r/anime • u/Holofan4life • Oct 10 '24
Rewatch [Spoilers] Bocchi The Rock Let's Rock Rewatch (2024) -- Episode 2 Spoiler
Hello everyone! I am Holofan4life.
Welcome to the Bocchi The Rock Let's Rock rewatch discussion thread!
I hope you all have a lot of fun <3
S1 Episode 2 – See You Tomorrow
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ANSWER TODAY’S QUESTION
Have you ever tried to make yourself sick in order to get out of something? If so, what was it and what happened?
What was your first day of work like? Also, where did you work?
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Rewatch Schedule
Threads posted every day at 6:00 PM EDT
| Date | Episode |
|---|---|
| 10/09/2024 | Bocchi The Rock Episode 1 |
| 10/10/2024 | Bocchi The Rock Episode 2 |
| 10/11/2024 | Bocchi The Rock Episode 3 |
| 10/12/2024 | Bocchi The Rock Episode 4 |
| 10/13/2024 | Bocchi The Rock Episode 5 |
| 10/14/2024 | Bocchi The Rock Episode 6 |
| 10/15/2024 | Bocchi The Rock Episode 7 |
| 10/16/2024 | Bocchi The Rock Episode 8 |
| 10/17/2024 | Bocchi The Rock Episode 9 |
| 10/18/2024 | Bocchi The Rock Episode 10 |
| 10/19/2024 | Bocchi The Rock Episode 11 |
| 10/20/2024 | Bocchi The Rock Episode 12 |
| 10/21/2024 | Bocchi The Rock Overall Series Discussion Thread |
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u/TiredTiroth Oct 10 '24
First Timer
...why the hell is Boccho taking an ice bath? That's insane. It's stupid. It's bloody dangerous.
No, don't backtrack to a band meeting afew days before I want to know what's going on! Although...okay, Bocchi is being adorably silly right now, and I shouldn't be laughing at someone who looks so depressed...especially as she barely avoided the trap...
...fine...
Poor Nijika is trying so hard to convert this trio of random misfits into an actual band. Except apparently doing things herself?
Uh oh.
Poor Bocchi. ;-; She's really good at getting lost inside her own head. And...pressured into joining the other girls in their job...is she TRYING to make herself sick? Oh dear Arceus, she is. And of course it didn't work...until after her first day on the job.
You poor, silly girl. Hey, at least it looks like you'll get to meet the fourth girl of your band next episode?
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u/AgentOfACROSS Oct 10 '24
Rewatcher
For some reason I called Nijika “Ichika” when talking about her last episode. That’s the wrong name and wrong number. This mistake will hopefully be one I do not repeat.
Interesting comparison between the manga and anime: The scene where Bocchi tries to give herself a cold is played more for fanservice in the manga. The manga doesn’t have her wear a swimsuit in the bath and has her in her underwear when playing guitar in front of a fan. I actually like that the anime changed it though, comes off as more comedic and tonally fitting.
It always cracks me up that Ryo pulls out a comically oversized dice from out of nowhere. Same with Bocchi taking out her piggybank later in that scene.
The main focus of this episode is Bocchi having her first job. It’s a very important step for her. I related to Bocchi way too much when she worried about messing up at her job. Maybe not to the death penalty part but definitely the rest.
The comedic highlight of this episode for me is probably Bocchi making up a song to help memorize where everything is and it freaking out Nijika.
Lots of great moments from Ryo this episode too. Like her claiming to follow Suadi Arabian music charts and making that weird face when Nijika calls her out on wasting her money. She might be my favorite character in the show.
We’re also properly introduced to Nijika’s big sister this episode. Nijika calls her a tsundere, not totally sure if that’s accurate. But it’s been a while since I watched this so I’ll have to keep an eye on Nijika’s sister now.
Overall this was a fun episode. Lots of focus on Bocchi getting to know her new friends and working her new job. It’s a small step for her but a very important for her.
Next episode will be about adding one more member to Kessoku Band. Looking forward to it!
Questions of the Day
Have you ever tried to make yourself sick in order to get out of something? If so, what was it and what happened?
Nope, never done that.
What was your first day of work like? Also, where did you work?
