The long-awaited compilation film of “ Bocchi the Rock! “ premiered
this week in Japan, generating great expectations among fans of the popular
franchise. However, social media in Japan has been flooded with
complaints about the bad smell among those attending the performances .
Comments like
- « I
went to the premiere of the Bocchi the Rock! as soon as possible, but it
was midnight and there were many people. Some of them smelled horrible,
and the worst thing is that they even came up to try to talk to me .
- " I
lined up to buy Bocchi the Rock! merchandise, but when I got to the
escalator, the person in front of me stunk like shit ,"
have gone viral, reflecting the annoyance of viewers.
Another user commented: “ The Bocchi the
Rock product section! in the movies it sucks like fuck .” These
complaints have generated a debate about whether there really was a problem
with the hygiene of the attendees or if Internet users are trying to replicate
a similar situation that occurred recently with another anime film, that
of “Uma Musume: Pretty Derby” .
It is important to note that the otaku
community in Japan has been stigmatized with the stereotype of “smelling bad”
due to supposedly poor hygiene habits. This perception
has led some establishments, such as trading card stores, to restrict entry to
customers who have a bad smell or even apply air freshener at the
entrance. This stereotype, although widespread, does not represent all
members of the community, but incidents such as those reported at the premiere
of “Bocchi the Rock!” They fuel these types of debates.
Since its anime adaptation by
CloverWorks in 2022, “Bocchi the Rock!” It has become one of the most popular
franchises of the moment. The story follows Hitori
“Bocchi” Gotou, a lonely and socially anxious young woman who dreams of making
friends and playing in a band. Dedicated to playing the guitar, one day she
meets the outgoing drummer Nijika Ijichi, who invites her to join the Kessoku
Band when her guitarist, Ikuyo Kita, runs away before her first show. Finding
joy in playing together, Bocchi and her bandmates put their hearts into
improving as musicians while making the most of their fleeting high school
days.
In conclusion, while the controversy over
the bad smell at the premiere of “Bocchi the Rock!” continues to generate
discussions online, there is no doubt that the franchise continues to capture
the hearts of many , establishing itself as a significant cultural
phenomenon in the anime and manga scene.
- « They
must be lies to get some laughs on the Internet. In fact there are many
good people within the otaku community .
- « The
worst time for otakus is usually in the middle of the night, and you can
imagine why .»
- " I
think any working person smells bad in the middle of the night, not
everyone has time to shower ."
- « The
people who published those things surely smell worse .»
- « Hmmm,
I don't know whether to believe this. It really affects that something
similar happened recently with Uma Musume .
- « Why
is it so difficult for otakus to take a bath? ».
- « What
the hell is wrong with otakus who attend movie theaters while carrying
their nauseating smell indoors? ».
- « Yu
Gi Oh! tournaments They are even worse because no air can circulate, as
the cards could fly away. This is different in cinemas, since COVID-19
happened, they have greatly improved air circulation inside the rooms .
Source: Yaraon!
