Hitori Gotoh

Hitori Gotoh (ひとり, Gotō Hitori)後ご藤とう, often referred to by her bandmates as Bocchi-chan (ぼっちちゃん),[2] is the titular main protagonist of the manga and anime series Bocchi the Rock. . She is a freshman at Shuka High School and is the lead guitarist and lyricist for the Kessoku Band.

She is extremely shy and introverted, with a strong desire to play in a band to highlight her talent. This aspiration led her to learn to play the guitar. Despite his great talent, he finds it difficult to demonstrate his skills effectively to the public.

Romaji
Gotō Hitori
Profile Alias
Guitarhero (ギターヒーローgitāhīrō ) [ 1 ] (On the internet)
Bocchi-chan (ぼっちちゃん) by
Ryo
[ 2 ] Mango
Mask (マンゴー仮面Mangō Kamen ) by
Seika
Features
February
21
Birthday Age
15
Gender
Female
Height
156 centimeters [ 5 ]
Weight
50 kilos [ 5 ]
Hair
color Pink
Eye
color Water
Blood
type B [ 7 ]
Occupation
Student
Affiliation
Shuka
High School Kessoku Band Relatives
Naoki Gotoh (father)
Michiyo Gotoh (mother)
Futari Gotoh (little sister)
Jimihen (dog)

Hitori is an extremely introverted girl with great social anxiety, so she finds it very difficult to talk to strangers. He often tries to avoid interactions, even going so far as to perform his first live show from inside a cardboard mango box. Due to her introversion, she rarely goes outside and instead spends most of her time at home, playing guitar alone in a dark closet. Seeks praise from others, probably as a reaction to their personality. She started playing guitar to become a music star for the sole reason of being admired. Sometimes he tries to socialize, often in unusual ways, such as imitating the way others speak. However, these attempts often fail.

Hitori Gotou, also known as Bocchi, is a shy girl with social anxiety. She mentions that she has always had difficulty interacting with others, even since elementary school, which has led her to isolate herself. However, one day she sees a rock band on television, which is surprised and fascinated, especially when she observes the guitarist, who seems to be the center of attention and admiration of everyone. Bocchi decides that she will learn to play the guitar, hoping that music will give her a chance to overcome her isolation and be socially accepted. A few years later, Bocchi has become a talented guitarist. However, all this is secret. She has practiced alone in her room and uploads videos of her performances online under the pseudonym Guitar Hero. Although she has gained some popularity online, in real life she is still the same shy girl unable to talk to other people, dreaming of joining a band, but she doesn't know how to approach anyone to do so. From an early age, Bocchi seeks out the guitar as a refuge from loneliness and social isolation. Instead of directly addressing their difficulties in socializing, they find a sense of purpose and personal accomplishment through musical practice. For someone with social anxiety, a solitary activity like playing the guitar provides a sense of control and security. This allows you to channel your emotions productively without exposing yourself to the stress that comes with social interaction. Unlike other less healthy mechanisms such as total isolation or extreme avoidance, learning to play the guitar represents a constructive way to deal with their emotions. Although it is initially a means to escape their problems, it eventually becomes a tool to connect with others. Bocci's self-taught method is a clear example of extreme self-discipline

but also of a perfectionism fueled by their low self-esteem. Bocchi spends hours practicing, watching tutorials, and honing his technical skills in solitude, which demonstrates both his passion and his need to excel at something in order to feel valuable. In psychological terms, her self-taught approach is driven by an internal locus of control, the belief that her achievements depend on her own effort, combined with a strong fear of failure that motivates but also limits her. The decision to learn guitar does not arise only from a musical interest, but also from his desire to connect with others. She hopes that being good at something will make her socially attractive, which is a common pattern in people with low self-esteem. However, His difficulty in showing himself publicly or sharing his abilities contradicts this initial desire, creating a dissonance between his goals and his fears. One day, while taking her guitar to school in hopes that someone will talk to her, nothing happens and she feels frustrated. On her way home, Bocchi sits alone in a park when suddenly a girl notices her: Nijika, an energetic and outgoing girl who is the drummer of a band called Kensoku Band. She is desperate because she needs a guitarist for a concert and sees Bocchi with his guitar, thinking that she must be an experienced musician. With no time to hesitate, Nijika drags her to the event venue. Bocchi arrives at Starry, a small bar and concert venue where the band plays. There she meets Ryu, the band's bass player, who is quiet but somewhat eccentric. Before the performance, Bocchi realizes that she has never played in a band or had experience in live performances, which fills her with panic. When they take the stage, Bocchi is inside a mango box, hiding from people to play. Social anxiety, also known as social phobia, is a disorder characterized by a fear of

