Hibi Rock: Puke Afro and the Pop Star

Original title: Hibi rokku

2014
1h 50m

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Hibi Rock: Puke Afro and the Pop Star (2014)

Takuro Hibinuma had no talent for sports or aptitude for studying throughout high school and never had a girlfriend. However, he found his true calling when he began playing rock music. Whil... Read allTakuro Hibinuma had no talent for sports or aptitude for studying throughout high school and never had a girlfriend. However, he found his true calling when he began playing rock music. While in high school, he formed a rock band named Rock 'n' Roll with his friends. After gradua... Read allTakuro Hibinuma had no talent for sports or aptitude for studying throughout high school and never had a girlfriend. However, he found his true calling when he began playing rock music. While in high school, he formed a rock band named Rock 'n' Roll with his friends. After graduation, they move to Tokyo and begin playing live shows. One day, at a live house, Takuro me... Read all

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Lovely Summertime
Written by DECO*27
Performed by Fumi Nikaidô

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7/10

Random jokes and baka characters.

Funny comedy with lots of random jokes and baka characters that made me laugh so hard a few times. The main character puts so much energy and passion in his garage band it's easy to feel so much sympathy for him despite how stupid the songs are.

On the other hand there's an idol played by Fumi Nikaido who finds value in those losers after watching them play in a random concert. She feels free from her life as an Idol after kicking the singer from the stage and stealing the show.

These are two characters with very different purposes in the world of music that develop a wonderful bond throughout the movie.

The ending was a bit underwhelming though, it has been done too many times before and I just didn't see the movie going in that direction. I also felt like Naoto Takenaka was underused.

All in all, it's a fun movie for what is it. The humour, the band and the important role of a kawaii girl are very reminiscent of "Brass Knuckle Boys" starring Aoi Miyazaki.