SHOW BY ROCK!!
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Episodes (12)
EP 1Cyan Hijirikawa enters Tokyo Midi City to join the band Plasmagica
Apr 5, 2015Shy high school student Cyan Hijirikawa is transported into Tokyo Midi City, a musical world inside her phone. After being caught by a talking pink guitar named Strawberry Heart, she transforms into a cat-like form and witnesses the band Trichronika perform. A monster attacks, attempting to drain the Melodisian Stones from the band members' hearts to turn them dark. Encouraged by her guitar, Cyan defeats the creature using a guitar jam. Following this event, Maple Arisugawa, CEO of Branded Rocking Records, recruits the newly transformed catgirl Cyan to join his band, Plasmagica. She is introduced to fellow members Chuchu, Retoree, and Moa, beginning her journey as a musician in this new reality.
EP 2Cyan joins Shingan Crimsonz for a concert and learns she must save the world before Golden Week
Apr 12, 2015After signing with BRR, Cyan meets Shingan Crimsonz. A Trichronika representative asks Maple to book them as opening acts because the original band has food poisoning. Angelica’s intimidating expression convinces the reluctant group to agree. The concert proceeds smoothly. BRR invites Cyan to stay in their dorms since she lacks housing. While bathing, Cyan sings, causing her guitar to blush. Her bandmates hear the performance and enjoy it. Later, Strawberry Heart informs Cyan she cannot return home until she saves this world. Cyan accepts this condition, stipulating that she must be allowed to return before Golden Week begins.
EP 3Plasmagica faces a band battle against Cristicrista while Cyan helps ease their nerves with a new arrangement.
Apr 19, 2015Plasmagica receives an invitation to compete in a Battle of the Bands against Unicorn Virtual Music Inc.'s Cristicrista. Chuchu wonders why Cyan does not know the opposing group. The members concentrate on winning strategies, prompting Retoree to remember joining the band to find friends. Anxiety rises after hearing Criticrista's rehearsal, leading the group to doubt their chances. Cyan employs her music to calm their fears and suggests a revised song arrangement. Although they lose the match to Criticrista, the girls feel content with their debut performance. The shared experience strengthens their bond, leaving them closer than before despite the defeat.
EP 4Retoree invites girls to Tsurezurenaru Ayatsuri Mugenan performance, inspiring Plasmagica to write new song while Moa worries about alien secret
Apr 26, 2015Retoree takes the girls to see the popular enka band Tsurezurenaru Ayatsuri Mugenan, whose unique culture and originality impress the audience. After meeting the band members, the girls believe they must alter their style to gain popularity. However, Shingan Crimsonz's Rom reminds Plasmagica that music quality matters most, leading them to compose a new track, their first since Cyan joined. Meanwhile, Moa, who is secretly an alien sent to investigate other worlds, becomes increasingly concerned about the potential exposure of her hidden identity.
EP 5Plasmagica performs at an indie concert while Cyan hides her otherworldly origins.
May 3, 2015Following a narrow escape from a Dark Monster, the group Plasmagica secures a performance slot at an upcoming indie band concert. That evening, Chuchu overhears Strawberry Heart reminding Cyan of her duty to combat these monsters. When a Dark Monster emerges elsewhere on the day of the show, Strawberry Heart compels Cyan to abandon the concert to hunt it down, ignoring Chuchu’s objections. Cyan fails to locate the creature and returns to the venue. She then confesses to her bandmates that she originates from a different world, a revelation that causes Retoree distress upon realizing Cyan may eventually have to return home.
EP 6Strawberry Heart and Maple organize a beach and mountain training camp for the bands.
May 10, 2015Strawberry Heart and Maple explain to the group that Unicorn Virtual Music Inc. CEO Dagger Morse originally abducted Cyan for his own schemes, but Strawberry Heart intervened. To prepare for the Grateful Rock Festival, Maple sends Plasmagica to the beach and Shingan Crimsonz to the mountains for training. During the excursion, Cyan attempts to express her emotions to Retoree, who remains unwilling to forgive her. Eventually, Cyan performs a song that successfully communicates her true feelings to both Chuchu and Retoree. Following this, Moa discloses her alien identity, but her bandmates dismiss this as unimportant. They choose to value their time together and decide to incorporate Cyan's song into their upcoming performance.
EP 7Shingan Crimsonz battle a dark monster in Yokai Street while searching for a missing bandmate.
