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ぼっち・ざ・ろっく! [Bocchi the Rock!] #4
Bocchi the Rock!, Vol. 4
Kessoku Band has successfully cleared the first round of auditions for the Unidentified Riot music festival, but this is no time to rest on their laurels. The next step is a death knell for introverts everywhere—a popularity contest! Every vote in the online poll matters when they’re trying to stand on the same stage as powerhouses like SIDEROS, so Bocchi will need to call in a favor from all the...friends she has? Um, is this the end of the line for Hitori Gotoh?!
136 pages, Paperback
First published August 26, 2022
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June 16, 2025
The girls hit a high.....a low...then the beach.
August 30, 2024
Kessoku Band is trying hard to win the vote to be one of thirty spots for Unidentified Riot, but, even if they get in, they still need to place in the top two to get a shot at the big stage that’s the grand prize…
How much Bocchi is too much Bocchi? That is the question that will plague this particular review, sadly, as a character that I generally enjoyed became especially grating this volume.
There are good gags here, but they are the ones that try new things. The opening colour section features rival band, Sideros, and their try-hard leader, Ohtsuki, dabbling in live-streaming. The joke here is predictable, but delivered well. Ohtsuki is a lot of fun.
Another running gag features Bocchi’s mom dressing as a student to try and drum up votes, which isn’t initially funny, but goes through a couple of very funny permutations before capping off in a solid omake and a later callback.
And there’s a silly haunted house moment that involves a cliche manga jump scare, but it gets reiterated on and called so many different things that it winds up as a fantastic take on that concept.
The rest of it is… ranging from fine to not so much. Bocchi might be the problem with her own series now, simply because she isn’t growing in the least and that doesn’t make the slightest bit of sense.
She comes through for her bandmates many times over, but then backslides immediately into being a neurotic wreck and it feels like the comedy parts and the more serious bits can’t make a more cohesive whole.
You also have Ryou, who is very lazy, and she and Bocchi often wind up occupying the same space in terms of comedy. There’s plenty of antics and I wouldn’t say hanging out with the band is painful, but Bocchi herself is not doing it for me. The joke has definitely become stale.
There’s enough here to keep me from getting too harsh; the haunted house thing actually ends on a really sweet moment that I loved and that does reflect more Bocchi growth. It’s when she immediately plummets back to square one that I can’t find myself excited any more.
3 stars - occasional fresh gags and nice moments worth wading through a lot of underwhelming and overplayed comedy to reach.
How much Bocchi is too much Bocchi? That is the question that will plague this particular review, sadly, as a character that I generally enjoyed became especially grating this volume.
There are good gags here, but they are the ones that try new things. The opening colour section features rival band, Sideros, and their try-hard leader, Ohtsuki, dabbling in live-streaming. The joke here is predictable, but delivered well. Ohtsuki is a lot of fun.
Another running gag features Bocchi’s mom dressing as a student to try and drum up votes, which isn’t initially funny, but goes through a couple of very funny permutations before capping off in a solid omake and a later callback.
And there’s a silly haunted house moment that involves a cliche manga jump scare, but it gets reiterated on and called so many different things that it winds up as a fantastic take on that concept.
The rest of it is… ranging from fine to not so much. Bocchi might be the problem with her own series now, simply because she isn’t growing in the least and that doesn’t make the slightest bit of sense.
She comes through for her bandmates many times over, but then backslides immediately into being a neurotic wreck and it feels like the comedy parts and the more serious bits can’t make a more cohesive whole.
You also have Ryou, who is very lazy, and she and Bocchi often wind up occupying the same space in terms of comedy. There’s plenty of antics and I wouldn’t say hanging out with the band is painful, but Bocchi herself is not doing it for me. The joke has definitely become stale.
There’s enough here to keep me from getting too harsh; the haunted house thing actually ends on a really sweet moment that I loved and that does reflect more Bocchi growth. It’s when she immediately plummets back to square one that I can’t find myself excited any more.
