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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 We Met! Jan 21, 2017
- E2 We Did It! Jan 28, 2017
- E3 I Ran Away! Feb 4, 2017
- E4 I Got Angry! Feb 11, 2017
- E5 My Heart Was Racing! Feb 18, 2017
- E6 I Made It! Feb 25, 2017
- E7 We Fought! Mar 4, 2017
- E8 I Ran! Mar 11, 2017
- E9 I Got a Job! Mar 25, 2017
- E10 I Was Surprised! Apr 1, 2017
- E11 I Couldn't Sing Anymore Apr 8, 2017
- E12 I Sparkled?! Apr 15, 2017
- E13 We Sang! Apr 22, 2017
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Happy Party! Jan 3, 2019
- E2 Black Shout Jan 10, 2019
- E3 Sing Girls Jan 17, 2019
- E4 Magnificent! Dynamic!! A Carefree World! Jan 24, 2019
- E5 Rainy Ring-Dong-Dance Jan 31, 2019
- E6 You Only Live Once Feb 7, 2019
- E7 I Won't Cry, I Won't Cry Feb 14, 2019
- E8 You're Not Alone Feb 21, 2019
- E9 School Festival Symphony Feb 28, 2019
- E10 R-I-O-T Mar 7, 2019
- E11 Star Tears Mar 14, 2019
- E12 Returns Mar 21, 2019
- E13 Kizuna Music Mar 28, 2019
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 It's The Ultimate Dream, Don't You Think!? Jan 23, 2020
- E2 Scared to Death Jan 14, 2020
- E3 I'm Not Leaving! Jan 21, 2020
- E4 Them Lil' Octopus Sausages Jan 23, 2020
- E5 PoPi-V! Jan 28, 2020
- E6 This is it. Jan 30, 2020
- E7 Save Them In The Music Feb 4, 2020
- E8 Should We Be Lounging Around Right Now? Feb 6, 2020
- E9 Let's Go, PoPiPa Feb 11, 2020
- E10 Vocalists are... Like Stars... Feb 13, 2020
- E11 Pareo No Longer Exists Feb 18, 2020
- E12 A Concert With POPIPA! Feb 20, 2020
- E13 This... This Right Here is the Girl Band Generation! 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.