These Human-Sized Masks That Look Like Realistic Replicas of Our Pets' Faces Are Amazing and Horrifying
Some pet owners take the bond with their animals to a whole new level, and this story proves just how far that can go. A company is making human-sized masks that recreate pets' faces with eerie accuracy, turning a sweet idea into something that is equal parts funny and unsettling.
The masks come from the Masayoshi Shindo Masaki Planning Office, and the results are so realistic that they almost feel like a prank. People who love their dogs and cats may be tempted to try one, but the final effect is hard to unsee once you have seen it.
It is a bizarre mix of devotion, novelty, and pure nightmare fuel.
The Masayoshi Shindo Masaki Planning Office has risen to the call from humans who want to look exactly like their pets.
The Japanese company's ability to near-perfectly mirror our pets' faces into a mask for us to wear is unsettling, to say the least, but we'd be lying if we didn't also admit how insanely impressed we are by how well they've done.
The company behind the creation of these incredible masks is very proud of their work, and they've launched their product line, which they're calling "My Family." If you've ever wanted to convince your dog or cat that you're not just their human mommy or daddy, but their actual mommy or daddy, then "My Family" is probably a fitting and clever name for their unique product.
In a behind-the-scenes photo that the company released from their photo shoot with Rui, a Bengal cat living in Kyoto, we can see that the mask is startlingly accurate—because Rui looks startled.
It’s the same vibe as Alessia Ciullo “Disneyfying” beloved pets into adorable portraits, just with a much creepier twist.
Rui looks a little startled in the behind-the-scenes sneak peek, but the truth is we're still totally impressed by the product and wanted to learn more about the process.
First, you need to pick out a picture of your pet. You'll want one that does a really, really good job of resembling your pet's natural state of being. Then, you send the image off to the Planning Office. The Planning Office sends the picture off to the modeling workshop 91. The artists at 91 then put the time, effort, and artistry into creating a 3D mold of your precious puss or perfect pup!
It would seem that 91 is the perfect workshop for this company to collaborate with, because based on a brief glance at their website, they specialize in lifelike replicas and intricately detailed masks and sculptures! Like this orangutan mask, for a perfect example.
Alright, I know you're totally sold now, aren't you? You're foaming at the mouth for a personified pet mask of your own! Slow your roll, cowboy. If you are indeed so inclined, the masks cost a pretty penny, unfortunately. They cost 300,000 Japanese yen (AKA £2,044.20 or $2,657.75!).
Don't let that stop you from fulfilling your dream, though; look at how much fun you'll have at parties when you're not at home terrifying your pet!
Wait until you see how ChatGPT “humanizes” pet owners’ dogs and cats, too, in this transformation experiment.
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