Since its debut, Houbunsha's anime "Bocchi the Rock!" has been a massive hit, sparking huge buzz and discussion. Even after its first season wrapped, the hype hasn't died down, and last year's compilation movie drew massive crowds. And finally, in February this year, Season 2 was officially announced!
Recently, a Japanese netizen on X shared a hilarious anecdote. They revealed they bought the "Bocchi the Rock!" Hitori Goto pink tracksuit from COSPA and even snagged a Gibson guitar, all in an attempt to transform into Bocchi herself. But the outcome? Pure disappointment. Their post went viral on X, turning into an unexpected pep rally.
The user, an adult male who fancies himself a "Bocchi," bought a Gibson guitar and donned the pink tracksuit, aiming for a full Bocchi transformation. The result? Not Bocchi, but "Audrey's Toshiaki Kasuga who plays guitar" – a Japanese comedian known for his pink outfits. It's the kind of reveal that makes you laugh-cry, truly a tear-jerking anime moment!
The comedy duo Audrey, made up of Toshiaki Kasuga and Masayasu Wakabayashi, has been a staple in Japanese entertainment for years. Anyone who watches Japanese variety shows is probably familiar with them. Toshiaki Kasuga, in particular, is famous for his signature pink outfits and his hilarious, confident persona, earning him a huge fanbase.
So, it makes perfect sense why our user, an adult male, would joke about looking like Kasuga while rocking Bocchi's pink tracksuit.
But once the post blew up, netizens flooded the comments with encouragement: "Why not try cross-dressing while you're at it?!", "Props for trying, even with a different physique than Bocchi!", "You should totally embrace your inner Kasuga and rock out with that guitar!" Looks like the internet can be a surprisingly warm place!
Of course, some users were baffled why COSPA even used a male model for the tracksuit – it's a mystery, guys just can't pull it off...
Others pointed out that this COSPA item was actually a re-release, proving its popularity. Clearly, lots of people want to channel their inner Bocchi! The original poster also mused that it might be due to a demand for cosplay, as everyone loves Bocchi.
Honestly, a "chubby otaku" like your editor here wouldn't dare wear that tracksuit. But being compared to "Audrey's Toshiaki Kasuga who plays guitar"? That actually sounds kinda cool, right?