Another Bocchi The Rock video is incoming so stay tuned! But for now, which of these references is your favorite?😊

U can tell this anime was made with love, and not just to complete the deadline.

This anime was made carefully with many details, the guitars, speakers, mics and the most important things are the characters! Definitely my favourite SOL, Music, comedy anime alongside K-On

Top ten, maybe top five anime for me. this show is incredibly directed, subversive, and easy to emotionally Invest in. It feels like the group has so much more character development to undergo as well. This deserves three more seasons at the very least

This is the most creative anime in years. So many gems came out the past 5 years but Bocchi is just a tier above them all

Might be a stretch, but when the Fist of the North Star guys intimidate Bocchi , guitar character comes out of her mouth and the color palette changes which is probably a ubiquitous JoJo reference (Killer Queen's 3rd bomb to be exact)

Everyone involved in the anime clearly love and passionate on what they are working on

That cameo in slow loop is insane I never even noticed that

To add on with the Onikoroshi at 8:36, all of the equipment used by the characters, (like guitars, amps, etc.) have in real life versions. Another fun fact, Kana-Boon's vocalist, Maguro Taniguchi, wrote and composed the first ending: "Distortion!!" The poster of Kana-Boon in Bocchi's closet could be a reference to that fun fact?

There was also an episode where Bocchi went super saiyan, but I forgot which one.

The director staff and animator behind are just like bunch of highschool doing their project with passion and love but with studios budget

In episode 12, after Bocchi asks if Nijika's sister wants something, Ryo whispers into Bocchi's ear to buy her stuff. Everything Ryo asks for, while not specific, are actual brands and products.

I haven't seen the Nausicaa anime in like 15 years, so thanks for telling me where "requiem" came from. It bugged the hell out of me where I'd heard that damn song before.

Hahaha My favourite reference? It is when bocchi behaves like me

The scene where Ryō Yamada was serving water to the two old punks in the maid café at the school festival was a referance to the Monogatari scene where Hitagi Senjogahara was teasing Koyomi who was chained to a chair. Probably it's not really a reference but maybe an inspiration.

3:27 there's also another reference to another Japanese Band in this scene. Bocchi is standing on the top of a colorful podium and there's a bunch of girls wearing orange T-shirt and white skirt, holding white pom-pom. This is a reference to the song "Shin Takarajima" of SAKANACTION.

As far as I know, regarding the references in the episode titles: Episode 1 - 転がるぼっち - Korogaru Bocchi - Which, as said in the video, is a reference to the Asian Kung-Fu Generation (henceforth referred to as AjiKan) song 「転がる岩、君に朝が降る」(Korogaru Iwa, Kimi ni Asa ga Furu). Iwa meaning rock or stone, and likely referring to Bocchi the "Rock." Episode 2 - また明日 - Mata Ashita - is a reference to the AjiKan song 「それでは、また明日」(Sore de wa, Mata Ashita) Episode 3 - 馳せサンズ - Hase Sanzu - is a reference to the AjiKan song 「馳せサンズ」(Hase Sanzu). However, this reference has a little bit more going on. It's a pun. The word "Hase" in the song title is written as "長谷" which is a real place in Japan. However, in the episode title, "Hase" is written as "馳せ" as in "to hurry." Side Note: In Episode 3, there's a moment (about a minute into the episode) with 2 swimmers, 2 lobsters, and a man. This is a reference to the music video for the AjiKan song 「君の町まで」(Kimi no Machi Made). Episode 4 - ジャンピングガール(ズ) - Jumping Girl(s) - is a reference to the AjiKan song 「ダンシングガール」(Dancing Girl). Episode 5 - 飛べない魚 - Tobenai Sakana - is a reference to the AjiKan song of the same name. Episode 6 - 八景 - Hakke - is a reference to the AjiKan song of the same name. Episode 7 - 君の家まで - Kimi no Ie Made - is a reference to the AjiKan song 「君の町まで」(Kimi no Machi Made). The same song referenced in episode 3. Episode 8 - ぼっち・ざ・ろっく - Bocchi the Rock - While this episode is a title drop, it's also possible that this title is a reference to the book ゴッチ語録 (GOTCH GO ROCK), which is a book all about Masafumi Gotou and AjiKan. SIde Note: It's worth noting that Masafumi Gotou and Hitori Gotou have very similar nicknames. Hitori Gotou's nickname is of course, Bocchi - which, in the anime, comes from her name. "Hitori" meaning one person/alone. Combining Hitori with either "Gotou" or "Bocchi" gets us "hitorigotou" which sounds like the word "hitorigoto" (meaning monologue/talking to oneself) and "hitoribocchi" (meaning loner/loneliness) respectively. As for her namesake, Masafumi Gotou, he got the nickname ゴッチ - which can be romanized into reading as "Gocchi." In the Episode 8 section, ゴッチ was romanized into GOTCH, but it is the same nickname. Episode 9 - 江ノ島エスカー - Enoshima Escar - is a reference to the AjiKan song of the same name. Episode 10 - アフターダーク - After Dark - is, as mentioned in the video, a reference to the AjiKan song of the same name. Episode 11 - 十二進法の夕景 - Juu Ni Shinhou no Yuukei - is a reference to the AjiKan song of the same name. Episode 12 - 君に朝が降る - Kimi ni Asa ga Furu - is, as mentioned in the video, a reference to the AjiKan song 「転がる岩、君に朝が降る」(Korogaru Iwa, Kimi ni Asa ga Furu). Which, is the same song the first episode get's its name from. It all comes full circle.

