Bocchi the Rock Star Yoshino Aoyama Never Saw Its Fame Coming

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As a gamer with over two decades of anime-watching under my belt, I can confidently say that Bocchi the Rock has undoubtedly left a lasting impression on me and countless others. Having grown up on classics like Cowboy Bebop and Neon Genesis Evangelion, witnessing the meteoric rise of this heartwarming coming-of-age comedy is truly a sight to behold.

Amazingly enough, it’s almost been two years since the debut of “Bocchi the Rock” on television. This heartwarming comedy series made its entrance in Fall 2022 to a hushed applause, and the buzz didn’t take long to grow loud. By the time it wrapped up, “Bocchi the Rock” had earned a place among the year’s top shows, and it has since graced the big screen. In a recent interview, actress Yoshino Aoyama confesses that she never anticipated the anime’s meteoric rise in popularity.

During her visit to Los Angeles, the voice actress of Hitori Gojo, Yoshino, shared her thoughts with ComicBook about the anime “Bocchi the Rock”. She had initially believed it would gain some popularity, but was surprised by just how much the project took off.

Yoshino confessed, “I had anticipated that this anime would become a worldwide sensation, but none of us could have foreseen its incredible quality… Its massive popularity. I’m still struggling to accept the reality that I’m here in Los Angeles, with our entire Bocchi the Rock team on my shoulders. It all feels like a dream.”

Well, let me tell ya, I’ve been hooked on “Bocchi the Rock” ever since its manga debut back in December 2017. But things really took off when the anime premiered – it skyrocketed the series’ popularity! In fact, it was even named one of the top anime of 2022. And this summer, we were treated to a unique recap film that left Japanese audiences craving more. Incredibly, it became the first-ever anime recap movie to dominate the box office upon release, raking in over 180 million yen! So yeah, if you haven’t checked out “Bocchi the Rock,” you’re missing out on one heck of a ride!

Interested in learning more about this series? Check it out as it’s currently streaming on Crunchyroll. For further details about the show, you can read the official synopsis of “Bocchi the Rock” provided below:

As an ardent admirer, let me recount the tale of Hitori Gotoh, who yearns to be adored yet finds herself crumbling at the thought of engaging with her peers. Her ingenious plan: transform into a legendary rockstar, so captivating that others seek her out! However, years spent secluded in her closet, mastering the guitar, earned her online acclaim but left her social graces untouched. Now venturing into high school, Hitori trembles at the brink of withering away-until a sudden invitation to replace a band arrives! It’s as if destiny had heard her plea-yet can this most timid of introverts find the courage to perform before a live audience?

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2024-07-31 00:40