The winter 2017 anime series BanG Dream is underway and the official channel for it is doing some new promotion of it. This comes in the form of streaming the opening sequence while highlighting the upcoming CD release. That release is set for February 1st, 2017 where it’ll have the two main songs with their instrumental versions as well as a bonus mini drama track priced at 1,300 yen.
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).