The Bad Smell of Otakus Returns to Annoy at the Premiere of Bocchi the Rock in Cinemas

We have previously reported cases of stores preventing entry to otakus with bad odors or distributing hygiene items to them. The Japanese otaku population is often criticized for their lack of hygiene, and recently, the bad smell of otakus has bothered many people at the premiere of Bocchi the Rock in cinemas.

Recently, a compilation film of the Bocchi the Rock franchise premiered in Japanese cinemas, leaving many fans excited to see the successful series on the big screen. However, the experience was ruined by the unpleasant odor of the attendees.

Comments from some moviegoers:

“I went to the Bocchi the Rock! premiere as soon as possible, but it was midnight and there were a lot of people. Some of them smelled horrible, and the worst part is that they even came to talk to me.”

“I was in line to buy Bocchi the Rock! merchandise, but when I got to the escalator, the person in front of me smelled like crap.”

Let’s check out some online comments:

• “They must be lying to get some laughs on the internet. In reality, there are many good people in the otaku community.”
• “The worst time for otakus is usually in the middle of the night, and you can imagine why.”
• “I think anyone who works smells bad in the middle of the night, not everyone has time to take a bath.”
• “The people who posted these things certainly smell worse.”
• “Hmm, I’m not sure if I should believe this. It’s really affecting that something similar happened with Uma Musume.”
• “Why is it so hard for otakus to take a bath?”
• “What the heck is wrong with otakus who go to the cinema carrying their nauseating smell indoors?”
• “Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments are even worse because the air can’t circulate to prevent the cards from flying. This is different in cinemas, as since COVID-19, they have greatly improved air circulation inside the theaters.”

Complaints about the bad smell of otakus in Japan are constant. The community is marked by poor hygiene habits, frequently presenting bad odor in public places.

Source: Yaraon