Among the bands featured in "BanG Dream!", Roselia is portrayed as a highly skilled group, attracting the attention of professional musicians. They also perform live in real life, captivating many fans with their dynamic performances, just like in the game. Here's a thorough introduction to Roselia's members and their appeal, so be sure to check it out until the end!
What kind of band is Roselia? What's their appeal?
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While "BanG Dream!" features a variety of bands, Roselia has garnered attention for their highly skilled skills, even attracting the attention of professional musicians. Minato Yukina, whose father was also a musician, and Hikawa Saya, who had repeatedly joined and left various bands due to differences in direction, hit it off and formed a band, which was later joined by Imai Lisa, Udagawa Ako, and Shirokane Rinko. At first, there was a tense atmosphere, but as time went on, the relationships between the members improved and they developed into mutually supportive relationships.
Vo: Yukina Minato
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Yukina Minato, the vocalist and leader of Roselia, is a second-year student at Haneoka Girls' Academy High School. In order to avenge the death of her father, who was a musician, she aimed to participate in "FUTURE WORLD FES." and after meeting Hikawa Saya, they formed Roselia. She has a very stoic attitude towards music, and as she and Hikawa Saya share a common goal, she appears to be constantly practicing rigorously.
She softens her attitude when the topic turns to cats
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Yukina Minato's passion for music is undeniable, even among the members of "BanG Dream!". Perhaps because of this, she shows no interest in anything other than music, and she is often seen smiling, giving off an impression of being expressionless. However, she surprisingly has a cat-loving side, and her attitude softens when the topic of cats comes up, creating a huge contrast; her childhood friend, Imai Lisa, is aware of this fact. She also secretly thinks that Poppin'Party's Toyama Kasumi's hairstyle, which resembles cat ears, is cute.
She has an innocent personality and never doubts what she believes in
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Yukina Minato is strong-willed and innocent, never doubting what she believes in. However, this can often lead to blindness. She once lost sight of her surroundings, and Roselia was on the brink of disbanding. At that time, she confessed her feelings for Roselia to the other members, leading to reconciliation and strengthening their unity. Although her strict side is emphasized, she also has a caring side, encouraging and comforting her friends, making her a kind-hearted girl.
Guitar: Sayo Hikawa
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Sayo Hikawa, Roselia's guitarist, is a second-year student at Hanasakigawa Girls' Academy. Hina Hikawa of Pastel*Palettes, also known as Pasupare, is her twin sister. Saya Hikawa had been in a number of different bands, but eventually joined forces with Yukina Minato after they found that they shared the same musical direction and way of thinking. Although Yukina praises her guitar playing as "precise and wonderful," she is not complacent and continues to practice every day.
An extremely serious personality
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Hikawa Saya is a member of the school's discipline committee, and her nervous personality makes it difficult for her to see things positively. In the early days of the band's formation, she believed that repeated practice was the key, but as time passed, she came to realize that rest and time spent with her teammates were also important. When the band was on the verge of disbanding, he acted alongside Imai Lisa to protect Roselia, and it appears that Roselia has become an important place for him.
She hides her desire to spend time together with her younger sister
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Although she grew close with her younger sister, Hina Hikawa, as a child, she grew jealous of her genius sense and talent, and their relationship became estranged. During the story, she also tried to quit playing the guitar, but Hikawa Hina tearfully begged her not to quit and told her how she really felt, which led Hikawa Saya to change her thoughts and attitude towards her sister. From then on, the relationship between the sisters gradually improved, and they are shown eating cookies together on their days off.
Ba: Lisa Imai
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Lisa Imai is a second-year student at Haneoka Girls' Academy High School and plays bass in Roselia. She is childhood friends with Yukina Minato, and her desire to see her smile again led her to pass the Roselia audition. However, technically, she is the least developed member of Roselia, and practices desperately to create the kind of music that Minato Yukina wants. She has also tried her hand at songwriting, and you can sense her desire to contribute in various ways.
Contrary to her appearance, Lisa Imai loves Japanese food and has dexterous hands.
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Lisa Imai has the looks of a modern high school girl, but in stark contrast to her gal-like appearance, she loves Japanese food like Chikuzenni, and is skilled at knitting and baking, demonstrating her dexterity. At the same time, Lisa Imai is also a modern girl with a knack for fashion, making her a character with many diverse attributes.
The warm-hearted and caring Roselia's spiritual pillar
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Although Lisa Imai may lack technical skills, she is beloved by the other members for her warm-hearted, cheerful personality, and caring nature. She is also relied upon, and there is an episode where she was absent from band practice and the other four members of Roselia were unable to do anything. Her childhood friend, Minato Yukina, once told her, "Lisa is indispensable. Please stick with us forever," and hearing her words brought Imai Lisa to tears.
Dr: Ako Udagawa
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Ako Udagawa is a third-year student at Haneoka Girls' Academy Junior High School, making her the youngest character in "BanG Dream!" He plays drums in Roselia, and admires Minato Yukina's singing voice, so he begged to join the band himself, eventually passing the audition and joining the group. He always strives to sound cool when he plays, and although his skills are recognized by Minato Yukina and Hikawa Saya, the surprising fact is that he can't read music.
