| “ | We will definitely perform here! | ” |
BanG Dream! is an anime television adaptation animated by Issen and Xebec started airing on Tokyo MX on January 21, 2017. The anime has been licensed in North America by Sentai Filmworks is streamed on the Anime Network and by Crunchyroll. The anime ran for 13 episodes and was released across seven BD/DVD volumes.
An OVA episode was advanced screened before the release of the 7th BD/DVD volume which contains it on November 22, 2017.
A Blu-ray BOX was released on November 28, 2018. It contains all 13 episodes, OVA, and a 260-minute bonus material which includes studio lives that were either previously aired online or included in previous BDs.[1]
Two new seasons were announced on May 14, 2018. The second season started airing on January 3, 2019, while the third season started on January 23, 2020. It was also announced that CG studio Sanzigen will replace Issen and XEBEC studios for the seasons' production.
This season is available for streaming on Crunchyroll, Hidive, and Roku.
Plot[]
Just like the sparkling sound "Star Beat”" that she heard while looking up at the starry skies when she was young, Toyama Kasumi has been searching for something that would excite and make her heart pound. After getting into high school, Kasumi comes across a star-shaped guitar in an old pawnshop. It is this fateful meeting that evokes the emotions that have been locked up within Kasumi.
Teaming up with four other girls who, like Kasumi, dream of a place that can make them shine, the five of them work towards realising their musical dream.
The anime's story was also adapted into Girls Band Party! as Poppin'Party's Band Story 0.
Staff[]
- Animation Studio: Issen and XEBEC
- Director: Atsushi Ootsuki
- Sound Director: Atsushi Ootsuki
- Series Composition: Yuniko Ayana
- Music: Junpei Fujita & Noriyasu Agematsu
- Character Design: Matsuko Nita
- Original Character Design: Hitowa
- Original Creator: Kou Nakamura
Cast[]
- Aimi as Toyama Kasumi
- Otsuka Sae as Hanazono Tae
- Nishimoto Rimi as Ushigome Rimi
- Ohashi Ayaka as Yamabuki Saaya
- Itou Ayasa as Ichigaya Arisa
- Mimori Suzuko as Ushigome Yuri
- Kitta Izumi as Uzawa Rii
- Sasaki Mikoi as Wanibe Nanana
- Tokui Sora as Nijikki Hinako
- Fukuen Misato as Umino Natsuki
- Minami Saki as Taiko Satomi
- Honizumi Rina as Kawabata Mayu
- Asahina Madoka as Mori Fumika
- Aiba Aina as Minato Yukina
- Kudou Haruka as Hikawa Sayo
- Endou Yurika as Imai Lisa
- Sakuragawa Megu as Udagawa Ako
- Akesaka Satomi as Shirokane Rinko
- Ozaki Yuka as Toyama Asuka
- Shinohara Emi as Toyama Kaori
- Suzuki Takuma as Yamabuki Koushi (Episodes 2, 6-8)
- Yamashita Mami as Yamabuki Chihiro (Episodes 2, 6-8, 13)
Music[]
Opening Theme
Ending Themes
- Don't be afraid! by Glitter*Green (Episode 1)
- Kirakira datoka yume datoka ~Sing Girls~ by Poppin'Party
Insert Songs
- Don't be afraid! (Episodes 1 and 2)
- Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star (Episodes 3 and 4)
- Watashi no Kokoro wa Choco Cornet (Episode 5)
- STAR BEAT! ~Hoshi no Kodou~ (Episode 8)
- Mae e Susume! (Episodes 9, 11 and 12)
- Glee! Glee! Glee!(Episode 12)
- Be shine, shining! (Episode 12)
- Yumemiru Sunflower (Episode 12)
OVA
- Hachigatsu no if by Poppin'Party (Insert Song)
- Nesshoku Starmine by Roselia (Ending Theme)
- See also: BanG Dream! Original Soundtrack
Episode List[]
| No. | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | "We Met!" 出会っちゃった！"Deacchatta!" |
January 21, 2017 |
| One day, as she's still adjusting to her new high school, Kasumi discovers a trail of stars that leads her to an old pawn store. Inside, she makes a discovery of a star-shaped guitar. | ||
| 02 | "We Did It!" やっちゃった！"Yacchatta!" |
January 28, 2017 |
| Kasumi's heart is set on forming a band, but Arisa wants nothing do with it. In fact, Arisa is so determined to avoid her that she puts the star-shaped guitar up for auction. | ||
| 03 | "I Ran Away!" 逃げちゃった！"Nigechatta!" |
February 4, 2017 |
| Kasumi asks Rimi to join her band, but Rimi is reluctant. Meanwhile, Glitter*Green runs into an issue on the way to their show. | ||
| 04 | "I Got Angry!" 怒っちゃった！"Okochatta!" |
February 11, 2017 |
| Kasumi starts staying after school to take guitar lessons from Tae. Meanwhile, Arisa seems to have a problem with all the time they are spending together. | ||
| 05 | "My Heart Was Racing!" ドキドキしちゃった！"Dokidoki shichatta!" |
February 18, 2017 |
| Kasumi, Tae, Rimi, and Arisa are preparing for their first performance. Are they going to be ready in time? | ||
| 06 | "I Made It!" 作っちゃった！"Tsukucchatta!" |
February 25, 2017 |
| Kasumi begins to struggle in school and enlists Saaya's help. Meanwhile, Arisa has been searching for the perfect band name. | ||
| 07 | "We Fought!" ケンカしちゃった！"Kenka shichatta!" |
March 4, 2017 |
| Kasumi has a tall order in convincing Saaya to join Poppin'Party, is she able to do it? Meanwhile, they continue to get ready for the Culture Festival! | ||
| 08 | "I Ran!" 走っちゃった！ "Hashicchatta!" |
March 11, 2017 |
| The Culture Festival preparations are done, and it is time for it to begin. Meanwhile, Poppin'Party play their first show! How does it go? | ||
| 09 | "I Got a Job!" バイトしちゃった！ "Baito shichatta!" |
March 25, 2017 |
| Saaya gets a new drum set and the girls all get jobs at SPACE! They learn what goes into putting on a live show. | ||
| 10 | "I Got Surprised!" 驚いちゃった！ "Odoroichatta!" |
April 1, 2017 |
| Poppin' Party auditions at SPACE but to play there you must impress the Owner. Do they achieve their dream? | ||
| 11 | "I Couldn't Sing Anymore" 歌えなくなっちゃった "Utaenakunacchatta" |
April 8, 2017 |
| Kasumi is still struggling to find her voice but the rest of Poppin'Party is there to help pick her up. | ||
| 12 | "I Sparkled?!" キラキラしちゃった！ "Kirakira shichatta!" |
April 15, 2017 |
| Poppin'Party gets another chance to play at SPACE. Will they finally impress the Owner? | ||
| 13 | "We Sang!" 歌っちゃった！ "Utacchatta!" |
April 22, 2017 |
| Kasumi finally achieves her dream as Poppin'Party plays at SPACE's last show. How will they perform? | ||
| OVA | "We Played!" 遊んじゃった！ "Asonjatta!" |
August 19, 2017 |
Gallery[]
Main Visual
Key Visual 2
Top Visual
OVA Visual
Blu-ray BOX Cover
Trailers[]
References[]
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