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| This is another CGDCT series, only this time it's from the aforementioned Manga Time Kirara 4-koma act. The next K-On!. Hitori "Bocchi" Goto being the aforementioned archetypal introvert whose life hinges on lyrics and music on her guitar, only to be the anxious nervous wreck towards people outside, the internet is her only comfort. Ganbatte, Hitori bocchi! And NGL, I felt myself within Hitori being the closed introvert, and her being approached by this blonde girl Nijika Ijichi, who's in need of a guitar player. Hitori meeting people is a scary experience for her, and even more towards her guitar performance...which didn't impress Nijika and Ryo Yamada. The fake-out ED was funny, though Hitori kicking the bucket this early isn't like her, and she's even surprised that people like the both of them would care so much for her, despite her social anxiety. Hitori's future in the Kessoku Band...will have to take it slowly, bit by bit. NGL, this is a fun and yet impressive start, caught me by surprise that this would work out excellent. Gonna love this show to the Rock! |
KANLen09Oct 13, 2022 2:32 PM
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| It is here. I was looking forward to it so much. Bocchi is very cute. The art style and animation are bubbly and adorable as expected of Cloverworks. The OP was excellent as well. Bocchi is a very sweet girl but she's lonely and can't make friends, just like me. I feel so bad for her. The show had so many > < shots. Cute. I love this show already. There are so many cute characters aside from Bocchi. Other girls were cute as well. I really enjoyed the first episode. I'm already looking forward to the next episode. The ED 'Distortion' by Kana Boon was cool with adorable visuals. Great job, Cloverworks. I loved it. So many "cute" words. LUL |
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| Nice first episode. I like the characters. I have been waiting for a new decent CGDCT/Music for a long time. Lol at Hitori's funny faces. "You suck!" Hehe. |
SerafosOct 8, 2022 1:25 PM
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| And so our heroine spend three years in her room, learning to play guitar .. what a dedication. Anyway, its so good to again see the all time favorite combo of many, pink + blonde + blue + red haired cute girl protagonists, where would the world and the anime industry be without those four riders of moe. Now, seriously, music's nice, characters are colorful (literally and figuratively) and a nice message behind it all. ALSO, THAT'S HER DAD !?!?!?!?!??!!?!!!?!?! |
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| The episode was soooooo cute and funny. Hitori Bocchi the Rock - this is a masterpiece, sasuga CloverWorks |
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| Damn this feels really relatable, 3 years playing guitar, never played a show, too socially anxious to form a band, the dream to become a famous rockstar... Bedroom guitarist that only play covers and then joins a band with a cringy name, this is just like real life lol For someone playing guitar for only three years she really nailed those pinch harmonics... Tho I will say they absolutely nailed the guitar playing animation, when most shows can never get it right (I'm looking at you K-on) Another CloverWorks masterclass, my favorite studio doing an anime about something I love, a match made in heaven. |
MadanielFLOct 8, 2022 10:09 AM
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| The voice acting was A-Class! Really elevated this episode to something special. Hope they'll keep this up for the entire season! |
| another introvert mc, i guess this anime is good. |
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| K-On (Watamote Edition) I guess this will be another watch in this season full of surprises (positive as negative) - and here I thought it will be a slow season that gives me time watch some older shows... -.- Btw; the voice actors were dope - comedic timing seems to be on point - what is paramount for lighthearted shows, since all they really have IS character-interaction and moment to moment comedy. |
| 5 seconds in : "Yo, what's Anya doing here?" Off to a great start. Digging the energy and some of the more depressing beats. It's like K-On! and Watamote(or maybe Hitoribocchi) in one lol |
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| K-on season 3 let's go! Hitori went from an introvert to an introvert who can play guitar lol. Also she actually played from inside the box, that's really something. Quite the amusing start, wasn't expecting to enjoy it this much. |
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| This was an excellent opening episode, the characters are all cute i so cant wait for the next episode |
| Finally we have the next K-ON? I love the artstyle already. Gotou dialogue was hilarious. I laughed so many times just from episode 1. Especially when the credit roll mid episode lol This is such a great first episode, this is gonna be a fun. |