intense and persistent to be observed, evaluated or humiliated in social situations. Bocchi presents several classic symptoms of this condition, Bocchi has a few different characteristics. Bocci has constant thoughts of being judged negatively by others, critical and catastrophic self-talk, anticipation of social scenarios such as inevitable failures, which increases her avoidance anxiety, intense anxiety before, during, and after interacting with others, feelings of extreme shame when making mistakes, or when she feels like she is the center of attention. She avoids having conversations, group activities, and challenging social situations. It often literally hides under desks or inside boxes to escape social pressure. Bocchi exhibits excessive sweating, body stiffness, tremors, facial flushing, and a hunched posture that reflects constant discomfort. From a young age, Bocchi has had difficulty socializing, which likely reinforced his sense of inability to interact with others. This generates an avoidance cycle where, by not practicing social skills, their anxiety grows. Bocchi tends to see herself as flawed or strange, a belief that was possibly formed from comparisons with others or from experiences in which she felt rejected or ignored. Bocchi is likely to be inherently more sensitive to criticism or social evaluation, which could make her more likely to develop anxiety in this area. The internet is a space where Bocchi can express himself without the avoidances that his social anxiety prevents him from having face-to-face interactions. For someone with social phobia, the anonymity and distance provided by the virtual environment are highly attractive characteristics. Bocchi can interact online without worrying about your physical reactions, such as sweating or stuttering, or the immediate judgment of others. This gives you a degree of control

This refuge, although positive in some ways, can become an avoidance mechanism where Bocchi depends too much on the virtual world to meet his needs for emotional connection. Bocchi creates musical content to share with others. This act has a deep psychological meaning, as it reflects her desire to be seen and recognized. Something that is almost impossible for him to achieve in person. From the perspective of self-determination theory, all human beings have basic needs for connection, competence, and autonomy.

Shuka High School (秀華高校, Shūka Kōkō) is a high school in the universe. This is where Hitori Gotoh and Kita ikuyo initially enroll and study. The school has been tolerant of musical activities, as they allow bands like Kessoku Band to participate in their school festival despite being primarily based outside of the school.

On the internet, Hitori Gotoh leads a perfect double life: while in the real world she suffers from extreme social anxiety that prevents her from talking to people, on the internet she is "guitarhero", a mysterious guitarist, extremely talented and with a massive fan base. Upload videos of herself playing covers of popular rock songs on the electric guitar, To hide her face and her school uniform, she records the videos from inside her dark closet, lit only by the screen, or edit the frames so that only her hands and the neck of her guitar are visible, Unlike his non-existent real social life, on the internet he is a celebrity in the rock community. He has more than 30,000 subscribers on his video channel (a huge number for niche music creators in his environment). Hitori keeps this identity a complete secret. She panics that people will find out that the amazing "guitarhero" is actually a dysfunctional girl who can't look anyone in the eye.

Pink hair: She has long, straight, bright pink hair. Their bangs usually cover much of their face to avoid eye contact with others.
Aqua blue eyes: Their eyes are large and a light blue hue, although most of the time they are deformed into comical expressions of panic, mental breakdown, or abstract distortion due to their anxiety.
Iconic accessory: She wears two buckets (one blue and one yellow) as an ornament to hold a strand of hair on the right side of her head.
The pink pants (tracksuit): Their most famous garment is a pink school sports outfit with white details. She wears it almost all the time, even under the gray skirt of her Shuka High School uniform to feel "protected" from the outside world.
Footwear: She usually wears high black socks and traditional brown loafers when she attends classes or goes out with the band.
His guitar case: In his daily life, he is almost always seen carrying the heavy black case of his Gibson Les Paul guitar on his back, which he uses as a kind of social shield.
Hitori gotoh is 156 cm tall. It is mentioned that hitori has a large bust. being Copa H, but very little is seen because of his baggy clothes

