Tae Hanazono, who is the lead guitarist of Poppin Party, is a beautiful character with long black hair, but her personality is natural and cute. She has many other charms, but this time we have compiled 10 of the charms of Tae Hanazono! Let's get closer to the mysterious Hanazono Tae and find out what kind of charm she has♪
Hanazono Tae's profile♪
Source: BanG Dream ©BanG Dream! Project Craft Egg Inc. bushiroad
Hanazono Tae is a first-year student at Hanasakigawa Girls' Academy, her birthday is December 4th, and she is 164cm tall. Until then, Hanazono Tae had always played the guitar alone, but she ended up staying after a home economics class with Toyama Kasumi, and started teaching her the guitar there, which is how they met. After discovering the joy of playing together, she joined Poppin Party.
Her natural and unexpected behavior is cute
Source: BanG Dream ©BanG Dream! Project Craft Egg Inc. bushiroad
Hanazono Tae has long black hair, making her a perfect cool beauty, but her personality is quite natural. Although her laid-back personality often leads to her taking unexpected actions, her bizarre comments and actions are somehow endearing. Fans call her unique worldview "Hanazono Land," proving how much she is loved.
Charm 1: Tae is very good friends with Kasumi Toyama
Source: BanG Dream ©BanG Dream! Project Craft Egg Inc. bushiroad
She is a classmate with Kasumi Toyama, and they deepen their friendship during after-school home economics practice. At that time, they were still a little awkward with each other, but they deepened their friendship through the tool of guitar, and before they knew it, they had become very good friends. There are some similarities between Toyama Kasumi's drive and Hanazono Tae's natural ideas, and perhaps because they sympathize with each other, they often cause minor problems together, which makes for some very heartwarming moments.
Ichigaya Arisa often gives her tsukkomi
Source: BanG Dream ©BanG Dream! Project Craft Egg Inc. bushiroad
Ichigaya Arisa is often at the mercy of Toyama Kasumi's unexpected behavior, but since Hanazono Tae also often behaves in a similar way, she is often depicted giving tsukkomi to the two of them. In the TV anime, she appears to visit Ichigaya Arisa's house without permission and have dinner with her, which Ichigaya Arisa couldn't help but comment in surprise at the sudden sight. There are many other episodes, but I think everyone finds it amusing to see her hanging out with Toyama Kasumi like that.
Charm 2: A girl who loves guitar
Source: BanG Dream ©BanG Dream! Project Craft Egg Inc. bushiroad
Hanazono Tae, who is depicted as a girl who just loves guitar, is not only skilled at playing the guitar but also has a wealth of knowledge. The Random Star that Toyama Kasumi has is often held by punk and metal bands, so at first, Hanazono Tae assumes that she is also a "pervert". After meeting Toyama Kasumi, she also began to carry her guitar with her at all times, and is depicted with it on her back from going to school to going to the beach.
The guitar she uses was purchased with her pocket money
Source: BanG Dream ©BanG Dream! Project Craft Egg Inc. bushiroad
The guitar that Hanazono Tae uses is an ESP-made guitar called "SNAPPER," an original BanG Dream model that features a blue body and a mirror-finished pickguard. In the story, it is said that the guitar was purchased from his childhood using his pocket money, and it is clear that he takes great care of it due to his love and passion for guitars. He also has a mini amp as part of his equipment, and is depicted as having purchased a set that allows him to play the guitar whenever he wants.
Charm 3: Grew up with music from an early age
Source: BanG Dream ©BanG Dream! Project Craft Egg Inc. bushiroad
Tae Hanazono, who plays guitar in Poppin Party, has lived a life surrounded by music since she was a child, and it was depicted that she learned piano as a child. Not only does she attend piano lessons, she also has a piano and instruction books at home, and there are a few scenes where she plays the keyboard during band practice. Although she is only seen playing the guitar during live performances, she has been exposed to music since she was a child, so it's safe to say that she has more experience than anyone else.
