The best girl bands in anime, ranked

summary

• K-On! A shining example of girl band anime with adorable characters and j-pop/j-rock songs.

• Girls Band Cry offers deep and real-life struggles, balancing attractive 3D animation with decent music.

• Carol and Tuesday stands out for its emotionally engaging story and western musical influences.

It is important to note that anime centered around idol groups will not be included. It removes titles such as Zombieland Saga since added. It also removes the anime in which the girls band together, but are not the main focus of the anime.

Girl band anime can provide a great slice of life setting. Both Jellyfish cannot swim at night and D4DJ first mix Didn't make the cut, but they serve as a great example of the middle ground between girl band anime and idol.

7

Show by the Rock!!

A magical girl band full of cute visuals

• Studio: the bones
• Release: July 4, 2016
• Episode count: 12
• Streaming Services: Crunchyroll

Show by the Rock!! A pot is a mixture of many different ideas. It may not appeal to viewers looking for something similar Bocchi the Rock! and K-On!But it offers a lot of light and hearty fun — and gives fans of Japanese rock music new anime to enjoy. The story centers on a female protagonist who finds herself transported to another world with her body altered to possess cat-like characteristics.

Show by the Rock!! It can feel like a mix between a lighthearted comedy and a magical girl tasked with fighting evil forces anime. There are many transitions between different animation styles, from a more traditional 2D style to a 3D style that looks like little chibi figurines.

6

Carole and Tuesday

Emotionally gripping western music influences

A lot of anime that revolves around a band made up of an all-female cast leans towards a high school setting and can be somewhat lighthearted. Carole and Tuesday It completely separates from the psyche to deliver an emotionally charged journey through an exceptionally well-crafted world setting. The series is set in the same universe as both Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo.

The band consists of only 2 central characters who want to write music in a world where the scene is completely dominated by AI creations. The music of the show takes a lot of inspiration from the songs of western culture and its music will appeal to people with a very creative mind. It is worth noting that the show can be very emotional at times, and many viewers are moved to tears.

5

BanG dream!

To invest in a multimedia juggernaut

• Studio: Zebeck, Isen
• Release: January 21, 2017
• Episode count: 13
• Streaming Services: Crunchyroll

It is a multimedia franchise with several games, anime series, and more. There are many different bands with different sounds. This allows the audience to experience a variety of music, albeit with a general pop focus. This anime has a much greater focus on music than the others on this list, which are often more character and story driven.

This is because many bands are based on real life bands in Japan. It is still possible to enter this mixed media franchise, starting with the first season of the anime BanG dream!However some viewers may find this expanded universe a bit overwhelming. With so much to offer, it's easy to see why some viewers consider it among some of the best music anime out there.

4

sound! Euphonium

High school musical band drama and struggle

The slice-of-life anime world is dominated by high school settings, and for good reason. Many viewers are either in high school, or have already lived through it. This makes the time in man's life full of exploration and discovery very relevant. Most of the entries on this list make heavy use of this setting, including sound! EuphoniumAlso known as Hibike!

However, the cast of this anime is in a school musical band instead of rock/pop. The main protagonist is reluctant to put everything he owns within the reach of the nation and instead just wants to enjoy himself. The pacing is well done, and many viewers will find themselves engaged to see what results develop.

3

K-On!

A shining example that all girl band anime can learn from

K-On! It's everything readers of this list are looking for in a girl band anime, and maybe one of the most famous anime bands with J-pop and J-Rock songs sung by a band of adorable girls. The girls in this band have a passion for music, and clear goals they want to achieve by honing their musical skills. While the show initially focuses on just the 4 main characters, a new band member is later added.

Its biggest appeal is that the show doesn't take itself too seriously and is full of characters who shut up a lot of the time. The pacing in each of these episodes is well paced, and all of them are buildable K-On! A very easy anime to watch and re-watch.

2

Girls Band Cry

A real look at how hard it can be to find balance

Girls Band Cry excels at giving depth to its characters and making everything feel like it matters – even when they don't. Many viewers may think that the show is using cheap 3D animation if they watch a few seconds of some scenes, but it picks up dramatically in many visually pleasing and engaging scenes.

The music is really good and can stand on its own without needing to be tethered to a franchise. The characters overcome some very real obstacles within the industry, such as balancing the real life of school, band practice, day jobs, and finding the energy to create music.

1

Bocchi the Rock!

A fun and frenetic anime with a girl band aesthetic

Bocchi the Rock can swap the music with any other activity, and it will still land perfectly. Its central character is very relatable to many viewers for his social awkwardness, but is still deeply passionate about the things that bring him joy. The characters are all very likeable and unique in their own way.

However, they also shine through their chemistry with each other. The show delves into several comedic approaches, from stylized slapstick in the form of situational comedy, verbal narrations, and visualized inner monologues.