College Student Arrested for Selling Bocchi the Rock! Anime Keychains

A female university student from Kanazawa City, Japan, was arrested on suspicion of copyright infringement for selling unauthorized *Bocchi the Rock!* anime character acrylic keychains, according to a report from NNN News dated March 2, 2025. The 22-year-old suspect allegedly purchased the keychains online between mid-May and early June of the previous year, fully aware they were counterfeit, and resold them on a flea market site. Local police state she bought each keychain for 90 yen and sold them for 949 yen, earning a total profit of about 2,500 yen—roughly $16—across three transactions. The suspect, however, has denied the accusations, insisting she did not know the items were unauthorized.

The arrest has sparked discussion online, with many netizens questioning the severity of the response given the small sum involved. The case stands out as authorities opted for immediate detention rather than a lesser penalty, despite the minor financial scale of the offense. This incident follows *Bocchi the Rock!*’s rise as a cultural phenomenon, driven by its relatable protagonist, Hitori Gotoh, and its celebration of music and introversion. Meanwhile, fans of the series can anticipate its return, as Aniplex and CloverWorks have confirmed *Bocchi the Rock! Season 2* is in production with a new director and expanded staff, though no release date has been specified.

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