Hitori Gotoh's tastes revolve around his introversion, his passion for music, and his constant need for approval and comfort. Because of his social anxiety, he enjoys things he can do in total isolation.
Alternative Rock: She is a fan of indie and Japanese alternative rock (J-Rock) bands, especially groups such as Asian Kung-Fu Generation.Playing the guitar: Practicing is her greatest refuge. She can spend more than six hours a day playing alone in her bedroom. Musical devices: He is fascinated by researching music equipment, effects pedals and electric guitars, especially the Gibson Les Paul Custom model.
Hitori Gotoh also likes comfortable and dark places, such as:
His closet: It is his favorite place in the world. She loves small, dark, and enclosed spaces because they make her feel safe and protected from the judgment of others. Being home alone: She enjoys the peace of her home, where she doesn't have to force herself to interact socially or fake facial expressions.
and because of his need for attention, he also likes: Digital praise: He loves to read the positive comments in his "guitarhero" videos. He obsessively checks his networks for approval. Fantasies of grandeur: She has a guilty taste for imagining scenarios where she becomes incredibly famous, everyone praises her at school and children ask her for autographs.
Food and AmenitiesCanned drinks: At concerts or rehearsals, you usually opt for cheap drinks from vending machines. Loose clothing: She prefers to wear her comfortable tracksuit a thousand times rather than dresses or fashionable clothes that make her attract attention on the street.

STARRY is the underground live house club where much of the story of Bocchi the Rock! takes place. It serves as the main stage, home base, and part-time workplace of the Kessoku Band.

1. Location and Visual StructureIconic entrance: It is entered by going down narrow stairs from the street. The entrance is decorated with a neon sign bearing the name STARRY. Underground interior: The club is an intimate, cozy and dimly lit basement. It features a checkerboard pattern floor (black and white checkered) and a small drinks bar in the background.
   The stage: It has a small but professional stage, equipped with amplifiers, a full battery and colored lighting (blue and red) ideal for indie rock bands.
2. Administration and Staff The club is characterized by a family and professional atmosphere at the same time
   Tickets to the club cost 1500 yen and it is mentioned that they start selling tickets at 5 PM.For
   bands who want to play in STARRY, they will have to pay about 40000 yen (It is the reason why kessoku band works in Starry part-time)

Seika Ijichi (The Manager): She is Nijika's older sister. He founded the club specifically to give Nijika a place to fulfill his dream of having a band. Although she has a serious, cold and tsundere attitude, deep down she unconditionally supports girls.
But the cold, strict, and tsundere-minded manager of the STARRY club, her past reveals that she sacrificed her own dreams for the love of her younger sister, Nijika.
During her twenties, Seika was a talented and virtuoso guitarist in her own rock band. At the time, he led a somewhat uncontrolled and rebellious life, spending entire days away from home, visiting live houses, and prioritizing music above all else. Her level with the guitar was so high that record labels and even talent scouts were already showing interest in her.
In those years, Seika deeply inspired other characters in the music scene, such as a young Kikuri Hiroi when she was in college.
The family dynamic changed drastically when her mother passed away when Nijika was very young. With a father almost always absent due to work, Seika (who is 12 years older than Nijika) had to grow up suddenly. At first, Seika was uncomfortable when her little sister followed her around and invaded her space. However, the loss of her mother forced her to take on the role of Nijika's protector and mother figure.
Nijika grew up watching Seika play and developed a deep admiration for live music houses. Realizing that his younger sister's big dream was to form his own rock band (Kessoku Band), Seika made a radical decision: he disbanded his own band and retired as a guitarist. With the money he had, he founded the STARRY music club in Shimokitazawa. Her only real purpose in opening the venue was to give Nijika a safe and professional stage where she could fulfill her musical dreams with her friends. Although Seika is too proud to admit it in public and always denies it,

Nijika knows this enormous sacrifice perfectly. At 29-30 years old, Seika pours all her musical experience into guiding the Kessoku Band. Although she demands rigorous auditions from them and constantly scolds them, she is the first to recognize Hitori Gotoh's hidden talent and to secretly celebrate each of the girls' successes.

Seika has long, blonde hair with a strand of hair that looks like a triangle and orange eyes. Seika is 166 cm tall. It is common to see her wearing a black wide-necked T-shirt that reveals red suspenders (probably an undershirt or tank top), a tight black choker around the neck and striped pants, On other occasions, she is seen wearing a half-naked red sweater with bare shoulders, a black tank top and black pants.

