Author of Bocchi The Rock thanking the cast of Kessoku Band members

[@JamesBob1337]

Author and Bocchi va are the only people who can confidently say "Bocchi is literally me"

[@rollzmoist5061]

my dude you really are everywhere XD

[@DomDOMT]

Nah, the author once said she consider herself like Hiroi, and Bocchi is based on her sister

[@RandomTranslation]

Can you share this video through your community post please? I want this one to go viral so bad :(

[@DaniIhzaFarrosi]

@@RandomTranslationthe YT algorithm will take care of it ;)

[@kaducael2839]

Ksksk

[@meltyice_cc]

Gintama's Author being Gorilla, Jojo's Author somewhat being vampire and Bocchi's Author being Bocchi

[@lettucelad]

to add, CSM's author being as goofy and silly as Denji too xD the 4 horseman of apocalypse 😭😭

[@stormtrooperelite1453]

Gorilla mangaka was the joke that never got old

[@C4pungMaster]

@@lettucelad goofy ahh is kinda an understatement for Fujimoto. Bro literally ate his dead pet fish, tried to fly, and got the butterflies when his bike got wrecked and bullied during his uni years lol

[@AlexRaylight]

@@C4pungMaster ... wait what?

[@C4pungMaster]

@@AlexRaylight I aint joking lol. -Fujimoto actually did eat his dead pet fish. His gf supposedly asked him to bury it, but due to sentiment he decided to eat it. -you can find a video here in youtube about him trying to fly/levitate -Makima is one of the first characters he wrote, and he had a clear goal in mind. Back in uni, his bike got toppled over by a girl. When confronted about it, he just got laughed on and left. He was happy it happened and might got a crush on her, then he writes Makima based on that experience (and a few inspiration from other characters) -recently he made an account in twitter impersonating his imaginary 3rd year little sister and posted early sketches of CSM as proof. Later he got banned because of twitter age restriction lol

[@GervasiusMC]

ganbare~~~~~~~~

[@hecccatto]

LOL

[@NaisanSama]

From monotone, to straight up cute.

[@r1ot997]

use hiragana if you’re going to speak japanese

[@Drakkon1997]

@@r1ot997that’s the thing. They don’t.

[@YayaFeiLong]

@@r1ot997 Yeah guys, no goofing around. KZbin comments are very serious business.

[@lautbirudatar]

the way hamaji aki talks throughout this vid sounds like shes reading off a script tbh 😭 thats so bocchi

[@HeySlimeYouTube]

It is said that the VAs of Kita-chan and Nijika were selected by the production committee, and the VAs of Bocchi and Ryo were successfully selected by the author during the audition.

[@ProfesserLuigi]

I think it's more suitable for the introverts to be chosen by one and the extroverts to be chosen by many.

[@TheMetalMask36]

That would make sense, Sayumi and Ikumi are both rising young stars with other big roles under their belts already, while Yoppi hasn't really had a major role since Wake Up Girls ended and Saku had literally one role before this. They all did an amazing job though.

[@ichthyosaur_9929]

source?

[@HeySlimeYouTube]

@@ichthyosaur_9929 No clues are given here.

[@haruta9267]

@@ichthyosaur_9929 iirc Hamaji Aki tweeted that

[@martinthomas2520]

I love how she’s honest and self-aware about it. When an anime becomes big and so does the author, often-times they tend to forget who to thank and what allowed them to be popular in the first place. I love Bocchi the Rock, but I think many of us can acknowledge the fact that before it aired on tv anime, the manga was not known by people (except for the lucky few who knew) so it’s great to see an author being thankful rather than taking all the credit and success for granted! ❤

[@DetectiveAme]

Aki-sensei is adorable!!! She puts such thought and emotion into her characters, the fact that Bocchi The Rock became popular is thanks to excellent way of conveying the feelings of an introverted person, as Ryo said "It may not connect with many people, but for those who it does, it will hit deeper" and it really really connected with me. After watching anime for a whopping 9 years, Bocchi has reached a place in my heart that no other work will, I simply love it!

[@chickenpotbiebro202]

It feels like to me that Bocchi just came out of nowhere and stolen my heart and just left like nothing happened. I just love this Anime

[@foot5009]

@@chickenpotbiebro202 this is what happened to me when i first read the manga like around 1.5 years ago i just thought that the title is hilarious and didnt think that i would love it this much

[@nivek4321]

1:46 "it's pushing me to make the comic version even funnier so it can compete with the anime version" the anime adaptation totally eclipsed the manga version in terms of story depth, but then again i guess that's the limit of a 4-koma. but im so happy the author use this as a motivation to improve the manga version. everybody wins

[@Serfo_]

4-koma manga tend to be rather disconnected from chapter to chapter, and kinda auto-conclusive in itself. That's why comedy works so well there, but as you say, it hurts little things like story depth and overall development (since there's so much you can do with only 4 panels). Good thing is, I think the anime helps the author to emphasize the story and world behind Bocchi, which are traits that the 4koma can't convey as good as the anime. And it may motivate her to explore new ways of storytelling (thinking that it may show its true potential later when the anime adapt it)

[@fats2010]

i definitely get the feeling that she's putting even more love into the manga after the anime's success. The vol. 5 special chapter abt Seika and Nijika actually blew me away with how incredible it was.

