The Bocchi the Rock! manga has resumed serialization after a health-related hiatus, and the franchise continues to expand through merchandise, a stage production, and a creator collaboration with the real-life venue that inspired the series.
The Bocchi the Rock! manga returned to serialization in the August issue of Manga Time Kirara MAX on June 18, 2026, 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. To mark the return, all chapters from volumes 1 through 8 were made free to read on COMIC FUZ until June 20.
Alongside the manga's revival, the franchise has seen a wave of merchandise and live-event activity. Furyu opened pre-orders for a 1/7 scale figure of Hitori Goto in a live-stage pose, standing 24cm tall on a detailed stage base, priced at 24,970 yen and scheduled for March 2027 release. Bandai Spirits completed the Kessoku Band lineup in its 30MP plastic model series with the Nijika Ijichi kit, which includes a large drum set and multiple face parts, releasing June 26, 2026, for 5,940 yen. The stage adaptation LIVE STAGE Bocchi the Rock! 2026 RE:boot ran through February 23, 2026, at THEATER MILANO-Za in Shinjuku, compressing two prior stage runs into one streamlined narrative with live musical performances. A Blu-ray and DVD release is scheduled for August 26, 2026.
CloverWorks announced a regional tour of its POP UP SHOP 2026 event, starting January 16 in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, and moving to Nagoya and Kochi through April 13, 2026, selling merchandise for Bocchi the Rock! and other series. Aki Hamaji also produced a key visual for the 35th anniversary of Shimokitazawa Shelter, the live house that inspired the venue in the anime, with a limited-edition T-shirt available for order starting May 15.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.