A new anime film titled BOCCHI THE ROCK! Hoshi no Ashiato (Starry Footprints) has been officially announced, scheduled to open in Japan in 2027. This prequel movie will explore an original story centered on Nijika’s older sister, Seika Ijichi, detailing a different dream she pursued before the formation of Kessoku Band. Maaya Uchida will return to voice Seika Ijichi in the film.
Accompanying the announcement, a teaser visual for BOCCHI THE ROCK! Hoshi no Ashiato was released. The production staff for the film includes Shin Wakabayashi as director, Erika Yoshida handling the script, and Yukiko Horiguchi in charge of character designs. The studio for the film is CloverWorks.
Additional Announcements and Series Status
In related news, a Kessoku Band ASIA TOUR 2027, titled “ToAsia,” was also announced. The tour is set to begin in Osaka on March 13, 2027, with subsequent stops in Seoul and Hong Kong in May. Further information regarding the tour is available.
Regarding the television anime series, it was confirmed that BOCCHI THE ROCK! season 2 is currently in full production. Fans can stream the first season of BOCCHI THE ROCK!, which is based on the manga by Aki Hamazi, on Crunchyroll.
Key points
- BOCCHI THE ROCK! Hoshi no Ashiato prequel film announced for 2027 in Japan.
- The film's original story follows Seika Ijichi before Kessoku Band, with Maaya Uchida reprising her role.
- Shin Wakabayashi directs, Erika Yoshida writes the script, and Yukiko Horiguchi handles character designs.
- Kessoku Band ASIA TOUR 2027 "ToAsia" was also announced, starting in Osaka in March 2027.
- BOCCHI THE ROCK! season 2 is currently in full production.
Source: Crunchyroll News · Nov 1, 2026
