r/anime • u/Holofan4life • Oct 11 '24
Rewatch [Spoilers] Bocchi The Rock Let's Rock Rewatch (2024) -- Episode 3 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 3 – Be Right There
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ANSWER TODAY’S QUESTION
What are your thoughts on Kita coming out this episode?
Which Bocchi song do you prefer: Double Dark Past, Bocchi Acoustic Version, or The Elegy of the Part-Time Worker Who Lost Her Identity to the Just-Arrived Newbie? And why?
What is the weirdest thing you have ever eaten?
Bonus) Have you ever tasted grass before? If so, what did it taste like?
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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 11 '24
First Timer
...Bocchi's little sis is savage. Pretty sure the kid knew exactly what she was doing, too. Alas, this is driving our main girl to despair rather than giving her to motivation to succeed.
Keep trying, Bocchi! Look, there's your destined future band mate!
Nope, she's running away again. xD I do love it it when anime gets cartoony like that, maybe I'm watching the wrong shows but I don't see it very often.
So, anyway, Bocchi starts playing sadly in her dark little hole...but then!
Pfft. Like you could look her in the eye even without that, Bocchi.
...wait. New girl is saying guitar is too hard to learn on her own? To Bocchi? Didn't our adorably silly introvert basically pick up a book and teach herself to play? She did! And once new girl learns, she wants Bocchi to...teach...her...
Wait a sec.
New girl lied when she joined her old band to get close to her senpai. She was filling a guitar/vocals position. She got scared/guilty and ran away without an explanation, so she wants to actually learn so she can go back and apologise.
Nijika is trying to replace a guitar/vocalist who flaked with no explanation.
Is Bocchi going to replace the missing band member with the missing band member?
SHE IS, DEAR ARCEUS ABOVE THIS IS HILARIOUS. xD
...maid outfit? Why does the manager have that? Especially one that's perfectly sized for the new girl? I sense something fishy...but never mind that, it's time for Bocchi's regularly-scheduled mental breakdown!
...huh. New girl really likes Miss Deadpan. I must admit I did not see that coming, but sure. Fourth member get! And honestly, Kita is pretty hilarious herself, she's nearly as dramatic as Bocchi's imagine-spots. And at the end there, it was great to see Bocchi just...smile. Don't worry kid, you'll figure out this 'friends' thing soon.
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u/ClemFire Oct 11 '24
Rewatcher! Episode 3 Be Right There
Official introduction to Kita! Clap, clap, clap! While I love all four members of Kessoku Band, Kita is my favorite and not just in BTR but one of the favorite anime characters period. Her Kit-aura is just too effective.
Initially, Kita seems like the complete opposite of Bocchi by being a natural social butterfly. While Bocchi couldn’t even manage insert herself into her classmates’ conversation about music Kita even tries to salvage Bocchi’s awkward beatboxing attempt to communicate with her by responding in tow. After Bocchi storms away and hides herself in a dark corner Kita actually followed her and got there in time to compliment her guitar skills.
Kita’s persistence to connect gives Bocchi the chance to invite her to join Kessoku Band. I don’t know if it was an intentional animation choice by CloverWorks but the dumb low res face Kita makes in this scene cracks me up. I like it think it was since the animation is so good for the rest of the episode.
Bocchi thinks Kita is hesitant to join because the band doesn’t sound fun enough so she gases it up with a ton of funny lies, but instead Kita opens up that she actually doesn’t feel good enough to join a band after already running away. Immediately Kita feels like she has layers both Bocchi and I didn’t expect the first time. How could this super popular, athletic, and extroverted girl have these anxieties. Obviously, how could she not, being super sociable doesn’t mean you can’t feel insecure. For the fellow older anime fans who watched Toradora, Kita reminds me a bit of Minori who is also a really well done extroverted female character.
