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BanG Dream!

BanG Dream!

TV-PG2017•24m•5.7/10
AnimationComedy

Ratings

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5.7/10(26)

Since she was very young, Kasumi Toyama has always been searching for the "Star Beat", a sparkling and exciting sound she heard while looking up at the night sky. Just after getting into high school, Kasumi comes across a "star-shaped guitar" in the storage area of an old pawn shop. Feeling a rush and excitement she has never felt before, Kasumi teams up with four other girls and embarks on a journey to seek out the shiny place. We promise to perform a live here!

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Production

ISSEN, XEBEC, Sanzigen

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 21, 2017

Last Aired

February 25, 2020

Networks

Tokyo MX

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
We Met!
E1
We Met!
Air date: 2017-01-21
One day, as she’s still adjusting to her new high school, Kasumi Toyama discovers a trail of stars that leads her to an old thrift store. Inside, she makes a discovery.
We Did It!
E2
We Did It!
Air date: 2017-01-28
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.
I Ran Away!
E3
I Ran Away!
Air date: 2017-02-04
Kasumi asks Rimi to join her band, but Rimi is reluctant. Meanwhile, Glitter*Green runs into an issue on the way to their show.
I Got Angry!
E4
I Got Angry!
Air date: 2017-02-11
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.
My Heart Was Racing!
E5
My Heart Was Racing!
Air date: 2017-02-18
Kasumi, Tae, and friends are preparing for their first performance. Are they going to be ready in time?
I Made It!
E6
I Made It!
Air date: 2017-02-25
Kasumi begins to struggle in school and enlists Saya's help. Meanwhile, Arisa has been searching for the perfect band name.
We Fought!
E7
We Fought!
Air date: 2017-03-04
Kasumi has a tall order in convincing Saya to join Poppin Party, is she able to do it? Meanwhile, they continue to get ready for the Culture Festival!
I Ran!
E8
I Ran!
Air date: 2017-03-11
The Cultural Festival preparations are done, and it is time for it to begin. Meanwhile, Poppin' Party play their first show! How does it go?
I Got a Job!
E9
I Got a Job!
Air date: 2017-03-25
Saya gets a new drum set and the girls all get jobs at Space! They learn what goes into putting on a live show.
I Was Surprised!
E10
I Was Surprised!
Air date: 2017-04-01
Poppin' Party auditions at Space but to play there you must impress the owner. Do they achieve their dream?
I Couldn't Sing Anymore
E11
I Couldn't Sing Anymore
Air date: 2017-04-08
Kasumi is still struggling to find her voice but the rest of Poppin' Party is there to help pick her up.
I Sparkled?!
E12
I Sparkled?!
Air date: 2017-04-15
Poppin' Party gets another chance to play at Space. Will they finally impress the owner?
We Sang!
E13
We Sang!
Air date: 2017-04-22
Kasumi finally achieves her dream as Poppin' Party plays at Space's last show. How will they perform?

Cast

Aimi

Aimi

Kasumi Toyama (voice)

Sae Otsuka

Sae Otsuka

Hanazono Tae (voice)

Rimi Nishimoto

Rimi Nishimoto

Rimi Ushigome (voice)

Ayaka Ohashi

Ayaka Ohashi

Saaya Yamabuki (voice)

Ayasa Ito

Ayasa Ito

Arisa Ichigaya (voice)

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