To celebrate the release of Volume 7 of the manga Girl Meets Rock! (JP: Futsu no Keionbu), a special collaboration visual with Tokyo Jihen’s iconic song “Senko Shojo” will be displayed in multiple locations across Shibuya, Tokyo from June 2 to June 15.

[Manga Review] Girl Meets Rock!

In the latest volume, a live performance showdown unfolds between the protagonist’s band, Heartbreak, and their rival band, protocol. The story’s 63rd chapter features a standout moment where Heartbreak performs Tokyo Jihen’s “Senko Shojo”—a scene that quickly went viral on social media and generated significant buzz among fans.

Responding to this popularity, the new visual project combines lyrics from “Senko Shojo” with manga panels from Girl Meets Rock!. These unique visuals will be showcased as large-scale outdoor advertisements in various parts of Shibuya.

About Girl Meets Rock!

Girl Meets Rock! follows the story of Chihiro Hatono, a first-year high school student with a taste for slightly obscure Japanese rock music. Inspired by her musical idols, she joins her school’s light music club. As a guitarist and vocalist, and as a teenager navigating adolescence, she throws herself wholeheartedly into band life, experiencing personal growth through passion and perseverance.

Serialized in Shonen Jump+ since January 2024, the manga captures the everyday lives of high school students and the quirks of music club culture with comedic charm. Its emotionally charged, music-driven scenes—featuring real-life songs—resonate deeply with teen readers, earning widespread acclaim.

Source : ORICON NEWS