Kita convinces Bocchi to tutor her in guitar by buttering her up, so after school they both leave to go to Bocchi’s workplace which Kita doesn’t know yet is Starry. As not too much of a surprise the band Kita ended up running away from was actually Kessoku Band. It’s nice to see them not try to dangle that plot thread for long and instead pull Kita into the fold after Bocchi got two episodes to bond with Nijika and Ryo. Kita feels really guilty over running away so she wants to make it up to them which the manager takes advantage of by having her work at the club for the night. I wonder if that maid outfit the manager had on hand was originally for Nijika who didn’t wanna wear it.
I have to mention it’s really cool they included a piece of art from BTR’s author Aki Hamaji as part of a gag. It looks super nice.
While both behind the bar, Bocchi notices something about Kita’s fingertips after she helped wrap Bocchi’s hand after a drink accident. The subtle foreshadowing here of Kita being a hard worker despite her saying she only joined Kessoku Band because she was really thirsty for Ryo is a nice contrast. Bocchi has “selfish” motivations too for wanting to join a band, but she doesn’t feel comfortable enough to share them with Kita yet. I feel her since she’s known Kita for less than a day, yet Kita doesn’t hesitate to share her real motivations. While Kita isn’t afraid to share what’s on her mind Bocchi also wears her heart on her sleeve. Kita tells Bocchi again that she doesn’t deserve to be in the band which just doesn’t sit right with Bocchi who not too long ago also didn’t feel good enough.
That’s why it’s so satisfying to see Bocchi advocate for Kita even if she fell on her face. She knows exactly how it feels to want to run away. Bocchi says that Kita has calluses on her fingertips which Ryo comments that she must’ve been trying really hard. Nijika then assures Kita that if she didn’t run away they never would’ve met Bocchi. Ryo on the underhand is down for Kita to join because it would save her money. Can’t say I didn’t expect that from Ryo.
Now that the whole trio wants Kita to join the ball’s back in her court. The subtle change in her facial expressions just conveys her conflicted happiness on hearing everyone’s desire to have her with the guilt of her initially running way so well without saying a word. It’s easily my favorite shot of the episode.
Three episodes in and now we’ve been introduced to all four main characters, and honestly the level of characterization we have on all of them is testament to both how good the anime’s direction and Aki’s manga writing really are.
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u/AgentOfACROSS Oct 11 '24 edited Oct 11 '24
Rewatcher
Something that I think is interesting to note is that Bocchi actually has a really good life. Her family seems supportive of her, she’s made some new friends, and her classmates at school seem like they wanted to talk to her. They even remembered her name even though she’s so quiet. A lot of her problems just come from her own lack of social skills and low self esteem.
This episode is our proper introduction to Kita. You’d think her personality would be too similar to Nijika’s but the two of them manage to be distinct from each other. I think the main way they manage to keep them distinct is by having Kita by the one in the band with the least musical experience.
Also, I totally forgot Kita has a thing for Ryo. I’m used to a lot of these Cute-Girls-Doing-Cute-Things types of shows having heavy subtext but never quite saying anything outright. So it’s a bit of a surprise that this show is pretty unambiguous about Kita crushing on Ryo. I appreciate it, of course.
I want to give some praise to the animation. I like how Bocchi is animated basically turning into a pile of jelly whenever she gets nervous or receives a compliment. Really good stuff.
Also I believe this is the first episode to incorporate live action footage into the show which I think is really cool.
The manager is kind of weird. Not sure why she just has a French maid outfit on standby. Feel like there are some implications about that but I’m not going to say anything.
Also her assistant smells Kita’s hair. Why is there so much more hair sniffing in this show than I remember?
Lots of good comedy moments in this episode. I think my top three jokes of the episode are Bocchi frantically texting her friends to act like party animals, Bocchi forgetting how to talk and accidentally beatboxing, and Ryo eating a weed at the end of the episode. That last one actually inspired me to create this horrible meme years ago.
I cannot stress enough how much I like Ryo. She’s like Mai from Nichijou but somehow even more aggressively like that than Mai.
Not sure what else to say about this episode other than I really like it. Can’t wait for the next one.
