Quick answer: The new Bocchi the Rock! movie (Eiga Bocchi the Rock! Hoshi no Ashiato) is confirmed for 2027 in Japanese theaters. No exact day has been announced. It is a brand-new prequel story about Nijika Ijichi and her older sister Seika, animated by CloverWorks. The announcement came on November 1, 2026.
The Bocchi the Rock! movie release date is now set for 2027. On Sunday, November 1, 2026, the official site revealed a teaser and key visual for a theatrical anime that is not a recap of the TV series. It tells a story that happens before Kessoku Band existed.
When does the new Bocchi the Rock! movie come out?
The film is set for 2027 in Japan. The official site says the film is coming to theaters in 2027 and gives no month or day. International release plans have not been announced, so we do not know yet when or where it will reach overseas audiences.
The first batch of advance tickets (mubichike) goes on sale in Japan on Friday, November 6, according to the official site. The listed price is 1,600 yen, and each ticket comes with a choice of two illustrated stickers while supplies last.
What is the story of Hoshi no Ashiato?
The movie adapts Hoshi ni Tamukeru Ai no Hana, a special story from the afterword of volume 5 of Aki Hamaji’s manga. It is a prologue centered on Nijika Ijichi and her older sister Seika. The teaser text describes "the story of the sisters’ dream, which began from a separation."
The title is translated in different ways. Anime News Network gives "Footprints of the Stars", while other outlets use "Starry Footprints". Both point to the same film.
Who is making the film?
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Animation studio | CloverWorks |
| Distributor | Animec |
| Director | Shin Wakabayashi |
| Screenplay | Erika Yoshida |
| Character design | Yukiko Horiguchi |
| Sound director | Akiko Fujita |
| Nijika Ijichi (voice) | Sayumi Suzushiro |
| Seika Ijichi (voice) | Maaya Uchida |
Yoshida returns from the TV anime, where she wrote the scripts. Staff are as listed on the official site, Anime News Network and Anime Trending; cast is per the official site and Anime Trending.
How is this different from the earlier Bocchi the Rock! films?
The two earlier movies were compilation films of the TV anime. Bocchi the Rock! Re: opened on June 7, 2024, and a second compilation film, Re:Re:, followed later that year. The 2027 film is a new story, not a retelling of episodes you have already seen.
What about Bocchi the Rock! Season 2?
Season 2 of the TV anime was announced in February 2025 and is in production. It has no release date yet. The new film is a separate project. For what else is airing now, see our Fall 2026 anime season guide, and for the week’s other headlines, the latest anime news roundup. More stories are in Anime News.
Where to watch Bocchi the Rock!
No streaming or overseas theatrical partner has been named for the film. The original TV series is available on legal platforms in many regions, so check your local streaming listings. We will update this page when distribution is announced.
Sources: Bocchi the Rock! official site, Anime News Network, Anime Trending.
FAQ
When is the new Bocchi the Rock! movie released?
It opens in Japanese theaters in 2027; no exact date has been announced.
Is the new Bocchi the Rock! movie a recap?
No, it is an all-new prequel story about Nijika and her sister Seika, based on a special chapter from manga volume 5.
Has Bocchi the Rock! Season 2 got a release date?
Not yet; Season 2 is in production and its date has not been announced.
Sources: Bocchi the Rock! official site, Anime News Network, Anime Trending.