A thorough explanation of the appeal and evolution of BanG Dream! 2nd Season!

BanG Dream! 2nd Season - Detailed Review and Recommendation

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

game

■ Broadcast period

January 3, 2019 - March 28, 2019
From 23:00

■Broadcasting station

TOKYO MX, AT-X

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 13

■Original Story

Bushiroad

■ Director

Hirohiro Kakimoto

■ Production

・Animation Production: Sanzigen

■Works

©BanG Dream! Project

■ Story

Now in their second year of high school, Kasumi and the rest of Poppin'Party are busy with the student council, helping out at home, going to cram school, and part-time jobs. The five of them have less time to spend together, and it's hard to get together at their base, the storehouse. Then one day, a girl appears before them... A new encounter. An unchanging bond. Afterglow, Pastel＊Palettes, Roselia, Hello, Happy World! and other unique band members will be performing on stage, sparkling and exciting! The music that makes you want to perform together again is about to start!

■Cast

・Kasumi Toyama/Aimi ・Tae Hanazono/Sae Otsuka ・Rimi Ushigome/Rimi Nishimoto ・Saya Yamabuki/Ayaka Ohashi ・Arisa Ichigaya/Ayasa Ito

■ Main staff

・Original story by Bushiroad ・Executive producer Takaaki Kidani ・Original story by Wataru Nakamura ・Director Kodai Kakimoto ・Series composition by Yuniko Ayana ・Script by Yuniko Ayana ・Original character design by Hitowa, Craft Egg
・ Animation character design / Kazuyuki Ueda ・ Sub-character design / Takuya Chanohara, Yuka Yamori ・ CG supervisor / Atsushi Mimura ・ Modeling director / Yasuhisa Takeuchi ・ Rigging director / Natsuko Yashiro ・ Color design / Junko Kitagawa ・ Director of photography / Mari Inoue ・ Art setting / Iho Narita (Kusanagi)
・Art director: Ayano Okamoto (Kusanagi)
Edited by Tomomi Umezu (edits)
・Sound Director: Satoki Iida ・Music Producers: Noriyasu Agematsu, Junpei Fujita ・Animation Producers: Kazuhiro Nishito, Ryusuke Murakami

■ Main Characters

Kasumi Toyama is a second-year student at Hanasakigawa Girls' Academy. She is proactive and always positive. She is always looking for something exciting and sparkling. No matter what difficulties she faces, she overcomes them with her positive personality. Her daily routine is to pick up Arisa, who is an indoor person, from her house. She has a younger sister who is one year younger than her. She is also in charge of the lyrics for Poppin'Party.
A second-year student at Hanasakigawa Girls' Academy. She started playing the guitar when she was in elementary school, and her skills are quite impressive. She loves music, and since becoming a second-year student she has been working part-time at various places, including live music venues and music stores. She is quite airheaded and does things at her own pace. She sometimes surprises those around her with her unexpected behavior. Her family consists of her father, mother, and 20 rabbits.
Rimi Ushigome is a second-year student at Hanasakigawa Girls' Academy. She used to be a shy girl, but since joining Poppin'Party, she has gradually become more outgoing. The pink bass guitar she uses was a hand-me-down from her older sister, Yuri, who is two years older than her and attends university. She makes it a daily habit to take videos and photos of her school life and send them to Yuri. She is a regular at Yamabuki Bakery and loves chocolate cornets.
・Yamabuki Sayaka A second-year student at Sakigawa Girls' Academy. She is kind and caring towards her friends, and is a good leader in Poppin'Party. She is a devoted girl who helps out at her family's bakery, "Yamabuki Bakery," while attending high school. She also never misses band practice. She has two elementary school-aged siblings, whom she looks after well. She is good friends with Moka, Tomoe, Tsugumi, and Hagu, who are closely related to the shopping district.
Ichigaya Arisa is a second-year student at Hanasakigawa Girls' Academy. She is the granddaughter of the pawn shop "Ryusei-do". She is an indoor girl whose hobbies are tinkering with bonsai and surfing the internet. She has a sharp tongue and is often unable to express her true feelings. Although she is basically a recluse, she is good at getting things done and has excellent grades at school. Now in her second year, she serves as the secretary of the student council. Poppin'Party always practices in the storehouse of Arisa's house. It is commonly known as "storehouse training".

