"BanG Dream! 3rd Season" is scheduled to begin airing in January 2020, and many people are likely looking forward to it. While the content is a media mix centered around anime, games, and live performances, "BanG Dream!" has also been developed into manga and novels. The meaning of "BanG Dream!" is stated there as "Shoot through your dreams!", but there are likely few BanG Dreamers who know this. So, we'll explain the meaning of "Shoot through your dreams!".
The Meaning of "BanG Dream!" in the Title
Have you ever wondered what "BanG Dream!" means? It means "Shoot through your dreams!" and has other meanings, but these are not widely known even among Bandori fans. First, let's explain the origin of the meaning of "BanG Dream!"
Roots in the Original Novel
The novel "BanG Dream!", released in January 2019, explicitly states that "BanG Dream!" means "Shoot through your dreams!" The characters are Kasumi Toyama and other members of Poppin'Party, but there are some differences from the anime and game. However, what is clear is that in the anime and game, the girls never utter the words "BanG Dream!". Therefore, "BanG Dream!" is a term used exclusively in the novel.
What is RAZES?
"BanG Dream!" does not feature any male characters in the anime or game. However, the novel does feature male characters, and one particularly striking character is the band "RAZES." They are recognized as one of Japan's leading bands, and the term "BanG Dream!" appears in it. Their goal was to hold the hottest rock festival in the universe, but after losing a member in an accident, they were unable to realize their dream.
Saya Yamabuki's Father, a RAZES Fan
One character was a RAZES fan, and that character is Saya Yamabuki's father. He attended RAZES' final concert and heard the legendary song "BanG Dream!" Saya Yamabuki's father was so impressed that he wrote down the lyrics "In the name of BanG Dream! Yes! BanG Dream!" in a notebook so he wouldn't forget them.
The guitarist for RAZES was Arisa Ichigaya's father
After RAZES disbanded, it turns out that the guitarist, a man named Utsunomiya, was actually Arisa Ichigaya's father. He wrote down the melody for "BanG Dream!" in a notebook, and it was passed down to his daughter, Arisa Ichigaya. As a result, Kasumi Toyama indirectly encountered RAZES, and the legacy was passed down.
Poppin'Party's debut song, "Yes! BanG Dream!"
Now, back to Poppin'Party. They debuted with "Yes! BanG Dream!". Since then, they've steadily released new songs, added new bands, and expanded the world of "BanG Dream!". Still, at their core is the song "Yes! BanG Dream!". Let's dig a little deeper into Poppin'Party's debut song, "Yes! BanG Dream!"
A phrase from a RAZES song also appears in the lyrics
If you've ever heard "Yes! BanG_Dream!", you may recognize the phrase "In the name of BanG_Dream! Yes! BanG_Dream!" This is the line in the chorus, and as mentioned above, it's also a phrase from a lost RAZES song. I'm curious to see how it relates to future developments, such as whether they're unwittingly carrying on RAZES' legacy, or whether it's incorporated into the plot as a backstory, or whether the phrase "Shoot through your dreams!" will be used in the third season of the anime, "BanG Dream! 3rd Season."
Summary
You may not often have the opportunity to ponder the meaning of the title "BanG Dream!". However, if you research its meaning, you'll find that it has a significant meaning in the original novel. Even many BanG Dreamers are unaware of this meaning, so knowing that it means "Shoot through your dreams!" is sure to give you something to brag about! Be sure to check out the novel as well as the anime, games, and live shows, and enjoy the world of "BanG Dream!" to the fullest.
