While the fate of the annual Tokyo Auto Show is up in the air, car buffs hope it goes through for one reason. For decades, the Show has been home to some of the nuttiest concept cars ever seen. For some reason, Tokyo has companies cutting loose with cars that look straight out of the animated series and movies that dominate the culture. A few are notable for their daring while others never see the light of day...often for good reason.

One wonders if some of these were ever intended for production or just crafted as a joke for their purpose, daring technology, or plain weird style. From would-be hypercars to unique "city drivers" to specific customers, they are always a sight. Here are nine of the funniest concept cars Japan has ever produced, along with one so amazingly wild, it's too bad it was never created for real.

10 Yamaha OX99-11

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The Yamaha OX99-11 is fantastic with a 3.5-liter V12 Formula 1 engine that could have produced 400 hp in terms of performance. But the look...From the sloping curves to the way the bubble top juts out, it looks straight out of a Japanese anime series.

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The idea this cartoonish car can be as close to a legal F1 car as possible is wild, and no doubt why it was never produced, although the prototypes are a sight.

9 Honda W.O.W.

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The Wonderful Open-Heart Wagon was crafted for one specific criteria of customers: Dog-lovers. The Open-Heart" Part comes from how the Wagon's side doors slide open to reveal the entire interior, more than roomy enough for any pets.

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Wilder is that the glove box is specifically designed to allow a full-sized dog to hang out. From places to tie leashes to how to configure the interior for any pets, it's a ride any animal lovers can get into.

8 Honda Unibox

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Some companies like to advertise "an office in your car," but this is too much. The Honda Unibox is like someone put an Ikea office on wheels. The utterly flat floor could hold furniture, tables and various outlets for computers and services. Remember, this was 2001 when technology was much larger.

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Instead of mirrors, there were video screens (an idea really ahead of its time), and the clear plastic frames meant anyone could look inside to see what was happening. The lack of engine power (and privacy) meant it wasn't made, and almost laughable to see how outlandish tech once was.

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7 Nissan Pivo

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This can easily be mistaken for some Japanese theme park ride conveyor. The Nissan Pivo sold itself as a car that didn't need to handle turns badly. The wheels (varying from two to four in models) can adjust to suddenly shift the car at a 90-degree angle, so no more need to reverse.

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Also, the interiors can spin around with the changing turns. Nissan has tried three times to put it out but can't quite crack how to make this egg-shaped car work.

6 Honda Fuya-J0

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It looks like someone turned a vacuum cleaner into a car. The 1999 Honda Fuya-Jo was intended to cater to a younger audience, but it's hard to tell who would want it. The name translates to "sleepless city" and the controls look more like a DJ booth with turntables.

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The "seats" practically had drivers standing, and while it boasted a great sound system, it could be outrun by a bicycle. No wonder Honda realized any young customer was more likely to laugh than buy it.

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5 Bambgoo

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No, this is not some weird design. The Bambgoo is, in fact, constructed out of bamboo. Designed by the Kyoto University's Business Venture Laboratory, the idea was the most eco-friendly car imaginable, crafted from Japan's very bamboo forests with a battery powering it to 31 miles on a single charge.

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It also weighs (get ready) 132 pounds. It didn't take long to realize bamboo is not the best material to house a car, and it is possible to go too far for an "environmental" feel.

4 Suzuki Sharing Coach

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It's odd to have to do so much arithmetic for a concept car. The Suzuki Sharing Coach (or SSC) combines with the PIXY (that odd one-man carrier) for what the company labeled a "minicar-based mobility unit."

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Basically, a person could slide the PIXY into this pod and transform it into a small car with four wide doors swinging open. It's a weird concept even for Tokyo's streets so it's a marvel it was put together.

3 Toyota RV-2

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Taking a Toyota camping is one thing. Now imagine one that unfolds itself into its own tent structure. Debuting in 1972, the RV-2 appeared to be the standard wagon design of campers of the era. Then the clamshell doors slid open to create space ready-made for a tent. It was meant to house four people, although it could get a bit cramped with the tight space.

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Also, the furniture could be rearranged for tables or couches. It even had a decent engine, so it was a bit surprising it never got picked up for production.

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2 The Ellica

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Standing for Electric Lithium-ion Car, the Ellica was developed in 2004 by a team from Keio University. The eight wheels were much smaller than a standard car to aid the performance. And it would have been an impressive performance with each wheel housing an 80-hp engine and thus allowing the battery-powered car to hit 640 hp and zero to 60 in four seconds.

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It tested at a top speed of 230 mph, but it appears the high cost was a reason this wild car never got put into production.

1 Would Love To See: 1991 Toyota Avalon

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Mention the Toyota Avalon, and most think of a standard sedan. But the original concept shown at the 1991 Tokyo Auto Show was straight out of The Jetsons with a gorgeous futuristic design.

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It stands out with the cabin, which opens and closes by unfolding the windshield and side panels. There was never any indication of what engine it could support, but this would have been a far cooler Avalon than what eventually hit the streets.

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