Aniplex’s official YouTube channel released a live rendition of Kessoku Band’s “Flasherbacker” featuring the voice actresses behind the band’s members. The performance occurred on February 15 at Musashino Forest Sports Plaza’s Main Arena (Chofu, Tokyo). Part of Kessoku Band’s “We Will B” tour, the release of the performance video was prefaced by the release of a short video documenting the VAs’ learning their respective in-anime instruments. This marks the first time that the entire cast playing Kessoku Band in Bocchi the Rock anime has performed live.
Kessoku Band & “Flasherbacker” Info
“Flasherbacker” is the 13th track on Kessoku Band’s self-titled album, was officially released on December 25, 2022. The song’s lyrics and composition were handled by otoha. Ritsuo Mitsui arranged the song. The in-anime Kessoku Band members are:
- Yoshino Aoyama as Hitori Gotoh
- Saku Mizuno as Ryo Yamada
- Sayumi Suzushiro as Nijika Ijichi
- Ikumi Hasegawa as Ikuyo Kita
Kessoku Band’s live musicians include:
- Ikumi Hasegawa (Vocals)
- Ritsuro Mitsui (Guitar)
- Akkin (Guitar)
- Yuichi Takama (Bass)
- Osamu Hidai (Drums)
What’s Bocchi the Rock About?
Once there was a rock; its name was Bocchi.
Bocchi the Rock follows Hitori “Bocchi” Gotoh, a girl with social skills so atrocious that Komi-san laughs at her. Like a dude in a post-hardcore band, she knows she can’t make friends, so she spends all her time mastering guitar in the hopes it will make her popular. So she dragged her guitar to school, hoping it would be the catalyst for conversation. But instead, it becomes the reason why she’s invited to play a live show. Alongside the drummer Nijika Ijichi and bassist Ryo Yamada, despite her exceptional guitar skills, Bocchi performs poorly. Yet, realizing she’s found kindred souls, Bocchi tries to overcome her social anxiety and joins their band full-time. An act that once again proves that the power of friendship is all one needs in life.
CloverWorks adapted Aki Hamaji’s 4-panel manga, and its first season aired as part of the 2022 Fall Anime Season. Bocchi the Rock has been serialized by Houbunsha’s Manga Time Kirara Max since 2017. At the end of the “We Will B” tour, a second season of the anime was announced.
Source: Aniplex YouTube Channel
© Aki Hamaji / Hobunsha, Aniplex
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