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I'm Jhulian a professional musician and session guitar player, and just found out there's an actual anime called Bocchi the rock that tells the story of an introvert girl who plays guitar. It tells the story of many of us, introverts or musicians who found in anime and music some relief to daily life hardship.
Bocchi is really stepping up in important moments now! So proud of our girl, episode 8 also showcases some musicians reality and hardships like not getting enough people to get to your concerts even because of external factors, and how one only person can be enough to save a concert from failure. EPisode 9 was just so wholesome, Bocchi got to finally spend some quality time with her friend, gotta love these girls dynamic!
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0:00 - intro
2:18 - Episode 8 Reaction
26:57 - Episode 9 Reaction
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[@Jhulian_R]

Sorry for the delayed upload. Just 3 episodes remaining, would you prefer a video reacting to episodes 10 & 11, and a separate video reacting only to episode 12 or viceversa? I'll be reading you 👀

[@randomroom801]

Seperating 12 would be great

[@piercenathanlopez6285]

I think joining episodes 11&12 is also okay since those two episodes can be played like just one continuous long episode. :)

[@penjualsempakoffline3220]

10, and then (11+12)

[@penjualsempakoffline3220]

Theme Songs is Performed By Kesshoku Band But Sung by Each Voice Actress Opening Song "Seishun Complex" by Hasegawa, Ikumi A.K.A. Kita, Ikuyo's VA Closing/Ending Song (4) "Distortion!!" by Hasegawa, Ikumi A.K.A. Kita, Ikuyo's VA (eps 1-3) "Karakara" by Mizuno, Saku A.K.A. Yamada, Ryou's VA (eps 4-7) "What's Wrong" by Suzushiro, Sayumi A.K.A. Ijichi, Nijika's VA (eps 8-11) "Rolling Rock, Morning Falls on You" by Aoyama, Yoshino A.K.A. Gotou, Hitori's VA (eps 12) I Hope you React, you can mute the audio without trim/skip the Visual of Song

[@NaviJ98]

You probably don't want to seperate 11 and 12 So 10 standalone and then 11 and 12 together is a good idea I think

[@jangjangjangjong]

They did actually record a "bad" version of blue planet, according to the voice actors

[@averagettenjoyer1625]

Yeah it is hard to catch it when it's the first time you hear the song, but if you listen to the full song a few times and go back to re-watch the concert you will notice the bad singing and several mistakes on the instruments too.

[@leonardomarquesbellini]

@@averagettenjoyer1625 I mean it's pretty clear they're way out of pace and skipping notes and beats here and there.

[@alinahlamis783]

Yeah, when I was first watching the episode, I actually noticed when the drums suddenly started going a bit off beat. Maybe it's because my ears are used to looking for it because of playing rhythm games. It's a nice detail.

[@solaire2271]

The most obvious for me was Kita's voice wavering. From there it was pretty easy to pick up on how they weren't in sync with each other.

[@alinahlamis783]

@@solaire2271 Oh yeah, I was kinda feeling bad for her when that happened...if that was me, I would honestly just start rushing unconsciously.

[@LaconicKibitz]

The thing is though, for the first episode 8 performance, it's not a placebo. The band playing actually makes mistakes. I suggest listening to the to the full youtube version, then listening to the episode performance again. In the first few measures, you can hear the guitar rushing the melody and then the bass coming in late. You can hear the lack of cohesion in the band. The most noticeable thing for me is that Kita's voice starts to crack towards the end as well. The animation team took the time to record the poor performance version.

[@FrankACai]

And there are already a video comparing ep06 street performance and ep08 concert. Kikuri and Ryo played distinct bass lines according to different circumstances.

[@IceAokiji303]

The band name: 結束バンド (kessoku bando) is how you write zip tie in Japanese. In addition to "tying things together" (as is the intention with the zip tie use), the kanji kessoku means "unity". And the katakana "bando" is the Japanese rendition of the English word "band", both for the kind of item used to tie things together (again, the intention with zip tie), and for a music band (as it's used here). So it's a pun of "zip tie" and "unity band". So when Seika (Nijika's sister) says "they need to change the band name" it's her calling out their lack of _unity._

[@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,

[@gonoki888]

The Bocchi hype was already there after few episodes in actually. Mostly because the creativity in animation, especially in ep 4. The hype was also there because people were already started comparing the directing style between Bocchi the Rock vs Chainsaw Man (the most anticipated show last season). And then episode 5 kicked in to hype it even more. And then episode 8 was what make Bocchi the Rock became anime of the year contender, and as you said, chapter 61 dropped around that time is what made it even more special.

