# Manga Marriages Petition for Human-Anime Unions By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-11-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manga-marriage References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2008/10/31/japanase-man-petitions-to-legally-marry-manga-character/) & [news.yahoo](http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081030/od_afp/japancartoonmarriageoffbeat_081030061822) A Japanese man is petitioning the government to allow [manga marriages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marriage-mate) between 2-D cartoon characters and 3-D humans. Perhaps more strangely, his online petition contains over 1,000 signatures. Taichi Takashita is so closely attuned with the [manga world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-we-make) that he'd prefer to live and become a 'resident' in the [2-D virtual world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-hearts). And judging by the volume of signatures on his petition, he's not the only one who feels that way. **Implications** - Taichi Takashita is quoted to have said, "I am no longer interested in three dimensions. I would even like to become a resident of the two-dimensional world." Though this may seem crazy to some, love comes in all sorts of forms, doesn't it? I'm just curious as to what their kids would look like. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Virtual Reality Relationships:** The rise of 2-D virtual worlds presents opportunities for businesses to develop virtual reality dating and relationship platforms. - **Digital Character Creation:** As interest grows in manga and anime characters, there is potential for innovation in digital character creation tools and software. - **Augmented Reality Interactions:** Businesses could explore the potential for augmented reality technology to allow people to interact with 2-D cartoon characters in real life. ### Who This Affects Most - **Online Dating:** Online dating companies could apply virtual reality technology to create immersive and engaging dating experiences. - **Animation and Gaming:** The anime and gaming industries can tap into the growing interest in manga and anime characters to create innovative new products. - **Augmented Reality:** Companies specializing in augmented reality could explore new ways to bring 2-D cartoon characters into the real world and develop social experiences around them. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inclusive NFT Marriages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/closeup-city-hall.md) - [Anime Restaurant Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wcdonalds.md) - [Avatar-Staffed Convenience Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lawson.md) - [Anime-Inspired Restaurant Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wcdonalds-1.md) - [Hard Soda Nuptials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-dew-i-do.md) - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.md) - [Metaverse Wedding Ceremonies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-wedding.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Affordable Manga Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viz-manga.md)