Inside the "real life" STARRY from BOCCHI THE ROCK

[@reggiejames6255]

i can not emphasize enough how jealous i am of you.

[@lyriclearner]

Aw, I get that when my favourite Japanese bands are playing in other countries really cheap but then they play here and I can't afford the much higher domestic ticket prices lol! That said, if you find your way here, let me know and I'll help you get tickets in to Bocchiland :) !

[@TYAC_red]

Zipair's plane tickets are not expensive.

[@reggiejames6255]

@@TYAC_red too long of a flight from where I am.

[@TYAC_red]

@@reggiejames6255 layover and stay at some places for a few days. do some traveling while at those places. Like 3 days at X, 5 days at JP, and 3 days at Y. 2 weeks off.

[@BenjaminSteber]

I’ve mentioned K-on before, well, K-on made the school which served as the inspiration for the shows’ architecture into something of a worldwide landmark for the fans. So glad that Bocchi the Rock is doing the same for a music venue.

[@lyriclearner]

Absolutely! I can't wait to start on K-On in the next few months too :) . "Stay tuned" so to speak. The Shelter is a bit of a local legend, so it is so bizarre to see it's reputation evolve in to an international hotspot!

[@thevictoryoverhimself7298]

The K-on manga is also produced by the same people as Bocci, appearing in the same magazine. This is why male faces are so rare in the show: it’s a girls only manga magazine.

[@treebush]

@@thevictoryoverhimself7298 wrong

[@thevictoryoverhimself7298]

@@treebush it’s true. Both k on and bocci manga are from “houbunsha manga time” magazine.

[@tsukiakari2216]

@@thevictoryoverhimself7298 Very wrong. Houbunsha is the company, not the author, and Manga Time is the series of magazine that. Kakifly is the person who made K-On and Aki Hamaji is the person doing Bocchi. Company, magazine and author is very different thing.

[@CWINDOWSsystem32]

There's a vintage clothing store not even two blocks from the club? I can't imagine Ryō ever makes it home without spending her entire paycheck.

[@lyriclearner]

Given some of the shops in Shimokitazawa, I have to suspect that Ryo hasn't been home in many years ;) !

[@halbmetallmensch]

"A" vintage clothing store? The whole are is full of them. You basically can't walk two steps without stumbling upon one 🤣

[@lyriclearner]

@@halbmetallmensch Ok, that is kinda true 🤣

[@lordedward1402]

You deserved more views mate, you are one of the unique videos of the real life starry and I love that you take the time to show every little detail, great job mate!

[@lyriclearner]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that :) . It was such a fun experience, I can't wait to share Enoshima too!

[@Bodneyblue]

This is one of the thing which make these anime so good..is the real life backdrops...Like in "Bocchi the Rock", like in "K-On!", like in "Super Cub"..Places you can go see for yourself if your ever in Japan...Helps breath life into these characters.

[@lyriclearner]

I agree. I feel like Bocchi The Rock really is in Japan. They take the amount of artistic license that helps to tell the story, but never at the expense of the world :) . Great point

[@autohmae]

This is very cool, how well it's re-created. I hope they aren't annoyed to much by Bocchi fans. I guess if they bring in business it's at least not a completely annoying.

[@lyriclearner]

They don't mention it openly, probably for that reason, but one of the bands had onstage banter (NOT RYO APPROVED lol), where one of them said she thinks half the crowd is there for Bocchi The Rock, and the other basically said "I don't know what that is" "a really popular anime" "no idea" Very funny lol

[@Davey-Boyd]

@@lyriclearner Lol! That's hilarious!

[@autohmae]

@@lyriclearner as long as they can still banter about it I suspect no harm is done.

[@UltraHD.7]

Well, I've seen a few of those anime - real life comparison videos, but it always feels quite surreal 🙂 Thank you for showing us the "real" Shelter, it was a fun experience.

[@lyriclearner]

Thank you! Yes, it was very surreal for me too! I actually didn't realise the gig was at The Shelter until the day before, so it all caught me very much by surprise, but what a surreal surprise it certainly was :) !

[@pheno3608]

The attention to detail in which they recreated shelter in the anime is absolutely fantastic, i wish i could go there one day too

[@lyriclearner]

I am sure you will :) . If you have been watching Bocchi, in a way you already have ;)

[@redcomn]

After 5 years, starry still preserve that crummy underground venue feel to it. Man I should visit it again whenever I went to Japan again.