[@jdoggivjc]

@@gonoki888 I would really agree with this. Early in the season it was slept on a little, but really hyped up by those watching it. By about mid season it’s popularity was becoming widespread and people were beginning to realize there was something really special. Episode 8 with that concert was what really made it surpass Chainsaw Man and Bleach as anime of the season, and by the end of the season it had become a serious anime of the year contender. And while the creativity in animation and storytelling is a big part of that, it’s not just that; it’s that just about everyone who watches it, whether they have experience with music or not, whether they’re introverted or extroverted - everyone who watches this show relates to it in one way or another. Most anime aren’t capable of pulling that kind of relatability off, and that’s what truly makes this series so special.

[@Telukin]

"Not bad" - I'm from the UK, and 'not bad' is actually high praise, even if it doesn't sound like it! It's 'Yeah, good, you've surprised me!'

[@crominokgr]

In fact, all of the songs in the show were recorded for LIVE scenes, with the 1st song intentionally shifting the rhythm and singing with poor breath control. Naturally, these were recorded by professionals, so the 2nd song is perfect that it's hard to believe that this is a beginners band! tips: Kessoku = unity, cohesion Kessoku Band = cable tie / a unified band

[@Raidenze]

More like the directors intentionally forced a performance while the performers were completely unprepared. They still did too good in my opinion, live performances tend to be even more ass than this.

[@HaxeRain]

@@Raidenze from the interviews released, they actually asked the performers to play with that incongruity that it felt out of sync without being way too obvious or like that, the way they expressed how they made the performances is they were closely asking them to do some things and using their body language and all to express things, like for example, i saw some that knew about playing bass, how Ryo would do some slides into air that they commonly would do, or nijika marking the tempo with her leg, or stuff like that, they put a ton of care into each and every performance

[@jeremyclegg3588]

You might consider wrapping up with ep 11-12 together. They kinda run right into each other. While 10 is more standalone. That being said, you will certainly have a lot more to say about the finale.

[@thevictoryoverhimself7298]

26:38 Roll credits. (Literally) “She said the thing! Mom! Get the camera she said the thing!”

[@fumikado2527]

I could feel the enthusiasm the production team had for this piece when they played it so poorly for the first time at the LIVE. Moreover, the balance was good, and the running and fill misses were not deliberate. The performance was well executed to the extent that it felt uncomfortable. The sense of incongruity was well expressed. And I think it is understandable that the audience would have that kind of atmosphere if they were playing opposite a band. The reaction of the audience, who were less interested in their own show and more interested in the next band, was very realistic.

[@dmytroyemielianenko440]

I'm impressed that you managed to tune the songs in a way to leave the full length in the video. Most of the youtubers I watched just cropped it and muted a lot. Thank you for this ^o^

[@chrisraka.k.r9565]

That might be favourite reaction series for this show since you do have musicial background and you share a lot of your insight and knowledge which is rly appreciated. Can't wait for other episodes ^^

[@dant7677]

Several rewatches later, one detail I really love is that Bocchi's original fans from the street performance are there without fail to see her play, standing right in the front and always digging the show.

[@kaguya6900]

The, "Not bad," comment may sound like an understatement, but remember that Kesoku Band aren't the only band playing that night, and the girls are there because they're fans of a different band. Getting a "not bad" from them is actually a big win. The, "That's the wrong show," comment when Bocchi has turned to ash in the izakaya/pub refers to her pose. In the most famous scene of the boxing manga, Ashita no Jo, has the main character Jo looking exactly like that after a fight.

[@xkarell]

freakin vibed with that so much. top tier musical content.

[@boki6678]

Keep up the good work Jhulian!, you're really breaking these down these episodes good, noticing bocchi's courage increasing and other different things! Like last time, appreciate the good work!

[@D3sToD3s]

The first song they've played. I didn't notice the first time watching, but it was off timing. After listening to the album version, this version hurts my ears. It's great characterisation. The lyrics even match what is going on. Kita sang "its not enough" while the crowd was disinterested for example.

[@rohyp88]

Que buen video man, los ultimos 3 episodios son los mejores. Esperamos tu reaccion!

[@vc6094]

Ryo is very experienced Gotoh is very good player Nijika is experienced but not like Gotoh and Ryo Kita is a newbie but she does what she needs to do

[@thundur6996]

Interesting points you brought up about the live performances not being perfect. I think many professional performances rarely are 100% perfect, however what is an important concept to grasp as one advances in their musical career is how to quickly improvise when mistakes inevitably happen. As seen in future episodes of this show.

[@erufailon4723]

"Kessoku Band" is a pun on the Japanese term for a zip tie, they actually sold branded zip ties as merch for the series lol (or was it as a bonus item for the CD album? I personally didn't get any bonus items because I ordered from a store that didn't have them)

[@takeru-0292]

Let’s goooo!!! thank you!!!

[@tuccerina]

when youre done with the show you should check out every reference the show makes to other media

[@ivanroelponte1143]

The fact that when the two businessman came in, the art style change itself and make it looks depressing 😂

[@thevictoryoverhimself7298]

You would think it would be super easy to sell tickets to a concert if you have a channel with 30,000 subs. You’d need a bigger venue. 30,000 people would fill a medium sized football stadium.