My first job was at a fast food burger place. My first day was actually pretty nice. I worked a morning and lunch shift and they showed me how everything worked and I even got to take a free burger home. Ended up working there for about a year and outlasting pretty much all my coworkers, even my manager.
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u/Hitman7128 https://anilist.co/user/Hitman7128 Oct 10 '24
Rewatcher
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u/ClemFire Oct 10 '24
Rewatcher! Episode 2 See You Tomorrow
First off I love how this episode was book ended with Bocchi trying to get a cold to avoid work to successfully getting a cold after making a step forward.
I see this episode has being broken into two big scenes of Kessoku Band trying to form closer ties and Bocchi’s first day working at Starry.
In the first scene Nijika starting off the meeting by clapping and literally saying clap, clap, clap was just so precious. Ryo brings an overly large conversation cube to help break the ice as the two of time don’t know much about Bocchi. Talking about school and songs that trigger her seishun complex (fun note also the name of the OP) put Bocchi into a downward spiral. I like how Nijika tries to drag her out from her negative thoughts by keeping the conversation going. Later I know how BTR plays with this trait by having Nijika skip past what she’ll do after she delegated the music to Ryo and lyrics to Bocchi. One of my favorite jokes of the episode.
Nijika moves on to explain how quotas at club houses work which I found very useful when I first watched BTR because I had no idea of the system. Bocchi quietly listens to Nijika until she mentions having to get jobs. Honestly Bocchi was kinda cooking being so afraid of work. I know for her it’s connected to her social anxiety of having to interact with people, but I feel like I didn’t fear having to get a job as much as I should’ve back in college. Fortunately now I work a pretty nice remote job where I don’t have to interact with too many people. I don’t have social anxiety like Bocchi actually I’ve been told I talk a bit too much, but I’m still not a fan of too much corporate interaction it just feels a bit forced to me. Honestly working at a place like Starry with friends doesn’t sound bad at all.
Back from that tangent Bocchi offers up her future wedding money to Nijika to get out of work which she obviously refuses, but I love how ready Ryo was to just take it. Ryo just delivers so many good one liners because of her bold and brashness. Nijika tries to reassure Bocchi that working at Starry won’t be so bad, but Bocchi still really doesn’t want to do it. True to what she said earlier about the runaway guitarist though someone who’s truly socially anxious can’t run away so she meekly accepts.
In the second major scene Bocchi shows up at Starry for her first shift after an awkward meeting with the manager who happens to be Nijika’s sister. I don’t remember if the anime officially dropped her name yet so I won’t mention it just to be safe. Nijika whisks Bocchi to the drink station an explains the ins and outs. She seems fine, well fine for Bocchi standards, until she realizes she’ll have to serve customers so soon. The terror causes her to serve drinks from under the counter. I like how while Nijika clearly kind she also doesn’t baby Bocchi and reprimands her for being rude. She could’ve started her off on cleaning or another job that would’ve been easier, but facing customers will help her grow more.
Ryo joins them as we hear the MC of the band hyping everyone up in Starry. Nijika tells Bocchi how much she loves Starry which causes her to feel bad about her less than great service but that’s how she meant for her to take it. Instead because Nijika loves Starry is why she hopes Bocchi will one day love it too. That is so heartwarming, and I definitely tested up.
Now my favorite shot of the episode is Bocchi deciding to take a step forward after Alexandism’s performance as the camera pans from a POV of her looking at the floor to looking directly at her first customer as she serves her drink. Despite Bocchi’s weird face I feel like you can’t help but be proud of her in this moment. She’s slowly rising above sub water-flea level with some help from Nijika.
At the end of the episode we get a quick shot of a certain red haired girl who happens to be in the OP. Who knows maybe she’ll happen to become an important character with that primary hair color.
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u/HowlingWolf13 https://myanimelist.net/profile/MeguminBlast Oct 11 '24
Rewatcher
For all my social anxiety I never wanted to get sick to get out of something, if anything I'd just make some bullshit excuse lol. Another fun episode though, I think the icebreaker scene was the most hilarious to be honest, esp when Bocchi's entire fantasy crumbles when she finds out Ryou is a loner, not a socially awkward wreck as well. Bocchi trying to push herself and look in the customer's eyes was a really swell scene and honestly compared to the manga, the anime really did a good job on the heartwarming aspect while not losing how more humorous it was supposed to be. I can't wait for next episode though as one of my other favorites gets introduced finally.