[@lyriclearner]

It is like a well loved dark basement isn't it? A strangely maintained grungy feel that is half the appeal, I agree :) . I hope you get back to Japan soon!

[@cinnamonoa]

I wonder how much more traffic this venue has seen since the anime started airing

[@lyriclearner]

I spoke to a few friends I know who perform there, and they said it is noticable but not overwhelmingly so. I think, eitherway, it must be putting some extra pennies behind the counter for Shelter ;) . I did an interview with a Japanese anime singer for my other channel last night, and we recorded around the corner from the Shelter in a small cafe. She said that it is common knowledge with everyone, and I suspect that is probably stopping things getting too crazy, because no one wants to be too obvious about it ;) . Still, I am sure The Shelter are enjoying some extra business :)

[@rudolfgrbavac5855]

Thank you for this. You did this exactly how it needed to be done.

[@lyriclearner]

Thank you! So sorry I have cheap cameras, but glad you enjoyed!

[@DavidKAnderson]

Shelter is absolutely an iconic Tokyo live house...and I've been there, m'self. What a great video treatment of the similarities!

[@lyriclearner]

Thank you so much! Agreed; a charming, historic, loud and lovely venue :) !

[@Ryan1993uk]

aaa i'm so jealous~ love seeing the real life locations for some of my favourite shows, I really hope I can visit Japan one day~ been a dream of mine for years, love the video man~

[@lyriclearner]

Thank you so much and GOOD LUCK! I will do that video from Enoshima soon too :) ! (Soon by this channel's standards means you will probably be in Japan already before the editing is complete lol)

[@itswa30]

visited shelter and the one wall from episode 4, was really cool seeing it at night time. unfortunately didnt go inside since the concert already started and assumed i couldnt buy tickets by then

[@lyriclearner]

That's really great though that you saw the area though! I still haven't actually intentionally been to the wall yet, I should go. Usually with most livehouse gigs, so long as they aren't too far in to the show, someone will sell you tickets, but they will often ask which artist you came to see, to make sure you are actually a follower. Have a look at the Shelter's website and I promise you'll find a good gig, get in, and then double the fun ;) !

[@richardlee5157]

this is so cool! too bad you dont make anymore videos I'd love to see more real life anime location videos!

[@lyriclearner]

Thank you so much! Now I am back, I will be going to Enoshima and a couple of Loft locations. I know them all quite well, so I will do my best to get you good footage :) !

[@richardlee5157]

@@lyriclearner no way! Thats great to hear. Looking forward to it

[@szezjo]

I was fortunate enough to be in Japan after watching Bocchi, so of course I had to go to Shimokita... even if unfortunately I didn't go to Shelter, at least I have a photo on the Village Vanguard wall with Bocchi posters... and just stores (especially with records) and cafes there were awesome! One of my favourite Tokyo parts :D

[@lyriclearner]

That's so great! You were really close to the Shelter though, I hope you get to go next time :) I agree it is such a fun place if you like music and quirky things! Glad you had a good time!

[@deecee1853]

This is so sick! I love shows that serve as sort of a tribute for stuff like these. Even the manga has album covers and stuff. Seriously, so much care and detail has been put into both the show and the manga. It deserves all the praise it gets.

[@lyriclearner]

Totally agreed 😄! I honestly can't believe the amount of work they put in to it. Absolutely heart warming even beyond the actual achievement of telling a fantastic story and adding so much artistic creativity. A win on many levels :)

[@olivercharles2930]

wow, this is something I would expect Nick Robinson to do. Great video btw

[@lyriclearner]

Thanks so much!!

[@kingachuu]

When I move to Japan, I will live at Shimo-Kitazawa

[@lyriclearner]

Wow! That is great. There are a lot of cheap areas quite close, especially on the Odakyu line, that might be better value then living directly in Shimokitazawa. However, if you can afford it, that would be AMAZING! :D !

[@triosciankliquit9982]

Thanks for showing us inside. I saw another Starry video but it didn't take me inside so I'm thankful. I sub.

[@lyriclearner]

Thank you so much! Tomorrow I will go to Tower Records cafe for their special limited Bocchi menu. Hopefully it will be entertaining ;)

[@hmvr414]

Show us the club where the band SICK HACK plays

[@yes-gs2rd]

Really cool video. Was in Japan last month and got to check out Shimokitazawa for bocchi and the thrifting, really wish I got to check out an actual show at the shelter though :( oh well maybe next year when I'm back there. Enoshima is cool too.

