NIJIKA'S DREAM💛 | BOCCHI THE ROCK Episode 8 Reaction!

[@AlanaMisako]

UGHH such a beautiful episode from start to finish

[@rudorunomar6556]

It really is. And they did a kick ass show. The songs are really good too. It is one of my favorite episodes of the series. It's so heartwarming.

[@penjualsempakoffline3220]

Hey, If you interested in STARRY back story, you may read manga ch.61. lt's a standalone chapter so no need to worry about any spoiler, you can read on mangadex or mangabat

[@penjualsempakoffline3220]

Episode 8 is what started the Bocchi hype, especially in Japan. A day before this episode was aired the volume 5 of the manga was released and on it included a special chapter featuring Nijika & Seika's back story. Ilts a standalone chapter tie-in for episode 8. I guess the author anticipated that people would wonder why Nijika's dream is very important to her and her sister. I suggest you read it as soon as possible while your impression of episode 8 is still fresh,

[@penjualsempakoffline3220]

There 4 ending song with Kita,Ryo and Know Nijika's VA, the last ending song is Hitori VA,

[@SuperiorPosterior]

I'm so happy you noticed it wasn't raining anymore! You're the first reactor I've seen who noticed that they "played well enough to blow away the typhoon" Also, Fan #1 and Fan #2 are precious and pure and need to be protected and buried in Kessoku Band merch

[@Kaslana_Yumma_423]

She said it. She said the thing

[@Nero_256]

The thing : Za Warudo

[@whyoowhy]

YEEEESSSSS YESSSSSS WOOOO

[@Vaihly]

​@@Nero_256ZA WARUDO TOKI WO TOMARE

[@GREYanimereview]

Nijika rescued Bocchi from loneliness, and Bocchi became the hero who saved Nijika when she was down. I love the portrayal of their relationship. Seeing Bocchi's performance on stage and Nijika's past, I shed tears unexpectedly. What an episode that full of emotion and joy

[@hieioni3354]

Yeah, I like the dynamic of their relationship. Nijika cares about Bocchi a lot and genuinely wants Bocchi to be comfortable and have fun. She's such an angel. And Bocchi not wanting the concert to end on a dismal note leads her to put her all into the performance, thus saves the band's cohesion, and thus becomes a sturdy foundation for Nijika's dream. Both of them don't have ulterior motives at all and genuinely want to help the other/to be better. It's beautiful.

[@jackreacher7495]

I especially love as to why the series is called "Bocchi the Rock." In her own way, Hitori keeps the band anchored together.

[@hieioni3354]

@@jackreacher7495 Also, the series is named that because of Bocchi's own way of playing the guitar as per worded by Nijika at the end of episode 8.

[@jackreacher7495]

@@hieioni3354 Uh, yeah, and what it meant for her and the band

[@hieioni3354]

@@jackreacher7495 Indeed. Bocchi is a vital part of Kessoku Band alright.

[@jdoggivjc]

Hitori stepping up and saving the band with her impromptu solo when nerves were getting the better of them all was definitely one of the highlights of this season.

[@hieioni3354]

A big step up from her street performance, that's for sure.

[@sylvayne6044]

As a band member myself. I cant stress enough how Important that Hiroi and the 2 Girls actually came for Bochi even in that weather condition. The confidence that they can give her just being there and it exactly shows that they are her genuine fans.

[@odolowa1]

If you watch during Bocchi's solo you can see the exact moment where Nijika realizes that Bocchi is Guitar Hero

[@hieioni3354]

Very subtle detail, tbh. I didn't catch that and always thought Nijika figured Bocchi is Guitarhero a while ago.

[@A._Meroy]

@@hieioni3354 It was Nijika's sister, Seika Ijichi, who figured it out in episode 2. Nijika didn't know it until she realized at the concert.

[@hieioni3354]

@@A._Meroy Yeah, it's obvious that Seika figured it out first. What I meant is that Nijika figured it out off-screen some time in the recent past. But apparently not. Glad I caught it now.

[@DragonTrainer201]

@@hieioni3354I thought maybe she suspected during the audition, but confirmed it during Bocchi’s solo.

[@hieioni3354]

@@DragonTrainer201 Yeah, she put two and two together during Bocchi's solo.

[@velvetra29]

Bocchi said "YOU. FCKING. LISTEN. TO. ME." with 6 strings, determination, and a dream. She's indeed one heck of a hero in that moment. Also, the conversation between Nijika and Bocchi was very wholesome, it made me emotional every single time. That feels very human.

