Bocchi the Rock!

ぼっち・ざ・ろっく!

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Synopsis

High school student Hitori "Bocchi" Gotou has no social life or any friends—unless you count her guitar. She dreams of creating a school band in the hopes that using her instrument will elevate her social standing. However, despite spending the last two years diligently practicing guitar, she is no closer to her goal. Although she has gained a following online for her guitar covers of popular songs, Bocchi's lack of social skills means that her dream may ultimately be impossible. But one day, drummer Nijika Ijichi spots Bocchi with her guitar alone in a park. Desperately in need of a guitarist, Nijika quickly recruits Bocchi to the band that Nijika has formed with bassist Ryou Yamada—Kessoku Band. Though overwhelmed and left floundering at the sudden social interaction, Bocchi realizes this may be the start of something bigger. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Publication notes

Bocchi the Rock! ranked eighth in the Best Printed Manga category at the fifth Tsugi ni Kuru Manga Awards in 2019. Kessoku Band is inspired by the J-rock band Asian Kung-Fu Generation, where the characters share surnames and instrument roles with their counterparts. The series has been published in English by Yen Press since October 17, 2023.

Published

Dec 19, 2017 to ?

Authors

Hamaji, Aki

External links

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Hitori Gotou17235 fan favorites
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Birthday: February 21 Height: 156 cm (5'1) Blood type: O Affiliation: Shuka High School, Kessoku Band A lonely and socially anxious first-year student. She is self-described as an "in-kya", i.e., a gloomy, indoor-dwelling outcast. She longs to join a band and become popular, and so starts playing the guitar. She becomes the lead guitarist of Kessoku Band. Her skill is phenomenal, but she can't show it well in a band or in public. She always begins her sentences with "Ah". (Source: Bocchi the Rock! Wiki)
Ryou Yamada5127 fan favorites
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Birthday: September 18 Blood type: AB Affiliation: Shimokitazawa High School, Kessoku Band A cool and solitary second year of high school. She is in charge of the bass of Kessoku Band. She's the best friend of Nijika. Her hobbies are out of the ordinary, and she rejoices when called a weirdo. She lives with a wealthy family, but she spends much of her money on instruments and always runs out of money. She occasionally eats weeds to get rid of her hunger. (Source: Bocchi the Rock! Wiki)
Nijika Ijichi2908 fan favorites
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Birthday: May 29 Blood type: A Affiliation: Shimokitazawa High School, Kessoku Band An energetic and cheerful second-year high school student. She is the drummer of Kessoku Band. The organizer of her band who takes care of Hitori, was already joined Kessoku Band. She has an older sister, Seika, who is the manager of the live house "STARRY" and has a special feeling for the live house. (Source: Bocchi the Rock! Wiki)
Ikuyo Kita2884 fan favorites
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Birthday: April 21 Age: 16 Blood type: A Affiliation: Shuka High School, Kessoku Band A bright and popular first year of high school. She is in charge of the guitar and vocals of Kessoku Band. She is a cheerful character who likes to interact with people and can talk with an immediate smile, even when meeting for the first time. She longs for Ryo, and her feelings can go too far. She often takes photos and uploads to Issta. (Source: Bocchi the Rock! Wiki)