It’s time to get this party poppin’… even if it’s a bit early!
Earlier today, the official BanG! Dream website updated with a new teaser trailer. The two-and-a-half minute promo features English text, and highlights the core concepts of the project.
The first single from franchise band Poppin’ Party, STAR BEAT! -Hoshi no Kodou-, hit Japanese retailers on August 3.
BanG Dream! first entered the world as a manga series in the pages of Monthly Bushiroad magazine. The ongoing series, which is being handled by Kou Nakamura, kicked off in the January 8, 2015 issue.
Poppin’ Party made its début as a band on Apri l8, 2015 in a one-song performance. The group’s first formal single, Yes! BanG_Dream! hit Japanese retailers on February 24.
The cast members for franchise group Poppin’ Party include:
- Kasumi Toyama (Vocals, Guitar): Aimi
- Tae Hanazono (Lead Guitar): Sae Ootsuka
- Rimi Ushigome (Bass): Rimi Nishimoto
- Sāya Yamabuki (Drums): Ayaka Oohashi
- Arisa Ichigaya (Keyboard): Ayasa Itou
Basically, it’s the anime equivalent to The Monkees, but the cast members actually play their own instruments.
BanG Dream‘s anime adaptation is currently slated for a 2017 release. Atsushi Ootsuki (To Love Ru: Darkness, Wagnaria!!2) will helm the series at studio Issen and Xebec, with Matsuko Nita providing character designs. Yuniko Ayana (Hello!! KINMOZA, Girls Beyond the Wasteland) is in charge of series composition.
Other confirmed crew members include:
- Original Story: Kou Nakamura
- Original Character Design: Hitowa
- Music Production: Noriyasu Agematsu & Junpei Fujita
The first promotional video, as well as the music video for Yes! BanG_Dream! are currently available on YouTube. You can check these out below:
Promo Video
Music Video
Source: YouTube (Bandori Channel)
