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Just when I've thought that my adopted home has gotten as strange as it's going to get, it does something like this:

Japanese man petitions to marry comic-book character

3 days ago

TOKYO (AFP) — A Japanese man has enlisted hundreds of people in a campaign to allow marriages between humans and cartoon characters, saying he feels more at ease in the "two-dimensional world."

Comic books are immensely popular in Japan, with some fictional characters becoming celebrities or even sex symbols. Marriage is meanwhile on the decline as many young Japanese find it difficult to find life partners.

Taichi Takashita launched an online petition aiming for one million signatures to present to the government to establish a law on marriages with cartoon characters.

Within a week he has gathered more than 1,000 signatures through the Internet.

"I am no longer interested in three dimensions. I would even like to become a resident of the two-dimensional world," he wrote.

"However, that seems impossible with present-day technology. Therefore, at the very least, would it be possible to legally authorise marriage with a two-dimensional character?"

Befitting his desire to be two-dimensional, he listed no contact details, making it impossible to reach him for comment to explain if his campaign is serious or tongue-in-cheek.

But some people signing the petition are true believers.

"For a long time I have only been able to fall in love with two-dimensional people and currently I have someone I really love," one person wrote.

"Even if she is fictional, it is still loving someone. I would like to have legal approval for this system at any cost," the person wrote.

Japan only permits marriage between human men and women and gives no legal recognition to same-sex relationships.

Japan's fans of comic books, or "manga," sometimes go to extremes.

Earlier this month, a woman addicted to manga put out an online message seeking to kill her parents for asking her to throw away comic books that filled up three rooms.

Prime Minister Taro Aso is an avid fan of manga and recently complained that he has been too busy to read comic books since taking office.
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5gEnZ28LQeaD-jc33V_19PbvvXRHA

So... comments? For an actual debate, what does NSG think of the idea of allowing a registered marriage with someone/thing that is fictional? I know it can't consent, but neither can it actually be harmed.

Friggin' sad is what this is. Why can't he just write a fanfic where he marries the object of his affection; that's what everyone else does.

So, if somebody rubs one out to the character, does that mean she's committed adultery?

Ah, what the hell. It can't do any real harm, can it?

Just when I've thought that my adopted home has gotten as strange as it's going to get, it does something like this:


http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5gEnZ28LQeaD-jc33V_19PbvvXRHA

So... comments? For an actual debate, what does NSG think of the idea of allowing a registered marriage with someone/thing that is fictional? I know it can't consent, but neither can it actually be harmed.

Hardly surprising to here that this is from Japan.

I would think that the owners of the cartoon character should be allowed to have some say on whether their creation gets married or not and to whom.

Only in Japan...

Just when I've thought that my adopted home has gotten as strange as it's going to get, it does something like this:


http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5gEnZ28LQeaD-jc33V_19PbvvXRHA

So... comments? For an actual debate, what does NSG think of the idea of allowing a registered marriage with someone/thing that is fictional? I know it can't consent, but neither can it actually be harmed.

I'll gladly preform the ceremony for them, for a small fee, but I fail to see what they would gain from legal recognition. They don't, for example, need to be able to visit the character in the hospital.

I have been rendered speechless by this.. insanity.

I don't think the world will end if he does.
Go for it. :p

The person that created them technicallt IS them or at the very least has ownership of them... and they can decide whether or not it happens... but knowing the Japanese they will prolly just start auctioning off characters to be married and make a fortune if this goes through.

But Mikuru's not from a comic book. She's from a series of light novels and a television show.

Sure, why not?

I mean, most of the associated legal rights become meaningless, but whatever.

Quite silly and I think the man in question might have some obsession issues, but it's hardly the most important thing in the world. Can't say I really care.

I am no longer interested in three dimensions.

Awesome. I shall make sure to casually drop this sentence in random conversations in the future.

Which character? what Manga?

dammnit! I WANNA KNOW IF SHE'S CHEATING ON ME!!! :mad:

If he gets to marry her I get a Gundam, it's only fair.

Hmm. I don't know. Most of the men I've known have treated women as two-dimensional beings in any case, so I doubt it would make much difference.

Hmm. I don't know. Most of the men I've known have treated women as two-dimensional beings in any case, so I doubt it would make much difference.

but arn't most men two-dimentional themselves? :confused:

but arn't most men two-dimentional themselves? :confused:

I really hope not.

A comic character is property of its creator.

Therefor, should not the author have to give consent to the marriage? (just joking, this topic is just silly).

I really hope not.

I think JuNii means personality wise.

Did anyone else think of the movie Cool World?

Which character? what Manga?

dammnit! I WANNA KNOW IF SHE'S CHEATING ON ME!!! :mad:

Mentioned it earlier.

