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Bocchi the Rock’s memes surprise the crew.

The Meme-ifying Magic of Bocchi The Rock: A Shocking Success!

Bocchi The Rock rocked the anime world when it premiered in 2022 from CloverWorks, and the franchise has been riding high ever since. The release of its two compilation films in Japan helped spread the word about this rocking series that’s become a big player in the anime game. At Anime Expo, we chatted with the director and voice of Bocchi to get the scoop on the anime’s viral meme magic.

Director Keiichiro Saitō reveals that Bocchi’s character is the driving force behind the anime’s meme-fueled success, “I think the key to Bocchi the Rock‘s success is that its main character is a meme magnet. You can fit Bocchi into almost anything you find online, and that curiosity sparks interest from people who might not have watched the anime otherwise. They get hooked on the story and the show gets a new audience.”

(Photo: Bocchi the Rock Recap Film Part 2 – CloverWorks)

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Voice actor Yoshino Aoyama was shocked by the anime’s meme magic, “I was like, ‘Wait, people worldwide are using videos with my voice, making memes, and spreading it around the world?’ That’s never happened to me before! And I relate to Bocchi a lot – I used to have low self-confidence.”

Aoyama continued, “So when the anime went viral, I was unsure if people would accept me and my voice. But as the memes kept coming, I saw how many people were enjoying them, and I thought, ‘Are they all saying Bocchi is the best? That actually gave me self-confidence!’ It’s a surreal experience, but I’m thrilled to be a part of it.”