[@hieioni3354]

Yep, the conversation between Nijika and Bocchi is the second best moment of this episode. Nijika, impressed by Bocchi's performance, is assured that Bocchi is a vital part of the band and decides to open her heart to Bocchi about her backstory and calls Bocchi her hero. That is just natural and wholesome. Moments like this makes BTR truly a great show.

[@A._Meroy]

I really like the fan hierarchy that is revealed in this episode: Kita is a fan of Ryo, which is a fan of Kikuri Hiroi, which again is a fan of Bocchi. Also I'd like to mention that Bocchi actually was the only band member who sold tickets to foreign people who really showed up despite the terrible weather. Also, the two girls wanted to see a performance that can blow away the typhoon, and they totally got what they asked for.

[@zigzag8392]

Episode 8 is so so good! It’s the first emotional climax of the season. This is the first big step Hitori takes, where her previous attempts were about waiting for others to notice her. Here she commands the attention of her band mates and everyone else by taking the lead! The concert scene is a visual and sound masterpiece. They recorded live actors performing the songs, each paying attention to the individual band members body language. They also recorded live versions of the songs with intentional mistakes, for realism. Then the animators took the live footage, rotoscoped it, then drew 2d over the rotoscoping, and digitally stitched it together. The director and animation staff are god tier. I’ve cried every time I’ve watched it. Top five anime of all time!

[@hieioni3354]

First big step that Bocchi took, indeed. You nailed it on the head with "Here she commands the attention of her band mates and everyone else by taking the lead!" And I didn't know that they used live musicians to animate the concert. So cool. CloverWorks knew what they were doing!

[@elmariachi290188]

yeah, this ending song was sang by Nijika's VA. very bright cheerful song that suit her perfectly. im a musician/guitarist myself so yeah i understand the pressure of being an opener for another band/singer. but put it another way it also meant that nobody's expecting anything from you so we could just go all out and play our best. at least that was my mindset when in that situation. can't wait for the next video!

[@TheyCallMeDio]

Kita's epic gamer moment is captured in the ED

[@darkest-lariat]

12:21 Coolest title drop ever

[@motimusjav]

Bocchi confronting Nijika this episode directly mirrors episode 5 in which Nijika confronts Bocchi by the vending machine! Such progress from Bocchi and such wholesome moments…

[@hieioni3354]

You use the wrong word. A confrontation is when two people with different points of view come to a head. Bocchi just went to talk to Nijika normally just like Nijika talked to her normally back in episode 5.

[@motimusjav]

@@hieioni3354 confront also just means meet face-to-face. But generally, yes, it’s opposing forces.

[@hieioni3354]

@@motimusjav Nah, confront means opposing one another, verbally at least.

[@Shinius]

All the performances are so good and the mixed media jokes are hilarious, but the last scene of this episode is my favorite. Just a quiet talk with Nijika and Bocchi that is so earnest and beautiful.

[@hieioni3354]

Yeah, the talk between Nijika and Bocchi was very down-to-earth and beautiful. Moments like this make BTR such a great show.

[@bdowk9565]

I watch this scene almost everyday when it pops on my feed to boost my motivation. The way Kita look at Bocchi while Bocchi solely focuses on how she play her guitar is so cute and awesome at the same time.

[@clochb]

One thing that really fascinated me, is Bocchi doing a full diagnosis of the band sound WHILE playing guitar at her best! AWESOME! And her solo a few seconds after that... Bocchi the ROCK, indeed!

[@Yoruislife]

This was my favorite episode of anime from last year, seeing Bocchi step up & the conversation at the end make me emotional whenever I see it😭

[@hieioni3354]

My fav episode is episode 6, because of Hiroi lol

[@charlescole645]

The best episode of the best anime series of 2022.

[@Yoruislife]

@@charlescole645 agreed which is super impressive considering I watched SOOOO much anime last year & a lot of it was legitimately incredible, yet this series I knew nothing about when I started it at the beginning of the season topped all of them

[@hieioni3354]

@@Yoruislife The Bocchisweep is real haha

[@tomassoejakto]

Despite her shyness and severe social anxiety, Bocchi states her motivation for sticking with the band to Nijika without breaking eye contact. She's a badass when she's sincere. Love this show!

[@gerdanbombales]

If you want to know the whole story of Nijika's Dream and backstory of the Dorito Sisters, you can read Chapter 61 of the manga which is specially released by Hamaji-sensei as a tie up to Episode 8. It's a standalone chapter so no spoilers for future events.

[@MrCLightning]

Truly the peak episode of the show, not that any of the episodes fail to amaze, but ever since they performed their first song in episode 6, it felt like the animation team fully activated with creativity and humor.

