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Bocchi the Rock!
Bocchi the Rock! is active across manga, stage, and merchandise. The manga resumed serialization in June 2026 after a health hiatus that began in December 2024, and the stage production LIVE STAGE Bocchi the Rock! 2026 RE:boot runs in Tokyo through February 23, 2026, with a Blu-ray and DVD set for August 26, 2026.
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1d ago
The Bocchi the Rock! manga resumed serialization in the August issue of Manga Time Kirara MAX on June 18, 2026, ending a hiatus that began in December 2024 when creator Aki Hamaji said she had been in poor physical health for several months. To mark the return, all chapters from volumes 1 through 8 were free to read on COMIC FUZ until June 20. The return keeps the source material running alongside the announced second TV anime season.
The stage adaptation LIVE STAGE Bocchi the Rock! 2026 RE:boot is performed at THEATER MILANO-Za in Shinjuku through February 23, 2026. It reworks the two previous stage productions into one streamlined narrative with new scenes, and the cast performs Kessoku Band and SICK HACK songs live. A Blu-ray and DVD release is scheduled for August 26, 2026.
Merchandise and licensing continue at a steady pace. The DIGSTA line has added maid-outfit figures of Nijika Ijichi and Ikuyo Kita, with the Kita figure shipping February 2027. Furyu opened pre-orders for a 1/7 scale Hitori Goto live-stage figure for March 2027, and SuperGroupies opened pre-orders for a Kikuri Hiroi sukajan, a Kessoku Band rider jacket, and logo boots through September 28, 2026. Bandai Spirits will release Ichiban Kuji Volume 5 on January 8, 2027, and has completed the Kessoku Band lineup in its 30MP plastic model series.
Aki Hamaji drew a key visual for the 35th anniversary of Shimokitazawa Shelter, the live house that inspired the anime's venue, with a limited-edition T-shirt available from May 15, 2026. CloverWorks announced a three-city POP UP SHOP 2026 tour that includes Bocchi the Rock! merchandise, and Crunchyroll Manga added the title to its service on August 10, 2026.
Key facts
- Manga serialization
- Resumed in the August issue of Manga Time Kirara MAX on June 18, 2026, after a hiatus that began in December 2024; volumes 1 through 8 were free on COMIC FUZ until June 20. ↗
- Stage production
- LIVE STAGE Bocchi the Rock! 2026 RE:boot runs at THEATER MILANO-Za in Shinjuku through February 23, 2026, with a Blu-ray and DVD release set for August 26, 2026. ↗
- Ichiban Kuji Volume 5
- Bandai Spirits will release Ichiban Kuji Anime Bocchi the Rock! Volume 5 from January 8, 2027, featuring Gracemaster figures of the four Kessoku Band members and a Last One prize of Hiroi Kikuri. ↗
- 30MP plastic model line
- Bandai Spirits released a 30MP plastic model of Nijika Ijichi with a drum set on June 26, 2026, for 5,940 yen, completing the four Kessoku Band members in the series. ↗
- DIGSTA figures
- DIGSTA maid figures of Nijika Ijichi and Ikuyo Kita are scheduled for December 2026 and February 2027; the Ikuyo Kita figure has a reference price of 12,100 yen and sells for 10,640 yen at AmiAmi. ↗
- SuperGroupies apparel
- SuperGroupies opened pre-orders for a Kikuri Hiroi sukajan, an oversized Kessoku Band rider jacket, and 8-hole boots; pre-orders close September 28, 2026. ↗
- Hitori Goto 1/7 scale figure
- Furyu opened pre-orders on July 6, 2026, for a 1/7 scale live-stage figure of Hitori Goto, priced at 24,970 yen, releasing March 2027. ↗
- Crunchyroll Manga
- Crunchyroll Manga added Bocchi the Rock! on August 10, 2026, among 16 titles. ↗
- CloverWorks POP UP SHOP 2026
- CloverWorks POP UP SHOP 2026 includes Bocchi the Rock! merchandise across three cities in 2026: Ebetsu, Hokkaido from January 16 to February 4, Nagoya from February 13 to March 2, and Kochi from March 27 to April 13. ↗
- Shimokitazawa Shelter anniversary
- Aki Hamaji drew a key visual for the 35th anniversary of Shimokitazawa Shelter, with a limited-edition T-shirt available for order from May 15, 2026. ↗
Timeline
- Sep 13, 2026 SuperGroupies Unveils Bocchi the Rock! Kikuri Sukajan And Kessoku Band Jacket, Boots
- Sep 9, 2026 Bocchi the Rock! Ikuyo Kita Gets Maid Outfit DIGSTA Figure
