"BanG Dream!" is not only a TV anime, but also a smartphone game, where the latest songs are constantly being released, entertaining many fans. This time, we will introduce Poppin Party's best songs from "BanG Dream!"! Check it out until the end to find out what kind of songs are available♪
What are the best songs of Poppin Party that are also active in real live performances?
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"BanG Dream!" is billed as the next generation girls band project, and is a work that links not only to anime and games but also to real live performances. Poppin Party is fixed as the main band, and not only various stories but also music is played, which continues to fascinate many fans. This time, we will introduce all the great songs that Poppin Party has released so far, so please check it out until the end!
Famous songs from the early days of Poppin Party
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The "BanG Dream!" project was announced and launched in 2015, and the following year they made their official CD debut. For a year, they held various events and solo concerts and continued to work steadily, and now they have grown to the point where they are well-known and popular enough to rank high on the Oricon charts. What are some of the great songs released in the early days of Poppin Party?
Yes! BanG_Dream!
Needless to say, this is Poppin Party's debut song, and their first single CD, "Yes! BanG_Dream!", was released on February 24, 2016. When the project was first launched, the group started with three members, Aimi, Rimi Nishimoto, and Ayasa Ito, and a CD containing the song was distributed at their first live performance, making it a treasured item for fans. From there, guitarist Sae Otsuka and drummer Ayaka Ohashi joined one after another, leading to the current Poppin Party.
STAR BEAT! ~Hoshinokodo~
"STAR BEAT! ~Hoshinokodo~" was released as Poppin Party's second single CD, and it was also the song performed at the school festival live in the anime. It was released six months after the first CD was released, but it has become an indispensable masterpiece at Poppin Party's live shows. After the CD was released, they also appeared at "Animelo Summer Live", one of the largest anime song events in Japan, and quickly gained fame.
Summer Sky SUN! SUN! SEVEN!
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"Summer Sky SUN! SUN! SEVEN!", which is included as a coupling song on "STAR BEAT! ~Hoshinokodo~", has also become a staple song at live performances. As you can imagine from the title of the song, the rhythm of the 3-3-7 beats is very fun, and just listening to it will make your body sway. The song is made with a very familiar rhythm, so it is also easy to remember.
Hashirihajime Shinka no Kimi ni
The third single CD "Hashirihajime Shinka no Kimi ni" was Poppin Party's first song to make it into the top 10 of the Oricon charts, and many people may have heard it because it was played in a YouTube advertisement video. It is the first song in which each member has a singing part, and it is a popular song that is performed in various forms, such as acoustic versions at live shows.
Teardrops
https://youtu.be/6AoZD-O03as
"Teardrops" was a double A-side with "Hashirihajime Shinka no Kimi ni," and it is one of the most exciting songs among Poppin Party's songs. Not only is the opening guitar riff catchy, but the overall song has a powerful feel to it, and it will instantly pique your interest in Poppin Party. Teardrops is also a song that is performed regularly at live shows, so it's a song you'll want to memorize perfectly.
Famous songs played in the anime "BanG Dream!"
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The TV anime "BanG Dream!" began airing in January 2017, and the smartphone game was scheduled to be released in the spring. Among them, songs were made for not only Poppin Party but also other bands such as Roselia, but for now, let's introduce the famous songs that were played in the TV anime! The second and third seasons of the TV anime are scheduled to be broadcast from 2018, so please check them out as a refresher.
Tokimeki Experience!
"Tokimeki Experience!" was the opening song for the TV anime, but it was also used in smartphone game commercials, so it was the song that had the most exposure among Poppin Party's songs. It is a song that foreshadows the beginning of the story, and it is a mysterious song that makes you feel the same sparkling and exciting feeling as the main character, Kasumi Toyama.
Sparkling and Dreaming ~Sing Girls~
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The ending song for the TV anime is "Sparkling and Dreaming ~Sing Girls~", and the lyrics describe girls who are full of hope and dreams. This song is also a staple at live performances, and is often sung as the final song at live performances. Each member also has their own singing part, so it may be interesting to pay attention to how they sing and perform at the live performance.
My Heart is a Chocolate Cornet
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The original song that was first performed at Poppin Party's first live show, "Clive," is a song that Ushigome Rimi wrote about her favorite chocolate cornet. This very cute song, typical of Rimi Ushigome, was released as a music download at the request of fans, and the full version that had not been released until then was released. It is such a popular song that it deserves to be called a masterpiece among the many songs that have been played on TV anime.
Go Forward!
The song that Poppin Party performed at the SPACE audition was "Go Forward!", but they were rejected after a very bad first performance. After that, Kasumi Toyama was unable to sing due to stress. Still, Poppin Party tries hard to seize the few remaining opportunities to achieve their goal of performing at SPACE. However, Kasumi Toyama showed no signs of recovery, so Tae Hanazono suggested that they "share the singing parts," and the other members sang the part up to the chorus.
