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Since she was very young, Kasumi Toyama has always been searching for the "Star Beat", a sparkling and exciting sound she heard while looking up at the night sky. Just after getting into high school, Kasumi comes across a "star-shaped guitar" in the storage area of an old pawn shop. Feeling a rush and excitement she has never felt before, Kasumi teams up with four other girls and embarks on a journey to seek out the shiny place. We promise to perform a live here!
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(3/5)September 30, 2024
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The first half of the season is essentially single-episode promos for the various bands in the game/story (including one really weird one, where suddenly we're in a sci-fi show). The 2nd half has an actual story, which gets interesting for a bit. I liked that it wasn't all smooth sailing - the power of friendship/wishful thinking/whatever doesn't always just work out. As a former musician, I especially appreciated the conflict Tae found herself in, and how she navigated that. For me that was the first truly interesting moment in the anime. Anyway, I wouldn't particularly recommend this to anyone who isn't already a fan of some or all these bands. As I've seen others say, I'd recommend playing the bands' stories in the game first, otherwise it's all probably going to feel pretty random. Note: There is a very short after-credits scene in the final episode to tease the next season.
Overall, both Bandori seasons felt pretty shallow, but not quite unpleasant. The 2nd half of this season was actively enjoyable for most of it, at least. So I gave it a 3, instead of a 2.