May 17, 2015A henchman of Dagger spreads rumors about performances in Yokai Street to lure out bands. Marimari from Shinimonogurui asks Plasmagica for help finding her missing bandmate, Tsugihagi, who vanished during monster attacks. Shingan Crimsonz travel to Yokai Street to perform but are attacked by a Dark Monster that drags them into another world, preventing Cyan from following. Despite the difficult situation, Shingan Crimsonz defeat the creature, which transforms back into Tsugihagi, allowing him to reunite with Marimari. The group returns home, unaware that a mysterious dark blob has attached itself to Shingan Crimsonz' Aion.
EP 8Plasmagica enters a band battle while Shingan Crimsonz face internal turmoil.
May 24, 2015Plasmagica discovers they cannot perform at the Grateful Rock Festival without prior live experience, prompting Maple to propose a battle of the bands against Criticrista. Simultaneously, Aion abruptly resigns from Shingan Crimsonz, shocking his bandmates and leading Cyan to suspect Dark Monster influence. As the group searches for him, Trichronika’s Shu-Zo reveals Aion’s location to Rom and Yaiba, alluding to a past connection with Rom. The team locates Aion atop a skyscraper, where Crow apologizes to him, successfully restoring order to his Melodisian Stone. With this crisis resolved, Plasmagica shifts their focus back to preparing for their upcoming musical confrontation against Criticrista.
EP 9Criticrista prepares for battle while Plasmagica focus on fun and win despite dark feelings.
May 31, 2015Criticrista prepares for the battle of the bands while Dagger speaks with his songwriter. Chuchu advises the girls to improve their performance for fans, but Rom dismisses this as superficial. Retoree shows Chuchu a photo of their training camp to emphasize that having fun is the most important thing. On the day of the battle, Cyan worries about the attention from Criticrista's lead, Rosia, which also stirs dark feelings in Chuchu. Despite these issues, Plasmagica manage to bring out their smiles during their performance and win the battle. However, Dagger punishes Criticrista for their loss by darkening their Melodisian Stones.
EP 10Chuchu's Jealousy Leads to Dagger's Manipulation and Cyan's Rescue
Jun 7, 2015Chuchu feels intense jealousy toward Cyan’s rising fame, catching Dagger’s eye. Berry warns the group about Dagger’s plan to recruit Cyan, Shu-zo, and Tsurezurenaru for his band at the Grateful Rock Festival, suggesting Plasmagica can stop him. Dagger exploits Chuchu’s selfishness, convincing her to join him and make Cyan despair. As Chuchu announces her departure from Plasmagica, Strawberry Heart, possessed by songwriter Grateful King, urges the others to intervene. Cyan and her teammates use the song composed by Grateful King to help Chuchu regain her senses. Realizing her mistakes, Chuchu apologizes for her selfish motives and reaffirms her commitment to staying with Plasmagica.
EP 11Cyan worries about Strawberry Heart while Dagger plans to seize Midi City with a Grateful King song.
Jun 14, 2015Attendees gather at Boodookan for the Grateful Rock Festival, where Cyan is anxious about not hearing from Strawberry Heart since rescuing Chuchu. Meanwhile, Dagger intends to use a composition by Grateful King to conquer Midi City. During the event, the groups Plasmagica, Shingancrimsonz, Tsurezurenaru, and Trichronika are ambushed by a Dark Monster, resulting in the capture of most attendees. Only Cyan, Shu-zo, and Darudayu remain free. While Darudayu engages the creature in combat, Cyan uncovers the shocking truth that the Dark Monster is actually Rosia, an agent of Criticrista. This revelation adds a dangerous layer to the festival's chaos as the heroes face a formidable enemy disguised as a monster.
EP 12Cyan purifies the Dark Monster with help from Darudayu and Shu-zo, facing Dagger's interference.
Jun 21, 2015Darudayu and Shu-zo enable Cyan to purify the Dark Monster, freeing Rosia and the Criticrista members. Dagger appears, capturing everyone to coerce Cyan into joining him. Grateful King, rescued by Maple and Angelica, intervenes before Dagger can corrupt Cyan's Melodisian Stone. As Dagger readies his full power, Grateful King blocks the attack and sends Cyan back to her world. Refusing to let her friends fight alone, Cyan unlocks her potential and defeats Dagger, reverting him to his original form. Following the battle, Plasmagica delivers a final performance. Cyan returns to her world and gathers the courage to join her school's music club.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does SHOW BY ROCK!! have?
- SHOW BY ROCK!! has 12 episodes.
- When did SHOW BY ROCK!! come out?
- SHOW BY ROCK!! came out in 2015.
- Which studio made SHOW BY ROCK!!?
- SHOW BY ROCK!! was produced by bones.
- Who directed SHOW BY ROCK!!?
- SHOW BY ROCK!! was directed by Takahiro Ikezoe.
- Is SHOW BY ROCK!! finished?
- Current status of SHOW BY ROCK!!: Finished.