As we had previously reported, this week the first
compilation film of the “ Bocchi the Rock!” franchise
was finally released. ” in theaters in Japan. An account specialized in
tracking box office receipts for different releases in Japan confirmed that
this film accumulated 75 million yen on its first day alone.
This figure surpasses the movie “ Love Live!
Nijigasaki School Idol Club ”, which totaled 57.46 million yen, and
“ Trapezium ”, the film based on the successful novel by
talent Kazumi Takayama and produced by CloverWorks studios ,
which totaled 56.21 million yen.
In fact, it is mentioned that the result
is an unprecedented figure for a compilation film, and symbolizes the incessant
popularity of the “Bocchi the Rock!” franchise.
A special video was also released showing the film's
main theme song, titled “ Tsunkinami no Kagayake! ” and
performed by the Kessoku Band , the main band.
Speaking of the Kessoku Band , it
turns out that Ikumi Hasegawa appeared on the popular
channel THE FIRST TAKE , where artists perform songs with
little accompaniment, to perform the song “ Guitar to Kodoku to
Aoihoshi .”
The anime adaptation was broadcast during the Fall-2022
season (October-December) and had a total of twelve episodes, while
the Crunchyroll platform is in charge of its distribution in
the West. Aki Hamaji began publishing the manga through Houbunsha 's Manga
Time Kirara Max magazine in December 2017.
Synopsis of Bocchi the Rock!
Hitori “Bocchi” Gotou, lonely and eager
to socialize with others, spends her time playing the guitar. One fateful day,
Bocchi meets outgoing drummer Nijika Ijichi, who invites her to join the
Kessoku Band when her guitarist, Ikuyo Kita, runs away before her first
concert. Shortly after, Bocchi meets her latest partner, the brilliant bassist
Ryou Yamada.
Although their first performance
together is mediocre, the girls feel strengthened by their shared love of
music, and are soon joined again by Kita. Bocchi and her classmates, who find
happiness in performing, put all their efforts into improving as musicians
while making the most of their fleeting high school days.
Source: Yaraon!
©Aki Hamaji/Houbunsha, Aniplex
