BanG Dream! (2017)
A high-spirited anime about a girl chasing a sparkling dream through music, friendship, and the power of a rock band.
BanG Dream! - Series Information
- Original Title: BanG Dream!
- First Air Year: 2017
- Last Air Year: 2020
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-PG
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 39
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: January 21, 2017 (United States - TV-PG), January 21, 2017 (Australia - PG), January 21, 2017 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: Tokyo MX
- Alternative Titles: バンドリ！ (JP), 뱅드림! (KR)
- Production Companies: ISSEN, XEBEC, Sanzigen
- Production Countries: Japan
BanG Dream! - Plot
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!
BanG Dream! - Trailer
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BanG Dream! - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Aimi
- Sae Otsuka
- Rimi Nishimoto
- Ayaka Ohashi
- Ayasa Ito
- Yuka Ozaki
- Suzuko Mimori
- Megu Sakuragawa
- Riko Kohara
- Yuki Nakashima
Writers
- Yuniko Ayana
- Yasuhiro Nakanishi
- Midori Goto
- Yuko Kakihara
Executive Producers
- Takaaki Kidani
BanG Dream! - FAQs
Where can you stream BanG Dream! online?
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What is BanG Dream! about?
BanG Dream! follows high schooler Kasumi Toyama on her quest to find the "Star Beat" — a dazzling sound she heard as a child. After discovering a star-shaped guitar, she forms a five-girl band and pursues her dream of performing live on stage.
Is BanG Dream! based on a true story?
No, BanG Dream! is not based on a true story. It is an original multimedia franchise by Bushiroad, encompassing anime, a mobile rhythm game, and real-life band performances by the voice cast, blurring the line between fiction and reality in a unique way.
How many seasons does BanG Dream! have?
BanG Dream! has 3 main seasons plus a specials collection. Season 1 aired in 2017, Season 2 in 2019, and Season 3 in 2020. Each main season contains 13 episodes, bringing the total episode count to 39 across the series.
Who are the main voice actors in BanG Dream!?
The principal voice cast includes Aimi as Kasumi Toyama, Sae Otsuka as Tae Hanazono, Rimi Nishimoto as Rimi Ushigome, Ayaka Ohashi as Saaya Yamabuki, and Ayasa Ito as Arisa Ichigaya, among others. Notably, the voice actresses also perform as real-life band Poppin'Party.
Is BanG Dream! worth watching for anime fans?
BanG Dream! is well-regarded among music and slice-of-life anime fans for its energetic characters, catchy original songs, and heartfelt coming-of-age story. Fans of K-On! or Love Live! will find familiar appeal, though the animation style evolves significantly across its three seasons.
What is the content rating for BanG Dream!?
BanG Dream! carries a TV-PG content rating in the United States, making it suitable for general audiences, including older children and teens. The series contains mild themes related to friendship, ambition, and high school life, with no significant mature content.
How does BanG Dream! connect to its mobile game?
BanG Dream! is part of a multimedia franchise that includes the popular mobile rhythm game BanG Dream! Girls Band Party. The anime and game share characters and bands, with the voice actresses performing as real bands, making the franchise a unique blend of anime storytelling and live music.
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