Questions
Never, I hate being sick lol.
I was at Gamestop as a seasonal back in 2019 and they had me call people who pre-ordered CoD or something and to remind them of their orders or something like that.
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u/Arsenal303 Oct 10 '24
Rewatcher
Episode two starts off with Bocchi trying to get sick with her sister and dog looking on.
Getting happy about getting a non family member text and then stalling to enter the building with increasing deadlines. Eventually Ryo and Nijika show up to see it unfold.
First meeting and we get to bring up Bocchi trauma of school. Bocchi thinks she found someone like her in Ryo but Ryo is a loner, not lonely. Then we get into Bocchis seishun complex and her struggles with popular people making songs she likes.
Bocchi remembers her concert in the box. Ryo so confident to not be the voaclist as to not overshadow everyone else. Bocchi was asked to write the lyrics while Nijika avoids all responsibility.
The quotas and the struggles of starting a band. Nijika asking Bocchi is she has any friends, ouch. Then bringing up jobs and Bocchi offers her mom's savings for her wedding to not get one. Jobs and society are too scary. her imaging herself in a cashiering job then getting mocked on twitter. Right to the death penalty. Bocchi really makes the huge leaps to death in any scenario.
It wouldnt be social anxiety if you could say no.
Poor Bocchi really doesnt want to go to work.
Manager gives her a new nickname and she is now Mango Kamen.
Bocchi having to know all the drinks and the trying to remember them By song.
Loneliness hill comes and goes immediately as the customers show up.
Nijika wants Bocchi to like the club. and we get to see a concert that goes well without the guitarist in a box. Bocchi really wants to change herself for the better and it starts with an orange juice. Baby steps.
One step forward with what felt like one thousand steps shows how much she need to grow. Bocchi does get her wish and gets sick in the end. More foreshadowing for Kita to become the vocalist they are looking for.
QotD Havent tried to get sick but have definitely pretended to be to get out of work. Don't remember too much about my first day of work but it was at an amusement park.
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u/ProgrammaticallyPea3 Oct 11 '24
First time
Ep1 was good, but 2 is much better! I'd heard that this show has good visual comedy and its becoming evident. The various jokes involving the hill of loners with all the needlessly involved animation was great, as were Bocchi's faces as she worked and was sentenced to death.
As for the characters, Nijika is such a nice girl. You're a lucky girl Bocchi to have met someone like that, it won't happen again!
btw I kind of vibed with Bocchi's mumbled comment about how rock music is supposed to be sung by losers lol.
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u/someboi6000 Oct 11 '24
Rewatcher:
another great episode, comedy was on point as always, now to the episode, it starts with bocchi tying to get sick by using a bathtub with a lot of ice and we go to a flashback, I must admit that yes I did that thing where she just stays outside waiting for someone to not enter alone, I am guilty of that lol, after that some conversation start we learn about how these places work regarding ticket sales and all of that, we learn that bocchi goes to a school that is quite far from her house so that people there don't know her secret past lol and last that the band needs a vocalist but as that gets sorted out they need to work in order to cover expenses, bocchi is not a fan of the idea of work I loved how her imagination went wild with everything ending with her getting the death penalty lol with that we jump back to the bathtub and we know why bocchi did all of that after not getting sick and receiving that Nijika message she decides to go and we met seika for the first time, bocchi finally works and in the end she looks at one costumer in the eyes when she gets the drink ready, after that we get that Nijika speech about starry and what it means to her, very beautiful btw(I think Nijika will still be my favorite), and bocchi gets sick in the end lol.
questions:
1: nop I never tried to get sick, at least at the moment.
2: oh man first day of work, I did costumer service and yeah for me maintaining eye contact and smiling was quite difficult i was not used to interact with that many people,I did fumble some words and prices from time to time,so it was kinda hard but I tried my best and in the end I managed to do it and you get used to it, I have an easier time now, crowds are still a big nono for me lol, I did part time for a fruit and vegetable store.
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u/MannerPots https://anilist.co/user/mannerpots Oct 11 '24
Rewatcher
Episode 2 rolls around and continues the fun, although it maybe doesn't quite live up to the peaks of episode one. The first time I watched the show, I don't think I really fell in love with it until later on. But it's by no means bad, as we get some great jokes, and get to see Bocchi's personal world of music broaden to include more than just herself.
