Why Bocchi The Rock Made Me Cry Like a Dumb Baby
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- Опубліковано 4 січ 2023
- Anime of the year; Bocchi the rock
(i realize that i have pronounced her name wrong, please put up with it)
Link to all music/clips in order of appearance:
- Hereditary ost - Mothers & Daughters:
• Hereditary Soundtrack ...
- Black midi - Bmbmbm:
• bmbmbm
- Snapcube - UntilDawn Fandub Part 1:
• Until Dawn - Part 1 | ...
- Cheekface - I feel so weird!:
• Cheekface - I Feel So ...
- Black Country New Road - Sunglasses:
• Black Country New Road...
- Destiny - Changes his game settings:
• Top 100 Destiny Twitch...
- Dimension 20 - Therapy clip:
• First Kisses and Last ...
- CJ the X - Miraculous Lady bug:
• Watch Miraculous
- Elden Ring OST - Godrick The Grafted:
• Godrick the Grafted
- Joji - Glimpse of us:
• Joji - Glimpse of Us
- Black Midi - 953:
• 953
Thanks for watching :3
"It costs $1000 to see a therapist, but it costs $0 to tell myself it's all my fault."
-Bocchi, probably
Bocchi would pay $1000 for not to see the therapist lol
@@kucingoyen1 Also, Japanese people just really fucking hate therapy. It's seriously frowned upon in Japanese culture, for some ass-backward reason. It has something to do with bushido, I think.
-Me, definitely
Episode 5 was epic, but the episode that had me bawling was 6. "There aren't enemies here, you're not in combat with these people." My anxiety comes from being bullied in school and as an adult, I'm always on the defensive against all people I meet. That line cut so deep through years of trying to "win" in every interaction I had with anyone and avoiding encounters if I didn't feel like I was going to come out on top. It destroyed me with a single move.
I did tear up in that episode too. in one way or another, we've related to that quote.
As someone who's had crippling trust issues in my young adult years and still have troubles opening up more to people, that hit me really hard. I never thought a comedy anime is able to reduce me to emotional tears
That kinda got me too, but for me it was episode 8. "I refuse to let it stay this way". And that line is one I repeat to myself very often. It really encompasses a lot.
Something to add to "Bocchi's emotional support network":
While they do push her to step outside of her comfort zone, they never force her.
They all are fully aware and respecting if her condition. They know when to push her, but also when to just let her be.
And from personal experience: It's the secret ingredient.
Having mutuals who push you, but also validate your feelings is everything.
Anyways, fantastic video, thank you very much!
"Crying for Bocchi is like giving myself permission to cry for me."
That is such a perfect concise way to put how I feel about a lot of this show into words. That plus the whole indie band forming and rock scene vibe this show has going for it has made it my instant favorite.
Thank you for this amazing review, you knocked it out of the park!
Another thing I appreciated watching Bocchi was how her bandmates encouraged her to write the lyrics to their songs. They wanted Bocchi to express herself in an authentic way and share her feelings and experiences. And then, once she wrote a true "Bocchi song" Ryo finally felt genuine inspiration to write music. Maybe my favorite moment of affirmation in the show.
i need a IRL nijika to save me from this too
i need one as well 😭
"...because she's an anime protagonist, you're not".
That hurts.
Reason why Nijika is my favorite character is because of how nice and supportive was towards me... I mean, Bocchi and her other bandmates as well.
Although that leads me to think of the most unrealistic part of the anime, everyone is so nice.
Honestly getting out of social anxiety for me happened because I met some people who were that nice and understanding. It's exaggerated, but not that unrealistic
Not really, similar things happened to me too and I can't help but exclaim how much a group of nice, supportive and steadfast friends does for me, someone with social anxiety. Like sure social anxiety doesn't really go away but I can see similar changes bocchi is going through. Especially where having comfortable people around you brings you out of your inner world and mind-loops which are inherently destructive. Not to mention, none of them are judging her nor really treating her weirdly because of it.
This may sound a bit dark but, if I did not meet this group of friends 10 years back, I would probably be not typing this comment now.
