"A lonely life": A moving story depicting a lonely everyday life and its appeal

A lonely life - Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu -

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

April 6, 2019 - June 22, 2019
2:25～

■Broadcasting station

MBS, TBS

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 12

■Original Story

Katsuo

■ Director

Anzai Takefumi

■ Production

・Animation production/C2C

■Works

©2018 Katsuwo/KADOKAWA/Hitoribocchi Production Committee

■ Story

Ichiri Bocchi is an extremely shy girl. She only had one friend in elementary school. After graduating from her only childhood friend, Bocchi makes a promise to her: "Become friends with everyone in your class by the time you graduate from junior high school." If she doesn't, they'll break up! But Bocchi can't talk to people on her own. Bocchi's legs cramp when she gets nervous. Bocchi can't look people in the eye. To begin with, she doesn't know how to make friends...! The ways Bocchi comes up with to make friends are a bit off the mark, and always end up in vain. Will Bocchi's plan to make friends work...? The lonely girl tries her best to "escape from being a loner"!

■Cast

・One Mile Alone／Chisaki Morishita ・Kai Yahara／Yoshimi Kohara

■ Main staff

・Original story by Katsuo (serialized in Comic Dengeki Daioh)
・Director: Takefumi Anzai ・Series composition and script: Touki Hanada ・Character design: Norii Tanaka ・Costume design: Akane Imada ・Assistant director: Hiroki Ikeshita ・Chief animation directors: Norii Tanaka, Takeshi Oda ・Prop design: Yoshio Mizumura ・Art setting: Yuji Ikeda (Studio YS)
・Art board/Mio Isshiki (Studio YS)
Art Director: Shiori Nagaoka (Baku Productions), Mio Isshiki (Studio YS)
・Background design: Baku Productions, Studio YS ・Color design: Masato Takagi ・3D director: Junpei Mukai ・Director of photography: Ayumi Itakura ・Cinematography: Studio Cyan ・Editing: Ayumi Yamagishi (REAL-T)
・Sound Director: Akiko Fujita ・Sound Production: HALF H・P ​​STUDIO
・Music: Ryuichi Takada (MONACA), Hidekazu Tanaka (MONACA)
・Music producer: Shigeru Saito (Heart Company)
・Music Production: KADOKAWA
・Animation production/C2C
Produced by: Hitoribocchi Production Committee

■ Main Characters

A freshman at Ichiribocchi Sakura Second Junior High School. He is not very good at talking to people, and made a promise with his only friend from elementary school, Kai-chan, that he would become friends with everyone in his class by the time he graduated from junior high school. He is a worrier and always comes up with a plan first. His sense of fashion is questionable.
Kai Yahara Bocchi's best friend in elementary school. He has a bright personality and can talk to anyone. He is worried that Bocchi will be alone in junior high school, so he promised Bocchi that he would stop being friends with him unless he made friends with everyone in his class by the time they graduated. He is always thinking about Bocchi.

■Subtitle

・Episode 1: "First Confession"
・Episode 2: "Thank you so much"
・Episode 3: "The Inefficiency of Communication"
・Episode 4: "I'll Become Your Disciple"
Episode 5: "It's the same thing"
Episode 6: "Summer Comes in Five-Seven-Five"
Episode 7: "Soft Tears"
Episode 8: "Welcome Back from Outside"
Episode 9: "The Perfect Curry Pancakes"
Episode 10: "The first thing I was told"
・Episode 11: "From plump to plump"
・Episode 12: "Maybe"

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Period: 1-12
・Lyrics for "Hitoribocchi no Monologue"
・Composition:
・Arrangement:
・Song: Ichiribocchi (CV: Chisaki Morishita)
Nako Sunao (CV: Minami Tanaka)
Honjo Al (CV: Kito Akari)
Sotoka Rakita (voiced by Yuko Kurose)
・ED1
・Period: 1-12
・Hey, let's go home together.
・Lyrics／
・Composition:
・Arrangement:
・Song: Ichiribocchi (CV: Chisaki Morishita)

A lonely life - Detailed reviews and recommendations

"Hitoribocchi no XX Seikatsu" is a TV anime series that aired in 2019, based on the manga of the same name by Katsuwo. The series depicts the extremely shy Ichiri Bocchi's struggle to achieve his goal of becoming friends with everyone in his class by the time he graduates from junior high school. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and features of this series, as well as the recommended points.

