Bocchi the Rock Star on Why the Anime Took Her By Surprise

Bocchi the Rock Star on Why the Anime Took Her By Surprise

As a gamer who has been through countless anime adaptations, I must say that Bocchi the Rock has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on my heart. Yoshino Aoyama, the voice behind Hitori Goto (Bocchi herself), perfectly encapsulates the surprise and emotional depth that the character brings to the table.


Yoshino Aoyama, who voices Bocchi in the hit anime “Bocchi the Rock,” discussed why the adaptation of the series exceeded her expectations in bringing Bocchi’s character to life. Since its initial release a couple of years ago, “Bocchi the Rock” has been a fan favorite, and the anime’s success has carried over with the recent premiere of compilation films showing in Japanese theaters this summer. As the TV anime has enjoyed widespread acclaim, Aoyama shared her surprise at joining the project compared to her previous work on the manga.

During a conversation with ComicBook at Anime Expo recently, Yoshino Aoyama, who voices the character Bocchi in the television anime, shared her thoughts about reading the original manga versus its animated adaptation. She mentioned, “I can’t remember exactly as it was around two years ago, but the manga is published in a magazine known for being adorable and soft. I used to read it to relax with its everyday life stories.” However, Aoyama added that there was an unexpected element in how Bocchi’s character played out.

Bocchi the Rock Star on Why the Anime Took Her By Surprise

How Bocchi Surprised Its Main Star

Initially, I assumed Bocchi would be a shy and adorable girl, Aoyama explained. However, during the audition, she wasn’t like that at all. It brought back memories of my introverted phase in childhood, especially moments I’d rather forget due to an awkward part of my past I wanted to erase. All these feelings coalesced into one character, and surprisingly, that’s who I connected with the most.

As a gamer, I wasn’t anticipating a character like Bocchi, who was quite different from the usual healing and fluffy characters I was familiar with, to be featured in the magazine. It was an unexpected twist.

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2024-08-01 00:40