Exciting New Updates in BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!
The latest edition of "BanG Dream! TV LIVE 2025" (#282) has unveiled a wealth of exciting updates regarding the popular smartphone game "BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!" (commonly known as Garupa). Scheduled for release on September 25, 2025, the show highlighted news on the upcoming Dream Festival gacha event, details about the mini-anime "Ganso! Bandori-chan", and new song additions. Let's dive into the details!
Upcoming Dream Festival Gacha Event
Starting on September 29 at 3 PM, the Dream Festival Gacha will be available for players to enjoy. This iteration introduces exclusive members like ★5 Arisaka Ichigaya and ★5 Tsumugi Hazawa, along with 3 limited-time characters – ★5 Rock, ★5 Paleo, and ★4 Chuchu – making their first appearances during this event. The specific details will be made available in the official announcement at the time of the gacha's launch.
Exclusive Character Illustrations to Look Forward To!
- - ★5 Arisaka Ichigaya (before enhancement)
- - ★5 Arisaka Ichigaya (after enhancement)
- - ★5 Tsumugi Hazawa (before enhancement)
- - ★5 Tsumugi Hazawa (after enhancement)
In-Game Event: Trick&Trap!
Coinciding with the gacha, an event titled "Trick&Trap!" and the RAS IN PALL gacha will commence on the same day, September 29 at 3 PM.
Event Overview:
The event traces RAS, who is invited to a luxurious Halloween cruise. Dressed in costumes, the group enjoys photo spots and a stamp rally until an announcement signals the start of a "show"!
Character Illustrations for Event Rewards!
- - ★2 Layer
- - ★3 Masking (before enhancement)
- - ★3 Masking (after enhancement)
RAS IN PALL Gacha Character Illustrations:
- - ★5 Rock (before enhancement)
- - ★5 Rock (after enhancement)
- - ★5 Paleo (before enhancement)
- - ★5 Paleo (after enhancement)
- - ★4 Chuchu (before enhancement)
- - ★4 Chuchu (after enhancement)
Mini-Anime Campaign for Ganso! Bandori-chan
To celebrate the release of the mini-anime "Ganso! Bandori-chan", players who log in every Thursday from 3 PM to the following Friday at 2:59 PM will receive 50 stars. Moreover, during the anime's airing period, fans of the game can expect periodic giveaways of in-game stamps featuring scenes from the anime, with the first giveaway starting on October 2 at 10:30 PM and lasting until November 6 at 2:59 PM.
New Theme Song for the Mini-Anime
The main theme song for "Ganso! Bandori-chan", titled "Ganso! Bandori-chan no Theme", is set to be added on October 2 at 10:30 PM, featuring popular characters' voices alongside talented songwriters and composers from Elements Garden.
7th Garupa Cup Information
The 1st preliminary round of the 7th Garupa Cup is slated for October 25 at noon. Further details about the required songs and competition guidelines will be announced on October 9, so stay tuned!
Future Song Releases
Fans can also look forward to a new cover song titled "Sincerely" by Roselia, with lyrics by Miho Karasawa and composition by Akita Shota, showcasing creativity from the Elements Garden team.
Note: The above announcements may be subject to change in terms of period and content without prior notice.
What is BanG Dream!?
BanG Dream! is a next-generation girls' band project that connects characters with live performances across various media, including anime, games, and real-life concerts. Bands like Poppin' Party, Roselia, Morfonica, RAISE A SUILEN, and MyGO!!!!! have formed real bands and actively engage in live performances. In 2025, the project will celebrate its 10th anniversary, and the anticipation is rising with the upcoming releases, including a new mini-anime starting in October and sequels to previous anime releases.
For continuous updates, check out the official sources:
About BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!
"BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!" is a rhythm and adventure game set in the BanG Dream! universe, offering multiplayer experiences with easy-to-play rhythm mechanics and a wide range of familiar songs from anime as well as original tracks. It allows dynamic character interactions with high-quality Live2D visuals. Launched in 2017 and continually evolving, in 2022 it surpassed 16 million domestic users, indicating robust community growth.
- - Title: "BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!"
- - Genre: Rhythm & Adventure Game
- - Launched: March 16, 2017
- - Availability: App Store, Google Play
- - Pricing: Free-to-play with in-app purchases
For more details, visit the official site:
BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!
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