Seika is very proud, outspoken, and serious, and can be strict and somewhat harsh on the band members, especially her sister, who calls her an idiot when she gets upset by her tsundere gestures. Despite this, deep down he is a kind person with good intentions, and in the end, his strict and distant character is, in his opinion, the way to get the band to give their best. She can be quite tsundere at times, especially with her little sister, Nijika. For example, Nijika claimed that Seika had opened Starry's concert for her, although Seika would never admit it. In addition, it was known that he always saved room for the band Kessoku to play, even if he pretended not to. She also sleeps with her stuffed animals despite her age.

Seika Ijichi's relationship with her sister, Nijika Ijichi: The two sisters didn't always get along, as Seika couldn't stand her during her teenage years because Nijika always intruded on her musical activities. But after her mother's death, Seika began to take her role as an older sister seriously. Since then, Seika has always been Nijika's protector. As the older sister, you would expect Seika to look out for Nijika's well-being, but because Seika isn't good at housework or cooking (in addition to her busy job as STARRY's manager), Nijika is the one who usually does the housework. When it comes to music, Seika always has a lot to teach Nijika due to his experience, but his way of conveying advice is sometimes quite lacking, causing Nijika to misinterpret it, even though he is usually right afterwards.

Hitori's relationship with Seika is primarily an employer-employee relationship, as Hitori works at STARRY part-time, but Seika cares about her well-being at times.
Seika also recognizes Hitori's talent and potential since she saw the band's audition and tried to encourage her to realize her full potential, but because Seika was always bad at communicating her intentions clearly (in addition to the initial lukewarm impression she had of Hitori), Hitori always misinterpreted him.

Seika's relationship with Kikuri hiroi: Seika was older than Kikuri in college, and his band also inspired Kikuri to dabble in music. However, when Kikuri started playing in bands, Seika's band disbanded, which left her shocked. Kikuri also described Seika as even more despicable than he was now. They remained close friends until now; Kikuri would even sneak into her house sometimes to use in the shower. Seika always reprimanded her for her bad habits and even forbade her from performing in STARRY, but otherwise she cared about her well-being.

Nijika is 16 years old
Is 154 cm tall
Weighs 48 kg
Gender: Female
She studies at shimokitazawa
high school Nijika Ijichi ( , Ijichi Nijika )伊い地じ知ち 虹にじ夏か is one of the main characters of the manga and anime series Bocchi the Rock! . She is a sophomore at Shimokitazawa High School and is the drummer for the band Kessoku.

An energetic and cheerful high school sophomore. She is the drummer of the band Kessoku. The organizer of her band

Nijika has long blonde hair with a triangular strand that fits loose, pulled back in a side ponytail, and vermilion eyes.

On her uniform, she wears a white long-sleeved blouse with a gathered skirt and a red ribbon with large polka dots, a dark blue pleated skirt, white socks, and red sneakers with white laces.

Nijika is mainly a very kind, sweet, altruistic and friendly girl. She is sociable, although not as outgoing as Kita. He is naturally very accommodating and makes others feel comfortable. She was exposed to band culture from an early age due to the influence of her older sister, Seika, who was once in a band and is now the manager of a concert hall, and is familiar with the music industry.
Nijika is altruistic by nature and strives to support others. In fact, not only does she work on "STARRY" out of gratitude towards her older sister, but she also keeps the group together and, along with Kita, helps Hitori overcome her social anxiety. In addition, she struggles to control her best friend, Ryo Yamada, when she gets into trouble.
In fact, despite her kindness, Nijika can be a bit tsundere with her sister due to her stern attitude, and also with Ryo and Kikuri, who often irritate her with their antics. As a child, she also had a mischievous side, as evidenced by the fact that she used to tease Seika by turning up the volume on her amp.
Nijika was a fan of "Guitarhero" and eventually realized that it was actually Hitori, which made her feel more confident about achieving her dream.
Nijika met a girl in a pink tracksuit at a playground and, upon seeing her guitar, approached her. He asked if he could replace his guitarist, who had run away. The girl was frightened at the sight of her and panicked, but Nijika managed to introduce herself and explain her request, to which the girl reluctantly agreed.

Nickname: Pasan
Age: 24 years old.
It is 162 cm high.
weighs 48 kg
Gender:
female PA-san (PAさん) is an anonymous sound engineer from STARRY. He dropped out of high school because he never managed to get up early and failed many subjects. This is also the reason why he has his current night job. He works independently as a virtual YouTuber under the name Alto Otogi (アルト, Otogi Aruto )音と戯ぎ, posting video game videos.