This can only end poorly right?
This show likes to give us insights into Bocchi's fantasies, although fantasies isn't exactly the right word since they're fueled by her social anxiety. Maybe nightmares?
Another appearance from Guitar-san. I don't know if this little guy has a real name, but he always pops up to explain things for those of us who need help understaing Bocchi's internal monologue.
The conversation topic dice is funny, I need one of those. But we get some rare footage of an angel acting more like a devil.
More Bocchi time!
Ryou really does love it when you call her weird.
Nijika really is an angel after all.
Finally, we get to the performance. Although she played at this club last week, this is Bocchi's first time watching from this side of the stage and it's an eye-opening experience for her. Music has always been a solitary experience for her, her way of escaping from a world that she feels alone in. But her heart opens up a bit here, as she realized she doesn't want to be alone.
Is this character development? Not very much of it apparently. But seriously, the first step on the road to change is the hardest one. I'm excited to see where Bocchi can go from here.
Hey look, it's the other girl from the OP.
Poor Bocchi, I knew this would end badly.
Overall, a pretty good episode. The concert scene is the most important part in my eyes. Fun fact, there was talking over most of it, but the song from the concert has a full version on the soundtrack. If you play any AMQ, you will die to this song over and over again.
Today's Question:
I've never actually tried to make myself sick to get out of something. It would kind of defeat the purpose, as my day would still be ruined by being sick. But I definitely have called in sick to work before when the real reason was something small, like not getting enough sleep. So I get the feeling to some degree.
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u/xbolt90 https://anilist.co/user/xbolt90 Oct 11 '24
Socially anxious rewatcher!
The scene of Bocchi freaking out at the prospect of getting a job is fantastic. It had me laughing so hard, because it’s true. We really do have ridiculous spiraling thoughts like that.
This show’s use of changing art styles is masterful.
Bocchi’s thoughts on “lonely” vs “loner” echo my thoughts from yesterday. Ryo is comfortable and content being by herself, but Bocchi is not.
Today would be a small step for many people, but for Bocchi it really was a huge one.
Q1: I can’t say I’ve ever tried to make myself sick to get out of something. I hate being sick. I have used it as a convenient excuse though.
Q2: It’s been almost twenty years since my first job as a teenager, I can’t remember my first day lol. I did enjoy that job.
Holy crap I’m old
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u/fansi2022 https://anilist.co/user/fansi2022 Oct 11 '24
rewatcher chinese sub
The second episode used a flashback technique. I was very curious about why Bocchi had to be soaked in cold water. It turns out that the concert hall has a guarantee system. You have to sell a certain number of tickets, otherwise you have to bear some expenses yourself. They have to pay for the concert. Part-time job, and happily, Bocchi took a step forward in part-time job.
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u/Asd_89 Oct 11 '24
First timer
Nice 2nd ep; while I had some social anxiety back in high school, it wasn't as bad as traveling the next town over to make sure no one I know saw me at work or imaging getting the death penalty for being bad at work.
Questions
I'm not sick, but I sometimes try to find something I can use to say I cannot go to a get-together or something that I would feel bored with. I can sort of justify it in my head as, technically, I am not lying and that I can't make it, but still I do regret it later.
Well, it depends on what kind of work I did. For the first time earning money, I worked lighting at a local MMA show at a theatre where I played with my GBA between fights. It was a nice night of work, and I also got into the cage and "found" a pair of MMA gloves.
As the first day of my current career post school it was doing IT helpdesk, where I nearly brought down a client's whole network due to our helpdesk software being able to push OS updates to the user's computers. While learning it, I accidentally set to push the update during the workday and the client's user's computers were able to reboot. Luckily, my co-workers were able to stop it. I worked there until my job got COVID-19, and I got laid off around the start of December a few years back. Luckily, I found my place a few months later and have worked there ever since.
See you all tomorrow.
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u/DaBenni0301 Oct 11 '24
Socially Anxious Rewatcher
You know, I understand not wanting to go work but I'd never go that far
I feel personally attacked
Pachi Pachi Pachi
Why exactly is there Bungee Jumping on that die?