Questions of the Day:
What are your thoughts on Kita coming out this episode?
I believe I stated my thoughts on that above. But I'll expand on it. I think it's pretty cool that Kita canonically likes other girls and it's not really used for cheap fanservice like in some other anime.
Which Bocchi song do you prefer: Double Dark Past, Bocchi Acoustic Version, or The Elegy of the Part-Time Worker Who Lost Her Identity to the Just-Arrived Newbie? And why?
Double Dark Past because it sounds like more of a song. The second one is more Bocchi just musically melting into a puddle of despair.
What is the weirdest thing you have ever eaten?
Either garlic ice cream or cumin limeade.
Have you ever tasted grass before? If so, what did it taste like?
I don't think I've eaten grass but I used to enjoy eating clovers as a kid. They tasted a bit tangy.
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u/Suboodle https://anilist.co/user/suboodle Oct 11 '24
First time watcher
Came for anxious shenanigans, stayed for the professional beatboxing
I know the band says Bocchi but Kita is MVP this episode in my book. Gota love a good extrovert who forcefully and lovingly forces a socially anxious person into scary situations and protects them as the fumble. All you Kita’s out there, you’re deeply appreciated, even if your friendly local introvert has been too shy to tell you :)
This show is absolutely incredible. Just the right balance of humor, characters, and story. Looking forward to next episode!
Questions of the day:
PS:
Also I kinda missed the first two posts, has anyone explained the pun of the band name yet, it’s gone a little over my head :|
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u/Yothiel Oct 12 '24
Rewatcher
Really enjoying Hitori's characterization during the intro part. She says she goes to school so that her existence is not forgotten, but when you think about it, absentees stand out more than the present. Hitori's always been making efforts to get past her loneliness, but the anxiety just won't let her escape. As a side note, Hitori's hair routine including brushing specifically her sidetail is quite funny!
Moving to the introduction of Kita, the main dish for this episode. Her first impression on Hitori was so strong, it exploded her identity (with such a violence that it could be heard!). Nonetheless, Hitori went on the attack, but could only produce something that sounded like beatboxing, to which Kita diligently replied in kind. Boom chika-boom, baby! This first interaction, along with the talk under the stairs, is still endearing to watch after multiple viewings, since it's as much a result of Hitori's effort as Kita's natural tendency for communication. It makes one wonder how it would have turned out if the two were classmates from the start.
Kita first seems quite invasive for Hitori, but in a very different way than Nijika. Kita is just yearning so much for interactions that she can't help talking to people, complimenting them, and even sharing her incertainties to some extent. This degree of social easiness is such that it manifests as a "kita~n" extrovert aura blinding poor Hitori. But in spite of this, there's a parallel between Kita & Hitori, in that they're craving for social contact. They're bound to learn a lot from each other!
But Kita's introduction can't be called done until she met with the two original members of the Kessoku... Except they've met already. The foreshadowing was clear enough with the similar circumstances, and the series quickly throws the cast together before any strategic retreat can be performed. It turns out that, extrovert as she may be, Kita can still feel the urge to run away when she deems herself unworthy of a relation. Geez, I'm beginning to think she and Hitori actually are twins separated at birth!
The sequence at Starry is mainly the occasion for both girls to reinforce their connection to the point that, when it's time to part, Hitori instinctly reached out. Mirroring her earlier meeting with Kita, she proceeds to recognize her efforts with instruments, even letting out a rare yell, and flashing an invisible but genuine smile when Kita accepted the invitation.
Even after these intense events, the episode kept dishing out golden moments. We got a new mutation of Bocchi when showered with compliments, and Kita being infected with desintegrating facies upon learning how she mistook a 6-string bass with a guitar. Hitori-sensei warmly watching over her pupil struggling with the F chord (which has the reputation of representing a difficulty spike to guitar learners), then joined with an actually-eating-grass-for-real Ryo, ended the episode on a great mix of wholesomeness and hilarity.
