BanG Dream! 5th Anniversary Animation: CiRCLE Thanks Party!
バンドリ！ ガールズバンドパーティ！ 5th Anniversary Animation -CiRCLE THANKS PARTY！-
| Genres: Music | |
| Themes: Music | |
| Studios: SANZIGEN | |
| Rating: 7.68 / 10 | |
| Rank: #1394 | |
| Popularity: #9086 | |
| Users Listed: 5,134 | |
| Users Scored: 2,406 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 07/03/2023 | |
| Aired: March 10, 2022 – March 17, 2022 (Winter) | |
| Type: ona | |
| Source: Mixed Media | |
| Age Rating: PG 13 | |
| Episodes: 2 |
Synopsis:
This two-episode animation serves as a celebration for the fifth anniversary of the popular 'BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!' franchise. The short follows the energetic and vibrant lives of several band members as they navigate the challenges of performing and connecting with their audience. Set within a lively music scene, it offers glimpses into the characters' aspirations, friendships, and dedication to their craft.
The animation prioritizes capturing the dynamic energy of live music and the heartfelt bonds between the performers. Expect a focus on musical performance and interpersonal relationships, presented with a bright and optimistic tone. It’s designed as a lighthearted tribute to the series, inviting both long-time fans and newcomers to experience the core essence of 'BanG Dream!' through engaging musical sequences and character interactions.
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Characters:
- Hanazono, Tae (Main) - Voice Actors: Ootsuka, Sae
- Ichigaya, Arisa (Main) - Voice Actors: Itou, Ayasa
- Toyama, Kasumi (Main) - Voice Actors: Aimi
- Ushigome, Rimi (Main) - Voice Actors: Nishimoto, Rimi
- Yamabuki, Saaya (Main) - Voice Actors: Ohashi, Ayaka
- Aoba, Moca (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Misawa, Sachika
- Asahi, Rokka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kohara, Riko
- Futaba, Tsukushi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Mika
- Hazawa, Tsugumi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kanemoto, Hisako
- Hikawa, Sayo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kudou, Haruka
- Hikawa, Hina (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ozawa, Ari
- Hiromachi, Nanami (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nishio, Yuuka
- Imai, Lisa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakashima, Yuki
- Kirigaya, Touko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suguta, Hina
- Kitazawa, Hagumi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yoshida, Yuuri
- Kurata, Mashiro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shindou, Amane
- Maruyama, Aya (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Maeshima, Ami
- Matsubara, Kanon (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Toyota, Moe
- Minato, Yukina (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Aiba, Aina
- Mitake, Ran (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakura, Ayane
- Nyubara, Reona (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kurachi, Reo
- Okusawa, Misaki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kurosawa, Tomoyo
- Satou, Masuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Natsume
- Seta, Kaoru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tadokoro, Azusa
- Shirasagi, Chisato (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Uesaka, Sumire
- Shirokane, Rinko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shizaki, Kanon
- Tamade, Chiyu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tsumugi, Risa
- Tsurumaki, Kokoro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Itou, Miku
- Udagawa, Tomoe (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hikasa, Youko
- Udagawa, Ako (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakuragawa, Megu
- Uehara, Himari (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Katou, Emiri
- Wakamiya, Eve (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hata, Sawako, Nakagami, Ikumi
- Wakana, Rei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Raychell
- Yamato, Maya (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakagami, Ikumi
- Yashio, Rui (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ayasa
Staff:
- Morita, Kouri (Director)
- Iida, Satoki (Sound Director)
- Ogawa, Hitomi (Script)
- Hachimori, Yuuka (Character Design)
- Ueta, Kazuyuki (Character Design)
Reviews:
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User -ShInIgAmIsAmA- (Score: 9/10):
STORY: The story is very simple. The bands decide to have a Thank You Concert for their fans and the CiRCLE live house. It's good for a 2 part series. ART: The characters are the same, and so are their designs, which is good as it's not that hard to remember who's from which band. There are a lot of CGI which I know some people dislike. But if you've been watching since season 1, it means you like it or you don't mind. Also, seeing characters actually playing instruments is really nice. considering most anime try to cheat it and would just hide the fingers. SOUND: Most of usprobably watched the series for the anime girls + music. This doesn't disappoint. I love the meaning of the song they made even if it's nothing really deep. Yes, I know it's fictional, but it does send a message across that makes me feel the cast are real girls with real friendships and real love for music. nnCHARACTER:nThey're all nice and although there's a lot of them, they do have personalities and bands that help in identifying who's who.nnENJOYMENT:nI enjoyed it a lot! nnOVERALL:nVery nice to watch especially if you're already following the whole series. If not, you might still enjoy it as it's just 2 episodes, but you'll most likely wonder what's happening and why.nnThanks for reading my review and God bless. -
User breadfish16 (Score: 9/10):
I thought it was great. The soundtrack was interesting because it brought back some new, old, and ancient themes. A good example of this is the little theme from Afterglow's Persona collab event, from what I know, that theme was literally never used ever again but it was kind of funny and cool to hear it again after so long. Overall the story and performance were great, the only thing I'm bummed about is that it never actually showed the picture that PAREO took with Pastel*Palettes. The final song performance was incredible. The song itself was great, but the small references that the lyrics maketo each character and their relationships to other characters were great. Along with the lyrics, the choreography for the final performance was fantastic as well: whenever characters were highlighted they were always doing something cool with one another and it never looked awkward. I think the best thing about the BanG Dream franchise are all the interactions each character has with one another, and this tiny tribute series showcased that extremely well.
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