Atsushi Otsuki
Director
BanG Dream! (2017)
Season 1
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!
Released Jan. 21, 2017
Episode 24 min
10+
Genres: Animation, Anime, Anime: Music, Anime: School, Comedy, Drama
Keywords: tmdb.high-school, tmdb.rock-band, tmdb.girl-band, tmdb.anime, imdb.bang-dream, imdb.two-word-title, imdb.exclamation-point-in-title + 28 more, imdb.all-female-cast, imdb.female-band, imdb.twintails, imdb.ponytail, imdb.side-ponytail, imdb.all-girls-school, imdb.rich-girl, imdb.student-council-president, imdb.bass, imdb.keyboard, imdb.idol, imdb.singing, imdb.school, imdb.high-school, imdb.twins, imdb.twin-sister, imdb.female-musician, imdb.band, imdb.tsundere, imdb.3d-animation, imdb.japan, imdb.guitar, imdb.drums, imdb.gyaru, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.anime-animation, imdb.female-protagonist, mdblist.ext.2k-blu-ray
Watch Providers: HiDive, Hidive Amazon Channel
Production Companies: ISSEN, XEBEC, Sanzigen
Network: Tokyo MX
S1E1 - We Met!
One day, as she’s still adjusting to her new high school, Kasumi Toyama discovers a trail of stars that leads her to an old thrift store. Inside, she makes a discovery.
Jan. 21, 2017, midnight
S1E2 - We Did It!
Kasumi's heart is set on forming a band, but Arisa wants nothing do with it. In fact, Arisa is so determined to avoid her that she puts the star-shaped guitar up for auction.
Jan. 28, 2017, midnight
S1E3 - I Ran Away!
Kasumi asks Rimi to join her band, but Rimi is reluctant. Meanwhile, Glitter*Green runs into an issue on the way to their show.
Feb. 4, 2017, midnight
S1E4 - I Got Angry!
Kasumi starts staying after school to take guitar lessons from Tae. Meanwhile, Arisa seems to have a problem with all the time they are spending together.
Feb. 11, 2017, midnight
S1E5 - My Heart Was Racing!
Kasumi, Tae, and friends are preparing for their first performance. Are they going to be ready in time?
Feb. 18, 2017, midnight
S1E6 - I Made It!
Kasumi begins to struggle in school and enlists Saya's help. Meanwhile, Arisa has been searching for the perfect band name.
Feb. 25, 2017, midnight
S1E7 - We Fought!
Kasumi has a tall order in convincing Saya to join Poppin Party, is she able to do it? Meanwhile, they continue to get ready for the Culture Festival!
March 4, 2017, midnight
S1E8 - I Ran!
The Cultural Festival preparations are done, and it is time for it to begin. Meanwhile, Poppin' Party play their first show! How does it go?
March 11, 2017, midnight
S1E9 - I Got a Job!
Saya gets a new drum set and the girls all get jobs at Space! They learn what goes into putting on a live show.
March 25, 2017, midnight
S1E10 - I Was Surprised!
Poppin' Party auditions at Space but to play there you must impress the owner. Do they achieve their dream?
April 1, 2017, midnight
S1E11 - I Couldn't Sing Anymore
Kasumi is still struggling to find her voice but the rest of Poppin' Party is there to help pick her up.
April 8, 2017, midnight
S1E12 - I Sparkled?!
Poppin' Party gets another chance to play at Space. Will they finally impress the owner?
April 15, 2017, midnight
S1E13 - We Sang!
Kasumi finally achieves her dream as Poppin' Party plays at Space's last show. How will they perform?
April 22, 2017, midnight
Network: Tokyo MX
Episode Runtime: 24 min.
Season Runtime: 936 min.
Released: Jan. 21, 2017
Last Air Date: Feb. 25, 2020, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-PG / 10+
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