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Virtual Pet Acceptance as Extra Pet With No Responsibilities by Age in Japan 2026

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Low Acceptance of Virtual Pets as Responsibility-Free Companions

Virtual and robotic pets occupy a distinct category in consumer technology, positioned at the intersection of companionship, entertainment, and pet ownership. Whether such products can meaningfully substitute for or supplement live pets depends heavily on how consumers perceive their emotional and practical value relative to the responsibilities traditional pet ownership entails.

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