Fun, goofy, with some tsundere additions, Bocchi the Rock! 3 keeps readers engaged in this slapstick underdog story.
Bocchi the Rock! 3 opens up Kessoku Band’s world by adding new potential rivals, or rather friendly competition, as they learn more about the challenges to make it big as artists. It continues with the comedy, as Bocchi struggles to come out of her box and others experience confidence issues. It’s such a lighthearted and fun series that manages to include some essential life lessons that readers of any age can take away. Fun, goofy, with some tsundere additions, Bocchi the Rock! 3keeps readers engaged in this slapstick underdog story.
Created by Aki Hamazi, translated by John Neal, and lettered by Chiho Christie, the volume begins with the Kessoku Band crew facing their biggest challenge yet—entering a music competition. The Yen Press manga revolves around their training, getting money for what they need, and trying to meet the requirements to enter. With a new song, music video, and competition on the horizon, all members feel the pressure. There are life lessons for the crew as they embark on the next level of their artistry, and it’s not just Bocchi learning. The growth of the Kessoku Band is something to be proud of, and it’s a journey that readers will be invested in.
Bocchi the Rock! 3 Introduces Another Young Girl Band
As the team figures out what they need, they learn about another girl band named Sideros. Adding another band adds a touch of rivalry and camaraderie potential and legitimizes Kessoku Band. Plus, it opens up a true tsundere with the lead vocalist of Sideros, Ohtsuki. She runs hot and cold, but what stands out is she does not undermine Kessoku. On the contrary, she gives them much-needed advice to make it easier for them to succeed. But the highlight of this volume is the lessons the members learn on their own.
Entertaining and Inspiring
It’s a must to cheer on Kessoku Band because the members are hilarious. From Bocchi to Ryou, they each have quirky oddball personalities. Although none outshine Bocchi, they all stand out. So, the comedic rapport between them keeps the series flowing. But in Bocchi the Rock! 3 there is more as the crew learns a lesson after they receive an invite to perform at another club. Besides Bocchi, each member struggles, particularly Kita, who feels her voice is not good enough. It reminds readers that when you have the right people around you, they will support and inspire you to greater heights.
As their fans grow, so does their supporters. Nijika learns a lesson; however, their following grows thanks to their performance elsewhere. Not to mention, more people realize that Bocchi is the famous online guitarist. The series is adorable, with minimal conflict in the way sitcoms would often solve whatever minor issues arose by the end of the episode. So, while it’s not deep, it’s fun reading about the adventures of a group of young girls fighting to succeed.
Bocchi the Rock! 3 introduces new characters while fleshing out the others and adding tension as they struggle with self-confidence. For readers, it’s as though they, like the collection of fans in the manga, get to be the first to support Kessoku Band. It’s always thrilling to see the potential of artists at their beginning. Bocchi the Rock! 3 delivers that emotional zeal with laughs and heart.