[@nucleargandhi2709]

Since Nijika is the paragon of human virtue without equal past or present, she is most resplendent in love, tributes and accolades. Waking or sleeping, I must not forget Nijika’s great boon and in order to return her favour by day and by night, I should only think of fulfilling my loyalty. Who is Nijika? For the blind, she is their vision. For the deaf, she is their music. For the mute, she is their voice. For the anosmiac, she is their aroma. For the numb, she is their feeling. For the atrophied, she is their muscle. For the starved, she is their sustenance. For the thirsty, she is their water. For the exhausted, she is their energy. For the depressed, she is their happiness. For the disillusioned, she is their hope. For the pessimistic, she is their optimism. For the disadvantaged, she is their champion. For the marginalized, she is their justice. For the oppressed, she is their salvation. For the righteous, she is their symbol. For the enlightened, she is their muse. For the erudite, she is their education. 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. Nijika is my ideal, Nijika is my romance, Nijika is my passion. Nijika is my strength, Nijika is my compass, Nijika is my destination. Nijika is my language, Nijika is my culture, Nijika is my religion. Nijika is my ocean, Nijika is my mountain, Nijika is my sky, Nijika is my air, Nijika is my sun, Nijika is my moon, Nijika is my world. Nijika is history, Nijika is present, Nijika is future. If Nijika has a million fans, I am one of them. If Nijika has a thousand fans, I am one of them. If Nijika has a hundred 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 universe is for Nijika, then I am for the whole universe. If the whole universe is against Nijika, then I am against the whole universe. I will love, cherish, and protect Nijika until my very last breath; my successors will love, cherish and protect Nijika until their very last breath.

[@isanaka2428]

表示出来ない動画あるんですけど、まさか続きアップ済みだったりしてますか？ (；▽；)

[@isanaka2428]

この回のレビューを待っていました　た！今更なので、此方こそsorry for my late realization です^^;

[@Jhulian_R]

Isa Naka thank you so much for the donation and enjoying the content, I really appreciate it 😁 ❤️!

[@Kohaku_Knight]

In the manga, bocchi accepts that he wants to have a girlfriend, so it is confirmed that bocchi is batting that way. There are thousands of possibilities with the girls in the band, your shipp has a future.

[@KarNeoLeX]

Lets gooo first

[@Jhulian_R]

And for getting here first, you deserve a pizza 😎🍕🍕 (Damn I wish I'd have real pizza here now lol😖)

[@isanaka2428]

9:50 辺り それはプロとしてキャリアあるから仰る事が可能なのかも知れないと思います ミス以上にノリの悪さはどうしても伝わるし、そう意識すると、自分の演奏のみに集中し、結果余計にバンドのパフォーマンスとしてはファン達も喜べない。 指揮者がいれば何とか纏まるのかも知れませんが、バンドにその役割の人がいるかは分かりません、なので視聴者には、状況の絶望感が伝わります。 プロで経験積んでいるから言えることや受け止め方は今後初ライブ控えた演奏者に難しそうですが参考になるのかも知れませんね😊

[@isanaka2428]

この先何処とは言いませんが、個人的に最高の回がありますので、是非引き続きレビューお願いしますm(_ _)m ご多忙で5話の様に詳しい解説は困難だったのかも知れませんから無理はなさらずで大丈夫です。 楽曲やその描写について大事で必要なレビュアーなので、その優しい保護者目線のまま動画up希望します😊

[@Jhulian_R]

Did you say you have a professional career in music, or I misunderstood? (sorry it seems google translator is not as perfect as you would think). The point you make is really interesting, generally a conductor is in big format bands/orchestras, such as big band, philarmonic orchestras etc. BUT in small formats there can be someone who takes on the role of leadership, you can call it musical director. Even if there isn't a musical director, musicians usually communicate looking at each other and with corporal language, that way we can point out what section of the song or how to revert any mistake a band mate does!

[@Jhulian_R]

@@isanaka2428 I actually thought that I spent more time on this review than the one from episode 5 🙈. What did this one lacked in comparisson to episode 5? Telling if the animation was accurate to the movements of real musicians? Please let me know, so I can try to cover what you wanted 😀

[@isanaka2428]

@@Jhulian_R sorry for my poor Eng. I’m just an amateur.😅 played the pipe organ in my college for 3years. for it was difficult to move on its chair, I wasn’t good at. also, play 🎻 etc, joined my college&local citizen orchestra a few, anyway, I left playing them half done. when rock band’s sync broken, it seems more difficult than chamber music performance’s for the big sound and style type etc. thx for let me know.😊

[@isanaka2428]

@@Jhulian_R Sorry if I misunderstood you. I was surprised to hear 90% audience do not notice the mistake. even though two of Bocchi’ds fans were nervous about the vibe. But…now that I think about it, I realize that the genre is different from classical music. I'm embarrassed.😅