Bocchi The Rock!

**Bocchi The Rock!** (ぼっち・ざ・ろっく!, *Bocchi The Rock!*) is a japanese 4-koma manga series written by Hamaji Aki. It began serialisation in the February 2018 issue of Manga Time Kirara MAX.

The series is currently released under 6 volumes from February 2019. (as of August 2023)

The series has been licensed for an english release by Yen Press.

## Synopsis

Hitori Goto just wants to make friends, but the thought of approaching a stranger on her own makes her so nervous that she’s spent the entirety of middle school teaching herself how to shred on the guitar—to moderately successful (albeit anonymous) YouTube fame—in the hopes of seeming cool enough for someone else to reach out to her instead. After bringing her guitar to school provokes zero interest, Hitori’s just about ready to shrivel up and die...which is when Nijika Ijichi comes across her moping in a playground and begs her to fill in for her band’s flakey guitarist for their first-ever live performance! It’s like her wish came true—but does this most antisocial of introverts have what it takes to perform in front of real people?!

(Source: Yen Press)

## Characters

* Gotou Hitori
* Ijichi Nijika
* Yamada Ryou
* Kita Ikuyo

## Anime

The series received an anime adaptation in 2022, produced by CloverWorks.
*see: Bocchi The Rock! (Anime)*

## Volumes

* Gotou Hitori

 Bocchi finally takes the stage in English, and she’s brought her best friend—crippling anxiety! Hitori Goto just wants to make friends, but the thought of approaching a stranger on her own makes her so nervous that she’s spent the entirety of middle school teaching herself how to shred on the guitar—to moderately successful (albeit anonymous) YouTube fame—in the hopes of seeming cool enough for someone else to reach out to her instead. After bringing her guitar to school provokes zero interest, Hitori’s just about ready to shrivel up and die...which is when Nijika Ijichi comes across her moping in a playground and begs her to fill in for her band’s flakey guitarist for their first-ever live performance! It’s like her wish came true—but does this most antisocial of introverts have what it takes to perform in front of real people?!
 (Source: Yen Press)

* Gotou Hitori
* Ijichi Nijika
* Yamada Ryou
* Kita Ikuyo

 Hitori “Bocchi” Gotoh once played guitar in solitude, but ever since Nijika Ijichi roped her into joining Kessoku Band, she’s experienced everything from playing live shows to part-time jobs to shopping for instruments. All told, she’s having a good time, in her own socially anxious way. But now Bocchi’s up against her biggest challenge yet—Performing on stage at her school festival!
 (Source: Yen Press)

* Gotou Hitori
* Ijichi Nijika
* Yamada Ryou
* Kita Ikuyo

 If your an introvert, do rock !! <bt> Guitarist, Gotou Hitori, Aiming to appear in her teen-only music festival "Unconfirmed Riot"  Start music activities in earnest with everyone in Kessoku Band! Each member will also level up and aim for the Grand Prix! A new standard of music manga that has fallen into the world of Reiwa! The long-awaited Volume 3 is finally on sale!
 (Source: Amazon JP - Translated)

 If it's an introvert, do a rock! !!  A band for teens only Rock festival, Kessoku Band has advanced to the live screening of "Unconfirmed Riot".  In front of SIDEROS and other powerful players  Can Goto alone be able to put out that power ...! ??  Cute, funny, and "hot", Reiwa's Kirara's new standard!
 (Source: Dokidoki Visual - Translated)

 If you're an underdog, do rock! !  The debut from an indie label is decided, A unity band that started producing their first mini-album. Hitori Goto also struggled with her first arrangement work, Each member faces different challenges.  Also includes a special edition depicting the past of Nijika Ijichi and Hoshiuta!  Cute, funny, and "hot", Kirara's New Standard in Reiwa!
 (Source: Dokidoki Visual - Translated)

 If you're an introvert, do rock! ! !  That's what I want to say, but when it comes to doing it as a job, it's difficult in many ways.  Kessoku Band, who is set to debut on an indie label, is still unsure of what to do after graduation.  In Volume 6, the fun will be greatly enhanced with Goto and Otsuki's YouTube broadcast, the store manager's birthday commemorative live, and more!  We can't take our eyes off the success of Kessoku Band!
 (Source: Dokidoki Visual - Translated)

## Other Releases

 Character & equipment introduction, story commentary, setting material collection, staff interview, etc. TV anime "Bocchi the Rock!", The definitive edition setting material collection that records everything!
 (Source: Dokidoki Visual - Translated)