Girls Band Cry
Toei Animation's original band anime whose cast performs as a real band: 13 episodes of raw, angry, funny music drama, with a new movie coming in May 2027.
Last updated: 10 November 2026
Girls Band Cry is an original TV anime from Toei Animation that aired from 6 April to 29 June 2024 for 13 episodes. It follows Nina Iseri and the band Togenashi Togeari in Kawasaki. Kazuo Sakai directs, Jukki Hanada writes, Kenji Tamai produces the music, and the five voice actresses perform as the real band Togenashi Togeari. Crunchyroll streams the series. A brand new movie, Girls Band Cry THE MOVIE, opens in Japan on 21 May 2027.
About Girls Band Cry
Girls Band Cry is an original anime created by Toei Animation, first announced in April 2023 as a joint project with Agehasprings and Universal Music Japan. It is a 3DCG series, directed by Kazuo Sakai with series composition and scripts by Jukki Hanada, character designs by Nari Teshima and music produced by Kenji Tamai of Agehasprings. The five members of the in-story band Togenashi Togeari are played by five performers chosen in a long audition process: Rina, Yuri, Mirei, Natsu and Syuri. They do not just voice the band. They sing and play as Togenashi Togeari in real life, released singles before the anime even aired, and perform live concerts. The series aired on Tokyo MX, Sun TV, KBS Kyoto and BS11 from 6 April to 29 June 2024. Crunchyroll streams it internationally. Two compilation films followed in October and November 2025, and a completely new movie opens in Japanese cinemas on 21 May 2027.
Girls Band Cry is a TV anime from 2024, first released in Spring 2024. It belongs to the Drama and Slice of Life genres and is listed as a completed series. The summary above is written by the AnimeYug team in our own words.
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Story & Plot
Nina Iseri drops out of high school in Kumamoto after a miserable time there and moves to the Tokyo area alone, telling her family she will study for university entrance exams. What she really wants is a life that feels like her own.
On the street in Kawasaki she hears a singer performing with everything she has. The singer is Momoka Kawaragi, once the guitarist of Diamond Dust, the band whose songs carried Nina through her worst days. Momoka has quit her band, works part time and is about to give up music entirely. Nina refuses to let that happen.
The two start playing together, and three more girls join them: Subaru Awa, an acting student who would rather drum; Tomo Ebizuka, a sharp-tongued keyboard player who ran from a wealthy but cold home; and Rupa, a bassist holding her life together with part-time jobs. Together they become Togenashi Togeari, a band with no label, no money and no plan, playing small live houses and shouting everything they cannot say out loud.
Story Arcs & Episode Guide
The Girls Band Cry anime is split into story sagas. Here is every saga in order, with its episodes and years.
| Arc | Episodes | Years | About |
|---|---|---|---|
| TV Series | 13 episodes | 2024 | The complete original story, aired April to June 2024 on Tokyo MX and other channels, and streaming on Crunchyroll. |
| Compilation Films | 2 films | 2025 | Seishun Kyosokyoku (Rhapsody of Youth) opened on 3 October 2025 and Naa, Mirai. (Hey, Future.) on 14 November 2025, re-editing the TV story for cinemas. |
| Girls Band Cry THE MOVIE | Feature film | 2027 | A brand new story, not a recap, opening in Japan on 21 May 2027 with the TV cast and staff returning. |
Why Watch Girls Band Cry
- An original Toei Animation story, not an adaptation
- The voice cast performs as the real band Togenashi Togeari
- Directed by Kazuo Sakai, written by Jukki Hanada
- 13 episodes, aired April to June 2024
- Streaming on Crunchyroll
- A brand new movie opens on 21 May 2027
Who Is It For?
Girls Band Cry suits viewers who like band stories with rough edges. The music is loud, the arguments are real, and nobody here is a polished idol. If you enjoyed the performance energy of Bocchi the Rock! but want something rawer and angrier, this is the one to try.
Main Characters
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The Japanese voices behind the main characters of Girls Band Cry.