[@Gamorou]

@@Serfo_ And due this there are also cases where certain manga formats does not work well as an anime even though they are great as manga (Like Jahy-sama wa kujikenai), it is even more of an enphasis on how they did a good job there

[@fernando4959]

TIL bocchi was a 4-koma

[@origin-sclvr]

@@fats2010 Yep that was a GOATED chapter indeed

[@funfunkafun]

1:07 Tbh I was surprised that Hamaji-sensei even admitted that Nijika didn't have strong strait in the manga. In Manga Time Kirara (The comic magazine where BTR is getting serialized), a character that is cheerful, kind to others (especially to the main character) and always trying to be positive exists in almost manga serialized there. Maybe that's why Hamaji-sensei felt that Nijika didn't have any strong strait because in the early days it seemed that her personality was very common among other Kirara characters.

[@velvetra29]

For me, Nijika is the MVP of the band. She's the glue that keep the band together. She's so positive and cheerful. Usually, i really hate such a positive character, but there's something in Nijika that really made me liked her. Idk, she feels more genuine.

[@teguhlg]

@@velvetra29 She's spoiled by her sister and she know it, she straight out saying what other member lack and give positive advice, shes forcing Bocchi to open up but still respect her boundry, she admitting shes not actually good in things and can be irresponsible, she also play along with other members antics and not always be the 'ikemen'. That i think some of the reason Nijika's character go well.

[@AprilZN-DokutahSuzuki]

​@@teguhlg wow, that really clarified the reason I like Nijika so much. It's been on my mind but I couldn't pinpoint exactly why I like her so much

[@chickenpotbiebro202]

the author is legit Bocchi and I love that

[@savantshuia]

Who is Nijika? For the blind, she is vision. For the hungry, she is the chef. For the thirsty, she is water. If Nijika thinks, I agree. If Nijika speaks, I’m listening. If Nijika has a million fans, I am one of them. If Nijika has ten fans, I am one of them. If Nijika has only one fan, that is me. If Nijika has no fans, I no longer exist. If the whole world is against Nijika, I am against the whole world. I will love Nijika until my very last breath.

[@zephyrmvmnt-]

bruh... a copypasta lulw

[@rizkyyulianto54]

If Nijika speaks, I listen. If Nijika questions, I answer. If Nijika orders, I obey. If Nijika opines, I agree. If Nijika fears, I assure. If Nijika hopes, I dream. If Nijika is happy, I am jubilant. If Nijika is angry, I am apoplectic. If Nijika is sad, I am disconsolate.

[@909mcronald]

@@zephyrmvmnt- who ask?

[@Trustacean]

@@909mcronald Nijika

[@eltiomacorminv7877]

Who is Nijika? For the blind, she is vision. For the hungry, she is the chef. For the thirsty, she is water. If Nijika thinks, I agree. If Nijika speaks, I’m listening. If Nijika has a million fans, I am one of them. If Nijika has ten fans, I am one of them. If Nijika has only one fan, that is me. If Nijika has no fans, I no longer exist. If the whole world is against Nijika, I am against the whole world. I will love Nijika until my very last breath.

[@uwlwsrpm]

The simultaneous "OWAAAAAH" they all do at 0:02 is just adorable.

[@andrewli6606]

Nijika really an angel

[@JoJoboiWav]

W

[@クリスチャン-y5f]

For real

[@CM-dx6xu]

100% agree with Hamaji Aki. They were amazing in their job.

[@alexandersze49]

1:46 Now, this is what true artists and directors should strive for. Not "I need to respect source materials so I won't make any changes" or "The source is always better than adaptation". Arts in any form should always strive to be the best of one's ability. If adaptation outperformed the source, then the original artists would also attempt to perfect their own work because someone else understood their work and showed them the potential. I liked bocchi not because it is perfect in terms of story/character design/or music (though they are top-notch quality), but because everything is just fluidly tied together, emotions are expressed fantastically to the viewers.

[@grinnazeed]

That ganbare at the end made me realize, she fits with the 4 of them, making them the perfect team...

[@rollzmoist5061]

this is quite possible the most wholesome team behind any form of entertainment!! the love and respect they have for eachother is the true colour of kessoku band:)

[@itscoldintheforest]

this was really heartwarming. they just work so well together, i really hope to see more from this cast in the future.