[@lyriclearner]

I hope you get in to a show next time, and let me know if you ever need any advice on how to get in to a show there. Still, it sounds like you had a lot of fun! That area really give you a good feel for the world that inspired Bocchi I think :) . Thanks for the comment!

[@yes-gs2rd]

@@lyriclearner No worries! If I do need advice what's the best way to get in contact? Here? Or your discord or something?

[@Davey-Boyd]

Nice! Thank you for showing us around. I have tickets for four Band-Maid shows in October, but nowhere near Tokyo otherwise I would of bought you a beer or three!

[@lyriclearner]

Thank you! and so kind! Well, if any of those are in Kyoto/Osaka/Sapporo, you may have a chance of seeing me :D ! Either way, have a fantastic time! I will be at the Yokohama show too I believe ;)

[@Davey-Boyd]

@@lyriclearner Well... Akita, Sendai, Sapporo and Otaru. So maybe a beer in Sapporo then!

[@lyriclearner]

My favourite place on earth? YES PLEASE :D !! Cool, I'll try to make sure my visit matches up! I can maybe interview some Maid fans too :)

[@autohmae]

It's been something I've wanted to do as well, but I life on the other side of the world. hint: he does have a Patreon ;-)

[@lyriclearner]

Haha! I love when KZbin folk turn up in Japan. So rare, but it's always fun! I am going to Sapporo to see a very old friend who I try to visit once a year, and because it is my favourite place in the world ;)

[@kaguya6900]

If Enoshima is close to where you live in Kanagawa, you might like Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Sempai. Quite the opposite of the name, the titular "bunny girl" outfit only makes a scant two-scene showing in the entire season. Rather, it's a supernatural mystery/comedy story with some incredibly good characterization and an intriguing plot. It mostly takes place in real locations along the Enoshima line from Shichirigahama station along the way to Fujisawa. It, along with Bocchi and Frieren, is one of my favorite anime of the past decade. Worth checking out, even if it isn't music themed.

[@lyriclearner]

Thank you! That actually sounds quite nice! It's a very peaceful area for the best part, so I can imagine a mystery series set around there. The backdrop of that piece of coast line is quite calming. Certainly lots of little mysterious hills and woods as well. I briefly stayed in the Fujisawa area one weekend, and at night, it absolutely was spooky! :) Thank you for the suggestion!

[@tokiomitohsaka7770]

I had no idea the places existed. That’s awesome!

[@lyriclearner]

Glad to have shared it with you! So many lovely small venues in Tokyo and real life Bocchi locations. I hope to share more soon 😊. Thank you!

[@DuplexIty1421]

this needs more views, I loved it ❤

[@lyriclearner]

Thank you!!

[@leanxfg]

good vid man. keep up the good work. you deserve more views. u just gained my sub

[@lyriclearner]

Thank you so much! I'll do my best. I am going to try and do my Enoshima video after I get to that episode in the review cycle too. Thank you!

[@Jonnooriginal]

Very jelly, I was in Japan a few months back, but the day I was in Shimo Kitazawa, Shelter was closed

[@lyriclearner]

If you ever need advise next time you are coming, let me know! :) . Especially now, the venue is quite cautious about letting people in outside of gigs, but that can be easily arranged :)

[@OGSilentMan]

This was a great vlog

[@lyriclearner]

Thank you!

[@billchiper1628]

I can't believe this place actually exists in Shimo-Kitazawa. I must go there when I will go to Japan because I gotta visit those places, because of Bocchi the Rock. Great job that you got to visit those places!✨🙂

[@lyriclearner]

Thank you! I hope you got/get to visit!

[@MineruneR]

It must be interesting to play a Kessoku Band song up there

[@00ta]

Please don't forget that there are a bunch of underground theaters in Shimokotazawa.

[@lyriclearner]

Yes indeed! I spend most of my time in the many Shimokitazawa live houses and venues, and I am both so happy that people have taken a liking to this one, but I also hope people get to enjoy the other venues respectfully as well. I tend not to overly publicize them as I think they should only be known to people who REALLY want to attend. But any music fans who want to visit, I would gladly recommend several. I think REG still boasts the best music ;)

[@Ikcatcher]

Planning to go to Shimokitazawa in December and this was a good video to see what I can expect when I go there. I doubt I'll see the inside of Shelter, I'm sure the rest of Shimokitazawa will be nice to see

[@lyriclearner]

Wow, that's great! If you want help booking tickets to get inside, let me know :)

[@Ikcatcher]

@@lyriclearner Thanks for the offer, if there are other means of contacting you besides here I would appreciate it

[@lyriclearner]

@@Ikcatcher I think you found me on Discord :) !!! Thank you!

