JAPANESE voice actor Rie Takahashi sent out a notice to fans on personal hygiene before an upcoming live event.
The handwritten note has tips for people going to live shows, such as important things they should bring with them.
This includes everything from the obvious, such as your phone, to often forgotten items like water bottles.
There was also advice on what to wear to an event, such as sensible shoes, and a bag that can be stored under your chair.
What drew the attention of people was one section that addressed fans’ personal hygiene.
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It is a stereotype that gamers often have poor hygiene, though this isn’t true in the majority of cases.
However, anyone who has attended a packed convention can attest to the fact that the smell of body odour can be quite overwhelming.
Takahashi is no stranger to conventions, playing characters from a large number of popular games.
She plays Hu Tao in Genshin Impact, Emilia in Re: Zero, and Mash Kyrielight in Fate: Grand Order.
The advice was written to her fans in very simple but polite sentences, making it easy for people to read.
As translated by GLHF, the note warns people to: “Clean yourself thoroughly. You will sweat a lot so in order not to bother those around you please make sure you are clean.”
There were also warnings for fans to cut their fingernails, and to bring hand sanitiser and a face mask.
The majority of her fanbase received the note well, praising her for the simple to follow information.
However, some people felt attacked by her demands on their personal hygiene.
Takahashi was polite and friendly to all of her fans who responded in the comments and gave further advice.
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She advised those who can’t shower, to use wet wipes to keep themselves fresh.
Written by Marco Wutz and translated by Georgina Young on behalf of GLHF.
