In the long-awaited premiere of the new film in the popular franchise “Uma Musume: Pretty Derby“, entitled “Uma Musume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era“, several participants reported an unpleasant experience due to a horrible stench that was noticed in movie theaters. According to several Twitter users, the bad smell apparently came from some otakus who frequented the place without properly sanitizing themselves.

Testimonies indicate that many of these people tried to hide the smell with perfumes or deodorants.but without having actually taken a bath, which only generated a stench half-hidden under a intoxicating artificial fragrance. Complaints multiplied on social media, where users expressed their discomfort and surprise at this situation.

The stereotype of the “smelly otaku who doesn’t shower” is a common prejudice in society, which has been losing strength over time thanks to the growing acceptance and normalization of otaku culture. However, incidents such as the one that occurred during the premiere of “Uma Musume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era” revive this ideology and put it back in the spotlight of trends.

The situation sparked debate in the otaku community about the importance of personal hygiene and the impact it has on public perception of anime and manga fans. In conclusion, the premiere of “Uma Musume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era” was marked by a hygiene incident that revived old stereotypes about the otaku community.

• «I came to see the new Uma Musume movie: Pretty Derby, but the smell is unbearable».
• «The only thing I remember from the movie I saw today is that it smelled like a trading card shop.».
• «I went to see the Uma Musume movie: Pretty Derby, but those idiots decided to leave without washing the dishes».
• «The really smelly people decided to go see Uma Musume's Pretty Derby today. It looks like it'll be hard to go to the movies without vomiting.».
• «It smells really bad near the room where they're showing the Uma Musume: Pretty Derby movie, what's going on?».
• «For the otakus who are coming to see this movie, take a shower! The movies really are a horrible drug. There's no point in trying to put on deodorant or perfume if you haven't showered in days.».
• «The guy next to me smelled like sour onions and the other one smelled like powdered milk. I really wanted to enjoy this movie, but with this pungent stench it's impossible.».
• «I can tell that otakus came to see Uma Musume: Pretty Derby, the smell is unbearable».
• «I went to see the movie, it was really good. I think it's best to avoid spoilers on social media, so be careful. By the way, the guy next to me smelled like shit and it was a horrible experience. Be careful.».
• «There was a particularly smelly otaku at the movie theater I went to, but luckily I was far away from him. Please be respectful of the people around you, I wish theaters would start putting in controls like this, the smell lingered in that guy's seat, I swear».
• «The movie was amazing, but the smell of some otakus was horrible. Please be aware that you stink and at least put something to hide it.».
• «I came to see the movie and suddenly I heard a scream: "It stinks in here! Are there otakus here?" It's true that the room smelled horribly, I think that exposing them and shaming them is the best way to make them see reason.».

Source: Otakomu