The latest “ Bocchi the Rock! ” anthology has
become a hot topic on social media after one particular panel sparked a flurry
of comments among fans. In one of the episodes, the protagonist Hitori Gotou
is shown wearing a swimsuit, prompting netizens to notice a detail that had
gone unnoticed in the anime adaptation: the size and shape of her bust.
In the panel, Gotou's two breasts droop to the sides,
an aspect that has caught the attention of many, who commented on the realistic
depiction of the female figure compared to other manga and anime works. Some notable
comments include:
- « This
is definitely the first time I've seen such a well-defined bust… This is a
real bust, so men, don't be surprised if a woman lies down and shifts to
the side! Gravity is unforgiving. If it doesn't move, then it's a breast
augmentation .»
- « Totally
agree! I also thought it was a very defined bust at first. When I read
manga and see girls lying down and their cleavage doesn't change shape, I
wonder if the author is a man . »
- « You
can easily tell when someone has a breast augmentation. If they lie down
and their cleavage is not flattened, they look artificial and look
unnaturally swollen .»
- « Those
who draw illustrations of big busts, please do this, because it's sexy .»
- « Natural
busts look like this when they are lying down. If the bust is rounded and
firm when lying down, it is fake cleavage ».
- « I
don't know if it's because I've been living without a bra, but when I go
to bed, my bust falls so much that the center almost completely flattens
out and I really like that .»
- « Almost
all gravure girls seem to not change shape when they are lying down. It
must be that 90% of them are artificial .»
These types of depictions have led to a larger debate
about how female bodies are portrayed in anime and manga , with several
users pointing out that exaggerated depictions are often present in the work of
male authors, while this particular panel is an example of a more natural and
true-to-life depiction.
Source: Otakomu
