BanG Dream! 2017
What is BanG Dream!?
BanG Dream! is a Japanese music media franchise that includes an anime television series which aired from 2017 to 2020.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 39
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 21, 2017
- Last aired
- Feb 25, 2020
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Tokyo MX
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
BanG Dream! is a Japanese music media franchise that includes an anime television series which aired from 2017 to 2020. The story follows Kasumi Toyama, a high school student who discovers a star-shaped guitar and forms a band with four other girls in search of the "Star Beat," a sparkling sound she recalls from her childhood. The series is centered around their journey in the world of live music performances. It features multiple seasons, films, and spin-offs as part of its expanding multimedia presence. The show incorporates real-life musical performances and has gained recognition within the music and anime communities. Its narrative focuses on themes of friendship, ambition, and self-discovery through music. The series was produced under the direction of Bushiroad and includes elements such as the BanG Dream Girls Band Challenge, where bands compete for a chance to perform at major venues.
Should you watch it?
“A high school girl forms a band to find a magical sound.”
- Vibrant animation with energetic musical performances
- Positive themes of friendship and self-discovery
- Light on plot complexity
- May be too wholesome for some viewers
You enjoy anime about music and friendship.
Suitable for teens and up; focuses on positive relationships and personal growth.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 We Met! Mytharc Jan 21, 2017
- E2 We Did It! Core Jan 28, 2017
- E3 I Ran Away! Core Feb 4, 2017
- E4 I Got Angry! Core Feb 11, 2017
- E5 My Heart Was Racing! Core Feb 18, 2017
- E6 I Made It! Core Feb 25, 2017
- E7 We Fought! Core Mar 4, 2017
- E8 I Ran! Core Mar 11, 2017
- E9 I Got a Job! Core Mar 25, 2017
- E10 I Was Surprised! Core Apr 1, 2017
- E11 I Couldn't Sing Anymore Core Apr 8, 2017
- E12 I Sparkled?! Mytharc Apr 15, 2017
- E13 We Sang! Mytharc Apr 22, 2017
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Happy Party! Mytharc Jan 3, 2019
- E2 Black Shout Core Jan 10, 2019
- E3 Sing Girls Core Jan 17, 2019
- E4 Magnificent! Dynamic!! A Carefree World! Core Jan 24, 2019
- E5 Rainy Ring-Dong-Dance Core Jan 31, 2019
- E6 You Only Live Once Core Feb 7, 2019
- E7 I Won't Cry, I Won't Cry Core Feb 14, 2019
- E8 You're Not Alone Core Feb 21, 2019
- E9 School Festival Symphony Core Feb 28, 2019
- E10 R-I-O-T Core Mar 7, 2019
- E11 Star Tears Mytharc Mar 14, 2019
- E12 Returns Mytharc Mar 21, 2019
- E13 Kizuna Music Mytharc Mar 28, 2019
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 It's The Ultimate Dream, Don't You Think!? Mytharc Jan 23, 2020
- E2 Scared to Death Core Jan 14, 2020
- E3 I'm Not Leaving! Core Jan 21, 2020
- E4 Them Lil' Octopus Sausages Core Jan 23, 2020
- E5 PoPi-V! Core Jan 28, 2020
- E6 This is it. Core Jan 30, 2020
- E7 Save Them In The Music Core Feb 4, 2020
- E8 Should We Be Lounging Around Right Now? Core Feb 6, 2020
- E9 Let's Go, PoPiPa Core Feb 11, 2020
- E10 Vocalists are... Like Stars... Core Feb 13, 2020
- E11 Pareo No Longer Exists Core Feb 18, 2020
- E12 A Concert With POPIPA! Mytharc Feb 20, 2020
- E13 This... This Right Here is the Girl Band Generation! Mytharc Feb 25, 2020
Frequently asked questions
Is BanG Dream! based on a manga?
No, it originated as a multimedia franchise including anime, music, and games.
How many seasons does BanG Dream! have?
The main series has three seasons, along with films and spin-offs.
Does the show feature real bands?
Yes, the characters are voiced by members of real Japanese bands.
Is the series available in English?
Yes, it has been dubbed and subtitled in English.
What is the Star Beat?
It's a symbolic sound that inspires the main character's musical journey.