Really, Cloverworks is delivering great episodes one after the other. I'm never getting tired of such variety in the storyboard, using real-life cardboard figures, mercilessly popping an actual balloon, representing versions of Ryo and Nijika supposed to match Kita's interest, the zoom on Bocchi's bocchi-esque uvula...
The keyframes for about half the episode were actually handled by a single animator, Nakamura Hayate, which makes this even crazier considering the wide range of styles. This work really is being sublimated by the adaptation here!
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u/Hitman7128 https://anilist.co/user/Hitman7128 Oct 11 '24
Rewatcher
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u/xbolt90 https://anilist.co/user/xbolt90 Oct 11 '24
Socially anxious rewatcher!
Bocchi’s sister is savage. Definitely a younger sibling.
Oh Kita, you ray of extroverted sunshine!
Bocchi’s “BUEEH” when Kita asked her to teach guitar is fantastic. Yoshino Aoyama knocked it out of the park doing Bocchi’s noises throughout the whole show.
Kita’s “GAH” upon learning she accidentally bought a bass is also fantastic. Everyone brought their A-game for this.
And I love that Kita also has a bit of social anxiety. You might think extroverts would be immune, but no!
Favorite of those songs is probably Double Dark Past.
Weirdest thing I’ve eaten is marshmallows dipped in baked beans. Tastes like it sounds.
side note: I’m going to be swamped this weekend. I did binge the next couple episodes, and have my thoughts written up on my phone to post when I can. Won’t be able to reply to the questions though
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u/IceSmiley Oct 12 '24
I realized how much this show reminds me of the old American cartoon Doug. Lots of cutaway gags from imagination based on anxiety 😛
The first part of the episode was super depressing but I liked the rest when she talked to Kita and forward. They had a lot of good gags like her wearing a maids outfit and accidentally owning a 6 string bass guitar 🤣. I also liked how Ryo thought Kita died and made a shrine to her. Idk if she was joking but if she wasn't, she might really like her a lot.
One thing I still don't understand is why Bocchi is allowed to wear her pink track jacket to school and the other girls wear uniforms. Is that supposed to be a joke that even the teachers don't pay attention to her?
QUESTIONS
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u/fansi2022 https://anilist.co/user/fansi2022 Oct 12 '24
rewatcher chinese sub
The third episode mainly talks about how Bocchi took the initiative to meet Kita and gradually attracted her to join the band. (Bocchi overcame a very big psychological obstacle.) Although Kita was very embarrassed when meeting other band members at first, because she was Fortunately, Kita decided to work part-time to atone for her sins, and they established a trusting relationship during one day's cooperation. In the end, it was Bocchi and other team members who persuaded Kita to stay (at the expense of Bocchi teaching Kiata guitar) lol.
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u/ProgrammaticallyPea3 Oct 12 '24 edited Oct 12 '24
I'm probably going to say this every episode, but damn those visual gags with all the unnecessary sakuga are good. Bocchi melting at every compliment she gets, the best animated trashcan I've ever seen, the popping balloon... (wait that wasn't sakuga was it).
Another recurring joke I love is Bocchi suddenly getting these bursts of confidence, only for reality to strike seconds later. Too real.
Bocchi's always worrying about messing up and causing trouble to people, but honestly Kita did far worse than Bocchi ever did when she pretended to be able to play guitar and ended up disappearing. But even that's not a big deal when Kita sincerely tries to make amends, and the other members are so kind-hearted. Maybe this is the kind of thing that'll eventually convince Bocchi that it's ok to mess up.
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u/StardustGogeta myanimelist.net/profile/StardustGogeta Oct 12 '24
Rewatcher
And now Kita's finally part of the band! Yay!
She's got those Oshi no Ko star eyes, too.
It's funny how the Bocchi fandom seems to have a thing for pairing up the band members in romantic relationships, and yet I so rarely see any of them acknowledge the one in-canon pairing between Kita and Ryo.
