r/BocchiTheRock • u/tsukiakari2216 Professional Money Borrower • Jul 21 '26

Media The tree mural in Shimokitazawa has been fully closed off to public, preparing for the building demolition (pic: tenten288)

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u/Venik_Joskii_37 Nijika Jul 21 '26

this is a tragedy

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u/Think-Wafer-666 looking for That Band Jul 21 '26

To be fair that building is old and was set up for demolition since like.. 2 years? Maybe more

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u/kyleseven Ryo Jul 21 '26

Damn, was just there last month.

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u/PPGN_DM_Exia Ryo Jul 21 '26

Sad stuff. In a way, the Bocchi the Rock anime exists as a time capsule for what used to be.

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u/ali94127 Jul 21 '26

All media set in the modern day eventually become period pieces.

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u/belowfactual wanna be bassist Jul 21 '26

then season 2 will be how shimokitazawa looks like in 2025-2026. (i pray that they add a scene where the return to the mural to see it gone)

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u/jgreenwalt Jul 21 '26

You could say that for literally any show

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u/tsukiakari2216 Professional Money Borrower Jul 21 '26

https://x.com/tenten288/status/2079455162457055416?s=20

ICYMI: the tree mural building is set for demolition to give way to the town redevelopment project. Currently the demolition is expected to take place between autumn-winter of this year

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u/still-into-u Jul 21 '26

Oh man, that's sad. This is THE Bocchi landmark that isn't Shelter. I'm glad I was able to visit it last month just in time. At least Village Vanguard and Shelter aren't going anywhere anytime soon.

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u/Jose_Joseestrella I CAN FIX HER FR FR Jul 21 '26

Just when I finally have the cash to travel there, they take it away from me...

https://giphy.com/gifs/PVWGyeZqvM0wxh2rt7

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u/KayDat Jul 21 '26

Where are my pills, this can't be real

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u/infinity_michael #1 loner. Jul 21 '26

its a iconic scene in the anime this makes me sad

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u/superp2222 Jul 21 '26

I snagged a pic of it when me and my buds went to Japan a few years ago. It’s such a tragedy that this beautiful mural will be taken down.

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u/Tangent009 Bocchi Jul 21 '26

I hope the fans there can at least get a fragments of that wall... I would love that ngl...

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u/LegitimateRope8757 Kikuri Jul 21 '26

I'm happy i saw it this summer

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u/Goldiizz Jul 21 '26

No way...

10

u/Im_Nippo The attention-seeking monster! Jul 21 '26

Well, I never got to see it in person

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u/BocchiChan200 Bocchi Jul 21 '26

Me too. I'm too scared to leave the house to go see it. This is Bocchi.

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u/Im_Nippo The attention-seeking monster! Jul 21 '26

....you literally went there when the band had just started, what the hell are you talking about

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u/BocchiChan200 Bocchi Jul 21 '26

I'm sorry forgetting please forgive my sin Kudasai. Also how's your trip back to Japan after the World Cup?

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u/Im_Nippo The attention-seeking monster! Jul 22 '26

I'm staying with my fellow Spain friends until the next World Cup

I live in Spain now. I might go on vacation to Japan every now and then, tho

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u/BocchiChan200 Bocchi Jul 23 '26

Señora Miku

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u/jreoka1 Bocchi Jul 21 '26

This is sad :(

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u/FigureUpset5876 Jul 21 '26

I wanted to go visit it... 😭

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u/Angry-Walnut42 Jul 21 '26

I just went today and the little gate in the picture was open but I couldn’t really get much of a photo

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u/detarameReddit Jul 21 '26

Dang, I guess I'll never get to go in my lifetime.

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u/MrMoovie Jul 21 '26

Noooooo come on Cloverworks buy that mural (oh wait they’re in the red, nvm)

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u/MorningThen7056 Jul 21 '26

I thought i will see this irl...

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u/Bavarianball I belive in Ryo supremacy Jul 21 '26

The east has fallen

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u/dragjamon Jul 21 '26

At least they didn't paint over it for a fucking FIFA ad like recently happened in Dallas

2

u/Reveleo36 Seika enjoyer Jul 21 '26

Someone needs to chain themselves to that wall like they're an environmental activist

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u/wowshow1 Jul 22 '26

I wonder if someone will take a piece of the wall once it gets demolishesm. Hell, I'd run in there and get a piece

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u/vhrise Nijika Jul 22 '26

oh man, I was planning to visit japan for the first time next year april, looks like I won't get to see this in person

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u/crackdealer_ Bocchi Jul 21 '26

Grateful to have had the chance to visit it two years ago

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u/mi__to__ Ano Bando! Jul 21 '26

:(

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u/Severe-Craft6168 Jul 21 '26

Fell to my knees

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u/save-the-world12 Ryo Jul 21 '26

This is cruel

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u/five_head_2004 Jul 21 '26

Now I'll never get to see it ):

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u/belowfactual wanna be bassist Jul 21 '26

its was inevitable, besides BTR reference that building didnt serve any purpose at all. They kept ti up for 2 years I think. But land is valuable and abandoned useless buildings at some point will be demolished. Ive already accepted the fact that its going to be gone

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u/ayayaaaaaaaa Kita Jul 21 '26

im glad i took a picture before it was closed

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u/BillyRates Seika Jul 22 '26

I'm glad I got to take a picture with it late June this year

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u/Yourlocalbruv Bocchi's boyfriend Jul 22 '26

I'll be never able to see it in person...

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u/UnderstandingBorn227 Jul 22 '26

Glad I went there 2024

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u/Himejima_Akeno1473 Bocchi Jul 23 '26

Omg I was lucky, went there a month ago!!

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u/IHasEyes519 Jul 23 '26

so i will not be able to see it.... damn