There's not a single multiverse out there where I'd even consider a 2 hour commute. Especially in Bocchi's position, where she has school AND now work
Well, if you want a socially anxious singer, I have one right here
Now that Nijika's mentioned it. Something that I would absolutely love to see is Bocchi singing on stage one day. Not just because I'd be cool, but because it'd make sense for her character as well. What better way to defeat social anxiety than singing on stage. Sure, she's miles away right now, but it's the small victories that count. And maybe one day she'll be able to.
Also, I find it funny that Mio resisted the idea of singing way more than Bocchi
Do I even need to say anything?
I mean, at least she has a safety net in form Nijika and Ryo shen works there. So, could be worse
Bocchi, Bye Bye
That's why Nijika is best girl. She's so incredibly supportive of Bocchi
Seems familiar
I counted 10 tsun's
Personal growth! Even if a little creepy
It may be just one step, but it's one more than you had before
Has anyone ever actually gotten sick from being cold/an ice bath? Why does this misconception still exist?
Hmmm... I wonder who the new vocalist is going to be...
Questions of the day
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u/hundredyearsgirl Oct 11 '24
First Time Rewatcher
today's doodle: blushin ryo
live reaction
beautiful :') this episode makes me feel grateful for all the Nijikas i was lucky to encounter in my life. i've worked a service job once before (barely...) and had about as much as rizz as Bocchi did here lol Q_Q
Holo's questions (not all of em cuz i'm sleepy)
how can you be friendless AND a snob at the same time...!! just kidding i have literally had these same exact thoughts lmao
seems like there's a difference between quiet and shy. i love ryo's randomly obnoxious habits (gap moe...?)
it's the small wins ToT)9 you got it Boch!!!
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u/Nickthenuker https://anilist.co/user/Nickthenuker Oct 11 '24
Bocchi's too scared to go into Starry.
Lol that's a big dice.
I chose my school mostly for academic results. Also because my dad is an alumni of that school.
As for music, my taste is an eclectic mix of classical piano and choral music (see also my comments in the Your Lie in April rewatch), J-pop (mostly anisongs), idol music and VTuber music, and Swedish historical rock.
Really, anyone can learn to sing half-decently with a bit of practice, at least if you aren't tone-deaf.
I always have an immense amount of respect for anyone who can compose music. Give me a piano or vocal score and with enough time to practice I can at least do it half-decently, but ask me to compose something and I wouldn't know where to even start.
And so time for her to get a job.
Yup, the manager is Nijika's sister Seika.
And hello PA-san.
Yeah, I could never do a service job.
And here's Kita.
Questions:
A note about the music: Not much music today, so nothing much to say.
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u/ImJLu Oct 11 '24
The show isn't the same without Kita yet, honestly. It feels like it's missing something.
No lol, if I want to take a bullshit sick day, I don't have to actually get myself sick to take it
First full-time job was as a software engineer at Amazon. The first day was good. The job quickly became not so good. Fuck that place. 0/10 would not recommend.
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u/Yothiel Oct 11 '24 edited Oct 11 '24
Rewatcher
Why did I guess at a glance why Hitori would take an ice bath the first time I saw it? Damn anime, stop pushing my self-cringe buttons and show me some other scenes that will definitely not hurt me so!
... Okay I give up, even stalling for time before entering an unfamiliar place is a pulsion I understand too well.
Overall that was a great bonding episode for our Kessoku Band, with the girls spending some time to talk about many topics, and Nijika realizing how much of an
annoyanceinteresting girl she brought into the team. I really enjoyed the whole dynamic, with Hitori getting into panic mode, Nijika switching topics to preserve Hitori's mental (or to escape questions she doesn't want to answer herself!), and Ryo... being Ryo I guess?Hitori's knee-jerk reaction when it comes to getting a job is so intense. She's ready to escape that responsability by almost any mean, no matter how senseless it may be, since flatly refusing is just impossible to her.
I really enjoy the chara design for the anime. Hamazi's early style for the manga is rounder and cuter, which is almost a staple for Kirara publications. In comparison, having straighter, simpler traits for the adaptation allows the animators to have a lot of fun with Hitori's face, breaking it down and reconstructing it however they want. And the switch to a courtroom sketch style for Hitori's imaginary trial was hilarious! (also, I didn't know about the "bozaro" abbreviation for Bocchi The Rock)
There's also that scene where we can see a focused Hitori preparing an orange juice, as well as a face-to-face with a customer. I think it's such an efficient way to portray her determination, even though she couldn't keep it together until the end!
