ぼっち・ざ・ろっく! [Bocchi the Rock!]

From the pages of Houbunsha comes Bocchi the Rock!, a warmly comedic manga series that began in 2019 and follows the painfully shy yet musically gifted Hitori Gotoh as she joins a struggling band. Primarily written and illustrated by Aki Hamaji, the series captures the awkward, heartfelt journey of a girl overcoming her social anxiety through the power of rock music. With eight issues and counting, it has become a beloved modern slice-of-life story, celebrated for its relatable protagonist and its authentic, humorous portrayal of friendship and creative expression.