- Nina IseriLead vocalist of Togenashi Togeari, a dropout starting over in KawasakiJapanese voiceRina
- Momoka KawaragiGuitarist and leader, formerly of Diamond DustJapanese voiceYuri
- Subaru AwaDrummer, an acting student following her own pathJapanese voiceMirei
- Tomo EbizukaKeyboardist, blunt and gifted, living away from her wealthy familyJapanese voiceNatsu
- RupaBassist, working part-time jobs to get byJapanese voiceSyuri
- HinaVocalist of Diamond Dust after Momoka leftJapanese voiceReina Kondo
Staff & Production
- Original Work
- Toei Animation
- Director
- Kazuo Sakai
- Series Composition
- Jukki Hanada
- Character Design
- Nari Teshima
- Music
- Kenji Tamai (agehasprings)
- Producer
- Tadashi Hirayama
- Animation Studio
- Toei Animation
Manga & Source Material
Girls Band Cry is an original anime. There is no manga or novel behind it. Toei Animation, Agehasprings and Universal Music Japan built the project around a real band first, holding auditions in 2021 to find five performers who could both act and play. A manga version by Boiru Iseebi began in January 2026, long after the anime.
- Original anime announced on 24 April 2023
- The band Togenashi Togeari debuted with music videos in May 2023, before the anime aired
- Set in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, a real city the staff chose for its music scene and cheaper rents
- The band has released two studio albums, Togeari (2024) and Togenashi (2024)
- A rhythm game, Girls Band Cry First Riff, is in development
Series Timeline
- April 2023
Toei Animation announces Girls Band Cry as an original project with a teaser visual.
- May 2023
The key visual, main cast and staff are revealed, and Togenashi Togeari releases its first music videos.
- April to June 2024
The 13-episode TV series airs in Japan and streams on Crunchyroll.
- October and November 2025
Two compilation films, Rhapsody of Youth and Hey, Future., screen in Japanese cinemas.
- 21 May 2027
Girls Band Cry THE MOVIE, a brand new story, opens in Japan.
Release Schedule
- Premiere
- 6 April 2024
- Broadcast
- Tokyo MX, Sun TV, KBS Kyoto, BS11
- Streaming
- Crunchyroll
- Episodes
- 13 (complete)
Details as of 10 November 2026. The TV series is complete. Girls Band Cry THE MOVIE opens in Japan on 21 May 2027.
Quick Answers
Is Girls Band Cry finished?
Yes. Girls Band Cry has finished airing, so you can watch the complete story from start to end without waiting for new episodes.
What genre is Girls Band Cry?
Girls Band Cry is a Drama and Slice of Life anime. You can browse more titles like it on our Drama anime page.
When did Girls Band Cry release?
Girls Band Cry first released in Spring 2024. It is a TV series.
How many episodes does Girls Band Cry have?
The TV series has 13 episodes, aired from 6 April to 29 June 2024. There are also two compilation films from 2025 and a brand new movie opening on 21 May 2027.
Where can I watch Girls Band Cry?
Crunchyroll streams the full TV series internationally.
Is Togenashi Togeari a real band?
Yes. The five voice actresses, Rina, Yuri, Mirei, Natsu and Syuri, sing and play as Togenashi Togeari in real life. They released music before the anime aired and perform live concerts.
Is Girls Band Cry getting a movie?
Yes. Girls Band Cry THE MOVIE opens in Japan on 21 May 2027. It is a brand new story, not a recap, with director Kazuo Sakai, writer Jukki Hanada and composer Kenji Tamai returning.
Is there an English dub of Girls Band Cry?
No English dub has been released. The series is available with English subtitles, and the characters on this site are listed with their Japanese voices only, honestly.
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Watch Order
Here is the release order for Girls Band Cry and the series connected to it. Start at step 1 and work your way down.
- 1Girls Band CryTV (2024): the full original story in 13 episodes. Start and finish here.
- 2Compilation films (optional)Rhapsody of Youth and Hey, Future. (2025) re-edit the TV story for cinemas. Nice on a big screen, not required.
- 3Girls Band Cry THE MOVIEFeature film opening 21 May 2027 in Japan: a brand new story that follows the TV series.
Where to Watch
Girls Band Cry is officially available to stream on these platforms:
Streaming availability changes often and differs by country. Please check the platform in your region.