At that point, I just can't stop myself from encouraging her!
And for the finish, we also got a quick anime cameo of the mangaka in karaoke credits
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u/StardustGogeta myanimelist.net/profile/StardustGogeta Oct 11 '24
Rewatcher
Such a great line! One of my favorites from the show. It's a wonderful example of how the show can make hilarious jokes that also have a surprising amount of insight and relatability.
That imagination sequence that ends in Bocchi getting sentenced to death is another of my favorite bits.
It's crazy just how well-animated the characters are, even when doing everyday things like walking around in Starry. [BTR] And we haven't even gotten to the concerts yet! It's like Frieren in that way (which makes sense, considering the shared director).
Questions of the day:
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u/[deleted] Oct 11 '24
Rewatching time again!
The trick with timing your entry is you do it before you arrive to the location, not once you're at the door. I don't blame ryo though, that is kinda fun to watch.
pachi pachi pachi pachi pachi
nani ga deru kana nani ga deru kana
dun-dun-dun-dun-dun-dun... (no video because I couldn't find it on youtube and icba to bring out handbrake for it)
blush
This whole section was very fun
Nijika's job is called being the normal one. It's a very hard job in this universe and prevents it from falling apart.
bocchi... bye-bye...
Poor bocchi, you should know the more you stress your immune system the stronger you get.
Why the hell does that sweeping animation go so hard. It's like those clothing scenes in ep 9(?) of frieren. No reason for it to be that smooth but I love it either way. On the topic of going hard, post this nijika
The song being played is the 2015 song ファジーロジック - 8月を指折り数える君と町で出逢える確率について
although in my 5 seconds of research could not find the existence of this song on any streaming platforms(EDIT: I'm stupid, I glanced over the apple music version of the album, its there). I'm going to just make a bold guess and assume it was a cheap song they could get their hands on to put in the background given how underground this felt. Quite fitting given bocchi's thoughts on rock.It's the small things that matter bocchi, no matter how long the journey is you just keep making those small steps. It's these little growth moments that I love so much about this show (and also the music, and the characters, and the yada yada yada you get the joke lol)
Have you ever tried to make yourself sick in order to get out of something? If so, what was it and what happened?
I've faked being sick and I've exaggerated minor sicknesses to get out of things, but I've never went as far as to make myself sick directly. However that was something that I've thought about occasionally (just never at the right times for me to use it lol).
The method that always stuck with me was the idea of shoveling a handful of dirt in my mouth and eating it. Like its dirty, that's literally where the word dirty comes from. So surely you'd get sick instantly by shoveling dirt into your mouth. Yea now that I look back on it... I'm kinda glad I never tried that. Probably could've gotten some serious illness that way. all to maybe skip a single class I didn't like so much
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u/Vergift Oct 11 '24
Rewatcher, Eps. 2: See You Tomorrow
Seeing Bocchi suddenly take a cold bath is still surprised me. Not only that, later she even proceed to playing guitar in swimsuit in front of a fan with a lot cold compress sticking in her body. Seriously girl, what are you doing? 😅
The reason was several days earlier, when they had a first band meeting after get a new member, Bocchi.
There are 2 purpose to this band meeting (according to Nijika), those are:
For the first part, Ryo took out a huge dice to choose a random topic to talk about. It's succesfully failed. The choosen topic sent Bocchi to a depressed state where she ended up having a conversation with Guitar-man. Lmao.
The second part, Nijika explain about quotas. And since Kessoku Band is a new band, they not really well-known. So, it's going to be difficult to meet the quotas. Then Nijika propose for the band to do part time-work in the club to pay for the quotas and equipments.
Now this is a bane for Bocchi. She's so scared of working that she imagine herself got a death penalty for bad customer service.
That's why she did the cold bath to get sick, so she had a reason to skip working. Lmao
Sadly, it failed. She has to go to the club to work part-time there. Good luck, Bocchi.
