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Recording Industry Association of Japan (Riaj) announced the winners of the 39th Golden Disc Award today. The award was established in 1987 and is based on the sales of CDs, video products, and paid music distribution during the year. The winner of The Animation Album of the Year category was "Re: Kessoku Band," the first mini-album by Kessoku Band from the Bocchi The Rock! anime franchise. The six-song album released in Japan on August 14, 2024, ranking #1 in Oricon's weekly digital album charts. The album includes the four theme songs for the two recap films of the TV anime series, Bocchi The Rock! Re: released in June 2024 and Bocchi The Rock! Re:Re in August 2024. The two films together earned 1.23 billion yen (8.3 million Usd) on 817, 000 admissions at the Japanese box office. "Re: Kessoku Band" jacket Web Cm "Tsukinami ni Kagayake" (1st Film Opening Theme) Lyric Video "Doppelganger" (2nd Film Opening Theme) Lyric Video...

Keiichiro Saito, the director of Bocchi the Rock! season 1, has revealed the reasons behind his decision to step down for the anime’s second season.

Speaking during the special Bocchi the Radio! edition released after the Kessoku Band Tour “We will B” live event, Saito explained that he felt the pressure of meeting fan expectations.

Saito stated that he had no plans for a sequel while directing season 1 and felt that season 2 required a stronger focus on music and performances, something he believed was best handled by someone else.

He felt Bocchi the Rock! season 2 was a big challenge and admitted that simply trying to replicate season 1’s success could lead to disappointment.

While he was excited by the opportunity, he also recognized the toll the production had taken on the staff and realized that simply repeating the same production model wouldn’t work.

He also emphasized that his decision...

Bocchi the Rock! recently released its first compilation film, Bocchi the Rock! Re:, and its already become a major success. Not only did it place first at the Japanese box office in its opening weekend, but with an opening weekend of over 210 million yen, it had one of the biggest debuts for a compilation film, something made even more impressive by there being little to no new footage.

Bocchi the Rock! is a massive success even at the box office, and that serves as more proof that it deserves a second season. Despite how popular Bocchi the Rock! has been with fans and critics alike, almost two years have gone by without any word of it receiving a second season. There are probably some outside factors that have gone into that, but regardless, the success of Bocchi the Rock! Re: shows that Bocchi the Rock! will only grow in popularity,...

Two years following Bocchi the Rocks premiere, the franchise has finally received a new major installment in the film duology of Bocchi the Rock! Re: and Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re: The films serve as a compilation of the original anime, and while released as separate films in Japan, they were presented as a double feature in other territories for a limited time.

Anime compilation films have a reputation for being redundant additions to their franchises, and while they dont do as much to flesh out or change the original story compared to projects like the Code Geass trilogy or the Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann film duology, Bocchi the Rock! Re: and Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re: still stand out thanks to their stellar animation, direction, and a few notable additions to the original story. Much more could have been done, but fortunately, theres still plenty to like for old and new fans alike.

Two years is a long time in the world of music, but that's precisely how long it's been since the much-loved Bocchi The Rock! anime first graced our screens on October 9, 2022 — even if that fact might leave Hitori wanting to crumble into dust. Still, to commemorate the occasion, the series' official X (formerly Twitter) account today unveiled a brand-new illustration by character designer/chief animation director Keroira. Bocchi The Rock! anime 2nd anniversary illustration The series' recent recap films, Bocchi The Rock! Re: and Bocchi The Rock! Re: Re: , premiered earlier this month in theaters across North America and the United Kingom. The double feature distributed by Crunchyroll is scheduled to release in France on October 15 and Australia on October 17. Related: Bocchi The Rock! Recap Part 1 & 2 Anime Movie Worldwide Release Dates, Tickets on Sale Announced The Bocchi The Rock! TV anime, based off the manga of the same name by Aki Hamaji,...

Bocchi The Rock! Re: Re: , the second of the two-part recap films based on the Bocchi The Rock! TV anime series, has reached accumulative of 500 million yen (3.45 million Usd) earned from 330,000 ticket sales in the Japanese box office, according to Mantan Web . As previously reported in July , the first recap film Bocchi The Rock! Re: — released June 7 in Japan — surpassed the 500 million yen mark in four weeks after its release. The second part, which released on August 9, also reached that mark in about the same four weeks. The first part has earned 640 million yen (4.47 million Usd) on 420,000 tickets from its theatrical run, bringing the cumulative total gross for the two films to over 1.14 billion yen (7.96 million Usd). Meanwhile, Kessoku Band's new EP "We will" is available digitally starting today, ahead of the CD release on November 6. The concept of the four-song album is "Each member of Kessoku Band from the...

