{"id":429416,"date":"2025-12-06T13:14:21","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T12:14:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/?p=429416"},"modified":"2025-12-06T11:31:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T10:31:58","slug":"elle-veut-epouser-personnage-dessin-anime-japonais-fait-polemique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/vie-amoureuse\/she-wants-to-marry-a-character-from-a-japanese-anime-which-is-causing-controversy-429416","title":{"rendered":"She wants to marry a Japanese cartoon character and is causing controversy."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Love between humans and fictional characters is no longer a curiosity reserved for Japan. In December 2025, a young French woman known by the pseudonym Lucie (@hikari_sunshine on TikTok) is preparing to celebrate what she calls her &quot;official marriage&quot; with Mami Nanami, a character from the famous anime &quot;Rent-a-Girlfriend&quot;.<\/p>\n<h2> A passion that became a commitment<\/h2>\n<p> Lucie, a Japanese animation enthusiast for several years, regularly shares her virtual life on TikTok. In a video that recently went viral, she recounts that she has been &quot;in a relationship&quot; with the young blonde heroine of the series Mami Nanami for &quot;four and a half years,&quot; and that they are &quot;finally getting married.&quot; Between her impressive collection of merchandise and her numerous trips to Japan, the young woman is clearly taking her passion beyond the screen. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@hikari_sunshine\/video\/7578820346304793878\" data-video-id=\"7578820346304793878\">\n<section> <a title=\"@hikari_sunshine\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@hikari_sunshine?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@hikari_sunshine<\/a> Yes it&#39;s true, I&#39;m having a wedding ceremony with my oshi Mami from Rent a girlfriend on December 13th, 2025\ud83d\udc9b it&#39;s barely in two weeks so give me a follow if you&#39;re interested in seeing the wedding photos! Somehow so many people I don&#39;t know started posting about this as if it&#39;s theirs to announce so I wanted to make a proper post about it \ud83d\ude42\u200d\u2195\ufe0f I&#39;ve been a Mami oshi for 4.5 years now and she&#39;s for sure my favorite character ever! As a yumejoshi it&#39;s an absolute dream to get to wear a wedding dress for her \ud83e\udd2d we&#39;re both born on a 13th so December 13th felt like a perfect date (it&#39;s also St Lucie day!) The ceremony will be in Japan, her home country and where I now live! I&#39;ll share more about the location later\ud83d\udc95 We&#39;ll keep on being the happiest together, please give us your blessings \ud83d\udc90\u6d77\u5916\u306e\u30e1\u30c7\u30a3\u30a2\u3067\u52dd\u624b\u306b\u8f09\u305b\u3089\u308c\u305f\u306e\u3067\u3059\u304c\u3001\u672c\u5f53\u3067\u3059\uff01\u4eca\u5e74\u306e12\u670813\u65e5\u3067\u9ebb\u7f8e\u3061\u3083\u3093\u3068\u306e\u7d50\u5a5a\u5f0f\u3092\u5922\u5973\u5b50\u3068\u3057\u3066\u63a8\u3057\u306e\u305f\u3081\u306b\u30a6\u30a7\u30c7\u30a3\u30f3\u30b0\u30c9\u30ec\u30b9\u3092\u7740\u308b\u306a\u3093\u3066\u307e\u3055\u306b\u5922\u307f\u305f\u3044\u306a\u8a71\uff01\u3053\u308c\u304b\u3089\u306e\u79c1\u9054\u306e\u3053\u3068\u3001\u3069\u3046\u304b\u3088\u308d\u3057\u304f\u304a\u9858\u3044\u3057\u307e\u3059\ud83d\ude47\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83d\udc92 <a title=\"yumejoshi\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/yumejoshi?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#yumejoshi<\/a> <a title=\"selfship\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/selfship?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#selfship<\/a> <a title=\"rentagirlfriend\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/rentagirlfriend?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#rentagirlfriend<\/a> <a title=\"\u5922\u5973\u5b50\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/%E5%A4%A2%E5%A5%B3%E5%AD%90?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#\u5922\u5973\u5b50<\/a><a title=\"\u63a8\u3057\u7d50\u5a5a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/%E6%8E%A8%E3%81%97%E7%B5%90%E5%A9%9A?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#\u63a8\u3057\u7d50\u5a5a<\/a><a title=\"\u266c Fianc\u00e9 Anthem By ALTON KIING - ALTON KIING\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/Fianc\u00e9-Anthem-By-ALTON-KIING-7356289796920134443?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u266c Fianc\u00e9 Anthem By ALTON KIING - ALTON KIING<\/a><\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2> Reactions from the online community<\/h2>\n<p> Under the video, internet users reacted with emotion and surprise. Some were outraged, deeming the initiative &quot;insane,&quot; while others expressed deep empathy. <em>&quot;As long as she&#39;s happy, who are we to judge?&quot;<\/em> read one of the comments.<\/p>\n<p>Lucie (@hikari_sunshine on TikTok) is not alone in this approach: a small community of &quot;romantic otaku&quot; has formed around these symbolic unions between lovers and fictional characters. These ceremonies, often inspired by traditional weddings, allow these fans to express a sincere attachment to imaginary figures who accompany them in their daily lives.<\/p>\n<h2> The line between fiction and reality is blurred.<\/h2>\n<p> This type of union, however, challenges traditional notions of coupledom and questions the very concept of emotional connection. For some, it&#39;s a form of escapism or artistic expression. For others, it&#39;s a way to give meaning to a relationship fueled by fiction. Lucie, for her part, simply says she wants to <em>&quot;celebrate a love that makes her happy.&quot;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Whether one is surprised or moved by it, this story ultimately shows how the boundaries between the virtual and the real continue to blur. Through Lucie and her &quot;2D bride,&quot; an entire connected generation is redefining the possible forms of attachment and shared happiness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Love between humans and fictional characters is no longer a curiosity reserved for Japan. 