Like the other comments said it's not that unrealistic to find people like Nijika that are nice and understanding, the thing is they won't always appear in front of you and start being your friend, sometimes you have to amass the courage to make the first step, one simple conversation about the weather can lead to a years long friendship but you have to not fear being the one starting the conversation because by firing the shots yourself instead of waiting you'll maximize the chances of meeting new friends.
To me, this anime is a great instructions manual on how to deal with social anxiety, either as the person who has it or as the person knowing someone who has it. Yes, Bocchi is very lucky and if you relate to her, you shouldn't just expect someone to come out of nowhere like Nijika. However, the anime still sends great messages overall despite that. Even if you can't relate to Bocchi, you can still look at how the other characters help her, and be inspired to do the same with someone who struggles with social anxiety IRL.
So yeah, I believe everyone should watch this anime and take notes.
Firstly, I appreciate the "made me cry like a dumb baby" sentiment, as I can relate lol. It had been a while since I had cried, not from sadness, but just sheer emotion in general.
Secondly, I've seen a lot of videos on Bocchi talking about their thoughts (all overwhelmingly positive I might add), but none of them pointed out the root of her anxiety. We all saw the flashback to her childhood but I personally never actually thought about how the teachers actions became a hinderance, so that was a cool note I can add to why this anime is so great.
Thirdly, I want to point out that in my opinion, the fact that Bocchi CONSISTENTLY went out with her guitar in an attempt to get people to come up and talk to her, was progress. It's one thing to leave the house, try it once, "didn't work" and give up. It's a whole other thing to do this consistently, and in her doing it consistently it led to a higher chance of someone coming up and sparking a conversation. If she had given up all together after the first try, she wouldn't have been sitting on the swing set with the guitar on her back. In fact, she wouldn't have been outside at all. The fact that she kept going despite the failure, showed a lot of personal growth. This was a HUUUUUGE reason why the anime became anime of the year for me. All anime is about personal growth one way or another, but this one was grounded in reality and displayed perfectly in my opinion.
Overall great video. Hope your channel pops off.
As someone who doesn't struggle with anxiety, some of this stuff went over my head when I watched Bocchi. Thanks for providing an entertaining, well thought out window into that mindset.
"But what is so debilitating about social anxiety is that it takes away your ability to reach out for help for others" THIS :( Bruh also I got to a level in wich I'm even uncapable of posting comments online, i just overthink everything I want to say and even write or chat (and that's just one of a lot of problems). Watching Bocchi the Rock felt so relatable for me and I enjoyed it way more than series like K-on or that Haruhi Suzumiya (I was way younger when I watched them but yeah). The fact that more people felt identified with this character makes me realize Its just not me or just a few, sure we are all different, but the anxiety is real. Thank you for making this video! (also your narration is very nice, you should keep doing videos!)
I love the “what the f**k is wrong with you“ clip from the snapcube dub 🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏
It's not unusual to cry while watching media. For me The 86, Violet Evergarden, Your Lie in April, A Silent Voice, and Made in Abyss absolutely crushed my soul. Ugly tears to be shed just remembering scenes. I can't listen to songs from The 86 without having to stop myself from bawling. I loved each and everyone one of them, but I don't think I have the courage to ever watch them again, which is sad because they're absolitely fantastic. So I can kinda relate. Bocchi isn't very much like me, but I have lost close friends to death, so those particular animes really resonate with me and cause the wellspring of grief to overflow.
Ugly crying fr 😭
I read the LN for 86, but that did not prepare me for how well made and emotional the last two episodes were.
Someone looking like Jesus telling me why Bocchi the Rock is such an emotional show is something I did not know I needed in my life
I also got very emotional watching the show for similar reasons as you but your review might have gotten me even more emotional, definitely teared up while watching it. Great job on this and I'll be here for whatever you decide to make next.
Your script writing and delivery are very good, I hope the algorithm picks you up soon
I absolutely agree that failure is required to be good eventually. However, that's hard to do when your parents teach you to not try something when you're not good at already or right away.
Maybe slightly differently to what you talked about in the video, but my tears well up uncontrollably every time during the concerts when the band is in trouble onstage--such as during their audition or when they were struggling with nerves in their first performance--and Bocchi suddenly switches on and carries the whole show with her playing.
