The appeal and reviews of BanG Dream! Garupa☆Pico: A fusion of music and laughter

BanG Dream! Garupa☆Pico - The fascinating world of mini anime

BanG Dream! Garupa☆Pico is a TV anime series that aired from July 5 to December 27, 2018, and is based on the Bushiroad game BanG Dream!. Although each episode is only 5 minutes long, this mini-anime depicted the Garupa characters in miniature form and doing great things, providing viewers with laughter and emotion. It was broadcast on TOKYO MX and Sun TV, and has a total of 26 episodes. Animation was produced by DMM.futureworks, Dubtoon Studio, and Sanzigen, and the director was Kenshiro Morii.

story

The setting for Garupa☆Pico is the live house "Circle", a hidden mecca for band girls. Here, the miniature Garupa characters play a major role. The promising supernova "Poppin'Party", the blue rose blooming at the top "Roselia", the classic rock band of childhood friends "Afterglow", the gorgeous and fluffy idol band "Pastel＊Palettes", and the members of "Hello, Happy World!" who spread smiles all over the world, all go wild to liven up the live house. This heartwarming girls' band comedy will entertain viewers with laughter and tears.

cast

Garupa☆Pico features many fascinating characters. The main cast includes:

• Kasumi Toyama - Aimi
• Tae Hanazono - Sae Otsuka
• Rimi Ushigome - Rimi Nishimoto
• Saya Yamabuki - Ayaka Ohashi
• Arisa Ichigaya - Ayasa Ito
• Ran Mitake - Ayane Sakura
• Aoba Mocha - Sachika Misawa
• Himari Uehara - Emiri Kato
• Tomoe Udagawa - Yoko Hikasa
• Tsugumi Hazawa - Hisako Kanemoto
• Aya Maruyama - Ami Maejima
• Hina Hikawa - Ari Ozawa
• Chisato Shirasagi - Sumire Uesaka
• Maya Yamato - Ikumi Nakagami
• Eve Wakamiya - Sawako Hata
• Yukina Minato - Aina Aiba
• Saya Hikawa - Haruka Kudo
• Lisa Imai - Yuki Nakajima
• Ako Udagawa - Megu Sakuragawa
• Platinum Rinko - Satomi Akesaka
• Heart of Tsurumaki - Miku Ito
• Kaoru Seta - Azusa Tadokoro
• Hagumi Kitazawa - Yuri Yoshida
• Kanon Matsubara - Moe Toyoda
• Michelle - Tomoyo Kurosawa
• Misaki Okusawa - Tomoyo Kurosawa

Main Staff

Many talented staff members are involved in the production of Garupa☆Pico. The main staff members are as follows:

• Original work - Bushiroad
• Executive producer: Takaaki Kitani
• Story concept - Wataru Nakamura
• General Director - Kenshiro Morii
• Character design: Hitowa, Craft Egg
• Director: Seiya Miyajima
• Anime character design - Seiya Miyajima
• Music Director: Hisayoshi Hirasawa
• Music producers: Noriyasu Agematsu, Junpei Fujita
• Animation producers: Uchiumi, Watanabe Task, Hata Nakataichi
• Animation production: DMM.Futureworks, Dubtoon Studio, Sanzigen
• Animation production cooperation - Passione, Creators in Pack
• Produced by: BanG Dream! Project

Main Characters

Garupa☆Pico features a large number of unique characters. Below is an introduction to the main characters:

• Toyama Kasumi - A lively girl who is always looking for something sparkly and exciting.
• Tae Hanazono - Contrary to her slender and glamorous appearance, she is quite an airhead. She is good at playing the guitar.
• Rimi Ushigome - I like cute things and chocolate cornets. My older sister is also in a band.
• Saya Yamabuki - A good friend of Kasumi's. She was in a different band in middle school. Her family owns a bakery, and she is Popipa's stabilizer.
• Arisa Ichigaya - An indoor type who is easily swayed by Kasumi and Tae's laid-back attitude. She has a personality that is difficult to be honest with others.
• Mitake Ran - I hate to lose and I love everyone in Afterglow. Everyone in Afterglow also loves Ran.
• Aoba Mocha - She is easygoing and tends to drag others into her pace. She has a "go-my-own-way" personality.
• Himari Uehara - The leader of Afterglow, she is a cheerful and caring girl who tends to get carried away. She's a modern girl.
• Udagawa Tomoe - She has a straightforward personality and is trusted by her peers. She is very cool and is Ako's older sister.
• Tsugumi Hazawa - A hardworking, ordinary girl whose family runs a coffee shop. She's good at finding the first star.
• Aya Maruyama - An idol who admires idols and tends to do ego searches. She's a crybaby and works hard.
• Hina Hikawa - A genius girl who is curious about things she can't understand, including Aya.
• Chisato Shirasagi - A young actress who has been active since she was a child actor, she is strict with herself and others. She is kind to Kanon.
• Maya Yamato - A former studio musician and equipment geek who speaks fast when it comes to the things she loves.
• Eve Wakamiya - A girl from Finland who loves Japanese culture. Her favorite word is "Bushido"!
• Yukina Minato - Strong-willed and uncompromising. Very pure-hearted and doesn't take jokes.
• Saya Hikawa - A diligent and clumsy girl who is a member of the student council and also serves as a disciplinary committee member. She is Hina's twin sister.
• Lisa Imai - Despite her flashy appearance, she is a kind and caring older sister to everyone. She is Yukina's childhood friend.
• Ako Udagawa - A middle school student who likes to use difficult words, but often gets help from Rinko.
• Shirokane Rinko - A quiet and shy girl, she is good at piano and online games.
• Kokoro Tsurumaki - A curious young lady who is always having fun. She loves making people smile and is one of the Three Idiots.
• Kaoru Seta - Everyone's prince, tall and handsome. He's popular with the girls, but he's one of the three idiots. His weakness is heights.
• Hagumi Kitazawa - She has excellent athletic ability and is very sensitive. She loves croquettes, a specialty of her family's butcher shop, and is one of the Three Idiots.
• Matsubara Kanon - I love sweets and cute things, especially jellyfish. I'm not good with directions.
• Michelle - A DJ for Hello, Happy World!, she performs in a costume for some reason.
• Okusawa Misaki - Her true identity is Michelle. Although she has a listless look on her face, she doesn't seem to mind being with Kokoro and the others.

subtitle

Each episode of Garupa☆Pico has a unique subtitle. Below are the subtitles for all episodes:

• #01 - Live House "Circle"
• #02 - Kura Talk
• #03 - Revolution
• #04 - Rock'n'Roll Baby
• #05 - Pasupare Swimsuit Commercial
• #06 – Welcome to Michelle Land!
• #07 - Circle Joint Live Strategy Meeting
• #08 - Drummers are always playing some kind of rhythm
• #09 - I love chocolate cornet
• #10 – What about garlic?
• #11 - Hello Happy Sky Live
• #12 - A request to Babanbo-sama☆
• #13 - Sparkling and Fun Shopping Street Madness Bushido Party
• #14 - Hello Happy Midwinter Snow Mountain Traverse
• #15 – Time for a bite
• #16 - Poppin' Shuffle
• #17 - Pastel Walk
• #18 - Storehouse Labyrinth
• #19 - Collapse of the Circle
• #20 - The Evil Eye That Sees the Truth
• #21 - That performance is so exciting
• #22 – Welcome to Michelle Cafe!
• #23 - Pastel Pajama Party
• #24 - Futagorhythm
• #25 - Christmas Eve Surprise
• #26 – I rebuilt it!

Related Titles

Garupa☆Pico is related to the following works:

• BanG Dream!
• Garupa☆Pico Large Serving

Theme songs and music

The theme song for Garupa☆Pico is "Picotto! Papitotto!! Garupa☆Pico!!!" and was produced by the following staff:

• Lyrics: Asuka Oda (Elements Garden)
• Composer: Ryota Suemasu (Elements Garden)
• Arrangement - Ryota Suemasu (Elements Garden)
• Song - Kasumi x Ran x Aya x Yukina x Kokoro

Ratings and Recommendations

Garupa☆Pico is a short series, but it is packed with a rich story and charming characters. The shortness of each episode, only 5 minutes, captures the hearts of viewers, providing laughter and emotion. In particular, the episode set at the live house "Circle" gives a deep feel for the world of Garupa. There are also many episodes that highlight the individuality of each band, allowing viewers to grow attached to each character.

This work is recommended not only for fans of BanG Dream!, but also for people who like anime and music. It is especially a must-see for those who are interested in the world of girl bands. The subtitles of each episode are unique, and there are plenty of elements to attract the interest of the viewer. In addition, the theme song "Picotto! Papitotto!! Garupa☆Pico!!!" is catchy and is a song that you will want to listen to over and over again.

Garupa☆Pico is a heartwarming girl band comedy with laughs and tears, and is loved by many viewers. Please give it a watch. I'm sure you will be drawn into the world of Garupa.