[@TheMaitoPulla]

Nijika always brings a tear to my eye here.

[@andrewli6606]

There’s an extra chapter regarding Nijika and Seika’s backstory that came out recently. Bocchi is a 4koma so it’s pages are usually 4 panels, but this extra chapter was special because the format was different. It’s very good.

[@manoi8]

this show, heck even this episode has everything one moment you feel worried, then amazed, then laugh so hard, a random reminder that life is hard, and the next thing is we're crying for the title drop

[@justinchan6043]

I just watched this reaction again, cuz KZbin played it automatically and I shed a tear again at the end. God damn, I love Bocchi the Rock!

[@khasmitafnan8621]

High quality reactions!! One of the best reactors.

[@TheWilsonwu1000]

The ending's singer is va of nijika, Btw basically all the op/ed/songs inside the anime are all sung by the 4 main characters

[@hicehamer1337]

Bocchi in this chapter really rocked. A true masterpiece.

[@diegoorozco8659]

There are few shows that can make me shed a tear no matter how many time i watch them, but man, bocchi's solo and the title drop get me every time :')

[@rollzmoist5061]

i like what Nijika said about Bocchi being the hero and pulling through for the band... it shows that they all have similar weaknesses and fears.. even though its not shown visibly like the way it is for Bocchi.(except the Kita scene lol) i love the writing in this show:)

[@hieioni3354]

The weaknesses were seen by Bocchi as they performed the song "Guitar, Solitude and the Blue Planet", such as Nijika being slower than usual, Kita making mistakes and Ryo being a bit stiff. Such subtle details. Also, the solo saved them all. Bocchi stepped up a lot ever since the street performance.

[@rollzmoist5061]

@@hieioni3354 I know but its subtle(not they way its shown for bocchi) and only really for that performance. Its just nice to have the confirmation that even nijika and ryo were struggling in the early episodes and that it was bocchi that indirectly gave them the confidence they needed to push forward... just warms my old heart lol Edit i re read my comment and I see the confusion, the bands weaknesses aren't shown 'visually' the same way as bocchi.. my bad:)

[@hieioni3354]

@@rollzmoist5061 Oh yeah, Nijika and Ryo struggling was seen by Bocchi, no doubt. And it's subtle because the animation didn't show the struggling part at all, and the crowd wouldn't know if they was struggling in the first place. But yeah, Bocchi stepping up did give them confidence to perform better.

[@Unumbium]

Ultimate ability: Bocchi The Rock! Hitori momentarily casts off her inhibitions and delivers a demonstration of godly musicality, empowering all bandmates to follow in her mighty wake. Everyone within Audience range is Stunned for the duration. Cooldown: at least several days When I tell you this episode had me in tears --

[@kildeer]

love all the different anime references her imaginary friends coming down and chanting "congratulations" is from Evangelion, which is why they say "wrong show" hahah

[@hieioni3354]

And at 7:11 Bocchi being a husk is a reference to Ashita no Joe.

[@Strlz_Remtachi]

the first time I watched this I was like, "THEY SAID THE THING!!!! THEY SAID IT!!!"

[@RyuuzakiRue]

The ending song was composed by Yuuho of the peggies, the band that sang the opening song of Bunny senpai

[@pinto021]

Yes, it's Nijika singing in this one

[@beawaklegacy9578]

Bocchi's solo always makes me tearing

[@ragnaxbloodedge]

Episode 8 is what started the Bocchi hype, especially in Japan. A day before this episode was aired the volume 5 of the manga was released and on it included a special chapter featuring Nijika & Seika's back story. Its a standalone chapter tie-in for episode 8. I guess the author anticipated that people would wonder why Nijika's dream is very important to her and her sister. I suggest you read it as soon as possible while your impression of episode 8 is still fresh.

[@depressobear]

this episode made me tear up too. just feels warm to see bocchi basically realize that she's not an NPC.

[@carlriggs5413]

Something that i think a lot of people miss is when Nijika says "I want to see more of bocchi's rock. Bocchi the rock" she isn't saying that Bocchi rocks. She is saying that Bocchi is the bands rock, everytime they are down or something goes wrong shes the one to step up and carry them through it. its actually one of the most tear jerking scenes ever IMO because most people, Bocchi included would think of Nijika as the band's rock, but Nijika values Bocchi SO highly even when Bocchi thinks of herself so lowly. Its beautiful :)

[@jcruz2255]

I just love this show. You can't help but root for all the girls.

