The official cover of the 7th compilation volume of Aki Hamaji’s popular manga Bocchi the Rock! was unveiled on Houbunsha’s official media. According to the information presented on Houbunsha’s official website, this new volume of the manga Bocchi the Rock! is scheduled to be released for sale in bookstores and stores in Japan on October 25th of this year.
The manga Bocchi the Rock! revealed the official cover of its 7th volume
The manga Bocchi the Rock! began its publication in the magazine Manga Time Kirara, which belongs to the Houbunsha publishing house since December 2017 and has 6 compilation volumes released at present. The work written and illustrated by Aki Hamaji was well received by readers, getting the publisher Houbunsha to announce in early 2021 an anime adaptation for the manga.
The anime adaptation of the manga “Bocchi the Rock!” premiered on television in Japan on October 8, 2022, consisting of a total of 12 episodes. This series was produced by the renowned CloverWorks animation studio and was legally simulcast in America through the Crunchyroll platform.
The anime Bocchi the Rock! has a compilation movie that consisted of 2 parts. The movies titled “Bocchi the Rock! Re:” (Part 1) and ”Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re:” (Part 2) were released in theaters in Japan on June 7 and August 9. This film showed different scenes from the 12 episodes of the series, plus some additional scenes created for the movie.
Bocchi the Rock! introduces us to Hitori “Bocchi” Gotou, a lonely and socially anxious high school student who finds her way to friendship and a passion for music. Despite having some trouble relating to people, Bocchi has an innate talent for playing the guitar, which has led her to be known as “GuitarHero” for her videos she has posted on the internet.
A twist of fate leads her to meet Nijika Ijichi, a charismatic drummer who invites her to join the Kessoku Band. This meeting will mark the beginning of an incredible musical adventure for Bocchi. With the desire to overcome her fears and find her place on stage, Bocchi will embark on a journey full of emotions, challenges and learning.
As Bocchi immerses herself in the world of music, she meets Ryou Yamada, a talented bassist, and together they form a special bond through their shared love of music. Despite the obstacles and difficulties they face, the girls support each other and find the strength to overcome their insecurities as they pursue their dream of playing live.
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