Japanese Girl Sensation: Virtual Boyfriends

TECH CRUNCH -- Sep 20 -- Webkare ('Web Boyfriend' in Japanese) is a mix between a social network and dating simulation site and the newest web sensation in Japan. Girls choose between one of four different male cartoon characters they want to hook up with upon registration. They can then "communicate" with their digital crush in cartoon-like sequences to try to win over his heart in a virtual high school. FULL ARTICLE @ TECH CRUNCH