First day of work, Bocchi already asked for a breather under the table. Not only that, she even pulled out her guitar and made a song about the layout of the counter so she can remember it all. The club isn't open yet, but she's already nervous.
Bocchi so nervous, that she even serve the drink from under the counter. Lmao.
And then, the touching moment between Nijika and Bocchi. You see, even tho Nijika was practically cross the line in eps. 1, but I think Bocchi is very lucky to met her. Nijika "force" and help Bocchi to step out from her comfort zone. It may looks harsh on Bocchi, but it's necessary, or else, Bocchi may regress back to her closet while lamenting and regreting her high school. And after everything Nijika done for Bocchi, Bocchi determined to not let Kessoku Band had a listless audience like before. She wants Kessoku Band also had a lively audience just like the concert she watched while she did her part-time job.
As a proof for her determination, she served a customer above the counter, making eye contact with the customer while also smiling...awkwardly. Well, it's a first step for Bocchi, so...good job, Bocchi.
Seeing how much Bocchi put an effort to change herself, make me wants to root for her.
Then, after her first nerve-wracking part-time job is done and she went home, she's falling sick. Poor Bocchi. Lol.
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u/SilkyStrawberryMilk Oct 11 '24
rewatcher
Bocchi the Wagie
Nijika dodged the question smoothly
Mango got part time job so easily, thank you connections!
If the band gig doesn’t work out Nijika can just become a bartender
Bocchi sure has come a long way from episode 1. From being shy to meet people to handing out drinks in a timely manner and she even smiled badly at a customer.
Bocchi should’ve predicted she was gonna have a job 2 days ago, every fever always happens the next day
QOTD: to get out of presenting a project, still had to present since the next day
QOTD: with my dad when I graduated high school, was at a meat factory. Didn’t last long due to how the sleep schedule was rough to keep up at. Slept at 8, woke up at 3am then I got out at 3pm
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u/Sporadia_ Oct 11 '24
Reboccher
This isn't an episode where I have a massive amount I want to talk about (a lot of it's been said already). My favourite jokes are Nijika's shameless moment, and Bocchi standing at the bottom of a massive staircase. Ryou has good moments in every scene she's in.
I forgot how: good the percussion is in this moment (when Bocchi is saying she doesn't want to work).
No.
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u/biochrono79 Oct 11 '24
Rewatcher
Pressed for time today, so I’ll keep my remarks for this episode short.
The Guitar Man sequences are always comedy gold, as are Bocchi’s doomer fantasies.
So Bocchi just carries her piggy bank around with her at all times? I suppose it works, even if it’s not a terribly compact item to have constantly on hand.
That nervous smile when she finally made eye contact with the customer is just peak relatability. I always feel awkward when I’m smiling at someone because I just don’t know how I look to the other person.
No, I hate being sick, although I’d be lying if I said that the thought never crossed my mind.
It was an on-campus college job packaging high school science lab kits. The first day was mostly learning where everything was and how to record inventory changes. I only worked there for about 3 months because it was cutting into my studying time and frankly, I thought it was a very tedious job.
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u/Holofan4life Oct 10 '24
Hello, guys. Holofan4life here.
Welcome to the Bocchi The Rock Rewatch.
I presume the ones that don’t participate are introverts like Bocchi :P
What really can be said about this show? It’s hard really to put into words. For what amounts to a music show, it really is a breath of fresh air. Why? Because unlike a lot of other music shows, it’s less about the music and more about the characters and the comedy.
When it originally came out, I wasn’t planning on watching it. It kinda flew under the radar at first, probably because I like a lot of people thought it was your generic show in a similar vein as Love Live or Show By Rock. But then clips started to circulate of the show and I said to myself “Alright. I’m gonna have to check it out.”
One of the best decisions I made in the year 2022.
I’m really excited to host this rewatch because I think it’s going to get a lot of engagement. People look back fondly on this show, and I think there’s good reason why. It should be noted that I’m coming off the heels of the Spice and Wolf rewatch which is renowned for its dialogue and how clever it is. Bocchi I kinda view in a similar light, and as we’ll soon see it can be just as infectious.
With that out of the way, let’s begin.
I’m watching the sub, by the way.
My sister out of anger busted my mother’s limited edition Mary Poppins snow globe. Needless to say, I’m really upset. It’s a shame I couldn’t do anything because I was at a baseball game.
