After months of little to no news, theBocchi the Rock!compilation films have an official English release date, and it’s surprisingly soon with an equally surprisingly narrow window. Following the back-to-back success ofBocchi the Rock! Re:andBocchi the Rock! Re:Re:in Japan, the films were licensed for an English release in 2024, but not much else was known beyond that.
While there hasn’t been that much information about the English release of theBocchi the Rock!compilation films, Crunchyroll recently announced thatBocchi the Rock! Re:andBocchi the Rock! Re:Re:will air as a double-feature in the United States from October 6 to October 8, with other English-speaking parts of the world receiving it later that month. There’s surprisingly little time before the films’ release, and there won’t be much time to see them once they’re out, but depending on how the release is handled, that could mean great things forBocchi the Rock!
Why The Odd Release Of The Bocchi The Rock! Films Is The Best Move
Anime Films By CloverWorks; Based On The Manga By Aki Hamazi
While it might seem odd forBocchi the Rock!’s compilation films to be released as a double feature, it does make sense. As popular asBocchi the Rock!is, it’s still too new to be seen as a consistent moneymaker outside Japan, something that can be contrasted by the compilation films forTengen Toppa Gurren Lagannbeing released at separate times.Making theBocchi the Rock!films a double feature is the easiest way to ensure that both films make money and are seen by people, so it was undoubtedly the best move for their release outside Japan.
How The English Release Of Bocchi The Rock!’s Films Can Help The Franchise
The success of theBocchi the Rock!compilation films in Japan have done a lot to prove that the franchise is still popular almost two years after the anime ended, so if they’re just as successful outside Japan, if not more so, thenthe international success ofBocchi the Rock! Re:andBocchi the Rock! Re:Re:could lead toBocchi the Rock!getting a second season. With how beloved season 1 was, a second season would be great to see, thus making the international release of the films all the more important.
The films having success outside Japan unfortunately isn’t guaranteed. Since anime films typically don’t get long release windows outside Japan, it’s often hard for them to make a profit, soBocchi the Rock! Re:andBocchi the Rock! Re:Re:might not make a lot of money in their English release, meaning it wouldn’t do much to help the anime receive a second season. That being said, the promise of moreBocchi the Rock!with even better art and animation is still exciting on its own, so there’s still plenty to look forward to with its release come October.
Bocchi the Rock!
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Bocchi the Rock! follows Hitori “Bocchi” Gotou, a shy high school student with social anxiety who dreams of becoming a rock musician. Despite her introverted nature, Bocchi joins a band called Kessoku Band and embarks on a journey of self-discovery and friendship. Set against the backdrop of a lively music scene, the series explores themes of personal growth, teamwork, and the power of music to connect people.