The "playing on stage with the maid outfits" is a reference to the Japanese rock band "BAND-MAID" where members do actually play in maid outfits because the rhythm guitarist of that band used to work in a maid cafe.

This was a lot of fun. I'm impressed at how all of these references were compiled.

thank you for gathering info about the references in the Bochi the rock anime, some of which I already know but many that I do not yet know.

I watch a lot of anime and I didn't know 95% of the references. Good job researching and referencing them.

1:16 I'm really impressed you caught this. A lot of people forgot about Guthrie Govan's slide recovery

I wasn't even aware of a lot of these references. It's cool to see how everything is connected.

There's actually a bunch of scenes that are 1:1 recreations of scenes from FLCL, not just the one. One of the other ones off the top of my head is a scene in Starry where iirc Bocchi comes out of a garbage or something and walks towards the camera with a style of animation/zombie walk that is directly taken from a scene in FLCL where Haruka walked the same way and with same camera positioning + fish eye lens. There's also a scene of Bocchi striking a specific pose with her guitar that was also just another Haruka body swap. (For years I've considered FLCL my favorite anime so every time they paid tribute to a scene I noticed it immediately XD)

i think i cried every episode watching this show. Idk something about Bocchi coming out of her shell and making friends really hit super hard.

Bocchi has great taste in music! Hendrix definitely! Always exciting she reminds us to go out and follow our dreams!

7:01 kessoku band hasnt performed together outside starry (and school) in the anime but did in the manga. In case yall didnt know

When that “unfamiliar ceiling”comes up at the anime, I scream.

海外でも人気あるの凄いなぁ。 元ネタ解説動画として完成度高い。

I can't wait for the next video! These are definitely sneaky references; honestly, I don't know how I missed some of these!

What an incredible video, nice job guys! .Thanks for sharing it on KZfaq

Episode titles are actually Ajikan song titles Hiroi is actually a person from a band that actually upload sake and alcohol stuffs in twitter Canned fish from the opening mv after hiroi showed up is an actual reference of real hiroi song mv that showed similar scene in the mv The guitar in the last episode that bocchi picked can't actually bought in real life because it is actually a custom build and yamaha needed to tweet about it since people been asking and then made another collab event with bocchi the rock series Some scenes like the wall where they take band pictures actually exist as a 1:1 copy and there seems to be quite a lot of people signed it after bocchi the rock aired Talking about the anime airing, the actual STARRY is closing their place during the day with cones and rope since people just keep coming to do their anime pilgrimage to the place The 4:3 scene you found in the anime is actually made in hajime no ippo style The anime team actually goes on a hike to take a picture of bocchi stuffed doll for the episode where they explained where bocchi might be when she's missing Did you know that the sound direction of this anime is actually doing god's work? Every sound is made with care and if you take a better inspection, the audio is actually done to make the viewers get immersed. Use headphones to understand this The director is actually a big fan of the manga. He loved it so much that years prior this becomes an anime he goes around to ask every producer he can find and to tell him that if this manga ever become anime, he would like to direct it All the staffs in the anime is actually given quite the freedom to make this anime. That's why this anime is actually packed with things that doesn't usually exists in the anime. Heck, even the source manga doesn't have that much of source in the first place to be referred by the anime. There are a lot of scenes that added only in the anime such as godzilla bocchi scene, stop motion bocchi scene, etc The VA of bocchi actually had similar life experience and also had not so good life journey. One day when she wants to go to chorus club, she had to write an 800 word essay to explain why she wanted to go to the school club and presented it in front of her parents.

