The successes do not stop for Bocchi the Rock!
Internet users in Japan have discovered with amazement that the Kessoku Band, the band protagonist of the popular franchise "Bocchi the Rock!", has surpassed one million monthly listeners on the streaming platform Spotify. This figure far exceeds other popular bands that emerged from anime franchises, consolidating Kessoku Band as a musical phenomenon both inside and outside the anime universe.
In comparison, other popular anime bands have significantly fewer monthly listeners on Spotify:
- "K-ON!'s Ho-Kago Tea Time" with 198,000 listeners
- μ's of "Love Live! School Idol Project" with 154,000 listeners
- Roselia of "BanG Dream!" with 137,000 listeners
- MyGO!!!! "BanG Dream!" With 95,000 Listeners
- Aqours from "Love Live! Sunshine!!" with 91,000 listeners
- Nijigasaki School Idol Club From "Love Live!" With 71,000 Listeners
- Liella! from "Love Live! Superstar!!" with 54,000 listeners
- Hasunozora School Idol Club From "Love Live!" With 24,000 Listeners
"Bocchi the Rock!" is a four-panel Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Aki Hamaji. It has been serialized in Houbunsha's seinen manga magazine Manga Time Kirara Max since December 2017. An anime adaptation, produced by CloverWorks, aired from October to December 2022, receiving widespread praise for its animation, script, voice acting, comedy, characters, music, and depiction of social anxiety.
The story follows Hitori Gotou, an extremely anxious and socially awkward young woman who dreams of becoming a rock musician despite her difficulties. Her life changes when Nijika Ijichi invites her to join his newly formed Kessoku Band, giving her the opportunity to make friends and fulfill her musical dreams.
The combination of a moving and relatable narrative, endearing characters, and captivating music has made Kessoku Band a resounding success. The focus on Hitori's struggle with social anxiety and their journey to self-acceptance and friendship has resonated deeply with viewers and listeners, boosting the band's popularity beyond anime and manga.
The remarkable growth in the number of monthly listeners on Spotify reflects not only the success of the series, but also the quality and universal appeal of Kessoku Band's music. Unlike other anime bands, Kessoku Band has managed to capture a massive audience, becoming a cultural phenomenon.
Source: Yaraon!
