Argonavis from BanG Dream!

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Japanese: アルゴナビス from BanG Dream!

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Type: TV

Episodes: 13

Status: Finished Airing

Aired: Apr 11, 2020 to Jul 4, 2020

Premiered: Spring 2020

Broadcast: Saturdays at 01:25 (JST)

Producers: Bushiroad

Licensors: None found, add some

Studios: SANZIGEN

Source: Mixed media

Genre: Drama

Theme: Music

Duration: 24 min. per ep.

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

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Score: 6.74¹ (scored by 3,705 users)

¹ indicates a weighted score.

Ranked: #5646²

² based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded.

Popularity: #5932

Members: 11,971

Favorites: 78

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Synopsis

Ren Nanahoshi has been chasing a certain thrill he once experienced at a live festival when he was a child. Now, as a first-year university student, he avoids making friends and practices singing by himself, hoping to find that adrenaline once more. A fateful encounter at a karaoke bar allows Nanahoshi to meet Yuuto Goryou and Wataru Matoba—both of whom are impressed by his voice. The two have been searching for band members, and they want Nanahoshi to be their vocalist.

Nanahoshi initially rejects their constant pestering but relents after attending their live show and performing alongside them. Joined by the carefree Rio Kikyou and passionate Banri Shiroishi, the five boys form "Argonavis" and set their sights on headlining the Destiny Rock Festival. As they begin to work together as a band, they come across the trials and tribulations that come with pursuing stardom.

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Background

Argonavis from BanG Dream! is a part of the BanG Dream! multimedia franchise developed by Bushiroad. The Argonavis from BanG Dream! project was first introduced in May 2018, with the anime series being announced in November 2019.

A mobile rhythm and adventure game titled Argonavis from BanG Dream! AAside, set after the story of the anime, was released on January 14, 2021. It is developed by DeNA and published by Bushiroad.

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Related Anime

Adaptation:	Argonavis from BanG Dream! Comics
Alternative setting:	BanG Dream!
Other:	Goal Line, AAside, Gin no Yuri, Banzai Rizing!, Hikari no Akuma
Sequel:	Argonavis Movie: Axia
Summary:	Argonavis Movie: Ryuusei no Obligato

Hashimoto, Shinichi
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Kamei, Hiroshi

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Matsuura, Hiroaki

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Nishikiori, Hiroshi

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Hirasawa, Hisayoshi

Sound Director

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Opening Theme

	1: "Hoshi ga Hajimaru (星がはじまる)" by Argonavis from BanG Dream!
	2: "SCATTER" by GYROAXIA

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Ending Theme

	1: "Ameagari no Sakamichi (雨上がりの坂道)" by Argonavis (eps 1-2, 4-6, 10, 12-13)
	2: "LIAR" by GYROAXIA (eps 7, 9, 11)

Reviews

Oct 1, 2020

EternalNyappy

Recommended

Story 9
Animation 5
Sound 10
Character 8
Enjoyment 9

Overall 9

For starters I have not played the game this anime is based on, nor have I really gotten into the BanG Dream! merchandise. I love idol animes so I tend to compare to my favourites (like Utapri or Starmyu). However I give every anime a fair chance to shine on their own.

The characters and environment are obviously done with the 3D model technique, which is a problem with me and many others too. There were some times that were animated "normally", which I found a bit weird. I would prefer a bad animation through the normal events and cgi only on stage - not ... when they drink coffee and have dialogue. It needs to be used to, since the facial expressions are very stiff and walking is like from a crash doll demonstration. Now that would be pretty much my only critique.

If you put the terrible animation aside, I have no complaints on this show whatsoever. The story was really good, the character design (as in their personalities and story lines) was great, the plot twists really hit hard and the music was actually SO GOOD! It was so easy to get involved and live the story through the characters. I found myself suddenly very invested and caring towards the main characters within the first two episodes. And I had my doubts and I really didn't like the animation, so that tells something about how well they've done with them and story. Every obstacle made me stressed, every success made me smile (and cry). Every performance gave me chills. Sure there were a lot of clichés, but somehow this was still very different from any idol animes. The obstacles are something a band has to face irl: debuting, writing a song, finding team spirit within the band, finding places to perform... It was very realistic in a way. Kind of reminds me of Idolish7, but Argonavis is not an idol group, but an independent band. Which is great, because no one does the work for them, no label or sponsor. They have to deal with everything themselves.

I have to mention the ending though: It was a bit rushed (probably due to the virus) but to me it wasn't a disturbance, but a promise of continuance. FOr some it can be annoying, so you've been warned.

Like I mentioned before the absolute saviour of this anime is the music. Almost every episode had a new song and it usually connected witht the story. The performances were fire and the cgi really worked well in these scenes. I am so glad that the bands' songs can be found on Spotify. I have yet to find out who writes the music and how this is produced, because this is not the typical pop they make in musical animes that seiyuus try to struggle through. This was actual music I would want to listen to.

So in short: don't watch this for the animation, but do it for the characters, story and music. It was one of the best music themed animes I've watched. I highly recommend if you're into this genre. Give it a chance even if the cgi-animation hurts your eyes, it is so worth it.

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Jul 9, 2020

glessshie

Recommended

I'm someone who is really generous in giving grades to anime that I have watched. For this anime:

Story: 9
Character: 9
Art: 8
Enjoyment: 9

I love musical-themed anime, so obviously I love this one as well. I love listening to bands plus the songs they used and their vocals, I love them all.

I would have rated this 10 if the ending was satisfactory, for me at least. It would have been better if they added few more episodes, like few other anime do, have like a summary or what will happen to them in the future.
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Aug 4, 2020

FarmerGirl

Mixed Feelings

I'm anticipating the project since 2018. But when the anime started airing, and as the story progress to the end of the show, I just stood there watching and say "Meh, could be better".

Story: 5/10
Pacing issue. Soap-opera conflict that shouldn't happen because Bushiroad advertise this as more mature bandori (i.e. the conflict is more deep than the girl band). I honestly, didn't think so. It's just bland and feel too rushed. Probably because this feels more like an advertisement towards the game rather than actual trying to make people feel good about it. Let's just pray the game storyline could save this anime ...

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