The first BanG Dream! FILM LIVE debuted back in September 2019 and is basically a giant outdoor concert gig between the five main bands together. While the second film hits Japan later this summer, we’re closing in on the film being streamed here. HIDIVE has announced that they’ll be bringing it out on their service on April 12th, 2021 at 1:00 pm ET. It’ll be in Japanese with English subtitles and open to members in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, Scandinavian countries, and Latin America.
Check out our review of the first season and our review of the second season. We also have the first film reviewed here.
These seasons will have Sanzigen handling the animation production for both of the seasons. They’re also working with DMM futureworks to produce the mini web series BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! ☆ Pico which you can see below.
The first season of 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.
Check out the TV official site, Roselia site, Poppin’ Dream site, and Twitter.
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).
