Bocchi

Bocchi is the shortened name of Hitori Bocchi, the central character of the Japanese manga series Bocchi the Rock! and its anime adaptation. The series follows Bocchi, a highly introverted guitarist who dreams of performing on stage and making friends despite social anxiety.

Bocchi is depicted as imaginative and enthusiastic about music, yet struggles with communication and public performance. Her journey centers on building social connections, forming a band, and taking part in small concerts as she learns to express herself through guitar and song. Her growth is presented through humor and everyday school-life situations, with the series emphasizing themes of friendship, perseverance, and self-confidence.

Bocchi the Rock! began as a manga and expanded into an anime series, bringing Bocchi to a wider audience. The character has become associated with depictions of introversion and stage fright in contemporary anime, contributing to discussions about mental health and self-empowerment in youth-centered storytelling.

The name Bocchi is sometimes used as a shorthand for the character within fan communities, while the full name Hitori Bocchi is used in official contexts.