Her hobby is playing online games with Shirogane Rinko
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Udagawa Ako is known for her chuunibyou-esque comments, but it all stems from her desire to be cool. Her closest friend is fellow member Shirogane Rinko, with whom she also plays online games. She is depicted as having a very close relationship with Shirogane Rinko, and is constantly looked after by her, translating Udagawa Ako's chunibyo comments so the other members can understand, and even transforming her wife's sheet music into something like a rhythm game.
I started playing the drums because I wanted to look cool
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Ako Udagawa started playing the drums because of her beloved older sister, Tomoe Udagawa, and because she wanted to look cool like her. She deeply respects Tomoe Udagawa, and when she fell ill with a cold, she desperately nursed her back, proving how important she is to her. She also claims that her older sister is a better drummer, and is often seen praising her sister as the next best.
Key: Shirokane Rinko
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Roselia's keyboardist is Shirokane Rinko, a second-year student at Hanasakigawa Girls' Academy. Her classmates include not only Hikawa Saya but also Maruyama Aya from Pastel*Palettes, but her best friend is probably drummer Udagawa Ako. The two are friends who connected through online games, and it was Udagawa Ako who first inspired her to audition for Roselia. Her piano skills are so impressive that she won a prize in a competition, and Minato Yukina quickly recognized her skills and gave her the spot.
She's so shy she can't even stand in a crowd
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Although Rinko Shirogane is a member of a band, she is actually shy and withdrawn, even worse than Poppin'Party's Rimi Ushigome. Even being in a crowd makes her nervous, and she's known for trying to stay out of the spotlight at all costs. Although she appears very quiet and passive, she behaves like a completely different person in online games, and when playing with the entire Roselia team, I was stunned by how precise her instructions were.
Making Roselia's stage costumes
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Although Shirogane Rinko appears to be a quiet girl, she possesses the concentration to master a single task. One example of this is the creation of stage costumes, and in fact, she single-handedly creates all five Roselia members' costumes. It also appears that she pays for the cost of making her costumes out of her own pocket, and there is a grand piano in her home, which also suggests that Shirokane Rinko grew up in a wealthy family.
Roselia, a technically skilled band that even professionals are paying attention to
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Roselia is portrayed as a band that even professionals are paying attention to, but the story begins with Yukina Minato devoting herself to music in order to avenge the death of her father, who was a musician. With the unique members gathering there, Roselia is gaining more and more attention with each passing day, but it sometimes seems like the other members can't keep up with the overly stoic attitudes of Minato Yukina and Hikawa Saya in particular. However, things are improving as the days go by, and now they seem to be on good terms and spend all their time practicing.
A Lonely Band Striving for Greater Heights
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Band leader Yukina Minato is highly motivated and devoted to her musical endeavors, and guitarist Sayo Hikawa is just as stoic. The other members share her aspirations and the band's commitment to reaching greater heights. Each member is depicted as dedicated to their music with a high level of commitment. Of all the bands in "BanG Dream!", Roselia's high level of professionalism makes you want to keep an eye on their future.
The relationship between the members is getting better every day.
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Among Roselia, Yukina Minato and Sayo Hikawa are enthusiastic, as if to say, "Practice is justice." However, the demanding nature of the practice often causes some members, especially Ako Udagawa, to give up. However, with Imai Lisa stepping in as a mediator, the band is able to take the best path for themselves, and Roselia's atmosphere gradually improves from its stiff one. Meanwhile, Minato Yukina and Hikawa Saya's attitudes also soften, and they begin to act more like high school girls, taking breaks and going out to play between practices.
What kind of music does Roselia play?
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Roselia, a band with outstanding talent among the BanG Dream! members, has released numerous original songs. Their number is second only to the main band, Poppin'Party, and they've even been used in TV anime tie-ins. We'll introduce some of Roselia's songs so far, so you can get a glimpse of their passionate fan support.
Re:birth day
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Roselia's second single CD, "Re:birth day," is known for its high difficulty level within the game. It's a song that lets you feel Minato Yukina's feelings about the band and her thoughts about the future, and it stands out among Roselia's songs with their strong messages. The coupling track, "Hidamari Rhodonite," also features powerful choruses performed by everyone except Minato Yukina, making it a must-listen.
Netsuiro Starmine
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"Netsuiro Starmine," which was also used as the ending theme for the OVA "BanG Dream!", is considered a summer song among Roselia's songs. The guitar sound in the intro is as edgy and cool as ever, and the highlight is the lyrics sung by Minato Yukina before the big chorus: "Bloom wildly to the peak!". The line is sung in silence, making it a song that will give Roselia fans goosebumps.
Neo-Aspect
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"Neo-Aspect" is the song that symbolizes the second chapter of Roselia's band story, revealed in the game. The band falls apart due to leader Yukina Minato, but ultimately, Roselia emerges stronger and more united as they take a new step forward. You can feel that message in the song, and Minato Yukina's singing voice conveys a new determination. This song can truly be said to herald the start of Roselia's second chapter.
All this cool music! Don't miss Roselia's activities! ♪
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We've touched on Roselia's members and their charms, but they are also extremely popular within "BanG Dream!". Their popularity is backed up by numerous song releases and frequent appearances at live shows and events. In-game, they've also grown significantly since their early days, becoming even more appealing characters. We can't take our eyes off their actions and wonder what kind of activities they will play in the second season of the TV anime and beyond.