To me, seeing Bocchi in that moment made me cry more than any other moment in the story. Instead of the anxious, scared, bumbling Bocchi that we had been seeing up until then, we saw a Bocchi that practiced guitar for six hours a day for three years. In that moment, despite the challenge of not only being on stage but playing for a seemingly unimpressed crowd (that would terrify anyone, not just someone with social anxiety), Bocchi left her worries and fears behind. Because in that moment she had the power to confront those problems head on--the power of play the fuck out of a guitar--and boy did she rock.
I haven't teared up for much of anything in many years, but seeing those shots of Bocchi's eyes, and witnessing Bocchi just completely dialed in and in the zone, maybe even in a flow state, made me cry. It reminded me of my own experiences where I met terrifying challenges that almost paralyzed me just thinking about them. But when it came time to perform, I suddenly felt like I was fully immersed in what I was doing, without a single thought to my usual anxieties and emotional turmoil. And after seeing Bocchi experience almost all of the same struggles (she just like me fr) and then seeing her also be able to turn up in the crucial moments for the band overwhelmed me with tears of pride.
Thanks for articulating so well everything I had been thinking about over the course of the show and while watching Bocchi grow!
No fucking clue why youtube recommended me a video with not even 5k views but I'm glad it did. You did well, algorithm.
Not even a minute in the video and I already like this guy
Your drawing analogy reminds me of when I played some songs at an open mic with just me and my guitar and 50 people watching...and I screwed up one of the songs and had to stop mid-song, but I didn't let that stop me from coming back a few more times to try again! And I didn't screw up again!
same thing for me when i was doing Karaoke at a family gathering
I’m so glad Bocchi joined America’s local band Cheekface
Black Midi and Bcnr references in a bocchi video 🤯 Best vid ever
this video is going to get millions of views
because...
Bocchi is... literally me
Holy beans I loved this video. Bocchi immediately resonated with me as a show and a character and your breakdown was great. I was also shocked by the fact that 80% of your one off references were things I knew and loved. Audibly cackled at a few parts. Hope to see more of your videos in the future!
ive seen every bocchi video on youtube. this is prob one of the best.
black midi refrence at the start of the video caught me so off guard
its a crime you don't have more subs. Your presentation is very detailed and light, and in general understandable keep it up
truly banger vid fr, hope to see your channel grow fr
Underrated I've never felt like tearing up when watching an anime review lol let alone even fully watch an anime review
"While I get to have a panic attack going to the grocery store" Holy hell man, that hit home run.
This is that video that made me find you, it's such a great take on Bocchi the Rock! Immediately subscribed
Simply put, it is peak.
Beautiful video
the funniest video Ive seen in ages and also the most concise plus indepth breakdown I've seen in a while. Absolutely fantastic video
Oh of course the editing too
A video about Bocchi with black midi songs spread throughout...
An unlikely combination I didn't think I needed.
This whole show is one big "she's just like me for real for real" moment
Dude this wasn't about bocchi it was about me. Why you got to make it so personal lmao
I really love this video. If the rest of your content is like this you're really underrated
bocchi makes me sad because I'm in a very similar position but I know I'm not an anime protagonist
This was both a fantastic analysis of Bocchi's character, and an encouraging reminder that failure is important and doesn't define you. Great video! Hope to see more videos like this from you.
Love this video, good job!
great editing, good humor. overall a great review
IM ur 53rd subscriber now Imma flex that on anyone who watches you when ur big
Dude, i love this show so much!! Your video helped me a lot and motivated me!! Keep It up!!!
This is a fantastic video essay. I haven't seen Bocchi the Rock (I rarely watch shows, let alone anime, as is) but I've heard a lot of good things about it and had my interest piqued by the video title lol. As someone who has had much of my life plagued by severe anxiety and depression and had to claw my way out to become the person I am now (someone who is much, much healthier emotionally and mentally) this video summed up my a lot of my thoughts on my past. You get straight to the heart of a lot of topics and give great, concise insights on them.
I found the point about taking your own internal pain and using it to fuel self-improvement and endure the struggles that come with particularly good. It's something I feel isn't talked nearly enough about in discussions surrounding mental health but has been central to my own self-improvement process so thank you for going into it. Overall this is just criminally underrated and speaks to a lot of important things that need more attention in mental health, both in media and general discourse.
i see you cj the x styled video
i am excited to drink from your well of content
Algorithm has blessed me by showing me this channel
Dude Thx, i actually never thought about not to think about is my drawing bad or good, the mindset is limiting me for the longest time & what you said giving me a solution for it.