[@joesoq]

it was this episode that bocchi the rock, bocchi the rocked all over the place and it was amazing.

[@TheyCallMeDio]

Fun fact: Nijika's sister is voiced by Uchida Maaya, who's known as the onee-san in the VA community because she also has a little brother who's a VA (Uchida Yuuma) and his friend (Matsuoka Yoshitsugu) also calls her nee-san because there's already a senior VA that everyone calls Maaya-san (Sakamoto Maaya)

[@hieioni3354]

Who is* known not whose known.

[@Marbeary]

Uchida Maaya and Uchida Yuuma are both in the Campfire Isekai the dynamic that Maaya is the Goddess and Begging sweers to the MC (Yuuma).

[@UncensoredScion]

I have never vibed as well with any fictional character as I did when Bocchi said 'I hate it when I'm right'

[@johanstenfelt1206]

So, their first concert, huh? Seems like it went well, also, we have had some developments in this one, from Nijika finally realizing Bocchi’s identity to learning more about Nijika and some of the others, I wonder how things will go for them from here on, I guess we’ll see, i hope they continue to rise throughout the land.

[@hieioni3354]

It's because of Bocchi that the concert went well towards the end. That solo helped save the band's cohesion and make all four of them nail the song really well.

[@A._Meroy]

It was actually audible that the band was off on the first song. It's not the same version that is on the album, they recorded a version with noticable imperfections especially for the concert episode.

[@hieioni3354]

@@A._Meroy Well, I guess I'm tone-deaf because I didn't hear the imperfections in the performance at all. Or it's just that I have one deaf ear lol

[@A._Meroy]

@@hieioni3354 You can even see it. If you rewatch the episode, pay attention to Bocchi's fan girls. When they move to the beat of the first song they aren't in sync, but in the second song they are perfectly synced up

[@hieioni3354]

@@A._Meroy Okay, I'll watch the episode again to check it out. Thanks for pointing it out for me.

[@burezu9190]

Episode 8 is my favourite episode of the season, aside from "That Band" being my favourite of their songs, but we also got that lovely NIjika moment.

[@hieioni3354]

Agreed. That Band is my fav song from Kessoku Band too.

[@denzelherrman]

SHE SAID THE THING SHE SAID THE THING

[@ninjahaz0180]

SHE SAID THE THING

[@Dialga9187]

she said the thing!

[@ethel7368]

Nijika: bocchi the rock! Bocchi: its bocchi time

[@TheyCallMeDio]

I like the part when Bocchi said "it's Bocchin' time" and Bocched all over the place. Truly the most moment of all time

[@ctalexsu]

SHE SAID THE THINGGG

[@arceuswhiz5]

Don't worry, long face Bocchi can't hurt you. Long face Bocchi:

[@haivophanphuoc2697]

3:56 You can hear the drummer lost her beat around this moment. As a result, bass and vocalist were also slipped out of beat. 5:25 If you watch their performance closer, you can see how Bocchi was now the one keeping the beat for the band. All other members now kept a look on her to sync their beats. 5:57 Bocchi behaved like so because Nijika should be the one keeping the tempo for the band, not Bocchi :D. She literally stole the role from Nijika. 12:47 Nijika's VA sang that. Surprise? :D

[@Erikson564]

This episode honestly feel slike it could be a finale of a season, its so good

[@vee_power]

I’ve watched this so many times and have not realised bocchi blew away the rain! 🥹 go bocchi

[@estebanchica4703]

Ur so lucky u got to experience this for the first time😭

[@akdrzllol1698]

The best episode imo🤝🏾 the bocchi guitar solo,learning about najika’s past plus she said the thing 🤣

[@manuelcabrera34]

CINEMA

[@chibihien]

and that's why Nijika is the Archangel of Shimokitazawa

[@samjackson9394]

3:04 - Could be worse, you could be getting booed and having things thrown at you.

[@JoeJoeJoe25]

She said the thing!!

[@simeon9506]

I think Ryo noticed that Bocchi was guitarhero prior to episode 8. I'm not sure about Ikuyo though.

[@omamey366]

The opening and ending of this animation are all performed by the Kessoku band

[@jasonsekiguchi458]

I love the Bocchi solo morale boost.

[@MegaApostel]

Check out the full lyrics for Guitar, loneliness and the blue planet it’s really a good song

[@kaije7art]

Alana, do you read manga at all? I ask because there's a side chapter of this manga that came out recently that goes into the sister's backstory that turned me into a puddle of salty tears... there's no spoilers in it either as long as you've watched this episode. It's chapter 61 and is just called "Bocchi the Rock Special".

