It is evident that Bocchi the Rock! was
one of the most relevant series not only of the season of Fall-2022
(October-December), but the entire year 2022. So much so that,
although CloverWorks is
working on other projects, has confirmed the production of not one, but two
compilation films for the franchise that will hit theaters in Japan in the
spring of 2024.
However, a post by Twitter user “@a_xwww5” went
immensely viral because he tried to analyze why the series it became so
popular. While some claim that it was the animation work of CloverWorks and
the genius of the director Keiichirou Saitou< a i=6>, this
user stated that the popularity of Bocchi the Rock! It derives from a
connection of empathy that otakus developed towards the protagonist, Hitori
Gotou.
Before explaining, here is what the user had to say about
it:
- «The fact that “Bocchi the Rock!” has become so popular makes it clear that, no matter how far otakus go with the expansion of their culture, they still have the desire for someone to take them out of their introversion and lead them towards an extraordinary life. In real life, I didn't have a Nijika-chan who invited me to a band or a Kita-chan who invited me to do fun things».
The main observation is that the popularity of the series
suggests that, despite the spread of otaku culture, many followers
still long to be inspired to overcome their introversion and wear a most
extraordinary life. Their comparison reflects the emotional connection that
viewers can establish with the series' characters and how their stories can
resonate with personal desires and experiences.
And of course, the opinion was not without responses:
- «There
is an old expression about a “Prince Charming riding his horse”, and I
think this applies not only to otakus but to anyone who is an introvert».
- «But
not even Justin Bieber would have been discovered by Usher and his astute
manager Scooter Braun if he hadn't posted videos of him singing on the
Internet when he was just a teenager».
- «When
I was in college, there were a lot of lonely students who ended up forming
a band with that exact name. Even social stragglers can find each other
and form their groups».
- «I'm
shy, I'm not good at talking to people. But if someone talks to me, I am a
very charismatic person. I really feel identified».
- «Just
as there are people who do not believe that an anime about a guy who falls
in love with many beautiful girls without making the slightest effort, I
believe that there are no people who think that Bocchi the Rock! reflects
a realistic band experience».
- «There
are lagging people who really try to converse with others, but due to the
difference in tastes and poor compatibility, they end up giving up ».
- «I
think it is a very painful reality, and the only thing social networks
have achieved is to increase the distance between social groups» .
Fuente: Otakomu
