I married a hologram. An unusual love story of a Japanese man | RT Documentary

“I married a hologram” is a film about a Japanese man who tied the knot with Miku, a Vocaloid hologram and a doll. Akihiko calls himself fictosexual — a person who is drawn to anime and cartoon characters. Though his love lives in virtual reality, the wedding was genuine, and so was the wedding dress. It was made by Miku’s fan, who identifies herself as the doll’s mother. She is a long-time Miku follower and a florist by trade. She was so excited about Akihiko’s wedding; she offered to design the wedding bouquet and then made two gowns for Miku. She was among the friends who accepted Akihiko’s unconventional love. However, his relatives and colleagues at the school where he works as a consultant resented the idea and didn’t even come to the wedding. On the other hand, the younger generation, Akihiko’s students, welcomed the choice and wished him all the best. The trend to marry fictional or online characters still sounds bizarre, yet it’s gaining more and more adherents in Japan. For example, Akihiko’s frie