Bocchi the Rock! Episode 5 Discussion

Chotincho said:
loved it but the fucking cgi in the performance...
i havent watched any band anime other than k on but it seems there isn't a single one without cgi during performances, it sucks

NotAnApartment said:
The singer really doesn't sound like the red-haired one at all (that's how i keep track of them, i hate names)

Cgi

goodbye

Swagernator said:
You know ...

Dude, for Christ's Sake, it took them five episodes to show us them actually playing a song, in this supposed music anime, lol.

Ryuseishun said:
This show continues to surpass my expectations and have me at a loss for words. Not just from its already stellar and transcendent aesthetic display, but also its very solid and consistent narrative in terms of consistent comedy, character realization, and story progression...something I feel like most other similar shows really lack in that regard. This episode is perhaps the best so far in terms of encompassing and balancing everything about this series so far. The music is great here with a nice balance of melody and complementary lyrics; it feels like genuinely something I would listen to on a whim whenever I feel like just chilling out at home or going out and about. There's an identity to our main group beyond just the cute girls' gimmick, they stand out much more as individuals here, which is made more apparent with the highlight on Nijika this time around (HOLY HELL THAT EXPRESSIVE AND FLUID ANIMATION IN THAT ONE SCENE WITH HER, just encompasses her entire character without needing extra words or whatnot). I also really liked how Bocchi really contemplated about the meaning of "growth" and how it can have different meanings, as well as how far she's come even though it's only been a relatively short time since they became a group, and she expresses wanting to help her new friends achieve their own dreams while she's at it. There's still a long way to go, of course. Even the manager Seika turns out much more than just a cardboard cutout despite her initially touch demeanor. Good on her for giving that beloved group that needed push.

That audition performance was extremely well animated and feels so full of life, as if I'm right there myself watching them perform, all thanks to the notable recurring talents from CloverWorks; in this case it was Yusuke Kawakami, a very exceptional key animator. The cinematography of this series continues to amaze me, especially during that performance. I am still really enjoying the comedy in this series thanks to the visual creativity and it doesn't feel too redundant or exhausting like with many other comedy-centered series I've watched in the past. Barring any god forbidden dropouts, this is not just easily AOTY for me hands down, it's also easily a top favorite of mine (could get into my top 10 all time if it maintains this sort of quality and continues to surpass its source material).

Also, yes, it's way better than K-On! at this point, as much as I do still really adore that series personally.

Swagernator said:
You know ...

... its hard with shows like these. You see, the whole gig, the whole identity of this anime is Bocchi being an alien incapable of any sort of basic social interaction, and sequential funny gag moments we can make out of it. And thats it, thats the whole thing. And you can't possibly have Bocchi getting more socially brave, cause you'll lose the whole point of the show.

Dude, for Christ Sake, it took them five episodes to show us them actually playing a song, in this supposedly music anime, lol.

zstalnaker said:
I would have preferred rotoscoping over CGI for the performance scene... but hey... the music was phenomenal and the animation is so great everywhere else so I won't complain too much. It just looked a little bit :/

LNW_R92CP said:
Didn't expect to see this image, tho😅

Really creative

TearaTerranean said:
The top-view scene stood out for me the most, such a creative view and have nice composition.

moozooh said:

This series definitely has a lot of examples of creative cinematography, the director went above and beyond in adapting a 4-panel gag manga. I wish more gag manga adaptations were as good as this, honestly.