The popular BanG Dream! multimedia franchise is expanding once again. On May 26, the franchise’s official website announced that a new mini anime series titled Ganso! Bandori-chan will premiere in October 2025. The announcement included a title logo and a teaser visual showcasing the five members of the fan-favorite band Poppin’Party.
The new series will feature 52 episodes, continuing the lighthearted tone of previous mini anime projects. It will be co-directed by Kenshiro Morii and Seiya Miyajima. Morii previously served as general director for BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! Pico, which ran for three seasons between 2018 and 2022. Miyajima, who handled direction and character design for Pico, returns in both capacities for the upcoming show.
The news was also revealed during Poppin’Party’s 10th Anniversary LIVE “Hoshi no Kodou” concert, held at Nippon Budokan on May 26. The concert was a sold-out celebration of the band’s decade-long presence in the BanG Dream! universe.
Poppin’Party debuted in May 2015 as the franchise’s first main band. The group is both a fictional five-member band and a real-life voice actor unit, with each voice actor performing the same instruments as their character during live shows.
To date, Poppin’Party has released 17 singles, including their first weekly No.1 hit, “Photograph,” in January 2021.
Poppin’Party Members:
- Kasumi Toyama (vocal, rhythm guitar) – voiced by Aimi
- Sae Hanazono (lead guitar) – voiced by Sae Otsuka
- Rimi Ushigome (bass) – voiced by Rimi Nishimoto
- Saya Yamabuki (drums) – voiced by Ayaka Ohashi
- Arisa Ichigaya (keyboard) – voiced by Ayasa Ito
Ganso! Bandori-chan continues the BanG Dream! tradition of blending animated storytelling with real-life musical performances, offering fans both laughs and music in a compact, weekly format.
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