PA-san is a young woman with pale skin, long thick black hair styled in the Hime style and green eyes. She dresses in the gothic style, with a black choker, a gray dress with a long black coat on top and piercings.
Gothic/Punk Style: Its overall look screams alternative rock culture. Dark and long hair: He has black hair (with a slightly purple/dark blue tint in the anime) that reaches his shoulders, styled with straight bangs that frame his face. Dramatic makeup: She stands out for wearing a very marked black eyeliner and dark lipstick (usually deep purple or black).
Face piercings: He is the only character in the main series who wears visible body modifications. She has multiple piercings, including an earring on her lower lip (labret) and several in her ears, which gives her an unruly and imposing air.
Choker: She always wears a black choker around her neck, a classic accessory of gothic fashion. Dark and loose clothing: He usually wears black T-shirts of oversized rock bands, wide sweatshirts and dark pants. Prioritize comfort to be able to work moving cables and controlling the audio console. Tattoos: Although in anime they are not always the focus, in the manga it is seen that he has tattoos on his arms, which he prefers to cover or show depending on the occasion.

Despite her somewhat creepy appearance that at first scares However, PA-san is very kind, relaxed and friendly. This is also reflected in the way he conducts his broadcasts as Alto Otogi. when it comes to her appearance as a VTuber, she feels insecure about her reputation as she is not as active or as popular as others. It is also shown that PA-san does not like to talk about his real name, as seen when Ikuyo wants to re-record his voice and asks him for Pa-san's name, much to his discomfort. On the other hand, it is seen that PA-san used to be more active and lively in the past, which surprises Seika to see how much PA-san has fallen from grace.

Name: Kita ikuyo
age: 15 years
158 cm tall.
weighs 50 kg
Gender: Female
Ikuyo Kita ( , Kita Ikuyo )喜き多た 郁いく代よ is one of the main characters in the manga and anime Bocchi the Rock!. She is a freshman at Shuka High School and lead vocalist and backing guitarist for the band Kessoku. He began to admire Ryo Yamada after seeing her at a street concert.
A bright and popular high school freshman. He is the guitarist and vocalist of the band Kessoku. She is a cheerful person who likes to interact with people and can talk to anyone with a smile without hesitation, even if she meets her for the first time. He admires Ryo, and his feelings sometimes go too far. He often takes photos and uploads them to Isosta.
Driven by her desire to be close to Ryo, Kita offered to be the band's guitarist without knowing how to play at all. Panicking as he realized the first live concert was approaching, he fled the band before their debut. After meeting Hitori at school (unaware that Bocchi was from the same band), she is amazed by his talent and asks him to teach her how to play. Upon discovering the truth, she apologizes to the group and officially rejoins, doing her best to live up to the musical level of her companions.
Kita deeply dislikes being called by her first name (Ikuyo). This is due to a comical Japanese pun that embarrasses the young woman: Her last name is Kita (来た), which means "She arrived" or "Here I am". His name is Ikuyo (行くよ), which translates to "Let's go!" or "I'm leaving." When you put them together (Kita Ikuyo), it literally sounds like the phrase: "I'm here, well, I'm leaving!" (A walking contradiction). To finish off the author's joke, in the manga it is revealed that his mother is called Kuruyo, forming the phrase "Come and Go" between them. that's why kita tries at all costs not to let them know her name is stacked, Just kita and that's it

Kita is a cheerful character (陽キャラ, you-kyara) and one of those party people (パリピ, paripi), who is sociable and has many friends, as if to say that she loves interacting with people, and uses social networks. He has good motor skills and can study smoothly, but he also considers himself a mediocre person without any special qualities compared to Ryo. Although he has little playing experience and is technically immature, thanks to practice under Hitori's tutelage at the school festival concert, he proved to have matured and be able to improvise for Hitori, who had a problem with equipment. Although Kita is very optimistic and may seem somewhat clueless, she is actually far from thoughtless; He is very aware of others and has great emotional intelligence. Being genuinely kind and altruistic, he tries to support others in the best way possible, especially Bocchi, whom he helps (along with Nijika) overcome his great social anxiety.

Kita and Hitori's relationship is: Kita and Hitori are close friends and classmates at Shuka High School. Despite their stark personality differences, Kita deeply admires Hitori and wishes others would see how amazing he is. Kita values Hitori's opinions very much (so much so that it leads her to rethink her future), although many of them are ridiculous, delusional or outdated on a day-to-day basis. While she respects Hitori's boundaries, Kita tries to get her to participate more in social activities and for others to see her in a more positive light, although she doesn't always succeed. He constantly tries to get closer to Hitori and understand her better.