3 stars - occasional fresh gags and nice moments worth wading through a lot of underwhelming and overplayed comedy to reach.
July 11, 2026
(English copy from my Instagram @agamundisr_escritor / @leyendoconalice)
Konnichiwa, dear readers🌸
Today I bring you my review of the fourth volume of Bocchi the Rock!.
📀This volume shows Kessoku Band taking a new step toward becoming professionals. The group realizes that growing as a band means taking on responsibilities, creating content, and finding ways to connect with the audience beyond the stage.
📀The series accurately portrays how progress depends not only on hard work but also on external factors. The luck of gaining attention, the support of loved ones, and the opportunities that arise at the right moment prove crucial in such a competitive industry.
📀Bocchi stars in some of the volume’s most memorable moments by stepping up and carrying the band during the concert. Her growth is no longer just about overcoming shyness, but about becoming a pillar of support for her bandmates.
📀The appearance of a record label interested in capitalizing on the popularity of Bocchi’s YouTube channel reflects a very current reality: the industry seeks to minimize risk and greatly values the communities that artists build online. Likewise, small details such as the concern over having a band name that is hard to remember highlight the group’s genuine desire to connect with their audience.
📀Perhaps the only aspect I found less convincing is the optimistic tone with which the difficulties are addressed. In real life, many bands break up because of the demands of adulthood or a lack of success; however, the manga chooses to focus on hope and the joy of making music, a choice that fits perfectly with its youthful spirit.
🌸Conclusion: A volume that celebrates Kessoku Band’s growth and reminds us that the road to recognition is built on talent, effort, support, and a bit of luck, all without ever losing the joy of sharing music with others.
Rating: 5🌸
Arigatou gozaimasu for your time🌸
Konnichiwa, dear readers🌸
Today I bring you my review of the fourth volume of Bocchi the Rock!.
📀This volume shows Kessoku Band taking a new step toward becoming professionals. The group realizes that growing as a band means taking on responsibilities, creating content, and finding ways to connect with the audience beyond the stage.
📀The series accurately portrays how progress depends not only on hard work but also on external factors. The luck of gaining attention, the support of loved ones, and the opportunities that arise at the right moment prove crucial in such a competitive industry.
📀Bocchi stars in some of the volume’s most memorable moments by stepping up and carrying the band during the concert. Her growth is no longer just about overcoming shyness, but about becoming a pillar of support for her bandmates.
📀The appearance of a record label interested in capitalizing on the popularity of Bocchi’s YouTube channel reflects a very current reality: the industry seeks to minimize risk and greatly values the communities that artists build online. Likewise, small details such as the concern over having a band name that is hard to remember highlight the group’s genuine desire to connect with their audience.
📀Perhaps the only aspect I found less convincing is the optimistic tone with which the difficulties are addressed. In real life, many bands break up because of the demands of adulthood or a lack of success; however, the manga chooses to focus on hope and the joy of making music, a choice that fits perfectly with its youthful spirit.
🌸Conclusion: A volume that celebrates Kessoku Band’s growth and reminds us that the road to recognition is built on talent, effort, support, and a bit of luck, all without ever losing the joy of sharing music with others.
Rating: 5🌸
Arigatou gozaimasu for your time🌸
September 14, 2024
This one was still enjoyable, but just not as strong as the previous ones. I feel it’s because this one is a lot more serious and there aren’t as many jokes as the previous ones. Definitely not my most favorite one in the series so far (that’ve been translated to English). I am still enjoying the series and am excited to see where Hamazi-sensei takes it.
July 27, 2024
湊數買KOBO活動用
但東立電子書大漲之後也不太好用了
總之動畫比較好笑
漫畫常常看不懂到底想表達什麼
但東立電子書大漲之後也不太好用了
總之動畫比較好笑
漫畫常常看不懂到底想表達什麼
November 13, 2025
I think book took a step up, and I enjoyed it more than the previous iterations, beginning to find a groove.
April 18, 2023
After reading this series, I fell in love with J-Rock.
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