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ぼっち・ざ・ろっく! [Bocchi the Rock!] #7
ぼっち・ざ・ろっく！ 7
インディーズレーベルでのデビューが決まり、レコ発ライブに向けて大忙しの日々を送る「結束バンド」。そんな折、同じレーベルに所属する人気ユニット「クリムトの夜」の作曲担当・Ameと知り合った後藤ひとりは、同じ陰キャとして、どこか親近感を感じていて……。大人気コミックス、待望の第7巻！
120 pages, Comic
First published October 25, 2024
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May 20, 2026
In this Volume...
....the anguish of change:
"Changing seats! Its the fourth most traumatic event for introverts..a single 'uh you' glance from a new neighbor can knock you out for three days!"
....school trip to Kyoto:
"Class trips are the second most traumatic school event for introverts!"
....a video shoot for the bands new single:
"We get to wear Space Suits!?"
"Do we have a budget for that?"
"We have a budget for fish bowls.. "
....the anguish of change:
"Changing seats! Its the fourth most traumatic event for introverts..a single 'uh you' glance from a new neighbor can knock you out for three days!"
....school trip to Kyoto:
"Class trips are the second most traumatic school event for introverts!"
....a video shoot for the bands new single:
"We get to wear Space Suits!?"
"Do we have a budget for that?"
"We have a budget for fish bowls.. "
November 20, 2025
Inevitably this review will mention how hard I find this to read, so, here we go - Bocchi is one of the shortest books that takes me the longest time to read. Its format is stuffed to the point of overstuffed; at least you can’t say you don’t get your money’s worth.
And, that aside, this is a better than average volume with a lot of okay and some pretty good, anchored by an ongoing plotline that really works and has a worthwhile emotional payoff. It may be a little obvious to deploy somebody even worse with people than Bocchi to make the latter better, but it absolutely works.
There’s also a lot less of the band’s hard-drinking senpai and a judiciously employed appearance from rival band Sideros as well. I love how Sideros is definitely the more popular band, yet Kessoku Band always gets the better of them (unintentionally) in their encounters.
Beyond the big arc, Bocchi also gets dragged across Kyoto by Kita and another girl from their class. This is a lot of fun, but I’d be lying if I said my recent visit to Kyoto didn’t influence my reception. Still, deer poop is deer poop. And Bocchi being swarmed is an easy gag, but those four-legged mooches really are that vicious.
I’m rarely one for fourth-wall breaks, but I have to admit that the ones here really tickled me. Bocchi being manhandled for literally turning into trademarked game icons like a liquid slime from Dragon Quest was very good and there’s a brilliant Picasso gag later on.
But the big storyline involves the series’ YOASOBI parody, Klimt’s Night, who end up on the same label as Kessoku Band and offer to open for their release party. Well, one of them does at least.
The singer of KN is a ridiculous gyaru stereotype, but their lyricist, Ame, makes Bocchi look more gregarious than Dick Clarke on New Year’s Eve. Uh, the alive version of Dick Clarke that is.
Anyway, Bocchi and Ame bond quickly and one of the running jokes I loved this volume is that Ame super respects and admires Bocchi, but nobody believes Bocchi when she tells them. It’s a cute aside that crops up several times, but not enough to wear out its welcome.
This all leads to Bocchi doing something to try and help Ame realize her own talents and it threads the needle crazy well in having a legitimate heartfelt conclusion and then savagely undercutting it with a wild joke that absolutely works.
Everything else is good enough. I do enjoy these volumes, though I do wish I was reading it in a more standard format than the tankobon. I guarantee I would enjoy it more. Still, it’s funny and has a nice sentiment and that’s a bit of a win.
3.5 stars - if you like Bocchi without reservations, easy choice for you. Even with my struggles consuming this particular media, there’s no denying that this is a solid entry for the series.
And, that aside, this is a better than average volume with a lot of okay and some pretty good, anchored by an ongoing plotline that really works and has a worthwhile emotional payoff. It may be a little obvious to deploy somebody even worse with people than Bocchi to make the latter better, but it absolutely works.
There’s also a lot less of the band’s hard-drinking senpai and a judiciously employed appearance from rival band Sideros as well. I love how Sideros is definitely the more popular band, yet Kessoku Band always gets the better of them (unintentionally) in their encounters.
Beyond the big arc, Bocchi also gets dragged across Kyoto by Kita and another girl from their class. This is a lot of fun, but I’d be lying if I said my recent visit to Kyoto didn’t influence my reception. Still, deer poop is deer poop. And Bocchi being swarmed is an easy gag, but those four-legged mooches really are that vicious.
I’m rarely one for fourth-wall breaks, but I have to admit that the ones here really tickled me. Bocchi being manhandled for literally turning into trademarked game icons like a liquid slime from Dragon Quest was very good and there’s a brilliant Picasso gag later on.
But the big storyline involves the series’ YOASOBI parody, Klimt’s Night, who end up on the same label as Kessoku Band and offer to open for their release party. Well, one of them does at least.
The singer of KN is a ridiculous gyaru stereotype, but their lyricist, Ame, makes Bocchi look more gregarious than Dick Clarke on New Year’s Eve. Uh, the alive version of Dick Clarke that is.
Anyway, Bocchi and Ame bond quickly and one of the running jokes I loved this volume is that Ame super respects and admires Bocchi, but nobody believes Bocchi when she tells them. It’s a cute aside that crops up several times, but not enough to wear out its welcome.
This all leads to Bocchi doing something to try and help Ame realize her own talents and it threads the needle crazy well in having a legitimate heartfelt conclusion and then savagely undercutting it with a wild joke that absolutely works.
Everything else is good enough. I do enjoy these volumes, though I do wish I was reading it in a more standard format than the tankobon. I guarantee I would enjoy it more. Still, it’s funny and has a nice sentiment and that’s a bit of a win.
3.5 stars - if you like Bocchi without reservations, easy choice for you. Even with my struggles consuming this particular media, there’s no denying that this is a solid entry for the series.
August 28, 2026
Not sure why the cover is wrong for this edition lol. Really enjoy how reading Bocchi makes me feel a lot more cultured with regards to not just Japanese secondary school traditions, but also about famous landmarks in Kyoto. Fun to see how Bocchi acts like such a immature boy at times, and the hijinks that ensue. It's always nice to see more of Sattsu and Bocchi having friends at school who aren't just Kita. That being said they do make a cute tourist trio.
While Ame does feel a bit like reintroducing pre-character growth Bocchi for the sake of it, I do enjoy how it gives Bocchi the opportunity to share what she has learnt to encourage others with social anxiety.
The band's music video seems so cool, but sadly it'll probably be a while till the anime will catch up and depict what the song actually sounds like. Also it was kinda sweet to see Ryo and Nijika reflect and enjoy their school memories together after graduating high school. Excited to see how they find university life.
While Ame does feel a bit like reintroducing pre-character growth Bocchi for the sake of it, I do enjoy how it gives Bocchi the opportunity to share what she has learnt to encourage others with social anxiety.
The band's music video seems so cool, but sadly it'll probably be a while till the anime will catch up and depict what the song actually sounds like. Also it was kinda sweet to see Ryo and Nijika reflect and enjoy their school memories together after graduating high school. Excited to see how they find university life.
July 30, 2025
estoy triste:(
November 30, 2025
Introducing new characters that help grow the story, this was a step up!
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