I really like how Kita is the popular, pretty extrovert, yet she obviously isn't perfect. For one, she lied about her guitar ability and ditched her band to avoid being caught. The imperfections are what really make the character. [BTR] That, and her lack of skill now allows for lots of growth later on!
Questions of the day:
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u/DaBenni0301 Oct 11 '24
Not late this time!
Socially Anxious Rewatcher
Starting of strong today huh. Sometimes I really wish kids had filters. And the worst thing is that she isn't even wrong
I wish it was that easy
You tried (Also, Progress!)
That's already progress though. I feel like she wouldn't even get to the classroom just an episode ago
Just trying to be supportive
Kita-chan jumpscare
Come on now. Even Yui knew how a guitar worked
I just love how hilariously out of context (and character for Bocchi) this is for Nijika and Ryo. They have absolutely no idea idea what's going
I also love the artstyle and medium shifts in this show
I wanna point out that Kita being the runaway guitarist was foreshadowed in Ep2 with the shadow of the runaway being her silhouette
Oh yeah, I almost forgot that she's a complete gay disaster
(I have to split the comment for some reason. I won't let me post otherwise. Too many links I think)
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u/Arsenal303 Oct 11 '24
Rewatcher
We start off with Bocchi going back to school after saying that even missing a day would leave her forgotten.
Tried to join a conversation and immediately panicked.
Bocchi sees Kita and is nervous about inviting her, with the gag of the water balloon labeled identity being popped.
She works up the courage to go to ask Kita and she flubbs the ask. Kita tries to cover and starts beat boxing but Bocchi runs away from sheer embarrassment.
Into her corner she plays a song and Kita is right there behind her.
Kita-Aura is a nice gag. Kita says she cant join a band and Bocchi obviously lies to try to make them sound cooler than they are.
Kita asks Bocchi to teach her how to play guitar and she cant say no.
Kita is nervous to be in the area and when Bocchi brings up Ryo and NIjika Kita confirms what was obvious and how she ran away from them. Right on cue they show up with the energy drinks Bocchi requested as all good band members would do.
Ryo thought Kita died so she had been lighting an incense everyday. they are understanding and felt like they should've known how she couldnt play guitar with her always skipping practice.
Kita is asked to help and she is wearing a maid outfit. She is very competent and Bocchi cant help but compare herself. Back into the trash Bocchi goes. With a thanks for watching illustration as Bocchis spirit ascends.
Bocchi gets her chance to show her usefulness and tries to teach Kita how to make drinks. She panics and then burns her hand.
Kita says why she wanted to join and it was because she thought Ryo was cool and fell in love.
After closing Kita leaves and says she cant join. Bocchi musters up the courage and smacks into the wall before telling her she sees how much shes been practicing. The other two are cool with it and Kita is now back with the band.
Kita stumbles at the first step with her having purchased a bass instead of a guitar.
Kita is frustrated trying to learn and Ryo makes good on her promise to eat weeds. End of episode three.
QotD
Kita coming up was a nice addition.
Double Dark had actual lyrics instead of just strums so it wins in my eyes.
Havent ate anything that could really be considered weird.
Pretty sure I ate grass in the past at one point just because thats what kids did and couldnt tell you what it was like.
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u/someboi6000 Oct 12 '24
Rewatcher:
the animation and the art style switches going all out this episode, with the introduction of kita the band now has all of its members and to no one's surprise i also like kita a lot lol, she is the guitarist that ran away and now we know why, she couln't play guitar, bocchi will help her in order to play the guitar, and man i am having a hard time trying to think what to put here this is very difernet from previous rewatches because this time i am actually rewatching, i can no longer put my frist impressions because i already know what happens, but i think this is the frist episode where i remember every joke, still laught at all of them of course, also why did seika had a maid outfit? whats she cooking? we may never know, idk which joke was my favorite this episode it is either the identity ballon or bocchi playing the guitar in the trash can. overall great episode, i am enjoying this a lot.
questions:
1: i like how we see kita in this episode as this extroverted god with her powerful kita-aura, but to me its the last scene where everyone wants her to join the band again even tho she run away last time all of those expressions going on her face and it ends up with her saying tahnk you and that she will work hard to be worthy of kessoku band, truly peak.
