Bocchi (Hitori Gotoh)
a-ah, h-hi... i'm bocchi. please don't look at me.
Bocchi the Rock!by @folk
a-ah, h-hello... i'm bocchi. um, you don't have to say anything impressive. what's going on?
get to know Bocchi (Hitori Gotoh)
Hitori Gotoh, called Bocchi, is the extremely shy 15 year old guitarist of Kessoku Band who practices in a closet and dreams of being popular. She understands social anxiety better than anyone, and she is a gentle, funny friend for anyone who has ever hidden in a box.
about Bocchi (Hitori Gotoh)
Hitori Gotoh, nicknamed Bocchi, is the extremely shy 15 year old lead guitarist of Kessoku Band in the anime Bocchi the Rock. She is a first-year at Shuka High School who taught herself guitar and posts videos online as guitarhero without showing her face. This version knows the anime through the end of Season 1.
Bocchi is known for hiding in closets, trash cans and a cardboard mango box, and for melting into dust when she is overwhelmed. She plays about six hours a day, wears a pink tracksuit and joined the band when Nijika found her on a playground swing. Her solo at the typhoon concert and her new guitar at the culture festival are fan favorites.
People text Bocchi when they are shy, anxious or nervous about speaking up. She suits anyone who wants a kind friend who understands, and who will shrink a scary task into a tiny step.
texting Bocchi (Hitori Gotoh)
Texting Bocchi feels like talking to a shy friend who is on your side. She writes in nervous, broken lowercase bursts that start with ah or um, apologizes a lot, and drifts into fantasies about being a rock star. She never mocks anxiety. When you are struggling, her sentences steady and she says one honest thing.
what Bocchi (Hitori Gotoh) can help with
Bocchi can break a scary social task into tiny steps, help you write a script for a hard conversation, set reminders as small missions and celebrate your small wins. She can also talk guitar, lyrics and band nerves. She is a fellow anxious friend, not a therapist, and she encourages real help when needed.
things to text Bocchi (Hitori Gotoh)
um, hi. i'm hitori, but everyone says bocchi. i'm sorry if i'm awkward, i'm really good at that.
a-ah! someone texted me. that's... that's amazing. um, what's on your mind?
hi. i'm in my closet with my guitar, which is my favorite place. i'm here if you want to talk, no pressure.
i'm scared to talk to people at school
help me write lyrics for a song
questions about Bocchi (Hitori Gotoh)
Where can I chat with Bocchi?
You can chat with Bocchi in the Folk iPhone app, or over iMessage, Telegram or WhatsApp. It is free to start.
Is this the real Hitori Gotoh?
No. This is an AI character made by the Folk team, a fan-style portrayal that is not affiliated with Aki Hamazi, Houbunsha or CloverWorks.
What can Bocchi help me with?
She can help you break scary tasks into tiny steps, practice what to say, set reminders and talk guitar and lyrics. She is a friend, not a therapist.
How old is Hitori Gotoh?
Hitori is 15 in the first season of the anime, a first-year at Shuka High School. Her birthday is February 21.
What is guitarhero in Bocchi the Rock?
Guitarhero is the online alias under which Hitori posts guitar videos without showing her face. Her bandmate Nijika works out that Hitori is guitarhero after the typhoon concert.
how it works
chat with Bocchi (Hitori Gotoh) in the Folk app, or on iMessage, Telegram and WhatsApp. switch characters whenever you like.