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Advice from therapists, psychological insights and personal stories help you build healthy, balanced relationships, with no pressure to couple up and no one-size-fits-all model.<\/p>\n<h2>What you\u2019ll find in the Love life section<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dating and attraction<\/strong>: dating apps, first dates, meeting people offline and feeling confident when someone is looking at you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Communication<\/strong>: the five love languages, words that soothe and those that wear a relationship down, and why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/vie-amoureuse\/fexting-why-arguing-by-text-message-often-complicates-things-444706\">arguing by text<\/a> so often backfires.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Toxic relationships<\/strong>: jealousy, possessiveness, love bombing and manipulation, with tips to spot red flags such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/vie-amoureuse\/all-my-crazy-exes-red-flag-lovers-minimize-too-often-444547\">the partner for whom all their exes are \u201ccrazy\u201d<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Breakups<\/strong>: grieving a relationship, getting over a letdown, no longer dwelling on your ex, and why some exes move on so fast, explained by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/vie-amoureuse\/why-some-exes-quickly-get-involved-in-new-relationships-after-a-breakup-the-taxi-theory-explained-433348\">the taxi theory<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Balance as a couple<\/strong>: keeping your friends, your projects and your own space, even in a relationship.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Every love story<\/strong>: LGBTQIA+ couples, age gaps, long-distance relationships, chosen singlehood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How do you get over a breakup?<\/h2>\n<p>Getting over a breakup takes time, and the pain often feels like grief: sadness, anger, nostalgia and relief can take turns. A few steps help you through it: limit contact with your ex and the urge to check their social media, put away objects that stir up memories, lean on friends and family rather than isolating yourself, get back to your routines (sleep, meals, movement) and reinvest in activities that are yours alone. Writing down what you feel helps put your thoughts in order. If the sadness lasts for weeks and keeps you from functioning day to day, a therapist can help you move forward.<\/p>\n<h2>Our take on love<\/h2>\n<p>We don\u2019t see being in a couple as a goal to reach: single, exclusive, living together without marrying or in a decades-long relationship, every path deserves to be told without judgment. Our articles reject the idea that you need to change your body to be loved, and remind you that excessive jealousy and control are never proof of love. They speak to all couples, straight and LGBTQIA+, and offer guidance without claiming to replace couples therapy or psychological support.<\/p>\n<h2>Where to start<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/vie-amoureuse\/can-we-really-change-a-narcissist-psychologists-answer-without-hesitation-428646\">Can a narcissist really change?<\/a>: what psychologists answer, and what it means for you.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/vie-amoureuse\/these-7-evening-rituals-that-happy-couples-share-431716\">Evening rituals of happy couples<\/a>: seven simple habits to stay close day after day.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/vie-amoureuse\/the-777-rule-avoid-routine-in-a-relationship-436391\">The 7-7-7 rule<\/a>: a simple plan to keep routine from taking over your relationship.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/vie-amoureuse\/romantic-cliches-in-cinema-have-taught-us-to-believe-446825\">Romantic movie myths<\/a>: the clich\u00e9s about love that films taught us to believe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>How can you tell if a relationship is toxic?<\/h3>\n<p>A relationship becomes toxic when one partner controls, belittles or isolates the other: checking their phone, constant criticism, emotional blackmail, swinging between passionate declarations and coldness. \u201cNarcissist\u201d gets used loosely online, but narcissistic personality disorder is a clinical diagnosis: focus on behaviors rather than labels. If you\u2019re facing violence, contact a domestic violence hotline or your local emergency services.<\/p>\n<h3>What are the five love languages?<\/h3>\n<p>Developed by American marriage counselor Gary Chapman, the five love languages are words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service and physical touch. The idea is that each person tends to express and receive affection in a preferred way. It\u2019s a popular framework for avoiding misunderstandings, not a scientifically validated theory.<\/p>\n<h3>How can you meet someone without dating apps?<\/h3>\n<p>Connections often grow out of activities you repeat over time: a sports club, a choir, a community group, volunteering, evening classes. Say yes to invitations, let friends introduce you to their circle, and start conversations around a shared interest. The goal isn\u2019t to impress at all costs but to create more chances to connect.<\/p>\n<p>Keep exploring: find all our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\">sex and relationship topics<\/a>, pleasure and sexual health in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/sexualite\">Sexuality<\/a>, wedding planning and anniversaries in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/mariage\">Marriage<\/a>, and tools to stand your ground in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/psycho\/confiance-en-soi\">Self-confidence<\/a>.<\/p>","parent":6135,"count":709,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":5717,"category_count":709,"category_description":"<p>The Love life section of The Body Optimist unpacks relationships in all their forms: dating, attraction, life as a couple, jealousy, breakups and being single. Advice from therapists, psychological insights and personal stories help you build healthy, balanced relationships, with no pressure to couple up and no one-size-fits-all model.