A double-barreled cinematic spectacle arrives October 3
The digital stage lights ignited as the Girls Band Cry anime’s official portal unveiled the full trailer for Seishun Kyōsōkyoku (Rhapsody of Youth), the opening act in their two-film symphony that will crescendo with Naa, Mirai. (Hey, Future.). The Thursday reveal came accompanied by the first film’s key visual – a frozen moment of musical rebellion:
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This electrifying visual will transform into tangible treasure starting July 18, when Major theaters, Movie Walker’s digital shelves, and Animate’s retail havens begin selling the third wave of MoviTicke cards – each one a golden ticket accompanied by an acrylic monument to fandom.
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The creative architects reassembling this musical universe include:
Visionary conductor Kazuo Sakai (Love Live! Sunshine!!, Mushi-Uta) returns to orchestrate this cinematic adaptation under Toei Animation‘s banner. Wordsmith Jukki Hanada reshapes the script’s DNA, while nari Teshima‘s character designs remain the beating heart of the visual symphony. The auditory landscape flourishes under Kenji Tamai‘s musical direction, with YÅ«suke Tanaka composing the emotional undertow. Jae Hoon Jung and newcomer Daiki Nakazawa sculpt the digital canvas, framing every shot with cinematic precision.
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The cinematic journey erupts on October 3 with Seishun Kyōsōkyoku, with its sequel chapter Naa, Mirai. unveiling on November 14.
Toei Animation distills the anime’s essence:
A runaway mind abandons high school’s cage, chasing dreams through Tokyo’s concrete jungle.
A soul fractures when friendship’s mirror shatters.
An orphaned spirit stitches survival from part-time paychecks.
The world sharpens its knives daily.
Every plan crumbles like wet sheet music.
Yet we keep searching for that one unbreakable melody.
Because somewhere, beyond the noise, there must be a stage that echoes our truth.
The television odyssey first electrified screens in April 2024 across 13 blistering episodes. Toei Animation launched the English-language digital invasion on North American shores August 13, with Crunchyroll amplifying the signal globally come November 6.
July 2024’s curtain call saw cast members Mirei and Natsu stepping into backstage shadows for health recuperation, while Rina, Yuri, and Syuri continue holding the spotlight.
Sources: Girls Band Cry anime’s website, Comic Natalie