Summary
Bocchi the Rock!has recently released the first of two compilation films,Bocchi the Rock! Re:. The compilation film duology is the first major project for the franchise since the anime ended in 2022, so even if there wasn’t any new content, there would still be a lot to be excited about, especially with the recent confirmation that theBocchi the Rock!films would be released in North America.
Bocchi the Rock! Re:has only just been released in Japan, but it’s already a major success. According to theBocchi the Rock!anime’s officialXaccount,Bocchi the Rock! Re:placed first at the Japanese box office with over 210 million yen in its opening weekend, one of the biggest debuts for a compilation film with little to no new content.
Thank you! Weekend ranking: Number 1 in attendance and box office revenue!
“Compilation Film Re:” ranked #1 in weekend attendance and the box office with 140,000 attendees and 210 million yen. Thank you very much! Please continue to enjoy the film.
The film’s success perfectly showcases how much popularity the anime has maintained over a year since its conclusion, and it’s another good sign thatBocchi the Rock!won’t be done anytime soon.
Bocchi the Rock! Re: Is the Biggest Compilation Film in Years
How Bocchi The Rock! Re:’s Box Office Compares to Other Compilation Films
Bocchi the Rock! Re:’s box office is not only great for an anime film, but it’s also great for compilation films, in general.Madoka MagicaandGurren Lagann, for example, both had compilation films after their anime ended, but according to the news outletsYaraon!,Variety Japan, andKogyo Tsushinsha,Madoka Magica’s films opened to 149 and 171 million yen and the firstGurren Lagannopened to 21 million yen. Overall,Bocchi the Rock! Re:has been far more successful than other compilation films, and it’s even one of the only ones to open first at the Japanese box office.
Why Bocchi The Rock! Re: Is So Popular (& Why That’s Good for Season 2)
Bocchi the Rock! Re:is already proving to be a major success, and it’s easy to see why. While it might not have a lot of new content due to being a compilation film,Bocchi the Rock!was still one of the most popular anime of 2022, and it still maintains a massive following in and out of Japan over a year later. There are few anime with as much mainstream appeal asBocchi the Rock!right now, so it’s only natural that its film would become such a massive success.
The success ofBocchi the Rock! Re:can also do a lot for theBocchi the Rock!anime, as a whole.Bocchi the Rock! Re:’s success proves that the franchise has plenty of staying power, and this could lead toBocchi the Rock!season 2 finally being greenlit. That would especially hold if the next compilation film is just as successful, if not more so, and overall, it’s hard to see this as anything but another major win for theBocchi the Rock!franchise.
Sources:X,Kogyo TsushinshaandVariety Japanvia Anime News Network,Yaraon!via Anime News Network,Yaraon!via Anime News Network.
Bocchi the Rock!
Cast
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.