<\/p>\n<h2>What you\u2019ll find in the Love life section<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dating and attraction<\/strong>: dating apps, first dates, meeting people offline and feeling confident when someone is looking at you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Communication<\/strong>: the five love languages, words that soothe and those that wear a relationship down, and why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/vie-amoureuse\/fexting-why-arguing-by-text-message-often-complicates-things-444706\">arguing by text<\/a> so often backfires.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Toxic relationships<\/strong>: jealousy, possessiveness, love bombing and manipulation, with tips to spot red flags such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/vie-amoureuse\/all-my-crazy-exes-red-flag-lovers-minimize-too-often-444547\">the partner for whom all their exes are \u201ccrazy\u201d<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Breakups<\/strong>: grieving a relationship, getting over a letdown, no longer dwelling on your ex, and why some exes move on so fast, explained by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/vie-amoureuse\/why-some-exes-quickly-get-involved-in-new-relationships-after-a-breakup-the-taxi-theory-explained-433348\">the taxi theory<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Balance as a couple<\/strong>: keeping your friends, your projects and your own space, even in a relationship.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Every love story<\/strong>: LGBTQIA+ couples, age gaps, long-distance relationships, chosen singlehood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How do you get over a breakup?<\/h2>\n<p>Getting over a breakup takes time, and the pain often feels like grief: sadness, anger, nostalgia and relief can take turns. A few steps help you through it: limit contact with your ex and the urge to check their social media, put away objects that stir up memories, lean on friends and family rather than isolating yourself, get back to your routines (sleep, meals, movement) and reinvest in activities that are yours alone. Writing down what you feel helps put your thoughts in order. If the sadness lasts for weeks and keeps you from functioning day to day, a therapist can help you move forward.<\/p>\n<h2>Our take on love<\/h2>\n<p>We don\u2019t see being in a couple as a goal to reach: single, exclusive, living together without marrying or in a decades-long relationship, every path deserves to be told without judgment. Our articles reject the idea that you need to change your body to be loved, and remind you that excessive jealousy and control are never proof of love. They speak to all couples, straight and LGBTQIA+, and offer guidance without claiming to replace couples therapy or psychological support.<\/p>\n<h2>Where to start<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/vie-amoureuse\/can-we-really-change-a-narcissist-psychologists-answer-without-hesitation-428646\">Can a narcissist really change?<\/a>: what psychologists answer, and what it means for you.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/vie-amoureuse\/these-7-evening-rituals-that-happy-couples-share-431716\">Evening rituals of happy couples<\/a>: seven simple habits to stay close day after day.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/vie-amoureuse\/the-777-rule-avoid-routine-in-a-relationship-436391\">The 7-7-7 rule<\/a>: a simple plan to keep routine from taking over your relationship.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/vie-amoureuse\/romantic-cliches-in-cinema-have-taught-us-to-believe-446825\">Romantic movie myths<\/a>: the clich\u00e9s about love that films taught us to believe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>How can you tell if a relationship is toxic?<\/h3>\n<p>A relationship becomes toxic when one partner controls, belittles or isolates the other: checking their phone, constant criticism, emotional blackmail, swinging between passionate declarations and coldness. \u201cNarcissist\u201d gets used loosely online, but narcissistic personality disorder is a clinical diagnosis: focus on behaviors rather than labels. If you\u2019re facing violence, contact a domestic violence hotline or your local emergency services.<\/p>\n<h3>What are the five love languages?<\/h3>\n<p>Developed by American marriage counselor Gary Chapman, the five love languages are words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service and physical touch. The idea is that each person tends to express and receive affection in a preferred way. It\u2019s a popular framework for avoiding misunderstandings, not a scientifically validated theory.<\/p>\n<h3>How can you meet someone without dating apps?<\/h3>\n<p>Connections often grow out of activities you repeat over time: a sports club, a choir, a community group, volunteering, evening classes. Say yes to invitations, let friends introduce you to their circle, and start conversations around a shared interest. The goal isn\u2019t to impress at all costs but to create more chances to connect.<\/p>\n<p>Keep exploring: find all our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\">sex and relationship topics<\/a>, pleasure and sexual health in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/sexualite\">Sexuality<\/a>, wedding planning and anniversaries in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/sexo\/mariage\">Marriage<\/a>, and tools to stand your ground in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/psycho\/confiance-en-soi\">Self-confidence<\/a>.<\/p>","cat_name":"Love life","category_nicename":"vie-amoureuse","category_parent":6135}]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/429416","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8264"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=429416"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/429416\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":429477,"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/429416\/revisions\/429477"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/429417"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=429416"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=429416"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=429416"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}