Meeting the guitar while taking piano lessons
Source: BanG Dream ©BanG Dream! Project Craft Egg Inc. bushiroad
Hanazono Tae was taking piano lessons, but her encounter with the guitar came when she got lost in the classroom. Hanazono Tae doesn't know where to go, but she happens to walk into a room where she sees a cool woman playing the guitar and falls in love at first sight. From then on, Hanazono Tae becomes obsessed with guitars, and after working hard to save up her pocket money, she buys her first guitar, which is how she first encountered the guitar.
Charm 4: She keeps 20 rabbits at her parents' house
Source: BanG Dream ©BanG Dream! Project Craft Egg Inc. bushiroad
At the end of the TV anime, a sleepover party is held at Hanazono Tae's parents' house in preparation for the live performance at SPACE. There, the rabbits are shown running loose in the garden, and it is said that she keeps as many as 20 rabbits! As you'd expect from an owner, he knew exactly who each rabbit was, and listed off their names one by one, like Otchan, Dorochan, Shiroppy and Purple.
There is a rabbit that is the model
Source: BanG Dream ©BanG Dream! Project Craft Egg Inc. bushiroad
The rabbits of Hanazono Tae that appeared in "BanG Dream!" are based on rabbits that are actually kept by the voice actress, Otsuka Sae. In particular, the man with the odd eyes has appeared on Otsuka Sae's blog and Twitter, and fans seemed excited to see the rabbits that actually exist. Otsuka Sae reports that she actually has more than 20 rabbits, but we may see even more rabbits in the TV anime sequel.
Charm 5: Both mother and daughter have a natural personality
Source: BanG Dream ©BanG Dream! Project Craft Egg Inc. bushiroad
Hanazono Tae is a laid-back and natural character, but her mother, who appeared in the latter half of the TV anime, is also portrayed as a natural character. When she pops up while introducing the rabbits she keeps, and when Toyama Kasumi and Yamabuki Saya help her with the dishes, she says, "I wish you'd marry me," hinting at the fact that they are mother and daughter. Even Yamabuki Saya, as expected, smirked at the remark made by Hanazono Tae's mother, unable to hide her confusion.
The natural Hanazono Tae introduces her real mother as an airhead
Source: BanG Dream ©BanG Dream! Project Craft Egg Inc. bushiroad
There are many episodes of Hanazono Tae being airhead in the anime, but the one time she was blatantly airheaded was during the sleepover. When she responded to her mother's comment by saying, "You're so naive," Ichigaya Arisa immediately replied, "You're the one who should be saying that!" She also suggested the standard pillow fight at sleepovers, but was disappointed when she was turned down. Even if you just watch one episode, there are plenty of naive episodes.
Charm 6: She's natural but she acts with integrity
Source: BanG Dream ©BanG Dream! Project Craft Egg Inc. bushiroad
So far, we've introduced many stories of her being natural, but Hanazono Tae doesn't just have a fluffy atmosphere; she also seems to act with integrity. When Toyama Kasumi becomes unable to sing due to stress, he supports her as a friend and a member of the band. Also, when they stay after school together for home economics class, she enthusiastically teaches him about the guitar, and has a warm heart that you wouldn't imagine from her cool appearance.
She has a surprisingly stoic side
Source: BanG Dream ©BanG Dream! Project Craft Egg Inc. bushiroad
She also has a surprisingly stoic side, and it is said that Tae Hanazono has a daily routine of running to a nearby park every morning. Even Toyama Kasumi, who is relatively fond of exercise, could barely keep up with Hanazono Tae, and the other members looked exhausted as well. Hanazono Tae runs every day except on rainy or sleepy days, so she doesn't seem out of breath and looks relaxed. Surprisingly, she has endless stamina, which is also the secret to her cool beauty.
Charm 7: Working part-time at SPACE
Source: BanG Dream ©BanG Dream! Project Craft Egg Inc. bushiroad
Tae Hanazono, who started working part-time at the live house "SPACE" as soon as she entered high school, is depicted working as a staff member at the drink counter from the first episode of the TV anime. She is also in charge of equipment and does various other jobs in a short period of time, showing her high level of ability. Also, the time she spends working part-time at the live music venue must be meaningful for her, and she must be happy to be able to listen to the various sounds of other bands.
