Guitar maker Gibson and its Epiphone brand have revealed Les Paul Jr. guitars based on Kessoku Band’s lead singer Ikuyo Kita. Aniplex is selling the Bocchi the Rock!-themed instruments to Japanese residents under a lottery format, with the application period beginning on April 7 and lasting until April 21 (Japan time), and the delivery period to commence in June..
The Gibson Les Paul Jr. Ikuyo Kita Model, of which 200 sets are available, is colored pelham blue and priced at 275,000 yen (~US$1,721) after tax. Meanwhile, the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Les Paul Jr. Ikuyo Kita Model comes in antique pelham blue and with a price tag of 165,000 yen (~US$1,032) after tax. There are 600 sets of this.
Image source: press release
Each set includes an exclusive hard case, gig bag, strap, and acrylic stand. The PU leather gig bag includes the Kessoku Band logo.
Previously, Epiphone teamed up with Bocchi the Rock! for two Hitori “Bocchi” Gotoh Les Paul Customs. The initial Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Les Paul Custom BOCCHI EDITION debuted in 2023, while the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom “Bocchi Edition” was introduced in 2025.
Sources: Press release, Aniplex online store (1), (2) (via Comic Natalie and @catsuka)
