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Last post by gatchgirl 11 Jan 2009 14:07
Read this in hubbys latest Fortean times, but its an old story when I googled it..
A campaign has been launched in Japan to legally allow comic book-loving humans to marry their favourite fictitious characters. In a reflection of the nation's growing obsession with escaping reality, more than 1,000 people have signed an on-line petition to present to the government to establish a law permitting marriage to comic characters. Comic books known as "manga", animated "anime" films and on-line virtual reality games have become increasingly popular in Japan, with fictitious characters frequently elevated to celebrity status....Full article Verity Asakura, its has a nice ring to it..
Cain Highwind
Exalted Member
posted 6 Jan 2009 01:18
I just don't get how this works exactly. I mean, what's the difference between the people who do it online all the time. I mean would you have to ask for the creator's blessing first?
Sometimes, Japan, I love you, but I just don't get you.
I am just wondering how divorces would be handled in these circumstances, and what about state benefits for married couples? 
It just doesnt make sense does it? You have to wonder at their state of mind if they think its a plausable suggestion.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 6 Jan 2009 06:34
FWIW, I can't remember the site, but I think I married a few of the KNT and even a couple of G-Force members for fun one day. 
Unless the Japanese government also allows polygamy for fictional characters, I can see some big fights breaking out!
Originally posted by lborgia88 Unless the Japanese government also allows polygamy for fictional characters, I can see some big fights breaking out!ITA LB! It would be all out war just on this site for the Eagle and the Condor!
And what happens when a character's series is ended? Does the human "spouse" stay faithful? Or do they get bored and start messing around with another character? What happens if they decide they want to divorce the old character and marry a new one, but their religion (or the old character's) won't allow it?
This is nuts. 
, you must only have one character. 
otherwise there would be too much 
and 
Ebonyswanne
Gatchamaniac
posted 7 Jan 2009 04:18
Originally posted by Transmute Jun FWIW, I can't remember the site, but I think I married a few of the KNT and even a couple of G-Force members for fun one day.Alright I'm going to marry Ken...you can have Mark, Joe or Jason...deal??? Then again you'd have to fight Springie for Mark.... Or I could just have an affair with Ken since I'm already married DH doesn't have to know...
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 7 Jan 2009 12:24
Not if I marry Ken first he he... 
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 7 Jan 2009 12:39
For those who want to marry a Science Ninja (Jinpei doesn't seem to be available):
http://www.myfconline.com/index.php?do=view&type=characters&series_id=5115
Or if you prefer the G-Force Team (only Ace and Dirk):
http://www.myfconline.com/index.php?do=view&type=characters&series_id=9165
For the BOTP team, only Princess and Keyop are available:
http://www.myfconline.com/index.php?do=view&type=characters&series_id=2199
Well since I'm not a lesbian Princess is out for me...
So who are the lucky girls that got the Condor and Eagle?
CD Ryu isn't married yet!!!
oh me me ! I'll take the Condor.....
Yay, I'm a bigamist !
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 8 Jan 2009 07:23
Originally posted by veritas oh me me ! I'll take the Condor..... Yay, I'm a bigamist !You're sharing with me (among others). I had totally forgotten what I did on this site, but it turns out that I'm married to Joe, Ken, Ace, Dirk, Robbie Williams and Joe McIntyre!
yes, I saw that, you must be exhausted.
Ive added, lucius Malfoy, Capt. Hook and Col. Tavington. I passed it on to my DD mates and they are now all married to John Taylor.. 
Roger wasnt on, so I didnt bother.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 8 Jan 2009 09:25
Originally posted by veritasOoh, John Taylor is available?
So now we've got "real" people here married to numerous different "fictional" spouses, and "fictional" characters with multiple "real" spouses...
Are we all related to each other now?
Quick, someone make a chart!
Somehow LB, I think thats very likely.
Originally posted by gatchgirl Somehow LB, I think thats very likely.Exactly, I mean, if I go and marry Draco Malfoy, what does that make Veritas -my step-mother-in-law?
shamrokchick
Forum Legend
posted 8 Jan 2009 18:33
Originally posted by lborgia88 So now we've got "real" people here married to numerous different "fictional" spouses, and "fictional" characters with multiple "real" spouses... Are we all related to each other now? Quick, someone make a chart!That would make for a horrendous family tree!
Originally posted by lborgia88Why yes, yes it would. Plus, I think I would make a better Narcissa than the one they've picked for the next film going on the pictures Ive seenOriginally posted by gatchgirl Somehow LB, I think thats very likely.Exactly, I mean, if I go and marry Draco Malfoy, what does that make Veritas -my step-mother-in-law?
Originally posted by veritas Why yes, yes it would. Plus, I think I would make a better Narcissa than the one they've picked for the next film going on the pictures Ive seenWhoever they've cast, I'd rather that you got the role! Off to check out www.the-leaky-cauldron.org !
Wow, I'm off the board for a few days, and everyone is now married and inter-related?? I was going to fight for Ken, but if that means I'm going to be the great step grandmother to the sister of someone's cousin and am actually their niece, I think I'll pass! 
So when are we all going to Universal Orlando to check out the new HP attraction?? 
So when are we all going to Universal Orlando to check out the new HP attraction??
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 9 Jan 2009 12:41
Originally posted by Hinotori Wow, I'm off the board for a few days, and everyone is now married and inter-related?? I was going to fight for Ken, but if that means I'm going to be the great step grandmother to the sister of someone's cousin and am actually their niece, I think I'll pass!Oh, come on... you know you want to marry Ken and be my co-wife!
Well, I'm not really into the polygamist thing, but if it's you, TJ... 
Who all am I going to share the Condor with???
Originally posted by gatchgirl Who all am I going to share the Condor with???Oh me for sure !!!
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