Dreaming Sunflower
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The last song performed on the TV anime "BanG Dream!" was "Dreaming Sunflower," a song that can be said to be the culmination of Poppin Party's activities to date. The song is filled with Poppin Party's feelings about the many joys and sorrows they have experienced since forming the band until they took the stage at SPACE, and the flashback scenes make it a very moving song. All members of Poppin Party stood on stage with bright expressions on their faces, and even after the show finished, they responded to the many audience members who had come to see them with a look of satisfaction, as if they had accomplished something.
August if
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The song by Poppin Party that was performed in the OVA "Play!" has a melancholy summer melody, and is a song delivered by twin vocals with Saya Yamabuki. It was a convincing performance even in front of a small audience at a beach house at dusk, and the song resonated with the Roselia members who happened to come across it. The members looked like they were having a great time while playing, and you can feel that their experience performing at SPACE has helped them grow even more.
Famous songs released after the anime ended
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After the TV anime ended, the smartphone game has been driving the popularity of "BanG Dream!", and it is still popular and well-received. The reason for this is that not only are they distributing cover songs of famous anime songs, but each band is constantly creating their own original songs, and fans are overjoyed every time a new song is released. Of course, the latest songs from Poppin Party, the core group, are also being released one after another, and we have selected some of the best songs from them, so please take a look!
Time Lapse
https://youtu.be/SAdH7B3vgvA
"Time Lapse" was released after the TV anime broadcast of "BanG Dream!" ended, and everyone was excited about Poppin Party's latest song. Not only does the guitar sound in the intro resonate heavily, but the chorus part sung by all the members creates a big excitement at live performances. It is an intense rock number with a color that has never been seen in Poppin Party before, and many people will feel very refreshed.
Summer Dawn!
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"Summer Dawn!", which was performed at an event featuring the smartphone game Poppin Party, is a song that depicts the scenery of a summer festival. The chorus depicts the appearance of fireworks blooming high into the sky, and you will even remember the atmosphere as if you were at a summer festival. It is also a song where the fans wave their towels at the live performance, which is rare for Poppin Party, and the sight of all the fans waving their towels at the same time, creating a sense of unity, is a highlight.
B.O.F
https://youtu.be/TDB6dehOKaM
"B.O.F" is the ending theme song for the TV anime "Future Card Buddyfight X" and was written for DAIGO. It is an abbreviation of "Believe Our Future", and while the lyrics are full of DAIGO-like elements, the chorus is a passionate and exciting finish. It is also a song with twin vocals by Kasumi Toyama and Tae Hanazono, so it is also moving to pay attention to how the lyrics are sung.
What I got from you
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"What I got from you" is a limited song that was performed at an event that featured the sisters Ushigome Rimi and Ushigome Yuri from the smartphone game "Bandori! Girls Band Party!" Not only the sisters' bond and friendship, but also the lyrics expressing gratitude to their older sister touched the hearts of many fans, and many requests for a sound source were made, so it was made into a CD. It is a ballad-style song that Poppin Party had not had before, but the creation of this song suggests that the group has a wider variety of songs.
CiRCLING
It is no exaggeration to say that Poppin Party's single "CiRCLING", released in 2018, is a song that brings the fans in the venue and the Poppin Party on stage together. The "wa!" part of the chorus is a play on various words such as "wa" (harmony), "wa" (circle), and "wa" (ring), and each meaning is contained in the lyrics. Not only does it have such meaning, but at the live performance, the audience holds up a circle made with their arms over their heads at the "wa!" part, and the venue is filled with a sense of unity. It seems that you can only understand it by attending the live performance, but you can feel an unparalleled sense of unity even in the video.
Light Delight
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"Light Delight" was included as a coupling song for "CiRCLING", and the piano solo in the intro makes it a very pleasant song to listen to. The melody progresses gently until the chorus, but once the chorus begins, the emotions rise all at once, and the lyrics also express those feelings well. The final lyric of "Light Delight" is particularly memorable, with the line "You're not alone in this world" feeling like a line that sums up the whole song.
Double Rainbow
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The song that symbolizes the new Poppin Party is "Double Rainbow," and in the smartphone game it is used as the theme song for the second chapter of the band story. The song is filled with a positive message of moving forward, and it also conveys the feeling of doing your best in the present. It's a song that has a calm atmosphere but is also powerful, so it will be passed down as a masterpiece.
Awesome!
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The double A-side song with "Double Rainbow" is "Awesome (Let's Go)!", which is the opening song for the TV anime "Future Card Buddyfight God". As you can tell from the title, it's a song that contains two words, and the fast-paced melody suggests new possibilities for Poppin Party. Since it was released early on the smartphone game, many people have been engrossed in playing it.
Listen to Poppin Party's music and have fun every day♪
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I've put together a number of Poppin Party's great songs, but they are all carefully selected, and there are other great songs besides the ones I haven't introduced this time. You can see that Poppin Party is growing day by day from the songs they release, and listening to their music strangely gives you energy. There are many great songs with messages, so let's enjoy each day while sympathizing with their content♪