I like your style. Imma subscribe now.
Bring is to the top my man...
I actually did the guitar thing at my school
0:30 that is the correct way.
i really like this video and your style
its too real
especially the drawing part
Felt the same with this show. Got really emotional especially since it reignited my passion for guitar.
I watched Bocchi as a form of escapism, as a sort of fantasy journey with me in her shoes, experiencing growth and improvement vicariously through her...only to finish the last episode and return to the reality that I am still pre-episode-one Bocchi. Or really, I am the "possible future Bocchi" where she drops out of school and holes herself up in her room with booze and laments the loss of her friends in the band...but you know, minus the booze, because i can't afford it without a job...
Bocchi and you are just like me fr fr, subscribed.
This is really fresh to reviewing an anime in such perspection, oke im in! ill be your new subsciber now :D
"I only want to draw if I'm good at it."
This explains why I continue to draw... I hate myself, and yearn for the pain of failure. But the more I draw, the better I get. Meaning the more I do it, the less pain. Oh no.
But not to worry, the internet exists. And there's an inexhaustible amount of artists I can unfairly compare myself to there. And so the pain may continue unabated. Success!
“And it’s not in a cute way either! It’s kind of painful sometimes”
*cut to Bocchi slamming her head to cut off the flashbacks
*deep breath in*
.
.
.
*deep breath out*
yep… *[noises of deep pain]*
I've been watching a lot of Guthrie Govan's videos lately that I thought I was clicking on another GG's video because of your hair XD
yup, i got emotional during her highest moments. it was like i was proud. :)
loved this i think it inspired me to watch the show
He just like me fr
She literally me
Can't say I have social anxiety (undiagnosed, etc) but I sure as hell am shy, and it sucks cause I really want to talk to people
Anyway nice video :)
you aint have to throw a shot at Angel Beats 🤣
Dont worry man im with you.. this show related as fk! Definitely anime of the year
3:20 This phenomenon is already well-documented. In psychology, it's a type of self-fulfilling prophecy called the self-imposed prophecy, a sort of equal opposite to the Pygmalion effect. Even the diagram looks very familiar.
This is painfully relatable
cool video
Like commented and subscribed 👍
She just like me fr 😭😭😭
too real
Bocchi is like me and so is Piranha too 😭🥹🥹
I pray for the day I start seeing schizo sigma memes of bocchi on tiktok
this rules!!!!!!!
Can you be my therapist ☝️😢
Totally funny video, not sure if you made it to be one but yeah. Because there were many things that were too relatable lol
Ture👍
Bradley Hall? Is that you?
this video was too real. fuck dude
"...because she's an anime protagonist, you're not".
Partly not agree, I think bocchi has tried a lot, but the anime just show that moment that she was the anime protagonist for many consideration. The first song "Guitar loneliness and blue planet" has described a story that bocchi's first live alone outside. Bocchi went outside with the guitar impulsively, trying to search bandmate or someone love music without caring about f**king weather, but because the weather the result was devastatingly despair. With nobody replyed to her solo live, she felt so lonely and even the Street lights became too shiny to lift her head. That is why Ryo can immediately realize the meaning of the song and point out that the song is dark. All songs are freaking great and cover the Bocchi's remaining chapter we can't watch like sport meeting and graduation ceremony (probably Never Forget and Flashbacker).
Anyway great comment, the show is not only entertaining, but also so real and like a mirror, like medicine. it's so great that I can't search an anime that can catch its level in less than five year, not just anime of the year IMO.
also bocchi is more likely to pronounce to "bor-chi" (the 3rd 'c' is Sokuon)
Forgive my poor English. 😃
so "she's just like me fr fr" is actually good?
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Jordan Peterson makes you mad? They just make me sad
Bocchi is the way to pronounce it...not boki..
I enjoyed watching this a lot. You should make more videos, you are good at them.
Snapcube's Real Time Fandub: The Vibes of Rude Mountain reference in the first couple minutes?
Excellent taste. 😔🤌🤌