■Subtitle

・Episode 1: Happy Party!
・Episode 2: Black Roar ・Episode 3: Sing Girls
Episode 4: Go! Go!? A carefree world!
・Episode 5: Ring-Dong-Dance in the Rain
・Episode 6/You Only Live Once
・Episode 7 / Nakana Ina Kanai ・Episode 8 / I'm Not Alone ・Episode 9 / School Festival Symphony ・Episode 10 / R·I·O·T
・Episode 11/Star Tears ・Episode 12/Returns
・Episode 13/Kizuna Music♪

■ Related works

BanG Dream!

■ Theme songs and music

・TM1
・Kizuna Music♪
Lyrics by Wataru Nakamura
・Composer: Ryutaro Fujinaga (Elements Garden)
・Arrangement: Ryutaro Fujinaga ・Song: Poppin'Party
・TM2
・BRAVE JEWEL
・Lyrics by Asuka Oda (Elements Garden)
・Composer: Noriyasu Agematsu (Elements Garden)
・Arrangement: Ryutaro Fujinaga (Elements Garden)
・Song: Roselia

■Detailed evaluation

BanG Dream! 2nd Season is the second season of the music and youth-themed anime series, offering new emotions and excitement to viewers. Continuing from the first season, the story focuses on the members of Poppin'Party and depicts their growth and bond. In the second season, the girls are in their second year of high school, facing more real-life worries and challenges, but still keeping their passion for music.

The story delves deeply into the personalities and backgrounds of each character, evoking sympathy from the viewer. In particular, Kasumi's positive attitude, Tae's pure love for music, Rimi's growth, Saya's kindness, and Arisa's inner conflict are carefully portrayed. The appearance of new characters and interactions with other bands also add depth to the story.

The animation uses 3DCG technology by Sanzigen, and the power of the live scenes and the movements of the characters are expressed realistically. In particular, the live performance scenes are depicted in detail, depicting the excitement of the audience and the expressions of the band members, making you feel as if you are actually at the live show.

The music, which is original to Poppin'Party and other bands, stirs the emotions of viewers in tandem with the story. The theme song "Kizuna Music♪" in particular is a song that symbolizes friendship and passion for music, and resonates deeply with viewers. Roselia's "BRAVE JEWEL" also leaves an impression with its powerful message and beautiful melody.

The acting of the cast is also excellent, and each character's personality and emotions are conveyed realistically. In particular, Manami's role as Kasumi and Sae Otsuka's role as Tae bring out the best in their characters. In addition, Rimi Nishimoto's role as Rimi, Ayaka Ohashi's role as Saya, and Ayasa Ito's role as Arisa also realistically express the growth and conflicts of their characters.

■Recommendation details

BanG Dream! 2nd Season is a work that I would especially recommend to those who like music and youth anime. In particular, the character backgrounds and relationships are carefully depicted so that you can enjoy it even if you haven't seen the first season, making it friendly to new viewers. In addition, the live performance scenes are powerful and the quality of the music is high, making it a very satisfying music anime.

Furthermore, the story, which depicts the growth and bonds between the characters, will move and sympathize with viewers. In particular, their friendship and their attitude of working hard towards their dreams will surely inspire many people. In addition, the interactions with other bands and the appearance of new characters also add depth to the story, drawing viewers in.

By watching this anime, you will be able to reaffirm the power of music and the importance of friendship. This is a must-watch work, especially for those who want to enjoy the realism of live performance scenes and the growth of characters. It may also be an opportunity to find new friends and companions through music and anime.

Above is a detailed review and recommendation of BanG Dream! 2nd Season. I hope this work will touch your heart.