A Japanese man, known online as Toco, has turned himself into a collie dog, all thanks to a special custom-made costume that cost him $14,000.

Toco has been sharing videos of himself on YouTube, dressed up in his collie costume, playing and running around just like a real dog. One of his videos recently went viral when he stepped out in public for the first time in his dog costume.

This unusual activity, Toco explained, has been a lifelong dream. Ever since he was a child, he dreamed of becoming an animal, specifically a collie. The costume was expertly made by Zeppet, a company that took 40 days to craft this realistic canine attire.

Despite his online popularity, Toco has kept this unique hobby a secret from his friends, family, and workmates. He worries they might think it's weird. Nonetheless, Toco seems to be enjoying his life as a dog, living out his childhood dream.