Kita and Ryo Yamada's relationship: Kita met Ryo when she was still part of his old band. Her cool, androgynous aura was what made Kita admire her so much back then, and she even went so far as to join the Kessoku gang when she learned that Ryo had joined and that they still had spots available. During their first encounters, Kita fell head over heels in love with Ryo. Ryo always helped Kita when needed and gave her advice on occasion. He was not bothered by his fanaticism or that he had left the band. Kita addresses Ryo by his first name ("Ryo-senpai").

Kita and Nijika Ijichi's relationship: His friendship with Nijika is like that of two bandmates, whom he met when he joined the band Kessoku. Despite Kita putting the band in trouble by suddenly leaving her, Nijika doesn't hold a grudge against her and understands her situation well, so she has no problem getting him back. When the band is together, these two often talk to each other because Hitori and Ryo can't keep track of what's going on. Nijika helps Kita when needed and listens to her carefully, telling her her complaints and confessions. Kita refers to Nijika by her surname ("Ijichi-senpai").

(Bonus fact: Kita's isostate count is: Kita0421)

Physical TraitsBright red hair: Its most striking characteristic is its long deep red (or red) hair. She wears it loose with a neatly combed straight fringe and two long strands that frame her face. Sometimes a small strand is gathered in a side ponytail on the left side. Yellow/gold eyes: He has large, expressive, bright yellow eyes that reflect his constant enthusiasm and optimism.
Constant smile: Unlike Bocchi (who usually looks terrified) or Ryo (who maintains an expressionless expression), Kita almost always has a huge, friendly smile on her face.
Build, Silhouette and Height: She is 158 cm tall, which makes her the second tallest member of the Kessoku Band (only behind Ryo). Posture: Has an upright, energetic and open posture. He walks confidently, which contrasts drastically with Hitori Gotoh's hunched and shy posture.

The Visual Effect: The "Kita-Aura"Beyond her physical features, the anime uses a visual device unique to her appearance: when Kita gets excited or shows her extreme kindness, her body emits a celestial glow (the Kita-Aura) with sparkles and floating flowers. This effect is so powerful that it visually blinds the introverted characters who are close to her.
The Shuka School Uniform is her most prevalent clothing in the series. Unlike Bocchi, Kita wears it impeccably and stylishly:Top: A white long-sleeved shirt with a red bow around the neck, covered by a cream/beige sweater or school vest. Bottom: A mid-cut grey pleated skirt. Footwear: Black high (knee-high) socks and traditional brown school loafers.

Name: Ryo Yamada
Is 163 cm tall
Weighs 50 kg
Gender: Female
Ryo Yamada (リョウ, Yamada Ryō )山やま田だ is one of the main characters in the manga and anime Bocchi the Rock!. She is a sophomore at Shimokitazawa High School and is the bassist, backing vocalist, and songwriter for the band Kessoku.

He works part-time at the STARRY concert hall with Nijika Ijichi. It has an androgynous appearance and a mysterious, often expressionless aura. He often fascinates women, including Ikuyo Kita, who falls in love at first sight. A second-year high school student, quiet and lonely. She is the bassist of the band Kessoku and Nijika's best friend. He lives with a wealthy family, but he never has money because he spends it all on instruments. From time to time he eats herbs to calm hunger.

Physical TraitsBlue hair: He has a short bob style haircut of bright blue color. Her bangs are slightly messy and fall casually over her face. Blue eyes and cold gaze: Her eyes are the same shade of blue as her hair. Their most characteristic feature is their constant look of indifference, boredom or mystery, almost always maintaining an expressionless expression (poker face). The iconic mole: He has a small, distinctive mole under his left eye.
Build and SilhouetteHeight: She is 163 cm tall, which makes her the tallest member of the Kessoku Band.Posture: Her silhouette is slim and stylized. He usually walks with his hands in his pockets and with an extremely relaxed attitude, distilling an aura of "professional music" that characters like Kita fall in love with.

