BanG Dream!
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Episodes (13)
- 1EP 1
Kasumi Toyama begins high school life at Hanasakigawa High seeking a special feeling.
Jan 21, 2017Kasumi Toyama enrolls at Hanasakigawa High and joins various clubs to recapture the "Star Beat," a sparkling sensation she felt as a child. She quickly befriends classmate Saaya Yamabuki during this search. While walking home, Kasumi follows golden stars to a pawn shop owned by Arisa Ichigaya's family, where she finds a star-shaped guitar. Later, watching Glitter Green perform at the live house Space awakens her buried emotions. Inspired by this experience, Kasumi resolves to form a band to pursue the feeling she desires.
- 2EP 2
Kasumi Forms Band, Arisa Reluctantly Keeps Guitar
Jan 28, 2017Kasumi pursues her goal of establishing a musical group by recruiting friends to join her ensemble. Arisa firmly declines the invitation and attempts to sell her guitar. During the process, Kasumi accidentally damages the instrument. After the guitar is repaired, Arisa observes Kasumi’s strong emotional connection to the object. Recognizing this attachment, Arisa agrees to let Kasumi retain the guitar, selling it to her at a reduced cost. This transaction allows Kasumi to keep the instrument while respecting Arisa’s initial hesitation to participate in the band formation.
- 3EP 3
Rimi Overcomes Anxiety to Join Kasumi's Band During a Performance
Feb 4, 2017Rimi Ushigome, a classmate of Kasumi and sister to Glitter Green vocalist Yuri, struggles with social anxiety and hesitates to participate in her sister's band. When Glitter Green arrives late for their scheduled performance, Kasumi takes the stage to fill the time, singing "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" accompanied by Arisa. Rimi, initially reluctant, steps forward to play the bass alongside them. Upon their arrival, Glitter Green joins the group on stage to perform a cover of the song together. This shared musical experience helps Rimi overcome her hesitation, leading her to formally accept an invitation to join Kasumi's band as a member.
- 4EP 4
Kasumi bonds with Tae Hanazono in class, causing Arisa's jealousy over skipped practice
Feb 11, 2017Kasumi attends supplementary classes with guitarist Tae Hanazono, leading to a close friendship. She starts skipping practice sessions with Rimi and Arisa to receive private guitar instruction from Tae. Arisa becomes jealous of this arrangement. When Kasumi notices Arisa is upset, she invites Tae to Arisa's home, which further annoys Arisa. Despite Kasumi's efforts to recruit Tae to join her band, the guitarist declines the invitation.
- 5EP 5
Kasumi's band prepares for a performance to make Tae's heart flutter
Feb 18, 2017Tae challenges Kasumi's band to create a performance that will make her heart flutter. Rimi shares a song about chocolate cornets that she previously wrote with her sister, prompting the group to begin practicing the track with occasional assistance from Tae. As she observes their rehearsals, Tae feels inspired and decides to join them in performing "My Heart is a Chocolate Coronet." The episode focuses on the band's preparation process and Tae's eventual participation in the musical number.
- 6EP 6
Kasumi Leads Committee While Arisa Names Band and Saaya Meets Natsuki
Feb 25, 2017Kasumi serves as the president of the school's cultural festival planning committee and selects Saaya to act as the vice president. Meanwhile, Arisa struggles to find a suitable name for their musical group before finally deciding on Poppin'Party. In a separate development, Saaya encounters Natsuki, who is identified as one of her former bandmates from the past.
- 7EP 7
Saaya's Past with CHiSPA and Kasumi's Plea for Her to Join
Mar 4, 2017Poppin'Party discovers Saaya's history after meeting Natsuki, learning she left her former band CHiSPA when her mother was hospitalized with anemia prior to their debut performance. Kasumi tries to persuade Saaya to become a member of her group, but Saaya declines the offer. She explains that she cannot abandon her family responsibilities or risk holding the band back. This rejection leaves Kasumi feeling deeply saddened by the outcome of her attempt to recruit her friend.
- 8EP 8
Saaya joins Poppin'Party for the cultural festival performance after her mother's hospitalization.
Mar 11, 2017During the cultural festival, Poppin'Party prepares to perform without Saaya. Her mother is hospitalized, and while Saaya wishes to stay by her side, she sees a note from Kasumi containing lyrics for a new song. Moved by this gesture, Saaya's mother insists she attend the event. Saaya arrives just in time to join the band, and they perform the song "Star Beat! Hoshi no Kodou" together.
- 9EP 9
Saaya and Kasumi buy gear while Poppin'Party works at Space to gain experience.
Mar 25, 2017Saaya acquires a new drum kit, and Kasumi purchases a distortion pedal. Meanwhile, Tae discovers that the venue Space is understaffed for an upcoming performance because of an influenza outbreak. Poppin'Party volunteers to work as part-time staff to gain experience. They attempt to leverage this job into an audition opportunity, but they fail to impress the owner, Shifune Tsuzuki. Following this rejection, Shifune informs the group that Space is scheduled to close down soon.
- 10EP 10
Kasumi struggles with stress and loses her voice after a harsh critique from Shifune.
Apr 1, 2017After CHisPA successfully auditions at Space, Poppin'Party questions their unique qualities. Kasumi decides to practice intensely for their next attempt and asks Shifune for feedback. Shifune reveals that Kasumi performed the worst among the five candidates, which deeply affects her. Determined to improve, Kasumi increases her practice frequency. However, the accumulated stress takes a toll on her health. Consequently, she loses her voice on stage during their subsequent audition, hindering their performance. This sequence of events highlights the pressure Kasumi faces as she strives to improve her skills and secure a spot for the group.
- 11EP 11
Kasumi struggles with voice loss as Poppin'Party adapts practice methods to support her recovery.
Apr 8, 2017Kasumi is devastated after losing her voice, prompting the rest of Poppin'Party to agree to practice without her until she recovers. She confesses to her sister Asuka and Yuri that her condition resulted from overcompensating for feeling like the worst member through excessive practice. The other band members strive to help her overcome these struggles, which includes agreeing to split their audition song's lyrics among the members. This collaborative effort aims to alleviate the pressure Kasumi placed on herself while maintaining the group's momentum during her absence from singing.
- 12EP 12
Poppin'Party Secures Performance Opportunity at Space Venue After Final Audition
Apr 15, 2017With school finals approaching, the band Poppin'Party focuses on their last opportunity to impress Shifune. Several members worry they performed poorly during the evaluation. However, the owner approves their audition and grants them permission to perform at the Space venue. This success allows the group to move forward with their musical goals despite their initial self-doubt regarding their individual contributions. The narrative highlights the tension of the final assessment and the relief of receiving positive feedback from the venue owner.
- 13EP 13
Kasumi and friends prepare for their debut live performance at Space
Apr 22, 2017During the final show at Space, Kasumi and her bandmates get ready for their first official live concert. They watch performances by Glitter Green and CHiSPA before taking the stage themselves. Their set receives a favorable response from the audience, marking the beginning of their journey toward fame as the group Poppin'Party. This event serves as a significant milestone for the band as they establish their presence in the music scene.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does BanG Dream! have?
- BanG Dream! has 13 episodes.
- When did BanG Dream! come out?
- BanG Dream! came out in 2017.
- Which studio made BanG Dream!?
- BanG Dream! was produced by Xebec.
- Who directed BanG Dream!?
- BanG Dream! was directed by Toshiki Kameyama.
- Is BanG Dream! finished?
- Current status of BanG Dream!: Finished.