As we previously reported, this week the first compilation film of the “Bocchi the Rock” franchise was finally released.Bocchi the Rock!“in theaters in Japan. An account specializing in tracking box office receipts for different releases in Japan confirmed that this film grossed 75 million yen on its first day alone.

This number exceeds the “Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Love Live!“, which earned 57.46 million yen, and “Trapezoidthe film based on the best-selling novel “Trapezium”. Kazumi Takayama and produced by the studios CloverWorkswhich totaled 56.21 million yen.

In fact, it is mentioned that the result is an unprecedented number for a compilation film and symbolizes the unceasing popularity of the “Bocchi the Rock!” franchise.

A special video featuring the film's theme song, titled “Tsukinami no Kagayake!“and carried out by Kessoku Bandthe main band.

Talking about the Kessoku Bandit turns out that Ikumi Hasegawa introduced himself to the popular channel THE FIRST TAKEin which artists perform songs with little accompaniment, to introduce the song “The First Take”.Guitar for Kodoku for Aoihoshi“.

The anime adaptation aired during the season of Fall 2022 (October-December) and had a total of twelve episodes, while the platform Crunchyroll is responsible for its distribution in the West. Aki Hamaji began publishing the manga through the magazine Manga Time Kirara Max from the publisher Houbunsha in December 2017.

Production team

• Keiichirou Saitou (Boogiepop wa Warawanai (2019), The iDOLM@STER SideM, Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On) was in charge of directing the anime at the studios. CloverWorks.
• Erika Yoshida (Kami no Tou, Trickster: Edogawa Ranpo “Shounen Tanteidan” yori, Omoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare) was in charge of writing and supervising the scripts.
• Kerorira (Shiroi Suna no Aquatope, Darling in the FranXX, Endro~!) was responsible for character design and animation direction.
• Tomoki Kikuya (Nisekoi, Eromanga Sensei, Blend S) was responsible for composing the soundtrack.

Synopsis of Bocchi the Rock!

Lonely and eager to socialize, Hitori “Bocchi” Gotou spends her time playing the guitar. One fateful day, Bocchi meets the outgoing drummer Nijika Ijichi, who invites her to join the band Kessoku when their guitarist, Ikuyo Kita, runs away before their first show. Soon after, Bocchi meets her newest partner, the brilliant bassist Ryou Yamada.

Although their first performance together is mediocre, the girls grow stronger through their shared love of music and soon reunite with Kita. Bocchi and her classmates, who find happiness in performing, do their best to improve themselves as musicians while also making the most of their fleeting high school days.

Source: Yaraon!

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