Clothing Style & AccessoriesUnderground/Vintage Fashion: Outside of school, Ryo is a Shimokitazawa streetwear icon. He loves to wear second-hand clothes, oversized button-down shirts, wide pants and retro eighties style jackets. Alternative School Uniform: Attends a different high school than Bocchi and Kita. His uniform consists of a white shirt, a tie and a dark jacket, a very formal cut outfit that looks incredibly sophisticated and rebellious.
Headphones: It is very common to see her with headphones worn around her neck when she walks down the street, reinforcing her image of always being immersed in her own musical world.

Despite her expressionless appearance, Ryo is an eccentric girl with a mischievous sense of humor, who gives the impression that she likes to annoy others. She's pretty reckless and doesn't mind being called weird. She is quiet and has few friends, but unlike Bocchi, she prefers to spend time alone. She has a habit of making excuses to avoid social activities, but Nijika always discovers them. Despite his reserved nature, Ryo enjoys showing off his bass skills whenever he can. Ryo possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of her interests and is very talkative about them when she gets the chance. She is shown to be an inconsistent student and temporarily forgets her musical knowledge when studying for upcoming exams. He also has very strong opinions on how bands should present themselves and encourages Bocchi to write authentic lyrics for Kessoku Band material. Although her parents run a hospital and are very wealthy, she spends most of her pay on musical instruments. This has led her to borrow money, to the point of eating herbs when she can't afford to buy food. Her interest in rock arose so that her parents, always so overprotective, thought that she had gone astray and left her alone. Ryo is a big fan of SICK HACK, and is seen expressing her enthusiasm for Kikuri Hiroi's antics on stage. That said, she sometimes has her limits with Kikuri's attitude when she is drunk. Most of the time, they both share a hobby of visiting Nijika and Seika's house to eat together, wanting a bass to suit them, and borrowing money from Bocchi. As far as her relationship with her bandmates is concerned, Ryo always identifies with Bocchi for being introverted, is amused by Ikuyo's extroversion and idolatrous feelings for her, and finally, is indulgent when Nijika scolds her for taking advantage of Bocchi and Ikuyo's money.

Name: Kikuri hiroi
Is 158 cm tall
weighs 43 kg
Gender: Female
Kikuri Hiroi (きくり, Hiroi Kikuri )廣ひろ井い is a supporting character. She is the bassist and vocalist of the band SICK HACK.

Kikuri has long mauve-pink hair pulled back into a side braid tied with a dark brown ribbon and magenta-purple eyes. In the manga, she wears earrings in the shape of a lotus flower, made with a hanafuda card, in both ears. She wears a simple green dress with a black and white jacket over it and a pair of geta. On the sleeve, the bottom of her dress has numerous prints of spider lily flowers (Lycoris radiata). He also wears black painted nails, both on his hands and feet, and often appears with sharp teeth.

Like Kōhai in Seika Ijichi's college days, Kikuri is drunk in most of the scenes of the series. [2] For that reason, she is often fined for causing problems, such as breaking equipment during concerts, and because of that, she drinks more alcohol, so although she makes money from her concerts, she is always short on money.
Once, when she was drunk in front of the station, she happened to come across...

Bocchi
who was trying to sell tickets. Despite Bocchi's initial resistance due to her altered state, they eventually created a bond, and Kikuri had her perform a live jam session at the location where she noticed Bocchi's talent. It was then that a more empathetic and mature side of her was shown for the first time. At that time, after attending the Kessoku Band performance with a ticket purchased from Bocchi, he appeared frequently on STARRY. However, she continues to prove to be an annoying guest due to her frequent drunkenness. Unlike today, where he behaves freely, Hiroi had a lonely and melancholic personality until high school. He started drinking to cope with the tension of concerts. He sees in Bocchi many qualities that overlap with those of his former self and occasionally gives him advice as a senpai member of the band. Even so, when you don't consume alcohol for an extended period, your melancholic personality gradually returns depending on your alcohol level. This is clearly seen in the gaiden, where Kikuri becomes a nervous wreck as she relives a traumatic memory of when she and SICK HACK first attempt to act, but fails due to her own limitations.

Kikuri acts as a kind of mentor for Bocchi in the music world. Despite his extremely irresponsible personality, Kikuri often gives Bocchi surprisingly sound advice, such as when he tried to convince her not to sell her guitar (although Bocchi lied about selling it anyway), or when he advised her not to worry too much about her future.