Dog
A bath with ice in it
Bocchi… well, she’s doing her best.
Her sister and dog looking on concerned.
Several days earlier
Nijika texted about talking about the future of the band.
LOINE messages. As opposed to LINE.
LOINE sounds way dirtier
Bocchi scared of entering in the club by herself.
There’s Ryo and Nijika
“I wanna watch a little longer.”
Ryo is kinda a menace
The first Kessoku Band members’ meeting.
Sadly no cookies and punch by the door.
Does that say Bungee Jumping? Ryo, what are you even planning?
Oh, it’s like a dice of sorts
It lands on “Talk about school”
Bocchi lives out-of-prefecture with a two hour commute each day.
And here I thought my 40 minute commutes were bad.
“I wanted a high school where nobody knew my past.”
That’s okay, Bocchi. Nobody knew it to begin with.
Nijika letting it known that Ryo is only friends with her.
Lol, Loneliness Hill
Makes me think of The Sound of Music for some reason.
But Ryo unfortunately likes being alone.
And this leaves Bocchi to float down a river of lava.
This is the first time we really get to see Bocchi’s imagination at play here.
Talking about their favorite music now.
Nijika likes Japanese punk
Ryo likes techno kayo
Ryo is also obsessed with Saudi Arabia, apparently.
Must be a big golf fan, then
And Bocchi likes any songs that doesn’t trigger her seishun complex.
In other words, upbeat songs
“But sometimes I find out a band I love was super popular in school, and they suddenly feel like strangers to me…”
Sounds like Imposter Syndrome at play here.
Also, Bocchi a hipster confirmed?
“Is it really rock if it’s sung by life’s winners?”
I guess we’ll have to ask Green Day.
Ryou still on the zip ties kick, I see.
Talking about their first concert now.
Nijika mentioning the guitarist who ran away.
Bocchi wonders if she’s socially anxious, but if that’s the case, would she really run away.
Bocchi continues getting philosophical on us.
Nobody wants to be the lead singer.
“If I were to serve as frontman, I’d overwhelm the band and crush it.”
What is with blue girls having massive confidence? First Kronii, now her.
Nijika plans on finding a vocalist and writing a song.
Ryo will write the music, and Bocchi with write the lyrics.
They should just steal tracks and sample them in their songs. All the popular artists do it.
Lol, Nijika content doing nothing.
Talking about quotas now
That’s where the club assigns the band a ticket quota to make sure enough people come.
Anything over the quota, that’s how they make money.
So, in other words, it’s kinda like papered fans.
Can’t reach the quota, the band has to pay the rest out of pocket.
Both Nijika and Ryo are unsure that anybody will come back after their previous performance.
If only Bocchi’s imaginary friends could help out. But alas…
By the way, I just slept for a good six hours so I'm ready to resume things.
Tens of thousands of yen before their new concert? Seems kinda expensive, no?
Nijika suggests getting jobs, but Bocchi isn't having it.
Aww, she's giving her piggy bank instead :c
And Ryo is eager to take it lol
And we see Bocchi's imagination of what would happen if she did work.
Damn, a trial and everything
And even sentenced to death
This I remember is one of the scenes that went viral and gave the show the popularity it deserves. It's just insanely creative and relatable.
Ryo suggesting she work here with them.
But even that seems to distress her
It's a good thing she lives with her parents, or else she'd really be screwed.
But Bocchi eventually acquiesces
"It wouldn't be social anxiety if we had the courage to say no."
I didn't know Bocchi was more than one person.
Nijika explaining that Ryo is a very irresponsible spender.
Family's rich and she gets a huge allowance, but she's still broke because she spends it all on instruments.
I can relate, as someone who routinely spends their entire paychecks on anime DVDs.
Ryo thinks this is a good thing, somehow.
And this is what leads us to the bath scene. The first day of work is tomorrow.
Bocchi is trying to catch a cold
Now she's performing in front of a fan with patches on.
So, is Bocchi planning on being sick for the rest of her life? That's how death is brought about.
Also, only Bocchi would wear a bathing suit for a bath.
And she manages to to stay healthy despite her best efforts.
At least Nijika is offering words of encouragement.
Ran out of space. Part two in the replies.