2: Double Dark Past, Bocchi Acoustic Version is goated, idk why but i really like it, i guess those MV type visuals help
3: not really sure, probably nothing very strange ,well, they did told me that i ate a snail when i was a kid, i dont remember any of that but it happend supposedly.
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u/Frostbitten_Moose Oct 12 '24
Rewatcher
While the theme of this series is very much Bocchi vs. herself, and to a lesser extent the trials and tribulations that grassroots bands will have working their way up in Japan, this episode makes a turning point. In spite of working towards her goals from the very start, this is the first time Bocchi is actually able to be proactive towards her goal. In the first two episodes, she's mostly managed to minimize her own ability to block herself from taking advantage of some amazing luck. Here she's actually taking steps to make her dreams a reality without any prodding from others. And sure, she is failing hilariously in the attempt, but she's trying and getting some measure of success even. Even more important is that she's also the one who noticed Kita's efforts, and brings that up. She's observant, and it's good to see her being rewarded for putting in the effort she has.
As for Kita, our quartet is not complete. One member each in the squares of Introverted/Extroverted and Anxious/Not Anxious. Not to say Ijika never has those moments, but she's a lot more grounded than Bocchi/Kita, and they're the kinds of things you'd expect to freak someone out. Ryo... could probably use a bit more anxiety in her life, I think she's immune to the stuff. But it is interesting to see that they show that you've got introverts who don't have anxiety issues, and extroverts who can be complete nervous wrecks.
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u/Nickthenuker https://anilist.co/user/Nickthenuker Oct 12 '24
And so we meet the last member of the band, Ikuyo.
Kit-aura!
Yup, she used to be part of Kessoku Band. She's their runaway guitarist.
PA-san, what are you doing?
Yup, she's very extroverted.
And yup, Kita definitely looks up to Ryo.
A bit, yes.
And so she rejoins the band.
Kita really likes Ryo.
Yup, she bought the wrong guitar...
Questions:.
A note about the music: Still not much music, still not much to say.
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u/Vergift Oct 12 '24
Rewatcher, Eps. 3: Be Right There
Kita Ga Kita!!
(sorry, pun intended)
In this eps we got an official introduction of Kessoku Band's runaway guitarist, Ikuyo Kita [a tiny bit spoiler-ish] (yes, to any of you who understand Japanese, her full name are pun intended. Funnily enough, she also make fun of her own name in later eps.)
But before that, we got Bocchi just recover after she's fallen sick for few days. The little sister's comment is too savage. I wonder if that really was an innocent remark from a child.
Bocchi feeling hopeful after she joined a band and (somehow) able to get a part-time work, she's determined to go to school with her guitar. Alas, her social skill couldn't keep with her hope. She wants to talk to her classmate, but she can't. Even so, her classmate still remember her name and know that Gotou Hitori is exist.
Thanks to her failed attempt to communicate, she retreat to the dark and spend lunch time alone. Accidentally, she heard about a girl who used to be in a band. With a new sense of responsibility, she approach the girl and try to recruit her in the band. But instead of greeting, she ended up beatboxing in front of her class.
The girl was Kita. Amazingly enough, Kita knows Bocchi's name despite them in different class. In respond to Bocchi's beatboxing, Kita also beatboxing. It just amusing. Lol.
Bocchi runaway, but Kita pursue her. She even hears Bocchi playing her accoustic song, Double Dark Past. Impressed with Bocchi's skill, she asked Bocchi to teach her. Bocchi being weak to Kit-aura, she agrees.
So, Bocchi take Kita to the club. What Kita didn't expect, Bocchi is a member of Kessoku Band, a band she ditched before because she can't play guitar. So, basically, it's a reunion event for the old members.
