The winter 2017 anime series BanG Dream has been doing a good bit of promotion for its various projects but it’s only now that they’re starting to stream the next episode previews. The latest is for the fifth episode that’s set to arrive on February 181th, 2017 and gives us thirty seconds of some fun and upbeat material. Crunchyroll is currently simulcasting the series along with The Anime Network and Sentai Filmworks has the home video rights.
The project is being directed by Atsushi Ootsuki based on the series composition from Yuniko Ayana. Natsuko Nita is adapting the original character designs done by Hitowa. Issen and Xebec are on board to handle the animation production.
The Japanese cast includes Aimi (Aimi Terakawa) as Kasumi Toyama, Ayasa Itou as Arisa Ichigaya, Rimi Nishimoto as Rimi Ushigome, Sae Oozuka as Tae Hanazono and Ayaka Ohashi as Saaya Yamabuki.
Plot concept: The story follows Kasumi Toyama (played by Poppin’ Party’s lead singer, Aimi) when her life changes on the day she finds a star-shaped guitar. Determined to form an all-girl band, her search leads her to four like-minded souls: Saya, Arisa, Rimi, and Tae (all brought to life by the members of Poppin’ Party).