Naoko Yamada’s latest original anime film, Kimi no Iro (The Colors Within), opened to a mixed reception in its debut weekend.

According to Kogyo Tsushinsha, the film ranked 7th at the domestic box office for the weekend of Aug 30 to Sep 1, 2024.

Despite being one of the most anticipated films of the year, the movie struggled to meet expectations in its opening days.

Kimi no Iro was released in 273 theaters across Japan on August 30. The 100-minute film, produced by Science Saru, grossed approximately ¥110 million yen during its first weekend, with ¥25 million yen earned on the opening day.

While it managed to secure the third spot in Filmarks’ first-day satisfaction rankings with an average rating of 3.92/5.0 based on 2,023 reviews, the overall box office performance looks underwhelming.

The movie’s debut was notably affected by the ongoing typhoon Shanshan in Japan, which likely deterred audiences from heading to theaters.

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The official X account of Bocchi the Rock! anime announced that the series’ compilation movies together have surpassed the significant milestone of 1 billion yen at the Japanese box office.

The first part of the compilation, Bocchi the Rock! Re:, which released on June 7, attracted 420,000 viewers, earning 640 million yen. The film had grossed over 218,478,888 yen and attracted 141,113 moviegoers in its first three days.

The second part, Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re:, which released on Aug 9, 2024, has drawn in 250,000 viewers, generating an additional 390 million yen.

Combined, the two movies have surpassed the 1 billion yen mark.

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The Bocchi The Rock! anime series account announced today that the combined cumulative total gross of the two Bocchi The Rock! recap movies in Japan have surpassed 1 billion yen (6.89 million Usd). Bocchi The Rock! Re: , the first of the two-part recap films based on the Bocchi The Rock! TV anime series, opened in 132 theaters across Japan on June 7, making a first-place debut in the weekend box office ranking. The first part made 640 million yen (4.41 million Usd) from 420,000 admissions according to Animate Times . The second part, Bocchi The Rock! Re:Re: followed on August 9 and ranked sixth in its opening weekend . Re:Re: now has an accumulative box office of 390 million yen (2.69 million Usd) from 250,000 ticket sales since its debut. As a result, the combined cumulative box revenue of the two films has reached 1.03 billion yen (7.09 million Usd). The anime franchise's official X account reported that the total ticket sales has surpassed 680,000. For...

Bocchi The Rock! recaps garnered huge success in Japan's box office. The sequel, Bocchi The Rock! Re:Re:, surpassed the first film's success. The franchise's future looks promising due to the recap films' achievements.

Following the breakout success of Bocchi the Rock!s anime, the series has been continued with two recap films: Bocchi the Rock! Re: and Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re: The first film topped the Japanese box office with 210 million yen in its opening weekend, and while it wasnt a second season, it was a good sign that the series still had plenty of longevity as a franchise.

The success of Bocchi the Rock! Re: was great for the franchise, and its sequel film, Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re: was even greater in that regard. Not only was it also a success at the box office, but Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re surpassed the first films opening box office with an opening weekend of 250 million yen,...

The new trailer for the upcoming Bocchi the Rock! Re: Re: film hints at an exciting sequel ahead. The success of first movie has bred plenty of excitement for the second which is releasing on August 9. North American theaters are set to screen both Bocchi films, but exact release dates have not been confirmed yet.

Bocchi the Rock! has revealed a new exciting trailer for its upcoming compilation film ahead of its August release date, and it looks just to be just as exciting as the first. In light of the success of the first season, Bocchi the Rock! was renewed for a duology of compilation films, the second of which is finally ready to hit the big screen.

In a post on X by the anime's official X handle, Bocchi the Rock! recently released a new trailer for its upcoming second recap film, Bocchi the Rock! Re: Re: which...

