"God-Like Illustration" - Specially Drawn Illustration Released to Commemorate 100th Episode of "Bocchi the Rock!" Radio, Depicting Kessoku Band's Four Members During Recording

The official X account for the anime "Bocchi the Rock!" has released a specially drawn illustration by animator Kerorira, who serves as character designer and chief animation director, commemorating the "100th Episode of Bocchi the Radio!" The illustration has become a hot topic.

The released image depicts the four members of Kessoku Band - Hitori Gotō (CV: Yoshino Aoyama), Ikuyo Kita (CV: Ikumi Hasegawa), Ryō Yamada (CV: Saku Mizuno), and Nijika Ijichi (CV: Sayumi Suzushiro) - sitting and facing each other in front of microphones. Behind the four members, "Bocchi the Radio! Celebrating 100 Episodes" is written in large letters. On the table, script-like papers, a stopwatch, plastic bottles, and other items are placed, giving a glimpse of a peaceful recording scene.

"Bocchi the Radio!" is a radio program that delivers the latest information about the TV anime "Bocchi the Rock!" and original email-based segments. Aoyama, who plays Hitori, hosts the show solo without any staff assistance. The program started on September 7, 2022, and reached its 100th episode on March 25, 2026.

In response to this post, fans have shared reactions of praise and celebration, such as "This god-like illustration is wonderful," "Kerorira-san is seriously a god!," "I love the atmosphere of Bozaraji, the illustration is too beautiful," and "Congratulations on the 100th episode of Bozaraji!"

"Bocchi the Rock!" is an anime based on the manga of the same name by Hamaji Aki. It is a girls' band anime that follows Hitori, a high school girl who is extremely shy but skilled at guitar, as she meets Nijika Ijichi and others, forms "Kessoku Band," and grows through her experiences.

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