Lonely Rolling Bocchi is also probably a reference to Katamari Damaci's Lonely Rolling Star

Didn't know some of the references in this video, It's pretty cool to know these references now!

I love this anime so much more now!! Amazing work and dedication. Thank you for making Bocchi the Rock, it's my favourite anime

holy shyt, i had no clue there were these many references Thanks for making this video and it require more attention.

Bocchi The Rock just instantly became one of my most precious anime. It just hit different from all the other animes I've watch for the past decade.

I recognized jimi hendrix burning his guitar, but i didn't realize the dog was also a reference

Both Bocchi and Slow Loop referencing each other is due to the authors of both mangas are friends with each other, thus referencing each other in their manga (which resulting in references in anime too).

My favorite reference is that they're all named after the members of Asian Kung-Fu Generation. I have been a fan of that band for a long time. I wish I realized that reference sooner while I was watching the show and it makes a lot more sense after hearing their cover for the ending theme which took me some time to recognize.

Another great video guys 1 of my fav animes without a doubt very well put together 👌

The name of the first episode is "Korogaru Bocchi" and the last one is "Kimi ni asa ga furu", both are references to "Korogaru Iwa, Kimi ni Asa ga Furu". The Song that is covered by Kessoku Band at the end:)

You forgot about the Killer Queen Reference from episode 11 when the 2 guys with Mohawks try intimidating Hitori

You forgot kikuri Hiroi is model after the lead vocal/basist of 88Kasyo Junre (Margaret Hiroi). Also one of there Music videos you can see a revolving canned fish is also can be seen on the OP of Bocchi with Kikuri is standing.

Never knew these references, really enhances my viewing experience of Bocchi the Rock!

I never got these references before this video thank you so much

Also the “Are ya winning son?” Reference when Bocchi enters the cafe😂

thank you very much for this video and explaining the situation about bocchi the rock references, now I am more aware about the subject and I share your point of view totally as it is a subject that is not much talked about nowadays.

Nice video, there's some many references that I would never know

All the refences are pretty good with great creativity in action.

Bocchi The Rock will always will be the best anime of the year 2022 even if I'm the only one think so.

I'm pretty sure the title of episode 1, "Lonely Rolling Bocchi," is a reference to Saki Kibata's song "Lonely Rolling Star."

Another reference? In episode 3, 21:35, they started playing Heart and Soul. Awesome video!

Cool video! I can't get tired of watching anime.

Its so fun when they put in lil references, i wasnt expecting nausicaa and was super happy when the tune started playing! there was another band poster with the name 'bad pineapple' likely for bad apple!

After watching “Bocchi the Rock” I’m more than 90 % sure that mangaka was inspired by the history of BAND-MAID , one of the greatest J-Rock bands ever . Of course , it was artistically transfigured by the author , but it’s still can be clearly seen . There is even a direct reference in the manga , where “Bocchi the Rock” heroines recreate the scene from “Domination” MV , when Mincho plays solo on the table . But in the anime there are also a lot of hints . For example : 1 ) “Gorilla” reference in episode 1 (A-chan , the drummer of BAND-MAID , is often called “Gorilla” , because of her powerful playing style and also because she likes bananas) ; 2 ) One of the band members teacher another how to play . That’s exactly what happened in BAND-MAID . Even if Miku-san was the bands founder , back then she couldn’t play at all and Kanami was her teacher ; 3 ) One of the band members love another . The same goes for BAND-MAID , where Kanami loves Saiki . But instead of answering to her feelings , Saiki is just tsundering her 🙁; 4 ) Finally , the drunk bassist Kikuri-chan , who is almost the copy of Misa-san . Though they have different personalities , but their life attitude is almost the same . They both have only two interests in life : to drink and to play bass . And even their appearances are quite similar .

I listen to Jimi Hendrix but never realized that the dog name was a reference to him🤦

Nice video about these rock references before !

Woah.... how do I keep getting more attached to this anime?

Honestly, I thought the first episodes title was a reference to "Rolling Girl" by wowaka. Not only was he such an influential musician but the lyrics of the song reflect Bocchi's loneliness and battle to overcome the things that scare her.

