---
title: "BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!\u2606PICO"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/bang-dream-girls-band-party-pico-2018"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 80729
imdb_id: "tt11834788"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 78
runtime_minutes: 3
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 16
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!☆PICO (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/bang-dream-girls-band-party-pico-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!☆PICO, also known as Garupa☆Pico, is a Japanese chibi short anime series that premiered in 2018. The program is a spin-off of the main BanG Dream! franchise and features characters from the smartphone mobile game BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!. Produced by Bushiroad, the series was animated by Sanzigen in collaboration with DMM.futureworks. Categorized as animation and comedy, the show functions as a mini-anime series. The voice cast includes Aimi Terakawa, Rimi Nishimoto, Ayaka Ohashi, Sae Ootsuka, Ayasa Ito, Ami Maeshima, Ari Ozawa, and Sumire Uesaka. Various sources note that the series spanned from 2018 to 2022. Episodes feature the girls from the Girls Band Party! game in a comedic, chibi-style format. The production credits list numerous contributors who brought the project to life across its run. The series is recognized for its connection to the broader BanG Dream! universe while maintaining its own distinct, short-form format for viewers of the franchise.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "The characters from the smartphone game Girls Band Party! appear in this mini-anime series."

### Why Watch
- features familiar characters
- quick viewing experience

### Caveats & Content Note
- short runtime
- Tone & Suitability: The series is a lighthearted mini-anime suitable for a general audience.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: lighthearted, musical, short, comedic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### BanG Dream! GARUPA☆PICO (26 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 78
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 9 (12%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 69 (88%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Aimi** as *Kasumi Toyama (voice)*
- **Sae Otsuka** as *Tae Hanazono (voice)*
- **Rimi Nishimoto** as *Rimi Ushigome (voice)*
- **Ayaka Ohashi** as *Saaya Yamabuki (voice)*
- **Ayasa Ito** as *Arisa Ichigaya (voice)*
- **Ami Maeshima** as *Aya Maruyama (voice)*
- **Ari Ozawa** as *Hina Hikawa (voice)*
- **Sumire Uesaka** as *Chisato Shirasagi (voice)*
- **Ikumi Nakagami** as *Maya Yamato (voice)*
- **Sawako Hata** as *Eve Wakamiya (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is this series based on?
It is based on the smartphone game Girls Band Party!

### Q: What is the format of the series?
It is a mini-anime series.

### Q: Are the characters from the game included?
Yes, the series features the characters from the smartphone game.

### Q: Is there an alternative title?
The series is also known as GARUPA PICO.

### Q: What kind of show is it?
It is a short-form animated series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!☆PICO — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/80729)
- [BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! PICO (TV Mini Series 2018-2022) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11834788/)
- [BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!☆PICO: BanG Dream! GARUPA☆PICO (2018 ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/80729-bang-dream-garupa-pico/season/1/cast)
- [BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! Pico - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BanG_Dream!_Girls_Band_Party!_Pico)
- [BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!☆PICO (2018-2022) - Full Cast and Crew](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/bang-dream-girls-band-partypico/bRddurguXEDBjboFZaCBe7/credits/)
- [BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!☆PICO Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/bang-dream-girls-band-partypico/credits)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*