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| this really seems special, character designs are amazing (and hitori's actions are pretty dang relatable lol), and the comedy is well-timed pretty hyped for this show! |
| Felt like K-on mixed with Hitoribocchi, that was definitely a pretty fun 1st episode, and damn the main girl Hitori is SURE hitori xDD She'll need some courage and practice to be more social, at least she could train for 3 years and become great at playing the guitar (and also popular on YouTube) but of course when you only train alone you're not fit to play with a band when it comes to fit the rhythm eheh, and even worse when you play INSIDE a cardboard, the humor of the anime is really original and works perfectly so far, I hope it'll stay like that |
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| Damn this was amazing! A very strong start, definitely will be sticking around. |
| The anime is great, but I will watch this one out of guilt, was so long in my to-read that go an anime. Let's go, K-on with social anxiety! |
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| I can see similarities with K-on like everyone, but the main girl definitely not on the same wavelength as Yui lol. Though that's a good thing, as things should remain at that level where people could only draw comparisons and not outrightly accusing for copying or plagiarism or whatever it is. Cloverworks behind this series, expecting some good things. |
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| The episode ended very quickly tho |
| Hilarious episode. Opening and Ending were BANGERS!!! I really hope Hitori keeps her attitude the same. It is what makes her unique. |
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| This MC had me giggling quite a bit with how relatable she was. I may not be a guitarist, but that social anxiety is exactly like me XD. Also, to be frank... I am happy to finally have some rock oriented music anime. I wish there was more. In idol anime, the rock characters are always my favorite but they are never the main characters T.T. |
| I am become bunny, fluffing of worlds. |
| so much problems with being an introvert, protag girl is somewhat relatable to my oldself. the urge to forget those embarassing memories oof. great first episode. |
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| Really enjoyable first episode. Can't wait to watch more! |
| Aw, she finally made some friends and is starting to break out of her shell. |
| OMGGGG its outtt this was so good, im glad it came out, possibly aots? |
| She's just like me fr fr! Great episode, loved every moment of it! |
| Now, count up your sins! |
| But being an introvert and the struggles that comes from trying to break out of it is one that most people don't realize how hard it is. Still she sure has been working hard at that dream of hers thats for sure. Pretty good opening. Unfortunate that her dream of playing at the culture festival let alone in middle school didn't happen. If anything it's no wonder she couldn't find and make any friends in mid school if her song choices for her requests were that unique. Still the club that the band play at sure is interesting. The insert ending theme that Hitori imagined though wow. Overall an impressive opening ep that introduced a pretty diverse group of characters while also highlighting the issues that they all have to face if they want to make their dreams come true which is especially true of Hitori. Have to say that im getting K-on vibes with this one though this one has a lot more comedy in it. |
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| It's finally here!!! It was great actually, VA's looks like they're new but they did well. |
“Inspiration unlocks the future.”-Caproni |
| Amazing first episode. Has to be my favorite first episode of this season so far |
| K-on but "literally fr fr me" edition |
| K-On mixed with Watamote? That was fun. |
| Hitori was kind of annoying, but apart from that it seems like its gonna be okay. Especially if we're going off of an animation stand point, since that was pretty smooth. |
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That was fun~. Nice OP & ED too. |
| Hands down, one of the best premieres this season, and even though I had high expectations for this, the show still surpassed them. Having an introverted main character isn't the most unique thing ever, but Hitori is quite a relatable one for me personally, because when I was her age, I was quite similar. It's always hard to break out of your shell, and this looks to be a very inspiring story of growth, even if it's just a tiny bit of growth. From being too shy to talk to classmates, to mindlessly seeking internet clout for happiness, it all hits close to home. Apart from the relatability, the show itself looks great as well, with fluid animation and pretty decent comedy. I enjoyed the first episode a lot, needless to say, and this could be one of the top shows of the season for me. Also, Yoshino Aoyama has a perfect voice for someone like Hitori. |
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