Owner or father? Human-like doll lovers seek to break social taboos
By Globaltimes.cn, Published: 2016-10-29 20:29:31
Many human-like doll lovers enjoy posing their dolls in elaborate photo shoots, telling stories through the lens of their cameras.
Editor's Note:
An increasing number of Chinese men are turning to human-like dolls rather than real women to play the roles of their “daughters” or “girlfriends”. Many say the dolls make them feel comfortable, and are easier to deal with than a real person. Yet the men find they are often misunderstood, with some outside their social circles viewing them as freaks or perverts, leading them to call for greater acceptance and understanding. Photos: Li Hao/GT

A human-like doll lover who goes by the screen name “Dazhuangshu” uses a handheld lamp to achieve the perfect lighting as he prepares to take a picture of one of his dolls.
“Dazhuangshu” shows off the wardrobe full of clothes and costumes he bought for his beloved dolls.
“Dazhuangshu” has become something of a minor celebrity among his fellow human-like doll lovers that share an online forum.
“Dazhuangshu” has become something of a minor celebrity among his fellow human-like doll lovers that share an online forum.
“Dazhuangshu” prepares his dolls for their next photo shoot.
“Dazhuangshu” prepares his dolls for their next photo shoot.
“Dazhuangshu” carefully prepares one of his beloved dolls for a photo shoot, styling her hair.
“Dazhuangshu” carefully prepares one of his beloved dolls for a photo shoot.
“Dazhuangshu” carefully prepares one of his beloved dolls for a photo shoot.
“Dazhuangshu” treats one of his human-like dolls named “Xiaoying” (Sakura) as if she was his own daughter.
“Dazhuangshu” puts his human-like dolls on the windowsill every night before he goes to bed.