anime character, semi-realistic is better IMO. Shame about the cost though… they’re so damn expensive, and getting it shipped to Australia would cost about as much as the doll itself.

5. Ersatz Datura February 6th, 2006 at 9:14 5

   Man, if I paid over six grand for a girlfriend, she’d better to more than just lie there. Never been into the doll/figurine thing… dolls are creepy.

   Saria, I think you’re missing a few points. First, guys get aroused sitting on the bus. And when the wind blows. And… pretty much for any reason. Then you’re only a hop, skip, and a jump away from orgasm country. I’m not saying that one’s mental state doesn’t figure into it, just to a different extent.

   As far as a real women being better… well, duh, george. But it’s like telling someone who is depressed that being happy would be so much better. Or someone who is unemployed that they should just get a job.

   Free dating tips for guys:
   - Have some self-confidence.
   - Take reasonable care of yourself.
   - Don’t be a dick.
   - Have a personality.

6. Saria February 6th, 2006 at 9:28 6

   Ersatz Datura: I don’t know, “Masa” looks pretty happy (and delusional) with his doll girls. So I just personally don’t understand his position, that’s all. Or any other guy who shrinks back into his hole to play with his dolls instead of trying to actually get a real girlfriend. I’m not saying collecting figurines or having hobbies is disgusting, but becoming a hikikomori due to lack of reality and immersion in fake girls (puns aside) is a serious cause for concern.

   More dating tips:

   * No life-size dolls. I don’t think girls want to try to compete with plastic. And you don’t want them to know about the plastic in the first place.

   * Be honest. About yourself and your interests. Nothing looks lamer than an obviously dorky guy trying to be cool. Or even a “cool” guy trying to be cool. Usually “cool” isn’t cool at all and just embarrassing.

7. mouse February 6th, 2006 at 12:58 7

   Saria, I think you aren’t quite getting the issue here. There is a rather large population of men who CAN’T get a girlfriend, either through lack of social skills, lack of exposure to women, or other issues (such as a passive personality - men still are generally expected to make the first move). Dating tips don’t do any good if you don’t get any dates.

   abq - if it makes you feel any better, I’m kinda in the same boat. However, I will NEVER buy a doll like that. If it gets to that point… well, I’ll do something, but not that!

8. Gogo February 6th, 2006 at 23:31 8

   I don’t like dolls like that, they’re ugly and kinda creepy. I prefer buying anime posters with hawt chicks and figurines. But a real sized nice anime doll wouldn’t maybe be that bad, if one was able to have “sex” with it. Or is it just me that thinks so?

9. Saria February 7th, 2006 at 0:46 9

   Mouse: Anyone can get a date. They just need to figure out how to do it, that’s all. And the dating tips are to help GET dates in the first place. Even if it’s having a “personality disadvantage” (shyness), then they just need to be around girls that are more aggressive and open to dating them. Everyone has people (yes, more than one person) compatible out there for them. And any person can increase their personal chances of getting dates by doing certain things.

   I’m not saying it’s not hard or anything. A lot of girls/guys are crazy and shallow. I just think people should have more hope. Don’t be a Densha Otoko and just sigh “muri da!” all the time.

   Plus there’s rumor that there’s a secret island of Sarias, you know, those girls who would rather ask out an absolute nerdy guy than be asked out herself. It’s somewhere invisible on the world map.

10. keily February 7th, 2006 at 8:58 10

    On the contrary, I’m sure “Masa” is perfectly capable of hitting on girls - it’s just that I don’t think he even WANTS to, let alone having a girlfriend. Although I gather things might happen in the future to perhaps change that decision, but for now, he’s content with that hobby, and has certainly nothing to do with his ability to pick up girls. Them otakus have been around for a long time, and as the articles have said, it’s a subculture that’s only recently been more tolerable.

11. Dan February 8th, 2006 at 22:13 11

    Augh. It’s like looking into the future.

12. Clover December 8th, 2006 at 8:54 12

    I can totally understand that guy. Most real people are troublesome and boring. Dolls are much better. They’ll never irritate you.

13. Incog March 12th, 2008 at 3:44 13

    It better that way, At least you won’t get hurt, devolved some type of disorder, or end up killing your self for the weight of loneness that people will devolve over time. Even if this the way of the future, there is no stopping it now. People will talk but sometimes the risk is worth it. Heck If I had the money I would too have some thing there as a “some type” of hope. This guy Masa he is helping people telling the world it okay to do this. I mean that a doll never ages, never talks back never cheats on you. That is the principal that a fear when getting involved with anyone. In reality this is a bit creepy but It one life we must live the way we want no but other examples but we won’t have a second chance. Live with doll, have sex with dolls, make life the way you want it to be. Don’t others tell you other wise.

    PS If I could I would find either a Suigintou or Misuzu dolls Because Suigintou wants a attention and Misuzu well she is so darn cute….

    Incog