The appeal of the story

The story of "A Lonely Life" revolves around the growth and friendship of a character named Ichiri Bocchi. Bocchi is extremely shy and finds it extremely difficult to make friends. However, she goes through various trials and errors in order to keep a promise she made to her childhood friend Kai Yahara. In the process, Bocchi gradually breaks out of her shell and begins to connect with the people around her.

The appeal of this story is that Bocchi's purity and hard work resonate with the viewer, making them want to root for her growth. Also, scenes in which Bocchi's attempts to make friends often go awry are humorous, but also convey her seriousness, making the story both funny and moving.

Character Appeal

Ichiri Bocchi is the central character of the series, and viewers are left with a strong impression of her shyness and her serious attitude towards making friends. Bocchi's anxious and meticulous nature is portrayed realistically through her actions and lines, allowing viewers to share in her struggles and joys.

Kai Yahara is Bocchi's best friend, and his cheerful and sociable personality supports Bocchi's growth. Kai's presence provides a catalyst for Bocchi to escape from loneliness and emphasizes the importance of friendship. In addition, the unique characters surrounding Bocchi enrich the story and provide viewers with diverse perspectives.

Animation and performance

The animation for "A Lonely Life" was produced by C2C, and the character designs and background art are carefully drawn. In particular, Bocchi's facial expressions and gestures skillfully express her inner thoughts, making it easy for viewers to empathize with her emotions. In addition, during humorous scenes, the exaggerated animations invite laughter and provide visual enjoyment.

Director Takefumi Anzai has a sense of balance in carefully depicting Bocchi's growth while keeping the story moving with humor. Tohki Hanada, who was in charge of series composition and scriptwriting, provides viewers with laughter and emotion by depicting Bocchi's trial and error in making friends.

Music and theme song

The music was composed by Ryuichi Takada and Hidekazu Tanaka, and the gentle melodies that reflect Bocchi's feelings envelop the entire work. In particular, the opening theme "Hitoribocchi no Monologue" sings of Bocchi's loneliness and hope, and resonates with viewers. The ending theme "Hey, Issho ni Kaere" has memorable lyrics that symbolize Bocchi's efforts to make friends and the results of those efforts.

Recommended points

"A Lonely Life" is a heartwarming work with themes of friendship and growth, and is recommended for the following reasons:

• Relatability : Bocchi's shyness and struggles to make friends are themes many viewers can relate to. As you root for her growth, you'll be forced to think about your own relationships.
• Humor : The scene where Bocchi's attempt to make friends goes awry is humorous and will make you laugh. This is a work that has a good balance of laughter and emotion.
• Appealing characters : Unique characters such as Ichiri Bocchi enrich the story and provide viewers with diverse perspectives.
• Carefully Animated : The character designs and background art are carefully drawn, providing a visual treat.
• An inspiring story : Bocchi's tale of growth and friendship will leave viewers in awe and provide a heartwarming time.

Related information and recommendations

If you enjoyed "A Lonely Life of XX," we also recommend the following related information and recommended works.

Related information

• Original manga : The original manga by Katsuwo is currently being serialized in Comic Dengeki Daioh and is still ongoing. You can enjoy episodes that were not depicted in the anime.
• Official merchandise : Official merchandise such as character goods and soundtracks are also on sale. There are many must-have items for fans.
• Event information : Even after the anime broadcast has ended, the cast and staff may hold events. Check the official website or social media for the latest information.

Recommended Works

• K-ON!: A story about friendship and growth, set in a music club. The story follows the characters as their bonds deepen in a bright and fun atmosphere.
• "Sound! Euphonium" : A work set in a brass band, depicting friendship, effort, and growth. Beautiful music and careful animation are appealing.
• "Hyouka" : A work with the theme of solving mysteries, depicting the growth and friendship of the main characters. Enjoy the detailed story development and charm of the characters.

Conclusion

"Lonely Life" is a heartwarming story about the extremely shy Ichiri Bocchi's struggle to make friends. Her purity, hard work, and interactions with the people around her will leave viewers laughing and feeling touched. This is a story we highly recommend to anyone looking for a story about friendship and growth.