[@bombomos]

Wow, just wow. An Author appreciating the voice actors. Just warms my heart

[@MrCLightning]

I really like the author's voice and humor.

[@cccshin]

ngl I shed tears hearing the author say Nijika didn't have any noticable trait that she had a hard time writing her character. Nijika is my favourite character of the show (all of them are great), even though i'm not typically attracted to the cheerful character. But there's just this indescribable warmth and passion behind all her actions that makes her lovable to me 😭💓

[@-Raylight]

Bocchi's author is the real Bocchi all along, cute!! xD

[@catt9853]

ah, this is clearly a cheerful video, but why am I crying?

[@n_-tw8iq]

its really touching to see/hear people being nice to each other

[@Troublle_editz]

Aki is such a great author, she's hilarious and cool. She relates to bocchi a lot imo 😂

[@JoCaTen]

This has to be one of the most wholesome moments in anime history. Does this mean we're getting much more Bocchi? Probably Is it gonna be soon? Could be, due to its large popularity, you never know

[@di3727]

Wouldn't be surprised if they're working on it already to hit while the iron is hot. Then again it toom Youjo Senki 6 years to get a second season. And it took George of the Jungle 12 years between seasons

[@JoCaTen]

@@di3727 I'm sure it won't take long. The reboot of Higurashi took 11 years to come, 2 new seasons after Rei in 2009. October 2020-March 2021 for Gou then July 2021- September 2021 for Sotsu, the finale. I'm expecting that quick for a Bocchi The Rock sequel. Since the anime ended in December, I'd expect an announcement in the next months with a possible release either later in the year or sooner. For now we can only hope

[@AngellishV]

0:16 Damn, ok, yes. You are the author. Holy shit, never felt so sympathetic towards a mangaka.

[@velarmnt]

i find it so funny how boccher like the author is 😭

[@alexsolosm]

None of the creators thought that Nijika will be the most popular character from the anime... But turns out that she is the one whom everyone needs.

[@pramitpratimdas8198]

It's because of that ano scene

[@eggynuts7735]

its bocchi but nijika is my fav

[@maximuszen5304]

Man i just so happy that i can met the author herself in malaysia back in December 2023 She was adorable as hell and even sounds and act like bocchi which is just so dang cute overall. Glad to be part in this community

[@wanderingviewer8411]

0:31 Madao finally bloomed.

[@trendyfinger7408]

What a legend

[@sirbachelorboredmen1314]

Got praise by author herself, HECK YEAH

[@drawforge3920]

1:22 she knows about the brain rot and the memes!!!!!

[@majimanoaniki5625]

Hamaji sensei: 'I have to say something funny, 2:12 VA's: what the hell!?

[@mariosoriano4650]

Why am I crying over a 2.23 video? That was so sweet. (BTW I never do this but comment 200? Nice)

[@ultimateshadowgaming5484]

Thank you so much for the translation. I already listened to the radio, but i didn't understand much from this section. Your translation really helped me to understand it much deeper :D

[@NicoTetrox]

The fact that the four of them were basically newcomers (I think), yet were able to do so well in their respective rolls that they helped to create one of the most acclaimed anime of 2022 is amazing.

[@lettuce1626]

I know she didn’t have time to thank everyone but the director needs some love too. Idk what happened in the manga but I feel like the direction of the show was really well done. Also animators Honestly this show was a mix of the best people for the job

[@pramitpratimdas8198]

The directors were rookie too. It's Saito's first full show direction, same as Nara's and Kerorira. Miracle show

[@monolinny1817]

@@pramitpratimdas8198 The power of boccher that brings people together

[@yezki8]

Lmao the way she behave. She's Bocchi The Author

[@honkoh9654]

1:20 i.e The Paragon of Human Virtue

[@masterfreelance99]

This is such a good story! I'm so touched

[@Senninlul]

aah these messages are so sweet!! thanks for these translations!!!!

[@Lucifyx]

that "ganbare" caught me off guard wtf xD

[@TheSurgePhoenix]

I just finished the anime yesterday and I just have to say, what a great story. All the little details that went into it make it really unique and charming

[@waterteafan9264]

Absolute masterpiece of work

[@cupcakes4100]

2:15

[@howardli7129]

HAMAJI AKI THANKS FOR THE AWESOME WORK!

[@ibadurrohmanmusthofa7619]

thank you hamaji aki and all the cast

[@Batmunk664]

That's really sweet!

[@srth703]

This is really heartwarming message ❤️

[@Seven-tk7sp]

I hope there’s more of Hiroi in season 2

[@will9001asd]

Wholesome!!

[@davidsabillon5182]

Beautiful

[@neppurushadowheart]

The MVP : Bocchi 👏😂

[@ckmv2858]

Nijika-chan is secretly the main character. Low key but for real! Aki-sensei is the just like Bocchi! She even sounds like her, tone and pace and everything!

