Learn Japanese Vocabulary with "Seishun Complex" from "Bocchi the Rock!"

Let's study Japanese with "Seishun Complex" from Bocchi the Rock! It's the opening theme of the anime that became popular in Japan.

A Guide to the Japanese Anime Song "Seishun Complex" from "Bocchi the Rock!"

"Bocchi the Rock!" is a Japanese 4-panel manga by Hamaji Aki. The protagonist, Goto Hitori, was a girl with no particular strengths, but after being inspired by an interview with a band member on a TV show during her first year of middle school, she became fascinated with bands. She borrowed a guitar from her father, immersed herself in playing, and eventually became a guitarist known as the "Guitar Hero" on a video-sharing site. However, due to severe shyness and social awkwardness, she graduates from middle school without being able to make friends or find a musical partner, despite her aspirations for band activities and cultural festival performances.

"Seishun Complex" was used as the opening theme for the anime.

The Japanese Lyrics of "Seishun Complex" from "Bocchi the Rock!"

暗く狭いのが好きだった 深く被るフードの中　無情な世界を恨んだ目は どうしようもなく愛を欲してた
Kuraku semai no ga suki datta　Fukaku kaburu fūdo no naka　Mujo na sekai o uranda me wa　Dōshiyo mo naku ai o hoshiteta

雨に濡れるのが好きだった 曇った顔が似合うから　嵐に怯えてるフリをして 空が割れるのを待っていたんだ
Ame ni nureru no ga suki datta　Kumotta kao ga niau kara　Arashi ni obieteru furi o shite　Sora ga wareru no o matte ita nda

かき鳴らせ 光のファズで 雷鳴を 轟かせたいんだ　打ち鳴らせ 痛みの先へ どうしよう！ 大暴走獰猛な鼓動を
Kakinorase hikari no fazzu de　Raimei o todokasetai nda　Uchinorase itami no saki e　Dōshiyo! Daibōsō dōmō na kodō o

悲しい歌ほど好きだった 優しい気持ちになれるから　明るい場所を求めていた だけど触れるのは怖かった
Kanashii uta hodo suki datta　Yasashii kimochi ni nareru kara　Akarui basho o motomete ita　Dakedo fureru no wa kowakatta

深く潜るのが好きだった 海の底にも月があった　誰にも言わない筈だった が 歪な線が闇夜を走った
Fukaku moguru no ga suki datta　Umi no soko ni mo tsuki ga atta　Dare ni mo iwanai hazu datta ga　Iga na sen ga yamiyo o hashitta

かき鳴らせ 交わるカルテット 革命を 成し遂げてみたいな　打ち鳴らせ 嘆きのフォルテ どうしよう？ 超奔放凶暴な本性を
Kakinorase majiwaru karutetto　Kakumei o nashitogete mitai na　Uchinorase nageki no forute　Dōshiyo? Chō hōbō kyōbō na honshō o

私 俯いてばかりだ　それでいい 猫背のまま 虎になりたいから
Watashi utsumuite bakari da　Sore de ii　Nekoze no mama tora ni naritai kara

かき鳴らせ 光のファズで 雷鳴を 轟かせたいんだ　打ち鳴らせ 痛みの先へ さあいこう 大暴走獰猛な鼓動を　衝動的感情 吠えてみろ！
Kakinorase hikari no fazzu de　Raimei o todokasetai nda　Uchinorase itami no saki e　Sā ikou　Daibōsō dōmō na kodō o　Shōdōteki kanjō hoete miro!

かき鳴らせ 雷鳴を
Kakinorase raimei o

The English Translation of "Seishun Complex" from "Bocchi the Rock!"

Here's the English translation of the lyrics:

I used to like darkness and narrow spaces, inside the hood pulled down deep. Eyes resenting the heartless world were hopelessly craving love.

I used to like getting wet in the rain, as a gloomy face suits me. Pretending to be frightened by the storm, I waited for the sky to break open.

Strum it, with the fuzz of light, I want to make the thunder roar. Strike it, towards the end of pain, what should I do? A wild and violent heartbeat going on a rampage.

I liked sad songs the most because they make me feel gentle. I sought bright places, but I was afraid to touch.

I used to like diving deep; even at the bottom of the sea, there was a moon. It was supposed to be a secret to everyone, but distorted lines raced through the dark night.

Strum it, the intersecting quartet, I want to achieve a revolution. Strike it, with the forte of lament, what should I do? Unleash the super-fierce, violent nature.

I keep looking down, and that's fine. I want to become a tiger with a hunched back.

Strum it, with the fuzz of light, I want to make the thunder roar. Strike it, towards the end of pain, come on, let's go. A wild and violent heartbeat, impulsive emotions, let them roar!

Strum it, make the thunder roar.

A Step-by-Step Guide to Learning Japanese Vocabulary with "Seishun Complex" from "Bocchi the Rock!"

0:13~
暗く狭いのが好きだった 深く被るフードの中　無情な世界を恨んだ目は どうしようもなく愛を欲してた

I used to like darkness and narrow spaces, inside the hood pulled down deep. Eyes resenting the heartless world were hopelessly craving love.

Related Word to 暗い

Related Word to 狭い

Related Word to 深い

0:28~
雨に濡れるのが好きだった 曇った顔が似合うから　嵐に怯えてるフリをして 空が割れるのを待っていたんだ

I used to like getting wet in the rain, as a gloomy face suits me. Pretending to be frightened by the storm, I waited for the sky to break open.

0:40~
かき鳴らせ 光のファズで 雷鳴を 轟かせたいんだ　打ち鳴らせ 痛みの先へ どうしよう！ 大暴走獰猛な鼓動を

Strum it, with the fuzz of light, I want to make the thunder roar. Strike it, towards the end of pain, what should I do? A wild and violent heartbeat going on a rampage.

Related Word to 雷鳴

1:09~
悲しい歌ほど好きだった 優しい気持ちになれるから　明るい場所を求めていた だけど触れるのは怖かった

I liked sad songs the most because they make me feel gentle. I sought bright places, but I was afraid to touch.

Related Word to 悲しい

1:19~
深く潜るのが好きだった 海の底にも月があった　誰にも言わない筈だった が 歪な線が闇夜を走った

I used to like diving deep; even at the bottom of the sea, there was a moon. It was supposed to be a secret to everyone, but distorted lines raced through the dark night.

1:30~
かき鳴らせ 交わるカルテット 革命を 成し遂げてみたいな　打ち鳴らせ 嘆きのフォルテ どうしよう？ 超奔放凶暴な本性を

Strum it, the intersecting quartet, I want to achieve a revolution. Strike it, with the forte of lament, what should I do? Unleash the super-fierce, violent nature.

2:12~
私 俯いてばかりだ　それでいい 猫背のまま 虎になりたいから

I keep looking down, and that's fine. I want to become a tiger with a hunched back.

Related Word to 猫背