- Aug 29, 2026 Bocchi the Rock! Creator Picked Hitori's Black Les Paul by Image Search
- Aug 16, 2026 Bocchi the Rock! Collab Event Starts in Legend of Staff and Sword
- Aug 11, 2026 Bocchi the Rock! Nijika Maid Figure Announced for December Release
- Aug 10, 2026 Crunchyroll Adds Angel Next Door Season 2 English Dub and 16 Manga Titles
- Aug 8, 2026 Bocchi the Rock! Ichiban Kuji Volume 5 Set for January 2027
- Jul 26, 2026 Bocchi the Rock's Nijika Ijichi Gets DIGSTA Maid Figure, Goro Majima Also Announced
- Jul 6, 2026 Furyu Opens Pre-Orders for Hitori Goto Live Ver. 1/7 Scale Figure
- Jun 27, 2026 Bocchi the Rock!'s Nijika Ijichi Joins Bandai Spirits' 30MP Plastic Model Line
- Jun 18, 2026 Bocchi the Rock! Serialization Resumes, Volumes 1-8 Free on COMIC FUZ
- May 31, 2026 LIVE STAGE Bocchi the Rock! 2026 RE:boot Runs Through February 23
- May 31, 2026 CloverWorks POP UP SHOP 2026 Tour Announced for Three Cities
- May 19, 2026 Bocchi the Rock! Creator Hamaji Draws 35th Anniversary Visual for Shimokitazawa Shelter
- May 18, 2026 Bocchi the Rock Manga Resumes Serialization After Health Hiatus
Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself
sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every
fact links the story it came from.
Facts
- Noted
- Bocchi the Rock! is the source series for the DIGSTA figure · 2026-09-09
- Noted
- added to Crunchyroll Manga · 2026-08-10
- Noted
- the manga's authenticity came from learning the culture rather than prior knowledge · 2026-08-29
- Announced
- Nijika Ijichi maid figure (December 2026) · 2026-08-11
- Announced
- second TV anime season (February 2025) · 2026-08-11
- Announced
- resumes serialization after health hiatus · 2026-05-18
- Release
- tv · December 2026 · Japan · 2026-07-26
- Release
- manga · June 26, 2026 · Japan · 2026-06-27
- Release
- manga · 2026-06-18 · 2026-06-18
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- Confirmed live stage bocchi the rock 2026 re boot produces Bocchi the Rock! Sep 12 · source
- Confirmed resumes serialization after health hiatus May 28 · source
- Confirmed aki hamaji produces bocchi the rock May 28 · source
- Confirmed aki hamaji writes bocchi the rock May 28 · source
All coverage
1d ago
Onkyo has released the CP-TWS01F, a second collaboration model of fully wireless earphones with Bocchi the Rock!. The single model carries four change modes for Hitori Gotoh, Nijika Ijichi, Ryo Yamada, and Ikuyo Kita, each with newly recorded voice guidance totaling 22 words per character, or 88 across all four. Qualcomm's QCC3072 chipset, aptX Adaptive, noise canceling, ambient sound, game mode, and IPX4 waterproofing are included. Orders and product displays are available at ONKYO DIRECT ANIME STORE in Akihabara from Friday, October 2, 2026.
Sep 13
SuperGroupies opened pre-orders for three Bocchi the Rock! items: a sukajan modeled on SICK HACK bassist Kikuri Hiroi, an oversized rider jacket for Kessoku Band with the opening theme's title rendered as "Seisyun Complex," and 8-hole boots with a clear sole showing the Kessoku Band logo on the left and "Tsuchinoko Bocchi" on the right. Pre-orders close September 28, 2026.
Sep 9
D.I.G. has opened pre-orders for a DIGSTA PVC statue of Ikuyo Kita from Bocchi the Rock!, showing her in the maid outfit she wore at the school festival. The figure stands about 185mm tall including the base, carries a reference price of 12,100 yen, and sells for 10,640 yen at AmiAmi. Release is set for February 2027.
Aug 29
ASCII.jp reports that Bocchi the Rock! creator Aki Hamaji knew almost nothing about guitars or bands when the manga began, and chose Hitori's black Les Paul Custom by searching for "black" and "guitar" after setting the character design. She had never visited Shimokitazawa or a live house before drawing the manga, and learned the culture as she went.
Aug 16
Boltray Games began the 'Bocchi the Adventure!' collaboration event in the smartphone RPG Legend of Staff and Sword on August 16, 2026, running until September 5. Kessoku Band members Hitori Gotoh, Nijika Ijichi, Ryo Yamada, and Ikuyo Kita appear in Kanstin. The event includes an original story, mini-games, a login bonus, and a gacha with up to 60 pulls.
