Today, February 21, 2025, is a special day for fans of Bocchi the Rock! in particular, for fans of Hitori Gotoh, the beloved protagonist of the series, as the otaku community has flooded social networks with congratulatory messages, images and tributes. While the anime’s official Twitter/X account joins the celebration with special publications and the launch of a commemorative product, this annual event has become a highly anticipated date, as each year the series’ fans find new ways to express their affection and admiration for Bocchi.
Happy Birthday Bocchi the Rock! celebrate together with Hitori Gotoh
The official Twitter/X account of Bocchi the Rock! did not overlook this special date. In one post, they shared a message that read, “𝑯𝑨𝑷𝑷𝑷𝒀 𝑩𝑰𝑹𝑻𝑯𝑫𝑨𝒀 𝑯𝑰𝑻𝑶𝑹𝑰 𝑮𝑶𝑻𝑶𝑯,” accompanied by several hashtags so fans could join in the celebration. The response was immediate, with thousands of users sharing images, messages of support and shows of affection towards the character, some fans even created fanarts, memes and videos dedicated to Hitori, demonstrating their affection for her, better known as Bocchi.
But the celebration is not limited to social networks. To commemorate Hitori Gotoh’s birthday, a special product called Anime Bocchi the Rock! Hitori Gotoh, the talking and dancing Queen of the Way! has been launched, this item, which is currently on pre-sale, is something like an interactive figure that, by pressing a button, makes Hitori talk and dance. It also includes a token invitation to Hitori’s birthday party, adding a special touch for dedicated fans.
Product specifications are as follows:
- Size: Approximately 343 mm high, 177 mm wide and 88 mm deep.
- Material: Polyester, PE and PS.
- Price: 6,000 yen (about 40 USD).
The pre-sale will be available until March 31, 2025, and deliveries are expected to begin in mid-July of the same year, this product is not only an excellent way to celebrate Hitori’s birthday, but also an opportunity for fans to take a piece of Bocchi the Rock! to their homes, in addition, the interactive figure includes Hitori’s iconic phrases and dance moves, the creators of the product have ensured that they have worked on every detail so that fans can enjoy an authentic and fun experience.
Hitori Gotoh is the protagonist of Bocchi the Rock! and is known for her extreme shyness and social anxiety, which makes it difficult for her to interact with others, yet she is a talented self-taught guitarist who dreams of becoming a rock star. Throughout the series, Hitori faces numerous challenges to get out of her comfort zone and socialize with others, becoming a character that many identify with due to her personal growth and struggle with anxiety.
Hitori Gotoh is known within Bocchi the Rock! for her long pink hair, pulled back with a cube-shaped accessory in shades of blue and yellow, and her captivating aquamarine eyes, with her laid-back style, a pink tracksuit, pleated gray skirt, black socks and brown shoes, reflects her introverted personality and preference for comfort. However, what stands out most about Hitori is her personality, since as we mentioned, she is an extremely shy girl with social anxiety, struggling to overcome her fears to fulfill her dream of becoming a music star.
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