[@Ikcatcher]

@@lyriclearner I have, thanks again for the help!

[@Super_Wooper]

This is so cool!

[@gordonuyehara3562]

Fun, tnx!

[@AwkwardHypernerd413]

Iirc, shelter is in beck and “Detroit metal city”

[@denzelfoley9743]

Shelter is really cool im gonna visit again next time I'm in Tokyo.

[@lyriclearner]

That's great! Yes, there are some wonderful shows there, I hope you get to enjoy it again :) !

[@mito-pb8qg]

My God that's awesome!

[@ronaldperez9606]

Did you manage to buy a poster at Village Vanguard ?? By the way, great Video.

[@lyriclearner]

Thank you so much! Actually a lot of those posters are not for sale, but inside there is a good amount of Bocchi merch, although the quantity varies seasonally. You may not be able to get the actual posters in the window (which have quickly faded in the sun unfortunately), but you can get other posters yes :) !!!

[@yukihno.]

god damn this was a cool video, great explanations!

[@lyriclearner]

Thank you so much :)

[@benmyths]

damn that's a great video 🤩

[@lyriclearner]

Thank you! :)

[@ellusiv5121]

That’s so cool!

[@treebush]

I'm going this week so hype but I'm scared to go in without knowing Japanese and I heard they want you to buy a ticket for a show

[@lyriclearner]

Hi there, that's great! I really would recommend buying your ticket before you go. You can pay on the door, but they will likely ask you what artist you are there to see, so know the line-up if it is an ensemble show :) ! Have fun!

[@lofnme]

Japan is always amazing 😭

[@-Raylight]

I heard the place really hates people who came there just because of the anime? Guess not? It's a beautiful place, just needs Bocchi and it'll be perfect xD

[@lyriclearner]

Good point. My feeling is that they don't mind about people coming there due to the anime, but they want you to be there for the shows primarily. If you're paying more attention to the building than the stage, it would be seen as highly rude, especially as the venue is prime for aspiring artists who want your attention. I had a bit of an advantage as I am friends with one of the artists who played that night, but I used a very small camera, and walked around quickly before the show. All things considered, the staff were very pleasant. However, I totally agree, it is very important to respect the venue, afterall, it is that very special atmosphere that made it an inspiration for Bocchi The Rock afterall, so we all need to be careful to preserve it as more than just a tourist spot :)

[@dukeofgwaks1303]

They should include some of that anime references

[@mRidley508]

i kinda feel bad for the venue, in a way, because they probably have a lot of people coming in just for btr and then leaving.

[@lyriclearner]

I do agree, the good news is though that you can't enter unless you buy a ticket for a show, and they almost always ask you who you are there to see (from whatever the talent list is for that night), so it should be welcoming for music fans but not for casual wanderers. At very least, if someone was rude enough to do that, the venue would still make money ;) . Good point though, let's hope everyone shows respect.

[@JamesBob1337]

Was there Seika?

[@lyriclearner]

I believe Seika only leaves the venue to see Nijika live, therefore, I assume Kessoku Band were playing somewhere else on the day of my visit ;)

[@ellenphilpotts-troy2098]

No better promotion than an anime girl.

[@imverybizarre]

“mom, dad, i think it’s time to move”

[@lyriclearner]

Do it ;)

[@monkeeee]

Where’s Bocchi

[@lyriclearner]

She was at home feeding Jimihen, sorry :'(

[@doctjoe]

Who'd you go to see perform?

[@lyriclearner]

Thank you for asking! Japan has regular underground "showcase" gigs, where multiple acts will come up on stay and play for 20/30 minutes. This was one such night, but totally with alternative idol groups. Therefore, we had everything from cute pop duets to metal screamo idols and full on EDM. It was a lot to take in but such fun! I always recommend people check these out just for the experience. There is a website called "Tiget" where you can easily pick up tickets to small gigs with no pre-payment needed. It's great! If you're in Japan or visiting, give it a go :) ! Thanks again for asking!

[@lucyfer_the_bat]

damn i kinda wanna go play in shelter now

[@lyriclearner]

100% agree :) !

[@Just_V5104]

Why only 6.5 views is here?