[@-Ripica-]

Thanks for the video!

[@okamisamakun]

She's literally Bocchi frfr.

[@ian9050]

if the casts are just like the counterparts of their own roles author is Hiroi the best girl. she even said Bocchi and Hiroi are closest to her own personality in an interview

[@Seven-tk7sp]

Damn that’s kinda sad

[@jackculler1489]

So she like to get drunk, is introverted and a lesbian.

[@Seven-tk7sp]

@@jackculler1489 what are u on about she’s not a lesbian

[@senny-]

I remember her saying that her personality resembles Nijika, Ryo and Bocchi though. A combination of them. Also, PA-san is her self-insert.

[@reveriesend4668]

She's definitely prepared that beforehand, and she was just reading it here.

[@ilikechorizopizza0]

I love bozaro so much

[@Mahsei]

Happy moment 😊

[@noname-lb3sg]

She so cute

[@MeYattie]

GANBAREEE

[@OwainCynanRoberts]

That little 'ganbare' at the end was kinda cute ngl

[@evantheoven7808]

Everything about the BTR anime is a W

[@Fahklevi]

Sister changed from ryo to kitakita really fast

[@mito-pb8qg]

Hahahah, that was so cute :D

[@BintangAz]

Bocchi Author is Bocchi is self

[@fikriabi4491]

ganbare

[@Fefshtr]

cute!

[@909mcronald]

Hamaji aki is bocchi herself

[@muhammadzaheeruddin5381]

so bocchi!!!

[@velfare]

The author must be crazy like them 😂

[@peshtoast]

💖💖💖💖💖

[@yagooatthegoat]

Author san is the goat 😍

[@alexamderhamiltom5238]

"thankyou to make adaptation of my manga" 🤗 "we will make anime with artistic visual to eclipse ghibli" "bruuuh ｗｈａｔ? " 😮

[@zeroemissionofnitro]

Nice translation! Btw is it Sayumi voicing Kita-chan too?

[@AUM_-po9sc]

Kita-chan VA's name is Hasegawa Ikumi. I think the description contains an error.

[@kaydenjordison7205]

Man, i want to meet the author! I bet she gonna make faces like bocchi in the manga/anime 🤣 that would be hilarious/cute at the same time.

[@melvinha]

2:15~

[@caerulea_]

idk why but when aki-sensei said 'ganbare!' it reminded me of yuru camp lol

[@DaniIhzaFarrosi]

Bocchi The Rock is real. They’re real. When I go out with Nijika yesterday, she told me that if I take my meds she will leave me

[@CeilinggangAditya]

I HATE THE ANTICHRIST

[@sometime2530]

How are you going out with nijika when I was going out with her yesterday what are you on?

[@shoyusuki8687]

@@sometime2530 lmao those are really both funny jokes when I was LITERALLY with Nijika yesterday as we went to the local cafe to have coffee before going to band practice, hahahahaha what a funny joke that is

[@rizkyyulianto54]

Nijika told me to take the meds and now she won't appear anymore. Help 🥺

[@strollas]

❤️

[@avfxz]

Bocchhi

[@UltriLeginaXI]

Please tell me they’re gonna make a season 2

[@marshallblu]

shes talking like reading a script

[@necrofury5933]

she sounds like P.A san

[@darkest-lariat]

She is more Boccher than Yoppi

[@KibaUwU]

Sui-chan!??

[@waInut]

Why am i surprised seeing a female mangaka (at least from most mangas ive read)

[@SossboyOG]

So the kesskou band album that came out, is it actually voiced by kitas actors and by the other band members ?

[@prajnadeva]

Yes

[@tuahsakato17]

All Japanese Seiyuu(VA) can sing, it's part of their job description, some of them can even do theater and dance and have their own albums, like Lord Miyano Mamoru-sama.

[@SossboyOG]

@@tuahsakato17 damn I never knew that. That’s wild and dope. They did a good job on the album. Thanks for tellin me

[@nerd2544]

@@SossboyOG kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5y0l6JjmMSAg9E "voice actor" is misleading, they're like a jack of all trades. japan once again doing things differently and on a different levels

[@MCInferno]

EE

[@Defileros]

her way of speaking almost felt like the one Yoko Taro uses, slightly ironic but also sarcastic on some regards

[@playboicartigenome5973]

The author kinda sounds like ado with a less deep voice

[@onlyyou1974]

Confirmed, Hamaji Aki is woman

[@cycy8699]

gay girls innit

[@mazditzo]

this is so wholesome, beware of the twitter karen, they are everywhere spreading hate about anime and many JP pop culture 🤷‍♂️

[@epiphysiscerebri9386]

Flavor of the month garbage

[@senny-]

Nijika is my favorite, alright. I try to be positive all the time, so I can see myself on her a lot. She's not boring, sensei. 🥲

[@tbxvividos]

❤️