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The appeal and worldview of "SHOW BY ROCK!!"

"SHOW BY ROCK!!" is a TV anime series that was broadcast in 2015 and was based on the original work by Sanrio. The story revolves around the themes of music and friendship, and tells the story of a high school girl who is drawn into the world of a music game and grows as a member of the all-girls band "Plasmagica." The work conveys the message that the power of music can move and encourage people.

story

The main character, Cyan, is an ordinary, slightly shy high school girl. While playing the music game "SHOW BY ROCK!!" as usual, she receives a mysterious item and is drawn into the game's world. Not knowing anything about this world, she makes her band debut as a member of the all-girl band "Plasmagica." Although confused, Cyan grows through music, but the story will unravel the mystery of why she was sent into the game world.

character

The appeal of "SHOW BY ROCK!!" lies in its unique characters. The main character, Cyan, is a girl who loves the guitar and gothic lolita fashion, and uses the legendary musical instrument "Strawberry Heart." As she grows, her bond with her band members deepens. Chuchu is a leader who is a hard worker and loves to win. Retory appears cool, but is actually a shy girl who likes the internet and games. Moa is a character from outer space who likes unusual things and has a catchphrase "Pyuru~."

Others include Crow from Shingan Crimsonz, a rough-hewn vocalist who loves milk, Aion, an incredibly handsome guitarist, Yaiba, a bassist who respects the spirit of rock and Bushido, and Rom, a passionate drummer. A and Un from Tsuredure Naru Souri Mugen'an are from a far-eastern country and are working to spread their unique sound to MIDICITY. Shu☆Zo from Trichronika charms fans with her sweet voice and looks, and Riku and Kai are twin new artists. Rosia from Criticrista is selfish but attracts people with her cunning words and actions, Tsukino is a girl with perfect pitch and superhuman strength, Holmy is a hard worker and the student council president, and Jaclyn is a bright and energetic vice president.

music

The music of "SHOW BY ROCK!!" is an important element that enhances the appeal of the work. The opening theme "Seishun wa Non-Stop!" was written, composed, and arranged by RegaSound, and is a song that symbolizes the growth of Cyan and Plasmagica. The ending theme "Have a nice MUSIC!!" was written by Takase Aiko, composed by no_my, and arranged by Kusano Yoshihiro, and is a song that makes you feel the bond of Plasmagica. The inserted songs also reflect the individuality of each band, and a variety of songs such as Trichronika's "Kimi to ☆Are You Ready?", Shingan Crimsonz's "Falling Roses", and Plasmagica's "Meikyū DESTINY" liven up the story.

Production Staff

Many talented staff members were involved in the production of "SHOW BY ROCK!!". Director is Takahiro Ikezoe, series composition is Doko Machida, character design is Masaru Oshiro, sub-character and prop design is Ryo Hirata, concept mecha design is Fumihiro Katakai, key animator is Tomokatsu Nagasaku, color design is Fusako Nakao, art setting is Naomi Ogura, art director is Hatsumi Kumano, director of photography is Tsuyoshi Kanbayashi, CG director is Ryo Sasaki, CG production studio is Goonies, editor is Kumiko Sakamoto, sound director is Masafumi Mima, sound effects are Shizuo Kurahashi, music is Koji Takanashi, Funta7, Rega Sound, music production is Pony Canyon, animation production is Bones. These staff members worked together to create a fascinating work.

Broadcast information

"SHOW BY ROCK!!" was broadcast on TOKYO MX from April 5 to June 21, 2015. It was a total of 12 episodes, each 30 minutes long, and entertained the audience. The subtitles of each episode were also unique, and made you feel the fusion of music and story. For example, "Have a nice MUSIC!!", "We are the Crimson Eyes of the Mind", "Yes! Idol♡ Declaration", "Travel Night Drunken Dream Fireworks", "Labyrinth DESTINY", "Heart-pounding!? It's a beach training camp full of swimsuits♡♪", "Yokai Street", "Crimson Quartet", "Shooting Star Dream Line", "Reverse Rhapsody", "Grateful Rock Festival", "Youth is Non-Stop!", etc. Each episode has a different theme and music.

Ratings and Recommendations

"SHOW BY ROCK!!" is a work where you can enjoy the fusion of music and animation. The growth and bonds of the unique characters, and the story that moves people through the power of music, give viewers a lot of inspiration and courage. It is especially recommended for people who love music and are interested in band activities. It is also a work that can be enjoyed by people who like Sanrio characters.

This work is set in the world of music games, so it will appeal to game fans. The unique songs and live performance scenes of each band have the power to draw viewers in. Furthermore, through the development of the story and the growth of the characters, viewers can learn the importance of friendship and hard work.

"SHOW BY ROCK!!" is a work that will make you feel the new possibilities of music and anime. Please watch it and experience its charm for yourself.