Last weekend (the 12th and 13th), the latest edition of the Comiket in Japan, where the new Bocchi the Rock! . The book, titled " FROG SKETCH ," contains a series of illustrations and sketches by Rikuta Kiyoki , the anime's character designer and animation director. The event attracted a huge line of fans wanting to buy the book, but some people took advantage of the situation to make money.
Resellers take advantage of Bocchi the Rock! fans in Japan
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During the event, hundreds of fans flocked to the venue, hoping to get their hands on a copy of Rikuta Kiyoki's book. Eventually, the artist's booth drew such a long line that it became a trending topic on social media.
Someone drew the length and shape of the line on a map of the venue to see how much space the crowd covered. According to the drawing, the line began in the parking lot and on the venue's terrace and ended at the point of sale.
The limited edition book retailed for 5,000 yen (US$174.22), an affordable price for many Japanese. However, some people bought the book only to resell it for an average of 30,000 yen (US$1,024.49). Reports say only one copy was sold per person, but that didn't stop them from reselling it for a larger profit.
Synopsis:
The story revolves around Hitori Goto, nicknamed "Bocchi-chan," a lonely high school girl who loves playing the guitar and spends her days playing alone at home. However, she joins the "Kessoku Band," led by its drummer Nijika Ijichi. She's not used to playing in front of people, so can Bocchi become the band's guitarist?
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Source: Kudasai
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