6:59 someone on other video mentioned that in front of pink stall, 2 girls look like Yui and Azunyan and they are wearing same coat...

i loved when bocchi went super saiyan but i loved the yamcha reference the most

The most culture anime reference I ever seen really love it

Also, if u look at the Kita-chan's guitar strap it has Marimekko brand Unikko flowers 😄

Bocchi The Rock is one of the BEST COMEDY anime more than a best musical anime. I really can't think any anime is funnier than this.

There's so many references. Gonna rewatch Bocchi the Rock!

The work behind this anime is on an otherworldly level. I feel dizzy!!!

I appreciate that this video didn't try to pad out its content. Showed the show, showed the references, no minutes long tangents or skits. Good stuff.

Nice work here 👏. I was fully expecting this quality to be from a channel with a million subs. Keep up the quality content and you'll keep growing even faster than you realize.

At first I was like "nah, this some watchmojo stuff", and then I got hit with the "oh shii, you right."

The guitar string breaking made me think of John Frusciante

I saw the jimi hendrix reference and wondered if there were other references i was missing, looks like i was 😆 thanks for this cool to see what inspires bocchi

You forgot to include the Killa Queen Bites the Dust reference that happens when Bocchi passes out while standing up in the maid outfit!

This is a great video.i saw the Bocchi rock references.there are many references gonna rewatch Bochi the rock.animations are really awesome.nice creativity.thank you for this attractive video.

Yoooo the slow loop secret holy cow, thats an anime that aired like a year ago and they actually made bocchi reference IN the anime, wtfff

Her online persona name being “guitarhero” is probably a reference to the game right

In one of the first episodes a band called Alexandism is performing. I thought this might be a reference to Official Hige Dandism (they did the first and latest Tokyo Revengers Openings). Also I remember seeing or hearing references to KANA-BOON and Radwimps. 🥰

Thanks for sharing an impressive video.

I can't believe the rock references and I never even caught it and found out this way.

In episode 9, around 11min45, behind the protagonists, 3 characters imitate an iconic "dance" from Durarara

There are so much more references. I thought you were gonna include the shin takarajima reference after the winged guitar scene.

Might've been done before and I dunno if you wanna do more videos like this, but sangatsu no lion has a few references to stuff outside of anime that I've never heard of before. Would be fun to see a video on that

So cool i kinda want to watch slow loop now

I believe the reference from 1:16 is about when BB King broke a string on Lucille (a Gibson ES-330 with the same colors! Very similar to the LesPaul that Bocchi plays) in Farmaid '85 (crazy video if you search it) , and the bottle I think is a reference from the movie Crossroads or even a homage to Delta Blues players in general, just my two cents 🤘🏼Viva la Bocchi!

Like commented and subscribed 👍 I shared on the BTR subreddit.

Both the mangaka and Cloverworks really enjoy their deep-cut rock references

Also, Lonely Rolling Bocchi can be a big reference to Lonely Rolling Star from Katamari Damacy's star track Lonely Rolling Star!

The bottleneck you can confirm was intentional, the mangaka talked about it on tumblr.

very good I loved it is excellent the best videos is the best content I admire your work

The thing about the jumping scene in openings is more a kirara reference than a k-on reference. Most of kirara animes have a jumping scene or at least as the case of Bocchi, the photo of the girls jumping

I like this video, thanks for sharing us.

You missed the scene with the birds circling above Bocchi! Thats a reference to Asuka in Evangelion when the angels are circling above her before they attack

Btw, the hair colours for the members of Kessoku Band match with the suit colours of the Beatles in the Sgt. Pepper album cover

In episode 11. There was an anime “Jojo” reference where Bocchi’s imaginary guitar shows up in which the 2 delinquents were scared . The “jojo” reference was when Killer queen showed up in someone’s eyes I think

You didn;t mention that the club Starry is a reference to a real club Shelter in a real life Shimokitazawa. Even the sign at the entrance is similar. Also a shop to which Bocchi went for a new guitar is a real shop and it's referenced in a video series of Bocchi's voice actress trying to learn how to play guitar (TVアニメ『ぼっち・ざ・ろっく！』連動企画「ギターヒーローへの道」)

I love how kessoku band appear in slow loop

I like the references of the slow loops anime, since I only know slow loops got an anime after watching this video XD

I did not expect a Jimi Hendrix reference in here, wow

This is the first time I've heard of anime characters who had a cameo before they have their own anime debut.

In regards to the title of the first episode "lonely rolling bocchi" another idea is it could be a reference to miku's rolling girl.