[@ragnaxbloodedge]

Although its labeled as Chapter 61 in the manga sites, it's not actually the "Chapter 61'', it's called ''Special Feature/Chapter'' exclusive in the volume 5, BtR!'s manga chapter is being released monthly on Manga Time Kirara MAX.

[@Kebs2000]

episode 8 was so good

[@TheFreckelz]

LETS GO BOCCHI

[@edadankmemes]

This is the moment where Hitori Gotoh becomes Bocchi the Rock

[@rollzmoist5061]

yeah Nijika sings the ED:)

[@plipplop728]

Lol now you see why so many people claimed BTR as their anime of the (Fall 2022) season. Even in the midst of other anime giants that was airing back then like Bleach, Chainsaw Man, Spy x Family, and Mob Psycho.

[@rinderurulade5785]

5:59 Im not a strong guy but for that smile, Id fight a bear, a lion and mike tyson.

[@UltraHD.7]

Honestly, when I watched that episode, after Bocchi stepped in with her solo to save the day, I was so happy for her I felt like crying. And then again after the conversation with Nijika at the end 🥲 PS. can´t wait for your Violet Evergarden reactions ☺

[@hieioni3354]

The solo was a great moment. Best moment of this episode, for sure. The conversation between Nijika and Bocchi was so genuine and heartfelt. It was great.

[@MD.1111]

Idk if it's possible but I'd LOVE to see your reactions to the full versions of the osts of ep 5, 8 and (when you get to it) 12

[@hieioni3354]

I don't think she will do that. The best she could do is checking out the songs on her own (if she's interested, of course)

[@foxthroat3410]

Bocchi The Goat

[@hammadahmad1137]

"Bocchi the rock" best moment

[@zesto7395]

Nijika and her relationship with her sister is so good!! They have a special chapter in the manga dedicated to them which shows their past and coping with their mother's death, it's a tearjerker 😭😭😭

[@megamcee]

Best episode!

[@berisiq]

"BOCCHI DA ROKKU"

[@ENHYPEN.MEMBERS]

Alana can I recommend you a Kdrama? Would love to see your reaction to " The Glory " Part one already ended and Part two will air on 10.03.23

[@Nero_256]

Imagine Alana watching Jojo

[@faieziabubakar207]

Kitaa ikuyo 🤣🤣 also Doritos just dropped the title!!

[@Krumpfwylg]

Kikuri Hiroi irl = Margaret Hiroi ( 88Kasyo Junrei )

[@pretentiousname01]

Hiori once again descends from her alcoholic haze to be the drunken rock angel that Bocchi and the girls needed. No her parents. Not her family. This alcoholic rando that met her once, over a week ago while drunk, showed up during a typhoon to support this other artist who is having her own struggles. All the girls could be best girl in this show, but Hiori is on a whole other level of best girl status. Then later, after the show, when Bocchi has her little breakdown about her future she comes through again. Sitting on the complete opposite side of the table at dinner, she hears Bocchi talking about being a neet, and comes over after the conversation moves on to talk to her about it. Quietly, privately, she is there to help Bocchi meet her dreams.

[@tuahsakato17]

I'm not a musician, but i play guitar. And I swear i'm glad i have a bit of musical bone in me telling me the first performance is weird, that instantly as i recognized someone is dragging, that asshole Fletcher from Whiplash popping off on my mind being the angry monster that he is.

[@xyznature6738]

Best episode!!! Nijika is the best

[@xIvanRamirezx]

Kita Kita Ikuyo!!!

[@user-wl5jk8zf5g]

Where is that nijika pledge guys !!?!?!!?

[@megmedia019]

"Bochi the rock" 🤯

[@Name091-d2l]

You should watch summertime render an time travel anim

[@Emman21]

Nijika: *says the thing* “Bocchi the Rock” Literally everyone: LETS GOOOOO RAHHHHHHH

[@vinbeengaming93]

Please react to Komi Can't Communicate if you want a wholesome romance/ slice of life

[@AxelSanchez-qq1zv]

You should react to the anime called Orange

[@mihf772]

Bocchi da rocku!

[@Crimsonyona]

Please react to Fruits Basket or Yona of the dawn

[@polarikmobphonix7216]

Hi please react to the "Eminence in shodow"🙏🙏🔥🔥

[@30noir]

It's a pretty mediocre isekai.

[@AlmightyJay17272]

You should react to demon slayer season 3 trailer and upper moon voices reveal!!😮

[@mathmols8835]

Their backstory in the manga was so fucking sad

[@jhoeofhoe]

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