Black Rock Shooter Timeline ( Real )

origin
January 24, 2007

Creation of Black Rock Shooter Artwork

Artwork of Black Rock Shooter by illustrator Ryohei Fuke (Huke) was originally posted online, inspiring the creation of the franchise.

media
September 30, 2010

Black Rock Shooter Original Video Animation (OVA) Release

The first animated adaptation of Black Rock Shooter was released as an OVA, introducing the characters and story to a wider audience.

media
February 2, 2012

Black Rock Shooter TV Anime Series Premiere

A TV anime series adaptation of Black Rock Shooter aired, expanding the franchise with new story elements and characters.

media
August 25, 2011

Black Rock Shooter: The Game Release

Black Rock Shooter game was released for the PlayStation Portable (PSP), offering fans interactive gameplay based on the franchise.

announcement
March 1, 2021

Black Rock Shooter: Dawn Fall Anime Announcement

The upcoming new anime series "Black Rock Shooter: Dawn Fall" was officially announced, continuing the franchise's story in a new direction.

Black Rock Shooter Timeline ( Fictional )

worldbuilding
Year 0, Early Era

Formation of the Otherworld

The establishment of an alternate dimension reflecting the emotional states of humans, where battles between avatars like Black Rock Shooter occur.

character_introduction
Year 0, Mid Era

First Appearance of Black Rock Shooter

The avatar Black Rock Shooter manifests in the Otherworld, embodying a girl's strong emotions and beginning to fight against other avatars.

character_event
Year 1, Spring

Mato Kuroi Meets Yomi Takanashi

Mato befriends Yomi, marking the start of their significant relationship mirrored in the Otherworld by their avatars.

plot_development
Year 1, Summer

Inception of Mato's Avatar's Battles

Black Rock Shooter begins to engage in continuous conflicts within the Otherworld to protect Mato's feelings and relationships.

conflict
Year 1, Autumn

Encounter with Strength's Avatar

Black Rock Shooter confronts the powerful avatar Strength, highlighting the deep emotional struggles between their human counterparts.

character_event
Year 1, Winter

Strain in Mato and Yomi's Relationship

Due to misunderstandings and emotional distress, Mato and Yomi's friendship begins to waver, reflected by battles between their avatars.

character_introduction
Year 2, Early Spring

Introduction of Dead Master Avatar

The appearance of Dead Master introduces new conflict and complexity in the Otherworld, linked to new human characters' emotional struggles.

conflict
Year 2, Spring

Confrontation Between Black Rock Shooter and Dead Master

A significant battle that symbolizes the emotional turmoil among the human characters, deepening the narrative complexity.

plot_resolution
Year 2, Summer

Mato Resolves Internal Conflict

Mato comes to terms with her emotions, which stabilizes Black Rock Shooter's presence and ends some of the intense battles in the Otherworld.