[@lyriclearner]

I think because KZbin knows I make videos too slowly lol. But thank you :) !

[@sleepyfella]

This was in my recommendations, and this is the best recommendation Ive got this week on KZbin :)

[@lyriclearner]

@@sleepyfella Thank you so much! ☺

[@RevStickleback]

I got to 'know' the area and club from this Let's Go's video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/enTXiJuhebZ5fJo. Strange that they based it so strongly on an actual club, rather than just creating a generic venue from the similar clubs around.

[@lyriclearner]

Oh my god, I totally forgot that!!! Good call Rev :D

[@michikatsutsugikuni4096]

How do you visit THE SHELTER? Is there an entrance fee or do they just let random people enter the bar all day for free? Also what's the best time to go there?

[@lyriclearner]

Hi there! To enter the Shelter you need to be seeing an event. There is no non-event admission that I am aware of. The best way to do this is to go to The Shelter's website and find an event you are interested in :) , then there should be links to buy the tickets, or you can google the event by name. It's always good to check the artists out before attending so you can find something you really enjoy. Most Shelter bands really rely on ticket sales, so support something you really like the look of, then you get double the enjoyment from your visit ;) ! Good luck!

[@derrekwho7247]

Idk if that place IRL got a lot of business before but I bet you now they for sure be making mad bank since the anime 😂😂😂

[@lyriclearner]

Haha, very good point about the profit of it all. That said, Shelter has been beloved for at least 20 years now, so I think it would have been fine, but this certainly has breathed new life in to the image of the place. It's gone from a local landmark, to an international curiosity! :D

[@WDFQofficial]

I've heard from some other people that you're not allowed to film inside the venue. Is that true?

[@lyriclearner]

Good comment! This is actually quite complicated though. Firstly is the matter of what show you are going to see. Some shows and their organizers insist on no photography (incl video) at all. This may seem old fashioned, but it considered the default in Japan, despite more and more artists shifting away. Sometimes you can go to a show where some artists will allow and some won't for example, so the rule can actively change during the show. Then there is the issue of filming when lights are up. This is basically considered a no-no as well, however, if you talk to the staff and are very discrete, it can be allowed. This is how I went about it, and I also made sure to speak to several of the other patrons so I had friends in the room and didn't come across as an unapproachable weirdo lol. Unfortunately, if you factor this all together, it can seem like an impossibility, but I would say it isn't really. Most of the time, it is a mixture of 3 things: 1) check the event rules 2) bring a visible but small camera like a phone cam 3) communicate with the staff and any patrons who may get in your shots. You do that and you can probably film most places :) Hope this helps.... wow did I ramble lol!

[@acreation831]

i just want to go to japan and look at this place with my own 2 eyes

[@lyriclearner]

You will get here! Life stuff gets in the way, but I doubt this venue is going anywhere 😉. It has been an old favourite for decades, and Bocchi has cemented it for a few more I expect 😀

[@librast]

Japan is beautiful

[@somekek6734]

finally, someone who doesnt say BoAtChi

[@lyriclearner]

Haha! Thank you :D ! I always feel my Japanese is lacking whenever I talk to folks here, so I am glad I am getting something right ;)

[@sylpheed17]

Can you just walk in? I'm interested in just listening to random bands.

[@lyriclearner]

Thanks for the question! They have gone to some lengths to avoid people walking in, especially since the Bocchi hype built up. You are most likely to get in by booking yourself in to a show, but that's not too difficult to do! There is some good guidence on the Shelter's website too :) !

[@シンジ-o6d]

Can we infer that the author of bocchi spends a lot of time in this area ?

[@lyriclearner]

Good question! I must admit that I don't know how many hands it has passed between, since its inception as a manga and then direction as an animation, however, if I was to assume it was mostly led by the author then yes! I was at a gig today and I thought about how Bocchi's author probably had a taste of this world and is able to contextualize it more as an adult (perhaps) now. I actually have started to build a few fairly large conclusions like this that I hope to address when I do my final series review. We will get there eventually! However, if the author had anything less than a fond experience of this area, they did wonderful research to capture the environment. You can feel pretty much like you are there from Bocchi The Rock, and that is amazing! Thanks for posting :) !

[@DeprivedPerson]

This envy that i feel...i cant stand it

[@lyriclearner]

You will get here :) !!!

[@DeprivedPerson]

@@lyriclearner oh! It's nice that you go back to old videos and reply to commentors, keep up with the nice interactions! And thank you too!