(L+CR) BanG Dream! Second Season

[Ernietheracefan]

Now I'd like to see HHW x Beit since Kokoron is similiar with Pierre..

[Magewolf]

Pastel*Palettes's episode was kind of blah. Not just compared to last episodes nuttiness either. I think the problem is that they are all too sane. They are lacking the strong and sort of weird personalities that lead the other bands we have seen even the want-to-be ninja is just background noise with no effect on the band.

[Lukes YGO & WS on YT]

Spoiler for Episode 6 Comments/Feedback:

That was a pretty decent episode, we got to listen to some good music as well.

Thankfully the rain didn't spoil the festival, still would have be a pain though to move all the equipment back and forth.

That girl at the end knows who Tae is, they seem pretty close in the preview, guess they have known each other for a long time.

Spoiler for Episode 8 Comments/Feedback:

Tae needs to settle down a bit, xshe is working herself a bit too hard and will burn herself out if she keeps going at such a rapid pace.

Pretty good performance by the makeshift band, everyone seemed to enjoy it.

Raise A Suilen is a good proposition but I'm sure Tae will stick with Poppin'Party, she won't abandon her friends.

[Akito Kinomoto]

And just when you think you've got the story figured out, it progresses in a way antithetical to what you think the show is. I play the BanG Dream! game and I know how wrong things go at points, but I wasn't expecting that same spirit to be carried to the show. Moments of vulnerability catalyzed by a character's flaws rather than forces beyond their control

The amount of threads moving all at once is also astounding. Raise-A-Suilen's formation, the multitude of characters they're connected to, the beginning of the peak into Sayo and Hina's relationship, the pages of Yukina's idiosyncrasies slowly turned. Some bands are inevitably relegated to a later date to showcase what they're all about. For the sake of the story the anime wants to tell, like the game, it's emphasized the characters that would make the most sense to tell the story with

...my heart still breaks for Tae Hanazono I feel like Layer knows what's up, Chuu2 is none the wiser, and Pareo and Masking don't seem to care either way

[Lukes YGO & WS on YT]

Spoiler for Episode 9 Comments/Feedback:

Raise a Suilen was a huge success, a triple encore lol, I don't think I would have the energy anymore to even do 1.

I don't really like Rokka's character because she is kinda annoying with her reactions, I don't know what's up with her personality at times and her voice bothers me a bit but I have to give credit where credit is due, that was an awesome guitar solo.

Roselia is my favourite band so I always love watching/hearing them perform, Determination Symphony is a song I very much like.

Feel really sorry for Tae and the band, I really liked that moment where Kasumi went out to meet her and try and get her to the place on time.

Though I felt that Tae could have apologized the band and left after the 1st encore instead of playing the 3 of them, she gave it her all for them.

Either way next episode should be very interesting.

[Akito Kinomoto]

There's not a lot I can say about PoppiPa given the show is putting their emotions on its sleeve. I'm expecting PoppiPa will wonder if Tae should stay with RAS, but I suspect she's already made her choice

Speaking of Raise-A-Suilen. Layer and Masking must have a lot of patience to deal with Chiyu Tamade. This girl and her resources have created a band out of spite toward Yukina, by accident or on purpose she treats everyone around her as a means to an end, and at one point in the episode there's a burst of desperation from her to keep Tae in RAS (thank goodness the others reminded her Tae only ever signed up as a support guitarist)

The way BanG Dream! has introduced Raise-A-Suilen has been nothing if not bold, but they are going to be the 6th band eventually. It'll be one thing to see how Rokka figures into this, but more interesting is how they'll handle Chiyu's turnaround. When she realizes or regrets treating everyone as tools. And maybe some deeper insight into her character

The thing is. It will be really difficult to buy this as RAS' origin story if Chiyu keeps treating everyone the way she has been. That their non-binding highschool-age amateur (amateur as in career-wise, not as an insult) band can maintain longevity despite the lack of camaraderie. Once Tae leaves, it's just Layer and Masking on speaking terms and that's it; neither of them seem keen to talk to Chiyu while Pareo just seems to be a family servant

None of this, however, commentates on the penmanship to the show's script. These are deliberate dichotomies. The question is how all the disparities unify into something that can believably stick

Until then. I'm not calling Chiyu Tamade by her stage name

P.S.: The fact Arisa just restrained herself with clenched fists really gets to me. She normally pops off quite readily when she gets flustered or angry. So. To see her like this brings a greater seriousness to it

[Zangor17]

Gonna be interesting to see how they write this. because this episode obviously sets up Rokka joining RAS, but definitely not as they are. Something is definitely gonna happen to make Chiyu take a chill pill but also I wonder how the heck Rokka is even gonna be introduced as a potential guitarist to be recruited into the band. My guess is maybe Tae herself recommending her but I also wouldn't rule out someone at the school festival having recorded and uploaded a video of her solo.

