Netizens in Japan have been shocked to discover
that Kessoku Band, the band featured in the popular “ Bocchi the Rock! ”
franchise, has surpassed one million monthly listeners on streaming platform
Spotify. This number far surpasses other popular bands that have
emerged from anime franchises, cementing Kessoku Band as a musical phenomenon
both within and outside of the anime universe.
In comparison, other popular anime bands have significantly fewer monthly listeners on Spotify:
- “K-ON!”
Ho-Kago Tea Time with 198,000 listeners
- μ’s
de “Love Live! School Idol Project” con 154,000
oyentes
- Roselia
from “BanG Dream!” with 137,000 listeners
- MyGO!!!!!
from “BanG Dream!” with 95,000 listeners
- Aqours
de “Love Live! Sunshine!!” con 91,000
oyentes
- Nijigasaki
School Idol Club of “Love Live!” with 71,000
listeners
- Liella!
from “Love Live! Superstar!!” with 54,000
listeners
- Hasunozora
School Idol Club of “Love Live!” with 24,000
listeners
“Bocchi the Rock!” is a four-panel Japanese manga
series written and illustrated by Aki Hamaji . It has been
serialized in Houbunsha’s seinen manga magazine Manga Time Kirara Max since
December 2017. An anime adaptation, produced by CloverWorks ,
aired from October to December 2022, receiving widespread praise for its
animation, writing, voice acting, comedy, characters, music, and depiction of
social anxiety.
The story follows Hitori Gotou , an
extremely anxious and socially awkward young girl who dreams of becoming a rock
musician despite her struggles. Her life changes when Nijika Ijichi invites
her to join his newly formed Kessoku Band, giving her the opportunity to make
friends and fulfill her musical dreams.
The combination of a heartwarming and relatable
narrative, endearing characters, and captivating music has made Kessoku
Band a smash hit. The focus on Hitori’s struggle with social
anxiety and her journey towards self-acceptance and friendship has resonated
deeply with viewers and listeners, propelling the band’s popularity
beyond the anime and manga.
The remarkable growth in the number of
monthly listeners on Spotify reflects not only
the success of the series, but also the quality and universal appeal of Kessoku
Band’s music. Unlike other anime bands, Kessoku Band has managed to capture a
massive audience, becoming a cultural phenomenon.
Source: Yaraon!
