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This article from the New York Times makes 'em seem relatively sane.
From the write up:
Maybe this is a case of 'file under: only in Japan'.
But, as mentioned in a previous post, fandom is exploding - and seemingly metastasizing in unique (malignant?) ways.
From the write up:
Mr. Kondo is one of thousands of people in Japan who have entered into unofficial marriages with fictional characters in recent decades, served by a vast industry aimed at satisfying the every whim of a fervent fan culture...For some, the relationships are just for a laugh. Mr. Kondo, however, has long known that he didn?t want a human partner.
Maybe this is a case of 'file under: only in Japan'.
But, as mentioned in a previous post, fandom is exploding - and seemingly metastasizing in unique (malignant?) ways.