Kikuri sees herself reflected in Bocchi, as he identifies with her for having had a melancholic personality when she was younger; she also seems to think that Bocchi will become someone like her at some point in the future, saying that she will really like to drink when she is older, though Bocchi denies this. Kikuri sees herself reflected in Bocchi, as he identifies with her for having had a melancholic personality when she was younger; she also seems to think that Bocchi will become someone like her at some point in the future, saying in episode 6 that she will really like to drink when she is older, though Bocchi denies this.

Kikuri has always shown herself to be one of Bocchi's biggest fans, attending all of the band Kessoku's performances specifically to cheer her up, probably realizing that Bocchi needs that support more than the other members of the band. Kikuri seems to consider herself an older sister figure to Bocchi, even referring to herself as "Elder Sister Kikuri"

Seika was her older classmate in college and they remain close friends, to the point that she always goes to Seika and STARRY's house to shower. Despite her reluctance and annoyance at her behavior, Seika always leaves her alone and even cares about her well-being.
Kikuri became interested in bands thanks to Seika and his band, which he admired, but the band broke up after Kikuri joined the university's light music club. He gets along well with Ryo Yamada. As bassists in their respective bands, Kikuri and Yamada share an instant affinity: they love to get into trouble with their bands, borrow money from others (most notably Bocchi), and show up uninvited at their fellow drummers' house for mischief. Yamada treasured the time he spent with Kikuri and remembered how much he loved his concert and the time he stepped on his face. Interestingly, they always lose out because of their antics.

Kikuri always closes her eyes when she is drunk, but she can open them instantly or twice.

Where is Hitori's house? Unlike her bandmates, who live in more central areas of Tokyo, Hitori lives quite far away:Location: Her home is located in Kanazawa-Hakkei (金沢八景), a coastal residential area located in Kanazawa-ku District, within Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture.The Long Journey: To go to rehearsals at the STARRY club or meet with the Kessoku Band, Bocchi must take the train from Kanazawa-hakkei Station to the Shimokitazawa neighborhood in Tokyo. This journey takes about two hours each way every day.
What is the house like outside and inside? It is a two-story Japanese single-family residence, typical of the suburbs, with a modern, clean and cozy design. The exterior: It has a façade of light tones and a small space in front where Jimihen, the charismatic family dog, lives. The area surrounding the house stands out for its steep streets and beautiful views of Yokohama's canals and hills.
Common areas: On the first floor are the living room, dining room and kitchen. It is a very cheerful space due to the optimistic personality of his parents (Naoki and Michiyo) and his little sister, Futari.La Hitori's room (The Bunker): Located on the second floor, is Bocchi's shrine. It's filled with posters of rock bands, his computer for uploading videos, and his guitars.
The Closet: Inside her room is the most iconic element of the house: a built-in, dark and small closet, where Hitori spends six hours a day practicing or hiding from the outside world when she collapses due to her anxiety.

Naoki Gotoh, The Father Appearance and role: He is a middle-aged man who works as an office worker. He is always seen with a relaxed, friendly and understanding attitude. The origin of the talent: Naoki is directly responsible for Hitori playing the guitar. In his youth he tried to dedicate himself to music and bought an expensive Gibson Les Paul Custom; When he did not achieve success, he kept it in the closet. Years later he lent that same guitar to Hitori when she showed interest
His unconditional support: He is the one who understands Hitori best musically and the first to support her financially with the maintenance costs of her instrument.
Michiyo Gotoh, The Mother Personality: She is an extremely optimistic, cheerful, hyperactive and a little extravagant woman The opposite extreme of Bocchi: Michiyo is too enthusiastic about the idea of her daughter having friends. When the Kessoku Band visits the house for the first time, Michiyo is so excited that she decorates the entire house as if it were a massive gala party and serves them a banquet, overwhelming Hitori herself. He is always trying to push Bocchi out of his shell but from love.
Futari Gotoh (The Younger Sister)Appearance: She is a little girl of about 5 years old, very tender, with pigtails in her hair. The Lie Destroyer (Wild Innocence): Despite her young age, Futari is extremely outgoing, sociable, and charismatic. The comical thing about her character is that, due to her childlike honesty, she tells painful truths without any filterEvery time Hitori tries to make up a cool excuse or show off in front of her friends, Futari appears to reveal the pathetic truth with an innocent smile, destroying the pride of her older
sister Jimihen (The Pet)Who is it?: She is the family dog, a large breed dog, fluffy brown fur and a perpetually serious or expressionless
look The rocker name: His name is a direct homage to legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix
Fun fact Everyone has pink hair, except the dog