It’s time to rock with the hit musical series Bocchi the Rock! back with a familiar new protagonist.
A report from Anime Senpai has confirmed that the alcoholic and fan-favorite bassist Bocchi the Rock! character Kikuri Hiroi will return as the lead in a new spinoff. The side story announcement was made in January, with the reveal of its main character causing a stir in April. Kikuri’s central character role was officially revealed via Twitter, and the title of the story was revealed. new project — Bocchi the Rock! Gaiden: Hiroi Kikuri’s Deep Wine Diary.
Introducing Kikuri’s Bocchi the Rock! Side story comics
The main plot of the new manga, written by the original author, Aki Hamaji, who recently debunked rumors about the manga title, will be penned as follows: “Hiroi Kikuri, 25 years old, heavily in debt, value alcohol and be more serious than life. while living in a 52-year-old apartment with no bathroom with a shady history. This is her story.” Kikuri quickly impressed fans of the series with her helpful advice to the main character, her position as a professional musician, and the dark comedy based on drink alcohol. She performed bass and vocals for a band called Sick Hack and resonated strongly with the fan base, even inspiring Kikuri Hiroi cosplay.
Anime Senpai further speculates that the motive behind this manga spin-off project is directly related to the recent success of Bocchi the Rock! cartoon adaptation. This anime, produced by CloverWorks, was released in 2022 and became an unexpected hit in a series of compelling animated films, including Chainsaw Man, Bleach: Thousand Year Blood-War, My Hero Academia Season 6, Thus, it has given the manga a significant increase in sales, making it one of the biggest assets of the Houbunsha publisher. The company is also responsible for adapting the Puella Magi Madoka Magica manga.
What is Bocchi the Rock! About?
Bocchi Stone! tells the story of a young girl named Hitori Gotou, an extremely clumsy child who can barely speak softly due to severe social anxiety. Even so, she still works hard to play the guitar well, hoping to one day perform on stage and impress everyone. This caught her eye of Nijika Ijichi, a drummer who recruited Hitori into her band. The group, known as the Kessoku Band, work together to make good music as Hitori learns to grow as a social site.
The musical comedy show was an instant hit thanks to its fun-loving protagonist, impressive musical sequences, and constant change in animation style. It is available to watch on Crunchyroll.
Source: Anime Senpai
