
Bocca Serenade
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A great war occurred in the 20th century between humans and monsters. Since that time, the monsters rule the world in fear but keep relatively hidden from public view. A boy named Bokka ponders the past and wonders what became of the Meros Warriors who defended the world so bravely against the demons. He soon meets Kurofune and learns of the power of the Meros and the I-bar machines they ride in battle. Warriors are the only ones who can see and hear the Melody of Oblivion, a phantom girl hidden away waiting to be rescued and be the savior of mankind. During a battle between Kurofune and a demon, Bokka discovers something only his wildest dreams could possibly imagine...he too can hear that melody. Throughout his journeys, Bokka meets many monsters and their agents, friends, and companions as he discovers the true extent of his new powers. He must continue to battle evil in the hope of releasing Boukyaku no Senritsu and free a world that has forgotten its once beautiful melody. (Source: Anime News Network)
Only if you enjoy action, adventure and fantasy.
Reception is lukewarm: 59/100 on AniList, with 23% of 966 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #90 highest-rated anime of 2004.
12.8% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 9 h 12 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
24 episodes are listed.
Melody of Oblivion has 24 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 9 h 12 min in total.
About 9 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Yes. Melody of Oblivion has finished airing — the final episode aired September 22, 2004.
No sequel is listed for Melody of Oblivion as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Yes. Melody of Oblivion adapts the manga by GJK.
Melody of Oblivion was animated by GAINAX and J.C.STAFF and directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori.