The winter 2017 anime series BanG Dream was picked up for release by Sentai Filmworks when the show streamed previously but we’ve been wondering whether that included the OVA that came out on August 19th, 2017 in Japan. That now seems to have been answered as the folks at HiDive are now streaming it, which means Sentai’s gotten it. The OVA is bundled with the Japanese TV releases and is scheduled for November 22nd, 2017 inclusion.
The thirteen episode series is getting a seven volume release with a lot of extras where the Blu-ray’s are priced at 7,000 yen each. No DVDs are being produced for this release.
The project was directed by Atsushi Ootsuki based on the series composition from Yuniko Ayana. Natsuko Nita adapted the original character designs done by Hitowa Issen and Xebec handled 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).
