We've all heard the stories about "stinky card gamers" – from card shop staff complaining about body odor to stores outright begging patrons to shower before visiting. This isn't just a card game thing; it seems some ACG enthusiasts have unfortunately earned a similar reputation.
So, here's a fun twist: popular cosplayer Enako recently dropped a post on X, declaring, "It's summer, so I made a shower awareness poster!" She even shared a gorgeous photo of herself in the bath, urging everyone to remember to wash up. She announced these posters would be given away for free at Comiket (C106), sparking a huge buzz among fans and netizens.
While distributing these at Comiket might seem like a direct jab at attendees, Enako simply posted a friendly reminder to her fans: "Remember to shower before you come!" It's pretty clear the poster is aimed at the so-called "Furo Cancel Kaiwai" (the "no-shower crowd"), hoping to encourage better personal hygiene.
The poster's message is both warm and humorously pointed, drawing tons of fan reactions like, "No more excuses for not showering!" "This is genuinely a social issue, so this kind of appeal is super helpful." "When you're tired or lazy, that's exactly when you should try taking a shower." and "Please, everyone coming to Comiket, shower first! It's crowded enough without having to worry about this every single time..."
With Japan's scorching summer heat, skipping a shower is truly unbearable. Especially at a packed event like C106, let's hope we don't have to deal with any more "stinky situations" this time around!