Aug 11
A new PVC statue of Nijika Ijichi in a maid outfit from the Bocchi the Rock! anime is set for release in December 2026. The figure, part of the DIGSTA series, costs 12,100 yen including tax. Purchases from the DIG official online store include a bonus interchangeable face part.
Aug 10
Crunchyroll began streaming the English dub of The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten season 2 last Thursday, with a full cast led by Ryan Negron and Jill Harris. The same day, Crunchyroll Manga added 16 titles including Bocchi the Rock!, Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, Tougen Anki, and Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun.
Aug 8
Bandai Spirits will release Ichiban Kuji Anime Bocchi the Rock! Volume 5 from January 8, 2027. The lottery-style prize lineup features figures of Gotoh Hitori, Ijichi Nijika, Yamada Ryo, and Kita Ikuyo in jersey maid outfits under the Gracemaster name, with a Last One prize of Hiroi Kikuri.
Jul 26
DIG has announced two new entries in its DIGSTA PVC statue series. From the anime Bocchi the Rock!, Nijika Ijichi appears in a maid outfit based on her appearance during the Shuka Festival cultural festival episode. The figure stands approximately 175mm tall including the base, is priced at 12,100 yen including tax, and is scheduled for release in December 2026. A purchase bonus exclusive to the DIG official online store includes a replacement face part with an intimidating expression. Separately, Goro Majima from the game Like a Dragon 8 Gaiden: Pirates in Hawaii joins the series in pirate costume. That figure stands approximately 180mm tall including the base, is priced at 15,400 yen including tax, and also ships in December 2026. The DIG online store exclusive bonus for Majima is a Goro (Monochrome) Figure that can be swapped between two styles. Both statues are painted PVC, ABS, and acrylic resin finished products. DIG uses digital modeling to reproduce costume textures and details. Photos shown are of prototypes and may differ from the final product.
Jul 6
Furyu has opened pre-orders for a 1/7 scale figure of Hitori Goto from Bocchi the Rock! in a live-stage pose. The figure stands approximately 24cm tall on a base with amp, speakers, and truss details. Pre-orders run from July 6, 2026, with a March 2027 release date and a price of 24,970 yen.
Jun 27
Bandai Spirits announced a 30MP plastic model of Bocchi the Rock! drummer Nijika Ijichi, including a large drum set and multiple face parts. The kit releases June 26, 2026, for 5,940 yen. With this release, all four Kessoku Band members are now available in the 30MP series.
Jun 18
Aki Hamaji's Bocchi the Rock! manga has resumed serialization in the August issue of Manga Time Kirara MAX, released June 18. The series had been on hiatus since the March issue in January. To mark the return, all chapters from volumes 1 through 8 are free to read on COMIC FUZ until June 20.
May 31
The stage adaptation LIVE STAGE "Bocchi the Rock!" 2026 RE:boot is currently being performed at THEATER MILANO-Za in Shinjuku through February 23, 2026. The production consists of two types of performances: a stage play and a separate live event concert. This "reboot" version reworks the story from the two previous stage productions into a single streamlined narrative, with new scenes added. The cast performs the band's music live on stage, including full-length songs from Kessoku Band and SICK HACK. Live streaming and delay streaming are available for select performances, with ticket prices starting at 690 yen for a limited introductory ticket. A Blu-ray and DVD release is scheduled for August 26, 2026. The cast includes Mamoru Morino as Hitori Gotoh, Miki Ootake as Nijika Ijichi, Karin Osanai as Ryo Yamada, and Mii Omori as Ikuyo Kita. The script and direction are by Akira Yamazaki.
May 31
CloverWorks announced a regional tour of its POP UP SHOP 2026 event, starting January 16 in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, followed by Nagoya in February and Kochi in March. The pop-up shops will sell merchandise for series including My Dress-Up Darling, Wind Breaker, Bocchi the Rock!, Spy × Family, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, and others. Limited quantities of past release goods and books will also be available. Each venue will display reproduction artwork and production materials, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the studio's animation process. The tour begins at Ebetsu Tsutaya Books (January 16 to February 4), moves to TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Noritake in Nagoya (February 13 to March 2), and ends at Kochi Tsutaya Books (March 27 to April 13). Stock and exhibits may vary by location. The announcement was made on January 9, 2026.
May 19
Aki Hamaji, creator of Bocchi the Rock!, produced a key visual for the 35th anniversary of Shimokitazawa Shelter, the live house that inspired the venue in the anime. The visual shows Bocchi and the band on stage against a photo of the real Shelter stage. A limited-edition T-shirt with the art is available for order starting May 15.
May 18
The Bocchi the Rock manga will resume in the next issue of Manga Time Kirara Max, ending a hiatus that began in December 2024. Creator Aki Hamaji stated she had been in poor physical health for several months and needed time to recuperate. The magazine had planned a return this month before the delay.