She has a stronger attachment to SPACE than anyone else
Source: BanG Dream ©BanG Dream! Project Craft Egg Inc. bushiroad
Hanazono Tae has been working part-time since she entered high school, so the period is short, but she has a deep affection for SPACE. He felt at home surrounded by his favorite music, so when he heard that SPACE was going to close, it came as a huge shock to him. His condition was so bad that it interfered with his band practice, and he couldn't even pick up a guitar. He had withdrawn into his own world, and everyone was shocked to see him escaping reality by saying he was "building Hanazono Land."
Charm 8: Even when she throws harsh words
Source: BanG Dream ©BanG Dream! Project Craft Egg Inc. bushiroad
Tae Hanazono loves not only music itself but also the guitar, and it seems that she has stronger feelings than anyone in Poppin Party. That's why she seems to be fully accepting the reality, and when she told Toyama Kasumi, who is a beginner but wants to perform at SPACE, "I don't think it's possible," she told him honestly and directly. Her expression at the time was very serious, with no smile on her face, and you could tell she was serious about not being able to perform at SPACE.
Hanazono Tae is serious because of her favorite music
Source: BanG Dream ©BanG Dream! Project Craft Egg Inc. bushiroad
One of the good things about Hanazono Tae is that she can honestly tell Kasumi Toyama her true feelings and reality. All of this is related to her favorite music, so it's an opinion that only she could have, as she accepts reality and looks at it with a firm eye. Since joining Poppin Party, she has also been working hard with the goal of performing at SPACE, but she is well aware of what is necessary to achieve this, and she is always willing to accept and support Toyama Kasumi when she has problems.
Charm 9: Inventing a chant for the huddle before the live show
Source: BanG Dream ©BanG Dream! Project Craft Egg Inc. bushiroad
It's a very normal successor for any artist to form a huddle before appearing to get pumped up before a live show. Poppin Party also formed a huddle at their long-awaited live show at SPACE, and it was born from Tae Hanazono's inspiration. This is the first time all five members perform a live show, so it's a rare scene where we can finally see the real Poppin Party.
Popipa's circle formation used in real live shows
Source: BanG Dream ©BanG Dream! Project Craft Egg Inc. bushiroad
The circle formation for "Popipa! Pipopa! Popipapapipopa!" was shown in the final episode of the anime, but it is also used in real live shows. Poppin Party also forms a circle before going on stage in real-life live performances, and this was incorporated as part of the performance at past concerts at the Nippon Budokan. You won't see this at other concerts, but if you can hear it, you'll feel the beginning firsthand.
Charm 10: They're just so good at guitar!
Source: BanG Dream ©BanG Dream! Project Craft Egg Inc. bushiroad
Finally, the charm of Tae Hanazono is that she has a high level of guitar technique! If you listen to various music by Poppin Party, you will understand that there are many fast-playing parts in the guitar solos, and fine techniques are also required. Although it is a song that requires a lot of technical skill, Hanazono Tae plays it with a smile on her face, so it is simply overwhelming. You can see the true ability of someone who has been exposed to music since childhood.
Voice actress Otsuka Sae is also extremely good!
https://youtu.be/SAdH7B3vgvA
Poppin Party is also active as a voice actor unit with the voice actors they are in charge of, but at live shows they actually play and perform without playing the audio. Otsuka Sae, who plays Hanazono Tae, plays the same sound as the CD audio, and the same goes for the other members, making it a very satisfying sound to listen to. We are introducing a video where you can fully experience Otsuka Sae's heroic figure, so please check it out!
Cool beauty but natural Naotae is cute!
Source: BanG Dream ©BanG Dream! Project Craft Egg Inc. bushiroad
I've introduced 10 charms of Hanazono Tae, who is a cool beauty but has a natural personality, but you'll see that she's a character you wouldn't imagine from her appearance. Not only is her natural side cute, but you'll also see that she's surprisingly stoic and reliable. Also, she looks so cool when she plays at live shows, so it's inevitable that you'll be fascinated by Hanazono Tae in many ways.
