Renowned Japanese model and cosplayer “Kankitsu Moko (@Moco__Orange)“surprised his followers by sharing a childhood photo on social media that shows him looking very masculine, with almost no feminine features.”This is the real-life version where the boy you played with as a child ended up becoming a beautiful girl.“, she wrote in her post, generating a wave of comments and reactions from her fans.

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The publication of Kankitsu Moko caused a stir, as many of her followers couldn't believe the drastic change in her appearance. In the photo, her appearance is so masculine that it's easy to understand how she could have been mistaken for a boy during her childhood. In another post, she commented: “When I was in elementary school, I had shorter hair than the boys and played with razors on the playground. When I tried to go into the girls' bathroom, people would say, 'The boys' bathroom is that way' because they saw me as a boy!“These memories resonated with many of her followers, who shared their own similar stories.

In Japan, it is relatively common for some boys and girls to go through phases where their gender is not easily discernible from their appearance. This ambiguity could be due to a number of reasons, including genetics, clothing style, and preferred activities and games. In many cases, children may opt for short hairstyles and clothing that is not specifically gendered, which can lead to confusion.

This phenomenon has been used as a narrative device in many popular anime. Series like “Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation”. and “Tomo-chan is a girl!” feature characters whose gender identities cause confusion among their friends and acquaintances during childhood, only to reveal a true identity that surprises everyone. These stories resonate with many viewers who have had similar experiences or know someone who has.

Kankitsu Moko's transition from a masculine appearance to becoming one of Japan's most popular models and cosplayers is a testament to how people can change and redefine themselves over time. Her story is inspiring and reflects a universal truth: physical appearance during childhood does not always predict how someone will look or identify later in life.

Source: ABEMA Times