Ahead of an August 9 theatrical release in Japan and in North America at a later date , a brand-new trailer for the second Bocchi The Rock! anime recap film was released today, along with details about promotional events and exclusive gifts for theatergoers. Voice actors Yoshino Aoyama (Hitori), Sayumi Suzushiro (Nijika), Saku Mizuno (Ryo) and Ikumi Hasegawa (Ikuyo) will celebrate the release of Bocchi The Rock! Re:Re: with appearances at Shinjuku Wald 9, Toho Cinemas Shinjuku and United Cinema across Tokyo on August 11. Additional appearances in pairs are also scheduled across multiple dates and venues. Furthermore, Maaya Uchida (Seika), Sayaka Senbongi (Kikuri) and Kotori Kawai (Pa-san) will attend Shinjuku Wald 9 on September 11 for a stage appearance aimed at a mature audience. Stage Greeting Schedule Filmgoers will receive a bonus manga by Aki Hamaji titled Bocchi The Rock! Epigraph 2 while stocks last, as well one of six illustration cards by anime character...

Bocchi The Rock! Re: , the first of the two-part recap films based on the Bocchi The Rock! TV anime series, now has accumulative of 500 million yen (3.09 million Usd) earned from 350,000 ticket sales according to Mantan Web . As reported , the first film opened in 132 theaters across Japan on June 7, 2024, earning 218 million yen (1.39 million Usd) on 140,000 admissions to make its No.1 debut in the weekend box office ranking. The movie ranked #4 in its second weekend, then #7 in its third. Related : Japan Box Office: Bocchi The Rock! Recap Part 1 Movie Makes First Place Debut The film's official website has announced that the fifth week theatergoers from July 6 will receive a tin badge (nine types and one secret) randomly, one item per viewing. Additionally, a guitar performance video of the first part's opening theme song, "Tsukinami ni Kagayake" by Ritsuo Mitsui is now streamed on YouTube . He is the arranger of the song,...

The much-anticipated anime film adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Look Back manga earned 227 million yen (US$1.4 million) on the back of 135,000 tickets sold in its first opening weekend, according to Mantan Web and Kogyo Tsushin . The film took the number two spot in the Top 10 Japan box office rankings, with the latest Anpanman film that opened on the same weekend and taking number one with 172 million yen (US$1.06 million) box office on 137,000 tickets sold. The money difference is due to ticket prices for Anpanman being lower for its target audience, settling at around an average of 1,000 yen for three to six-year-olds. Look Back also has a flat rate of 1,700 yen for all theaters, making it uncommon for two lower-ticketed films to top the box office charts. Despite the rankings, Look Back only opened in 119 theaters compared to over 300 for Anpanman . A few weeks ago, Bocchi The Rock! Re: made headlines...

Bocchi The Rock! has done more than win over fans—it's inspired many amateur musicians to follow in the footsteps of its stars! Currently, a collaboration between Yamaha Music Japan and the anime's upcoming recap movies is encouraging that drive with lesson books, instructional videos and more. And now, a beloved piece of equipment is getting a Bocchi makeover, too. As part of the ongoing collab, Yamaha Music Japan is releasing the UR22C "Bocchi Edition": a specially decorated version of the Steinberg UR22C Usb 3 audio interface. This piece of equipment, considered a staple for many musicians, allows for studio-quality composing and recording from computers, iPads and other devices. Related: Crunchyroll to Bring Bocchi The Rock! Recap Movies to North American Theaters Pre-orders for the interface open July 1 on the Yamaha Music Japan website . The collab will continue through the summer in honor of the recap films, with...

In its 11th weekend, Case Closed: The Million-dollar Pentagram , the 27th feature film in the Case Closed/Detective Conan anime franchise, earned 116 million yen on 82,000 admissions, according to Kogyo Tsushinsha . The movie ranked fourth in the Japanese box office weekend, down two places from last week . Meanwhile, the Detective Conan anime film series' official Twitter confirmed that The Million-dollar Pentagram has earned a cumulative 15.05 billion yen (94.25 million Usd) on 10.52 million admissions since its release on April 12. The movie has become the 10th Japanese film to reach the 15 billion yen mark and the 15th highest-grossing film of all-time ever released in Japan, surpassing Makoto Shinkai's 2022 film Suzume with 14.94 billion yen (93.57 million Usd). To commemorate the film reaching 15 billion yen at Japanese box office, a newly drawn illustration by Gosho Aoyama , the original author of the Detective Conan manga series, was released on Twitter . The illustration features Kaito Kid, one of...