BanG Dream! Morfonication - A deep review of the fusion of music and story

BanG Dream! Morfonication - Bandori Morfonication - Comprehensive evaluation and recommendation

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

game

■ Broadcast period

July 28, 2022 - July 29, 2022

■TV Broadcast

TOKYO MX July 28, 2022 to July 29, 2022 (1st to 2nd broadcasts) Thursday to Friday 23:00 to 23:30

BS Nippon Television July 29, 2022 to July 29, 2022 (1st to 2nd episodes) Friday 0:00-0:30 (#1), 23:00-23:30 (#2)

■ Online distribution

YouTube Live (BanG Dream Channel ☆) July 28, 2022 to July 29, 2022 (1st to 2nd) Thursday to Friday 23:00 to 23:30

■Broadcasting station

Broadcast: TOKYO MX, BS Nippon TV

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 2

■Original Story

・Original work: Bushiroad ^{BanG Dream! ・Bushiroad}

■ Director

・Director: Hirohiro Kakimoto

■ Production

・Animation Production: Sanzigen

Produced by BanG Dream! Project (Bushiroad, TOKYO MX, Good Smile Company, Horipro International, Ultra Super Pictures)

■Works

©BanG Dream! Project ©Craft Egg Inc. ©bushiroad All Rights Reserved.

■Explanation

An anime depicting the summer vacation of the band "Morfonica" from the smartphone game "BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!" will be broadcast on two consecutive nights!

*Quoted from Bandai Channel

■Cast

・Mashiro Kurata/Amane Shindo

・Touko Kirigaya/Hina Naota

・Nanami Hiromachi/Yuka Nishio

・Two-leaf horsetail／mika

・Yashio Rui/Ayasa

■ Main staff

・Original work: Bushiroad

・Executive producer: Takaaki Kitani

・Story concept: Wataru Nakamura, Craft Egg

・General Director: Hirohiro Kakimoto

・Director: Tomomi Umezu (Edits)

・Screenplay: Hitomi Ogawa

・Character design: Craft Egg

・Sub-character design: Yuka Hachimori

・Sound Director/Riki Iida

・Music producers: Noriyasu Agematsu (Elements Garden), Junpei Fujita (Elements Garden)

・Animation Production: Sanzigen

Produced by BanG Dream! Project (Bushiroad, TOKYO MX, Good Smile Company, Horipro International, Ultra Super Pictures)

■ Main Characters

・Mashiro Kurata

Vocalist. A quiet and modest girl. She enrolled in the prestigious Tsukinomori school because she admired it, but was overwhelmed by the talented students around her and spent her days feeling down, but after meeting the band, she is starting to become more positive. She writes lyrics for the band. She has a rich imagination and a habit of daydreaming.

・Touko Kirigaya

Gt. A popular guy who attracts people at school and on social media. Although he has a bright and cheerful personality, he often ends up messing around with those around him because he acts on impulse. His family is a long-established kimono shop and he was raised surprisingly well.

・NANAMI HIROMACHI

Ba. A slightly unusual girl who aspires to be normal. She is concerned that she is out of place, and hides her true self in order to blend in with the people around her. She joined a band because girl bands are popular. She wants to spend her youth having fun through band activities.

・Tsukushi Futaba

Dr. is the always confident class representative. As a band leader, he tries his best to be a role model for everyone, but he can be clumsy and a bit absent-minded at times. He is working hard to become a reliable and dependable person.

・RUI YASHIO

Vn. A talented girl who keeps the top grades in her grade. With a dry personality, she always aims to be at the top. She once gave up music, thinking it was meaningless, but after meeting Mashiro and the others, she returned to the world of music. She composes the music for the band.

■Subtitle

・#1/Summer Monica Project (2022/07/28)

・#2／Shining days(2022/07/29)

■ Related works

・BanG Dream!

・BanG Dream! 2nd Season

・BanG Dream! 3rd Season

・Movie version BanG Dream! FILM LIVE

・BanG Dream! FILM LIVE 2nd Stage

・BanG Dream! Poppin' Dream! The Movie

■ Theme songs and music

・ED1

・flame of hope -instrumental-

・Composer: Noriyasu Agematsu

Arrangement: Kotaro Shimoda

・IN1

・Sunny, Sunny

・Lyrics by Asuka Oda

・Composer: Daisuke Kikuta

Arrangement: Daisuke Kikuta

・Song: Morfonica

■ Evaluation and recommendation

Story and Characters

"BanG Dream! Morfonication" is an anime series derived from the game "BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!", and depicts the members of a band called Morfonica enjoying their summer vacation. Although it is a short two-episode series, it clearly depicts the personalities and growth of each character, leaving a strong impression on viewers.

The main character, Mashiro Kurata, attends a prestigious school, but is overwhelmed by the talented students and is on the verge of losing her self-esteem. However, by interacting with her classmates through band activities, she gradually regains her confidence, which is a moving story. Her talent for songwriting and rich imagination are also part of the charm of the story, and will resonate with viewers.

The other members, such as Touko, Nanami, Tsukushi, and Rui, are also charming characters, and their backgrounds and worries are carefully depicted. Rui's second challenge in music in particular deeply moves the viewers. The fact that their growth and deepening friendship are firmly depicted in short episodes is commendable.

Music and Production

Music is a major attraction of the "BanG Dream!" series, and the songs in "Morfonica" are no exception. The ending theme "Flame of Hope -instrumental-" and the insert song "Yorube no Sunny, Sunny" feature beautiful melodies and powerful performances that capture the hearts of viewers. "Yorube no Sunny, Sunny" in particular is memorable as a song that symbolizes the growth and friendship of the Morfonica members.

Sanzigen, the animation production company, used 3D animation technology to realistically depict the live performance scenes and character movements. In particular, the live performance scenes realistically depict the excitement of the audience and the performance of the band members, providing a sense of realism to the viewer. In addition, the characters' expressions and movements are drawn in detail, visually conveying their emotional changes and growth.

Recommended points

"BanG Dream! Morfonication" is highly recommended for viewers who enjoy music and character growth. It is a must-watch anime especially for Morfonica fans and players of "BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!". The way it depicts deep storylines and character growth in short episodes also offers a fresh experience for other anime fans.

Furthermore, music lovers will be able to discover new songs by Morfonica. The live performance scenes are full of realism, and the story depicts the growth of the characters, allowing viewers to enjoy the fusion of music and anime.

Comparison with related works

There are multiple anime series that depict the stories of each band in the "BanG Dream!" series. Compared to the stories of other bands, the "Morfonica" anime places special emphasis on the growth of the characters and the deepening of friendships. The quality of the music and the direction of the live scenes have also been highly praised within the series.

As for the "BanG Dream!" series as a whole, each band has a different personality and story, allowing viewers to find a band that suits their tastes. The "Morfonica" anime is particularly notable for its moving storyline and beautiful music, which enhance the appeal of the entire series.

summary

Despite its short broadcast period, "BanG Dream! Morfonication" is an anime that features a deep storyline, charming characters, beautiful music, and realistic live performance scenes. It is highly recommended not only for Morfonica fans and "BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!" players, but also for viewers who enjoy the fusion of music and anime. It is a particularly moving work in the entire series, providing viewers with new discoveries and emotions.