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Bocchi the Rock! seasons
Bocchi the Rock! has one TV season so far: 12 episodes made by CloverWorks and directed by Keiichirō Saitō, aired in Japan from October to December 2022. In 2024 the season was re-edited into two theatrical recap films, Re: in June and Re:Re: in August, which retell the TV story rather than add new chapters. A second TV season was announced in February 2025 with Yūsuke Yamamoto, assistant director on season 1, taking over as director at the same studio. The source is Aki Hamaji's four-panel manga in Manga Time Kirara Max, which had eight volumes as of November 2025.
| Season | Premiere | End | Episodes | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | October 9, 2022 | December 25, 2022 | 12 | CloverWorks |
| Bocchi the Rock! Re: (recap film, part 1) | June 7, 2024 | CloverWorks | ||
| Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re: (recap film, part 2) | August 9, 2024 | CloverWorks |
Season 1
Hitori is recruited into Kessoku Band, works part-time at STARRY to pay for shows, and slowly learns to play with others instead of alone. Kita joins, the band writes its first original songs and prepares for its first live and for the school festival. The season aired from 9 October to 25 December 2022 on Tokyo MX and other channels, with 12 episodes.
Bocchi the Rock! Re: (recap film, part 1)
Re: is the first of two theatrical recap films that rework the TV season for the big screen. It covers the first half of the story, from Hitori joining Kessoku Band onward. Released in Japan on 7 June 2024, it runs 92 minutes and was made by CloverWorks under director Keiichirō Saitō, with Aniplex distributing.
Bocchi the Rock! Re:Re: (recap film, part 2)
Re:Re: is the second recap film and retells the rest of the TV season, with the band's later shows and the school festival. It opened in Japanese cinemas on 9 August 2024 and runs 77 minutes. Like part one, it is a re-edit of the existing episodes, so viewers who have seen the series already know the story.
Next season Announced
Season 2 of Bocchi the Rock! is confirmed. It was announced on 15 February 2025 at Kessoku Band's live event "We will B", together with a teaser. CloverWorks is producing it again, with Yūsuke Yamamoto as director, Erika Yoshida returning for series composition, and Kerorira and Keito Oda on character design. As of 28 October 2026 no premiere date or season has been given: the official site lists the staff but no broadcast date.
FAQ
How many seasons of Bocchi the Rock! are there?
One TV season so far, with 12 episodes aired from October to December 2022. There are also two recap films from 2024, Re: and Re:Re:, which retell that season. A second season has been announced but has no air date yet.
Will there be a Bocchi the Rock! season 2?
Yes. Season 2 was announced on 15 February 2025 and is being made by CloverWorks with Yūsuke Yamamoto directing. As of October 2026 the release date has not been announced.
Do I need to watch the Bocchi the Rock! movies?
No. Re: and Re:Re: are compilation films that re-edit the 12 TV episodes for cinemas. They are a good way to rewatch the story on a big screen, but they do not continue it, so the TV series covers everything.
Who is the main character of Bocchi the Rock!?
Hitori Gotoh, known as Bocchi, a shy first-year high school student and skilled guitarist. She becomes lead guitarist of Kessoku Band alongside drummer Nijika Ijichi, bassist Ryo Yamada and singer Ikuyo Kita.
Which studio made the Bocchi the Rock! anime?
CloverWorks animated the TV series and the two recap films, with Keiichirō Saitō directing. CloverWorks is also making the second season, directed by Yūsuke Yamamoto, who was assistant director on the first.
Sources
- Bocchi the Rock! (Wikipedia)
- List of Bocchi the Rock! episodes (Wikipedia)
- ぼっち・ざ・ろっく! (Japanese Wikipedia)
- 劇場総集編ぼっち・ざ・ろっく! Re: (eiga.com)
- 劇場総集編ぼっち・ざ・ろっく! Re:Re: (eiga.com)
- Bocchi the Rock Announces Season 2 With Director Change (Anime Corner, 2025-02-15)
- TVアニメ「ぼっち・ざ・ろっく！」公式サイト
- 孤独摇滚！ (Chinese Wikipedia, zh-cn)
- 《孤独摇滚》 feature (机核 gcores)