The scene with them trying to design an outfit is actually funny because going by the key visual for the second season and the opening we already know what PopiPa's new costumes are gonna look like, It is kinda funny that they still think they need to build up anticipation over that.

[Lukes YGO & WS on YT]

Spoiler for Episode 10 Comments/Feedback:

I liked how it showed all the PoPiPa members during the night and what they were thinking.

Good to see them all get back to normal the next morning pretty quickly like that.

That was quite the performance Raise A Suilen had, I really liked that song.

CHU2 want Tae lol, I already know where this will end up going because I looked at their band on the bandori wiki a while back but I will still enjoy the episode as much as I can.

[Stark700]

Season 3 in 2020.

[Nachtwandler]

It really pains me how few people watched this series.

Some did not like S1 probably (I personally just skipped it).

Some hate CG.

Some though it will be another idol sh*t.

Just my guess.

But its really a pity. It was probably the best SoL/music show I watched. Especially if you are a fan of properly animated musical performances (not just some dancing idols)

[Magewolf]

That was a fun last episode. Good songs and everyone coming together for one last show to send this season off in style.

I think Roselia had the best song and Hello, Happy World! put on the best performance but PoPiPa came in second in both so not bad at all for a new band.

[Ernietheracefan]

Fire Bird wouldn't be out of place in Symphogear. And coincidentally, there'll be a collaboration between Symphogear & Bandori..

[Liddo-kun]

Watched episode 1:

watched imemdiately after finishing season 1

the cg of season 2 does not bother me. Pastel girls are so cute. Well, also that group that has a mascot caught my attention.

looks like there are more places to perform now.


Episode 2:

organizing an event sure is tough. Impressive those Roselia girls were able to make their event a success.

[Liddo-kun]

Episode 3:

have developed respect for Rock after seeing this episode. Cute moment when she went to the shop accompanied by her grandpa to buy a guitar. And she works so hard too..

Roselia group angered a producer.. I guess they are in a bit of trouble. Although it's funny when producer set upright the garbage can again.

Episode 4:

Hello Happy World is the craziest group so far. Kokoron, Michelle, and that girl who keeps saying shakesphere made me laugh so hard.

[Liddo-kun]

Originally Posted by Lukes YGO & WS on YT

Spoiler for Episode 4 Comments/Feedback:

Only Kokoro could jump out of a high window like that and cartwheel to everyone.

Kaoru has all the girls attention as usual lol, she actually has an incredible voice, easily the best in HHW.

How do you catch a phantom thief on a ship that damn big lol.

Haha the good old Konami Contra code

Wow, you talk about going all out, giant Michelle carrying them in the sky and equipping Michelle with wings and rockets like that, also a nice firewoks display.

No surprise it was a fun and enjoyable episode, this is Hello, Happy World!

Pastel*Palettes next time by the looks of it. Shuwa Shuwa Shuwarin Dreaming.

haha, I did not realize it was the contra code. Nice of you noticing that one.

[Liddo-kun]

Episode 5:

Pasupare certainly is the cutest group with those costumes. But this group feels the most bland to me.

the only good part of the episode is when they sang Yurayura.

Episode 6:

Afterglow is a really good band. I like their music.

And that's some serious effort they did manually carrying all those equipment.

Episode 7:

Aya recruiting girls from other bands. Well, it's just for fun anyway. The leader of Roselia is ok to "lend" a band memberto others.

Producer seems to be planning something. ><

[Liddo-kun]

Watched episode 8-13:

sad when Hanazono was not able to arrive in time. But they learned the lesson.. it's not possible to play in 2 bands. Happy that Hanazono choose to remain in Popipa.

Pareo looks like she's the stress reliever of Chuchu... or maybe she likes it when Chu2x kicks her? poor girl ><

at the the Popipa live show... really impressive, from their humble beginnings in season 1, Kasumi and her friends has earned the respect and friendship of four other popular girl bands. They even say the popipa chant before the performance. ^^

Hard to decide the best performance, as everyone is good.

Hello Happy - always make me laugh. Their marching band feels like a circus performance mixed into band.

Pasupa - the cutie idols. Despite being busy, they manage to help Popipa.

After Glow - I like their music and choice of lighting effect.

Roselia - gothic group, always intense in their music. I think they sang Firebird as a reference that Popipa has been revived like a Phoenix?

Kasumi being invited to join Hello Happy - it would be so crazy if she performs with them. Kasumi waifu Hanazono does not approve though. xD

Rokka invited to join Popipa. She decline because too many guitarists already? Well, I hope she finds her own band someday.

onwards to season 3!!!