Girls Band Cry

Girls Band Cry is an original TV anime produced by Toei Animation, blending drama, music, slice-of-life, and GL elements into a vivid modern-day portrait of youth and artistry. Directed by Kazuo Sakai with series composition by Jukki Hanada, the series brings together a distinctive creative vision from one of anime's most established studios. Featuring Nina Iseri, Subaru Awa, Momoka Kawaragi, Tomo Ebizuka, and Rupa, this is a must-watch for fans of character-driven musical storytelling.

Girls Band Cry follows Nina Iseri, a high school dropout who never quite fit in back home, as she makes the bold decision to leave the countryside behind and start fresh in Tokyo. Her arrival in the city is far from smooth, and she quickly finds herself in a difficult spot. In an unexpected turn, she crosses paths with Momoka Kawaragi, the very guitarist she has long admired. The chance encounter sparks an impromptu street performance between the two, igniting a shared dream. Together, they set out to form a band alongside three other young women, each carrying her own personal burdens and battles. What binds them together is a fierce, unshakeable love for music. Girls Band Cry is a story of five girls navigating life's hardships while refusing to let go of the music that gives them purpose.