BanG Dream!, lovingly shortened to バンドリ！ (Bandori!), is a Japanese multimedia project created by Bushiroad. The project launched in early 2015 and has grown to include manga, anime, a mobile rhythm game, radio shows, web shows, live concerts, and physical music releases.
A girl band headed by Kasumi Toyama (Vo. & Gt.) (center), a girl whos been in search of the "sparkling, heart-pounding beat" for all her life. She's accompanied by (left to right) Arisa Ichigaya (Key.), Tae Hanazono (Gt.), Saaya Yamabuki (Dr.), and Rimi Ushigome (Ba.).
A popular J-Rock girl band formed by Yukina Minato (Vo.) (center), the talented daughter of a professional singer. She wants Roselia to constantly reach new heights. She's joined by (left to right) like-minded Sayo Hikawa (Gt.), drumming prodigy Ako Udagawa (Dr.), the renowned Rinko Shirogane (Key.), and childhood friend Lisa Imai (Ba.).
A violin rock band formed by students of the prestegious Tsukinomori Girls' Academy wanting to get into the girls band craze. Its members include (left to right) Rui Yashio (Vio.), Nanami Hiromachi (Ba.), Mashiro Kurata (Vo.), band leader Tsukushi Futaba (Dr.), and Toko Kirigaya (Gt.).
An intense rock band formed by musical prodigy CHU² (DJ.) (second from right) in retaliation against a rival of hers. She recruits extraordinary talent, including (left to right) PAREO (Key.), MASKING (Dr.), LAYER (Ba. & Vo.), and LOCK (Gt.)
A rock band formed by 5 childhood friends so they could continue seeing each other when they moved to different schools. The members include (left to right) band leader Himari Uehara (Ba.), Tsugumi Hazawa (Key.), Ran Mitake (Vo. & Gt.), Tomoe Udagawa (Dr.), and Moca Aoba (Gt.).
A cutesy idol band created by a talent agency, made up of current public figures and those who passed an audition. The band is led by Aya Maruyama (Vo.) (center), an idol who had long been training for her debut. The other members are (left to right) actress Chisato Shirasagi (Ba.), model Eve Wakamiya (Key.), studio musician Maya Yamato (Dr.), and the ordinarily talented Hina Hikawa (Gt.).
A band formed by the eccentric Kokoro Tsurumaki (Vo.) (center), a girl on a mission to "make the world smile". She recruits (left to right) the sporty Hagumi Kitazawa (Ba.), the calm and collected Misaki Okusawa (DJ.), the charming Kaoru Seta (Gt.), and the kind-hearted Kanon Matsubara (Dr.).
A band formed out of misunderstanding and pain, but its members unite to move forward together, even as "lost children". Anon Chihaya (Gt.), a fresh transfer student, seeks to form her own band despite having no musical experience. She finds (left to right) Soyo Nagasaki (Ba.), Tomori Takamatsu (Vo.), and Taki Shina (Dr.), three troubled girls who recently broke up with their former band. Finally adding Raana Kaname (Gt.), MyGO!!!!! completes their roster of lost girls.
A gothic-style band crafted by Oblivionis (Key.) (left), she asks her recruits if they are willing to lend her their lives for the sake of Ave Mujica. She is joined by (left to right) Timoris (Ba.), Doloris (Vo. & Gt.), Amoris (Dr.), and Mortis (Gt.).