BanG Dream! 2nd Season

Synopsis

Continues the story of BanG Dream!

Under the starry sky on a childhood camping trip, Kasumi Toyama felt the "Star Beat"—an intense, rhythmic pulse that stirred her deeply. Ever since, she has been searching for a way to relive that thrilling moment. Transferring to Hanasakigawa Girls' High School, Kasumi keeps looking for that unforgettable excitement. She tries out various school clubs and even considers a part-time job, but nothing clicks. One day, she finds a star-patterned guitar in the back room of an old music shop. This discovery leads her to a live music venue, where she sees her first performance and becomes fascinated. Driven by the rush, Kasumi impulsively decides to form a band, even though she is not sure why. With challenges and help from new friends, she works to find that bright, heart-pounding feeling again.

In this installment

In the second season of BanG Dream!, Kasumi Toyama and her fellow Poppin'Party members have moved into their second year of high school. The new term brings new challenges including student council duties, cram school preparations, and part-time jobs, along with the fact that they are now in separate homerooms, which limits the time they can spend together. Looking back on their earlier carefree days, it feels like a distant memory, especially since they can barely find time to practice in Arisa Ichigaya's basement. Amid these issues, a mysterious girl suddenly appears, bringing the band back into the spotlight. With the rising popularity of girl bands, other groups such as Afterglow, Pastel*Palettes, Roselia, and Hello, Happy World! begin to emerge. These bands, each made up of members with unique personalities, shine on stage with their performances. As Poppin'Party reconnects with the music scene and forms new friendships, the exhilarating rhythm of music plays once again!

Background

BanG Dream! 2nd Season is a part of the "BanG Dream!" multimedia franchise, which was developed by Bushiroad in January 2015. The franchise also released a mobile rhythm game, titled BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! for iOS and Android, which was developed by CraftEgg and published by Bushiroad. The Japanese version was released in March 2017, and the English version in April 2018. As of July 30, 2018, the game has surpassed 10 million downloads worldwide.