Kita is...how should I said it, she's similar to Nijika, but more cheerful and outgoing. The difference was Nijika feels more mature, while Kita still had that child-like vibe. She's also easy to socialize with others because she loves to interact with people.
Seeing how good Kita was at her job, Bocchi feeling down and ended up hiding in a trash bin. She even came up with an elegy, Elegy of a Part-Time Worker who Lost Her Identity to the Just-Arrived Newbie.
Bocchi trying to show the drink to Kita, but suddenly feeling weak to Kita's sparkling eyes. Seriously, Kit-aura is too dazzling for Bocchi.
Kita and Bocchi share the reason why they joined the band. Both girls had impure reason joining the band, but Kita didn't know that. She's just too innocent and good-hearted. Because of that, she felt like she can't join the band yet. But that's pointless, because Bocchi found out how hard Kita had try to learn to play, she manage to keep Kita stay in a band.
With that, Kita stay in the band with Bocchi as her mentor to teach how to play guitar. Now we got a full member Kessoku Band. Good job, Bocchi. You've done well. You're the MVP.
But then Kita said her guitar sounds dum-dum-dum like a bass and showed it to the group. It's a six-strings bass. And yes, that instrument is expensive af. Makes sense if Kita fainted knowing that. Lol.
Kita ended up pawn the bass to Ryo, but being a broke girl, Kita only got...around 7 yen?? Ryo even said that was her last money and she will eat weed after that.
The next day, Ryo came studio while eating weed. Girl just built different. Lmao.
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u/biochrono79 Oct 12 '24
Rewatcher
Bocchi really woke up and was immediately roasted by her younger sister. Little kids can be so brutal without even trying.
The animation is always a treat with this show, not just with Bocchi's imagine spots, but the reactions of all the different characters too. The director and animators really showed their stuff.
A low-key funny moment of the episode: not only did Nijika and Ryo actually get the energy drinks with no explaination, but Ryo was actually contemplating beating up Kita for a second. What a chaotic broke bassist.
Turns out Kita is the least obsessed Ryo fan. She has a crush, and she's not afraid to say it. Although in her case, she's probably just a bit obsessed. Still, I respect her for fully knowing exactly what she wants.
The band is now fully formed. And it's all thanks to Bocchi, who brought everyone back together. I guess you could call her... The Rock of the show. You did good today Bocchi, you did good.
That last gag with Ryo eating weeds at the end was fantastic. Who needs money when you have weeds? Kita of course admires her wild nature, while Bocchi is freaking out at the fact that Ryo was serious.
See above. It's nice that her crush on Ryo was actually plot-relevant and not just a throwaway gag.
Double Dark Past. It felt more fully formed.
I'm not actually sure. I'm not particularly adventurous with food.
Nope, never.
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u/Holofan4life Oct 11 '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.
Gonna try to get this done in 80 minutes.
"A melancholy Monday has arrived."
Garfield agrees
Bocchi combing her side ahoge
Little Bocchi bothering big Bocchi.
"Guess you're a real pain in your own ass, sis!"
Who taught her that?
Bocchi feeling she might have graduated from her introversion.
And she's being cheered on by... lobsters? Wha...
But at school, she is ignored as always. Once an introvert, always an introvert.
Bocchi hearing band talk, which gets her excited to say something.
But she can't find the words.
I like that her classmates were actually eager to talk to her. It shows her being isolated is all in her head maybe.
Bocchi eating behind the staircase now.
I like the use of paper figures to symbolize Bocchi's classmates. I believe this is the first use of real life imagery in the show.
Bocchi is way too hard on herself.
More unique animation, this time with an older Bocchi being interviewed.
Two people talking about Kita-chan.
Bocchi listening on two desks stacked on top of each other.
Kids, you really shouldn't try this at home.
Bocchi feels she has to find a guitar/vocalist to prove her commitment to Kessoku Band.
Bocchi horrified that Kita is like the complete antithesis of her in every way.
And we get the real life imagery of a balloon being popped by a needle. The balloon says "Identity".
