Bocchi the Rock! - Vol. 8 Ch. 92

[rgtm573]

Bocchi would do great at improv classes. The stuff she says is outlandish, yet creative. There's no stopping her once her crippling anxiety unshackles.

 

[ShaiKhulud]

Bocchi should really try D&D GM stuff lol, what a wild mind

 

[hexrox]

Yeah.

 

[PHDInSillyism]

Can’t wait for the sideplot where they go hunting for the white whale to avenge ahab and starbuck.

 

[Sethilliano]

Very funny chapter! I love Bocchi

 

[Lunkli]

This is what we read Bocchi the Rock for. No other manga would have brought Ahab and Starbuck back up after their one-off appearances in chapters 72 & 74, respectively. Kind of sad that Odysseus wasn't mentioned, though. Like, I get that he was a bit of a comedic relief character, but his death was absolutely the most tragic one of the whole crew.

 

[TheLostLight]

Is Kessoku band reactionary conservative rock? That's disappointing. But maybe that's just my punk rock heart speaking...

 

[Carn109]

Based bocchi fans writing paragraphs
Also everyone mustve loved Bocchi's delulu rants

 

[Dashi_kun]

This was such a fun chapter, it has been a while since i laugh so much reading a manga.

Yeah

 

[Dashi_kun]

Yeah. Thanks for the chapter

 

[Kimchino]

At least in-universe makes sense the lyricist would be good at making up stories, probably why the good reactions, also kind of an apology to the previous chapter.

This better be the final nail on the coffin for any trust Kita had for Ryo that was left.

Yeah

 

[rorreine]

I LOVE BOCCHI THE ROCK AND ALSO THE SIDE STORY PLS ENGLISH TRANSLATOR PLS TRANSLATE THE SIDE STORY TOO I BEG U 😭🙏🏻

 

[Rena-MMM4]

Ah yes, the Iconic crab arc, how could we forget?

 

[nanjuukan]

Is Kessoku band reactionary conservative rock? That's disappointing. But maybe that's just my punk rock heart speaking...

Same thougth cross my mind lol. But honestly there's quite a few (if not more) leftist/anti-capitalist argument you can make against globalization as well, if that's indeed what you were referring to.

Overall I'd say its not really useful to plaster western political understanding on a japanese work.

 

[NissanFairLadyZ32]

"Shes hendrixing it!?"

 

[NissanFairLadyZ32]

Going by Detroit Metal City, I want to believe there are in-verse Bocchi fans creating their own image of this hype hardcore world weary Bocchi.

Detroit Metal City being mentioned in 2025!? It's a good day

 

[TheLostLight]

Same thougth cross my mind lol. But honestly there's quite a few (if not more) leftist/anti-capitalist argument you can make against globalization as well, if that's indeed what you were referring to.

Overall I'd say its not really useful to plaster western political understanding on a japanese work.

Yeah, I guess, if globalization comes in the form of colonization (which historically it almost always does), then protesting that is pretty leftist. I guess I'd argue that it feels pretty short sighted to attack globalization on those grounds, rather than colonialism itself.

Although, specifically because it's a Japanese work is one of the reasons it comes off as reactionary conservatism: the history of Japanese colonialism isn't really taught in Japan or discussed amongst the general populace to my knowledge, and Japan has a long (and continued) history of national isolationism and ethnic policy making (look into the discrimination of the Ainu for example).

Anyways, you make some good points, but considering the political climate in Japan, and the fact that this comment is the only political statement really made in the manga as far as I can recall (lack of other context), I don't think the connection is unwarranted. Still, if it can be safely ignored, or reinterpreted into something else, I think it's fine to do so, until more political messaging providing more context comes along, at least.

 

[bytheblade]

it wasnt even THAT cringe these comments needa chill

 

[AjiShio]

Lol bocchi fake story ended up being hilarious that it came back as a positive for the band.

 

[nanjuukan]

Yeah, I guess, if globalization comes in the form of colonization (which historically it almost always does), then protesting that is pretty leftist. I guess I'd argue that it feels pretty short sighted to attack globalization on those grounds, rather than colonialism itself.

Although, specifically because it's a Japanese work is one of the reasons it comes off as reactionary conservatism: the history of Japanese colonialism isn't really taught in Japan or discussed amongst the general populace to my knowledge, and Japan has a long (and continued) history of national isolationism and ethnic policy making (look into the discrimination of the Ainu for example).

Anyways, you make some good points, but considering the political climate in Japan, and the fact that this comment is the only political statement really made in the manga as far as I can recall (lack of other context), I don't think the connection is unwarranted. Still, if it can be safely ignored, or reinterpreted into something else, I think it's fine to do so, until more political messaging providing more context comes along, at least.

(Sorry for only seeing your reply now)

I fully see where you're coming from and tbh I agree. The fact that it's originally aimed at young adult japanese men kinda supports your argument too. For now I'll use my free will and interpret it in way that's is convenient to me, because I'll be honest picturing Kessoku Band as some pro status quo posers would make them profoundly less cool in my eyes lmao.

So far the morals were never that questionable and l really doubt Kirara will ever have the balls to go down the political route anyway, so hopefully the serie can keep it this way until the end.