In addition to Poppin Party, many other bands have appeared in "BanG Dream!", and one of them, Glitter Green, affectionately known as "GuriGuri", has had a major influence on the girls. We will explore what the appeal of GuriGuri is, along with an introduction to the band members.
What kind of band is Glitter Green? What is their appeal?
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The band Glitter Green, which appears in the TV anime "BanG Dream!", is an important band in the story, giving the protagonist Kasumi Toyama the opportunity to start a band. In particular, the song performed in the first episode captivated the hearts of fans, and it caused a great response, with the smartphone game being distributed after the broadcast ended. Let's take a look at the charms of Glitter Green, affectionately known as Guriguri, by looking at the details of the members.
Vo&Gt: Yuri Ushigome
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Yuri Ushigome is the frontman of Guriguri, and is in charge of vocals and guitar. Her regular live shows at SPACE are packed with fans, so it's clear that she has a large fanbase. Not only does she get the fans excited during her MCs, but she also shows off her high level of technique in everything from playing to singing, which is not to be missed! She also appears more often than any other Glitter Green member, and is the one who keeps an eye on the activities of Poppin Party, which is the main focus of the story.
Supporting her younger sister Ushigome Rimi's band activities
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Ushigome Yuri's younger sister is Ushigome Rimi, who plays bass in Poppin Party, and they are portrayed as very close sisters. The bass that Ushigome Rimi uses is the one she used in the past, and she was genuinely happy when she decided to start a band. Not only did she attend her precious little sister's first live show, "Kura Eve," as an audience member, but she also wrote the band score for "My Heart is a Choco Corone," and appears to be involved in Poppin Party's activities in various ways.
She is the captain of the swimming club at school
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She attends Hanasakigawa Girls' Academy, so she is in a senior-junior relationship with Kasumi Toyama and the others. She also belongs to the swimming club, where she serves as the club president, and it seems that she lives a clean and proper school life. Kasumi Toyama's younger sister, Asuka Toyama, is also a member of the swimming club, so to her, the two Toyama sisters are cute juniors. While she sometimes seems to treat him like a senior, she also shows her side as a dependable older sister, making her a character that can be seen in a variety of different ways, from her everyday life to school and her time with the band.
Ba: Uzawa Rii
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The bassist of Glitter Green is Uzawa Rii, a character who is characterized by always holding her favorite stuffed animal "Debeko". She is often depicted having conversations as if the stuffed animal is talking, which makes her feel a little mysterious. However, during SPACE live performances, her usual self is hidden, as she performs facing fellow string player Ushigome Yuri with a smile, showing her presence as the face of the band.
The musical instrument store clerk who repaired the Random Star
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It seems that Kasumi Toyama accidentally dropped the Random Star due to carelessness, and it was urgently taken to a musical instrument store for repairs. The musical instrument store where the Random Star was taken was run by Uzawa Rii, who worked part-time and quickly responded after checking its condition. Although it seems that she was not actually in charge of the repairs, she behaves like a senior by offering reassuring words to Toyama Kasumi and the others who seem confused and upset.
Key: Wanibe Nana
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Wanibe Nana is the keyboardist for Glitter Green, and since she takes off her glasses during live performances but wears them at school, Toyama Kasumi did not realize that they were the same person. At school, he acts as the student council president, but when he's on stage, he puts on a dazzling performance, so you might understand how Kasumi Toyama feels. He behaves seriously in his band activities and at school, but he also has a side to him, like going out to eat ramen by himself after school, so he's a character with a surprising number of contrasts.
She also taught Ichigaya Arisa how to play the keyboard
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Glitter Green and Poppin Party are sister bands because of the interactions between their members, but there is an episode from Nana Wanibe that symbolizes this. Ichigaya Arisa from Poppin Party learned to play the piano when she was young, but when she decided to start practicing again, she asked Wanibe Nana to accompany her. Not only did Wanibe Nana gladly agree, but she also took Ichigaya Arisa's personality into consideration and didn't tell anyone that she was secretly practicing, which shows that she is a caring and considerate character.
Dr: Hinako Nijuuki
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Hinako Nijuuki, who is the drummer for Glitter Green, is usually very excited, but the other members keep her because she would ruin their image. She also makes noise not only in front of the other members but also in the store, and she often seems to get scolded. The unique worldview that she calls "Hina-chan World" may have something in common with Hanazono Tae.
She knew Yamabuki Saya through her connection as a drummer
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Hinako Nijuuki is a high-spirited and free-spirited girl, but she often gives advice to other band members and is depicted as having a variety of friendships. Among them is Yamabuki Saya's name, and she also knows Unno Natsuki, who is the guitarist and vocalist of CHiSPA. She also knows that Yamabuki Saya plays the drums from that band, and the story depicts them interacting innocently as members of their sister band.
Glitter Green is very popular at SPACE
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The live house "SPACE" that appears in "BanG Dream!" is depicted as a mecca for girl bands, and the band that performs there as the flagship band is none other than Guriguri, aka Glitter Green. Not only did their live shows attract many fans, but they also captivated the crowds with their excitement, and above all, they were recognized by the owner of SPACE. It's fair to say that GriGri is a charismatic band in the anime, but let's take a look at what kind of impact they had on Toyama Kasumi and her friends.
Influences Toyama Kasumi and Ichigaya Arisa who saw the live show
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Toyama Kasumi was looking for something sparkly and exciting, but her fate accelerated when she met Random Star. Then she and Ichigaya Arisa went to see their first live show, where they were playing Glitter Green. Toyama Kasumi, who had only just watched GriGri's performance, decided to start a band, and Ichigaya Arisa, who had previously tended to stay at home, also listened to their music, and there is no doubt that they had a major influence on her.
Poppin Party is a sister band
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Glitter Green and Poppin Party are connected by various events, such as Rimi Ushigome watching as an audience member and Tae Hanazono working part-time at SPACE. Because of the close relationship between the bands, GRIGRi also began to pay attention to Poppin Party and wholeheartedly supported them to perform on the stage at SPACE. Then, at the last live show before SPACE closed, both bands appeared on stage together, and GRIGRi, who had been involved with them as their sister band, seemed impressed by their growth.
Who is the voice actress who voices Glitter Green?
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In the TV anime "BanG Dream!", it is impossible to talk about Popipa's trajectory without Glitter Green's activities and actions, and it can be seen that they played a major role. The Guriguri members appeared at such key points, but the voice actors who played them are the four main cast members who appear in "Detective Opera Milky Holmes". As both are Bushiroad content, it's no surprise to see Mimori Suzuko, Tachibana Izumi, Sasaki Miku, and Tokui Sora among others appearing.
Self-cover of their signature song with Poppin Party
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Since Glitter Green = Milky Holmes, they self-covered their signature song "There's Not One Answer!" at Bushiroad-related events and smartphone games. At the live concert, Poppin Party performed as the backing band, while Milky Holmes sang and danced as the main act, creating a collaboration that must have been a dream come true for fans.
GriGri's performance is an unmissable part of the anime!
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We have introduced the members and charms of Glitter Green, also known as Guriguri, but in BanG Dream! you can see Yuri Ushigome and her friends as Kasumi Toyama and her friends grow. If you follow the story from Glitter Green's perspective, you will find it interesting in a different way, as they not only watch over Poppin Party until they become fully-fledged, but also support them. Of course, don't just check out GriGri's performance, but also listen carefully to their music♪