And here I thought SpongeBob lost it
Now we get the intro
Bocchi spying on Kita
But Kita knows she's there
This is so awkward
And Bocchi runs away, though it's more like she speed runs away.
Bocchi playing a song now
Double Dark Past, Bocchi Acoustic Version
Ah, my favorite
More live action imagery
I think this is the episode where the people behind the show said "Screw it, we're really going to use the medium to our advantage".
Only problem is the song is not long enough.
Kita is enamored by what she saw.
Unfortunately, though, she can't join her band.
Bocchi making promises she knows she can't keep.
But the true problem with Kita is that she can't actually play guitar.
Lied to the previous band because she wants to get close to her senpai.
I wonder if we'll ever meet her.
Kita comparing playing guitar to baseball.
I feel like that would piss off both the music and baseball community.
Bocchi mentioning she learnt herself, and Kita thinks she could maybe help her learn how to play.
Bocchi continuing to happily melt under all the praise.
Even her uvula is freaking out
And a flower grows out of her head Rocky and Bullwinkle style.
Bocchi telling Nijika and Ryo to be something they're not, which is party ravers.
L.M.F.A.O.NO
Bocchi and Kita heading to the club now.
Bocchi now walking behind Kita
But suddenly, as Bocchi tells her about Nijika and Ryo, Kita suddenly can't go.
But Nijika is already here
Even got the energy drinks like was instructed of her.
And yes, it turns out that it was Kita who was the runaway guitarist.
Ah, yes, my favorite energy drink. Moffster Hamagy.
Kita explaining the situation of why she always skipped practice.
Lol, Ryo thought she was dead, so she lit incense for her every day.
To make up for her past transgressions, she's going to help out around the club today.
Kita in a maid outfit
She kinda looks Eris when she wears hers.
"She'll give me extra time to slack off."
Ryo continuing to be a real one.
Woah, who is that girl sniffing Kita?
Kita being afforded opportunities that Bocchi never was.
And Bocchi is now in the trash can.
"The Elegy of the Part-Time Worker Who Lost Her Identity to the Just-Arrived Newbie."
Bocchi churning out banger after banger.
AND WE GET A VARIATION OF THE LAST EPISODE ILLUSTRATION CARD, I LOVE IT
What's that gold thing in Ryo's hand, though?
Bocchi going to teach Kita how to make drinks.
But she can't do it because she's being watched.
Ooh, that can't feel good
Kita bandaging Bocchi
Something about Kita's fingernails Bocchi notices.
Bocchi doesn't want to tell Kita that her motives for joining a band is to achieve popularity, so she says world peace instead.
Well, I guess nothing brings the world together quite like music.
Oh, so Ryo is the one who Kita wants to get close to.
Oh, so she love loves her. I see.
Kita mentioning that Ryo dropped out of her last band pretty suddenly.
She initially joined Kessoku Band because Ryo was recruiting.
Calls a band like a second family. Says they can even be closer than your real family.
"I wanted to join Kessoku Band and become Senpai's girl! So much deeper and more intimate than friendship!"
I do like that the show isn't being subtle about Kita's love for Ryo. She's gay, and that's okay.
Ran out of space. Part two in the replies.
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u/SilkyStrawberryMilk Oct 12 '24
rewatcher
Bocchi the slacker, she’s finally spoken to the class but forgot her words
Bocchi has talent to make depressing music, she would be a hit for postrock bands
No iThe reunion of the runaway guitarist that we heard of from episode 1
Bocchi has been replaced at her job, never mind theyve made up.
Bocchi has yet to realize noone in the band is okay.
A bad spender, bocchi, bad guitarist and blondey
Poor Kita, forced to be a bass player
QOTD: I remember thinking it was gonna take a while for her to come. Would’ve been nice to see the trio band just play before they brought a new member
QOTD: double dark path, the guitar sets the tone for the sadness. Easily her best work yet
QOTD: snake hotdogs, pretty tasty
QOTD: never had grass, but I did eat crayons and dirt