Mentioned it earlier.
well, TBH, you only mentioned her first name. :p

But Mikuru's not from a comic book. She's from a series of light novels and a television show.
As soon as the law was passed, he plans to marry long-legged manga character Mikuru Asahina.

The brown-haired girl, wearing her trademark cute bunny or maid costumes is a visitor from the future. Originally created as a character in a novel, she soon rose to manga fame.

http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/1/11843/422408-mikuru_asahina_super.jpg

Whew!... wotta relief. not m'girl.

Manga (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php?id=6641)

I think JuNii means personality wise.

As I said - I really, sincerely hope not. I mean at least 2.5 dimensions would be nice.

Is anyone here thinking of Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

As I said - I really, sincerely hope not. I mean at least 2.5 dimensions would be nice.

Is anyone here thinking of Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

I was thinking more along the lines of Cool World, but Who Framed Roger Rabbit is something that comes to mind as well.

I think I have about 5 dimensions sometimes.

I wonder what the comic's author thinks of this. :p I don't know how I'd feel if someone was in love with a doodle I had drawn.

Bleh, if it hasn't already begun, prepare for a 4chan onslaught at any moment.

This makes we want to take a two-handed grip on North Korea and beat Japan over the head with it until the Pacific Ocean is full of cherry blossoms and drowning cosplayers.

One of my favourite blogs, partly due to the random 'Japan is full of win' posts.

http://murderburger.wordpress.com/

Fact is, Japan is full of win.

well, TBH, you only mentioned her first name. :p




http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/1/11843/422408-mikuru_asahina_super.jpg

Whew!... wotta relief. not m'girl.

Manga (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php?id=6641)

She looks young, how old is she?

Now the question also becomes does the age limit come into effect of the fictional age or of the age of the creation?

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z58/TokioKoroomine/lolicon.jpg

:D

She looks young, how old is she?

Now the question also becomes does the age limit come into effect of the fictional age or of the age of the creation?

I get creeped out by how young the characters from Lucky Star look.:eek2:

I get creeped out by how young the characters from Lucky Star look.:eek2:

Yeah I know it gets a bit strange sometimes watching that stuff.

Just when I've thought that my adopted home has gotten as strange as it's going to get, it does something like this:


http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5gEnZ28LQeaD-jc33V_19PbvvXRHA

So... comments? For an actual debate, what does NSG think of the idea of allowing a registered marriage with someone/thing that is fictional? I know it can't consent, but neither can it actually be harmed.
How embarrassing would it be if the cartoon character left him at the altar, or said "NO." very publicly in their book?

How embarrassing would it be if the cartoon character left him at the altar, or said "NO." very publicly in their book?

No more embarassing than they deserve.

How embarrassing would it be if the cartoon character left him at the altar, or said "NO." very publicly in their book?...The guy would be famous for being rejected by a fictional character. Who cares about embarrassment? :p

Now the question also becomes does the age limit come into effect of the fictional age or of the age of the creation?

Since they aren't real I don't think it does. That would be like waiting for your dildo to turn 18 before you use it.

She looks young, how old is she?

Now the question also becomes does the age limit come into effect of the fictional age or of the age of the creation?

... 2nd year in High School so that would be... 16? 17?

tho her "older" self did make an appearance... rrroooowwwrrr!

... 2nd year in High School so that would be... 16? 17?

tho her "older" self did make an appearance... rrroooowwwrrr!

2nd year n high school.

Well I don't know about Japanese high schools but if it was here she would be 13-14 maybe even 12.

2nd year n high school.

Well I don't know about Japanese high schools but if it was here she would be 13-14 maybe even 12.

I believe High Schools in Japan is Sophmore, Junior and Senior years. so if graduation is at 18, then Junior (second year) would be 16 to 18 depending on her birthdate.

and no, she didn't skip grades like Chiyo-Chan.

I believe High Schools in Japan is Sophmore, Junior and Senior years. so if graduation is at 18, then Junior (second year) would be 16 to 18 depending on her birthdate.

and no, she didn't skip grades like Chiyo-Chan.

Ah ok yeah a whole different system.

So if she is 17 maybe 16 then depending on Japanese law she could very well be legal.

Hmm. I don't know. Most of the men I've known have treated women as two-dimensional beings in any case, so I doubt it would make much difference.

zing!

Also, Blouman, the AOC in Japan is 13.

zing!

Also, Blouman, the AOC in Japan is 13.
Kinda. The laws are rather complex and confused thanks to various actions of the Diet.

As I said - I really, sincerely hope not. I mean at least 2.5 dimensions would be nice.

Is anyone here thinking of Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

That was my second thought after my roommate said "Some dude wants to marry a cartoon character".

My first was "Let me guess...Japan."

She looks young, how old is she?

That's classified.hoshit that's the exact scene in the picture

Yeah I know it gets a bit strange sometimes watching that stuff.

Indeed. But I guess it's a Japanese thing.:tongue: