China Sees ‌Rise in “Cosplay⁣ Dates” Among⁣ Young Women

A unique dating service is⁢ gaining popularity in China, where a ⁢female cosplayer ​dresses up as​ the client’s ideal man and takes her on a date.

According to a report by Deutsche Welle, this service is especially⁤ popular among young women in China, who are looking for an alternative to traditional dating.

One user, ⁤Feng,​ hired a‌ tall female cosplayer to dress up as her favorite anime character.‍ The ‌two went on a date, shopping ⁣and eating ‌out together, ⁣taking pictures, and ⁤enjoying each other’s company. Feng explained, ‌”I’m not really interested in real-life men. ‍I ⁤prefer characters from anime and manga.”

The​ number of ‌people using these “cosplay services” has been ⁢increasing in China, particularly‌ in the multicultural city of⁤ Shanghai. The fee for a ⁤”cosplay request” is ⁤approximately 500 yuan‍ (about 10,000​ yen) per day.

An expert pointed⁤ out that⁣ this phenomenon may be related to the human⁤ desire to be seen⁣ and appreciated by others. “Money is ​paid,⁢ but‍ the desire is fulfilled, and it has a⁤ certain healing⁣ effect,” the expert said.

A woman providing the service⁢ explained,‌ “Women are using these‍ services⁤ to raise their standards for men⁢ in the real world. They’re trying to eradicate ⁢’low-quality’ men from their lives.”

Another expert noted, “People⁤ are looking⁣ for an alternative to real human relationships. ‌They think that as long as they‌ pay the money, there will be no conflicts in this kind of relationship, ⁤and they⁢ can express their​ feelings‍ freely.”