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ANIHK 編輯部The Genius Guitarist Born on Cat Day
In the world of "BanG Dream!", if you were to find a character who best represents "freedom" and "talent," it would undoubtedly be the guitarist of the MyGO!!!!! band—Rana Kaname. This elusive, cat-like girl not only possesses astonishing guitar skills, but her birthday is cleverly set on Japan's "Cat Day" (猫の日)—February 22nd, perfectly echoing her widely known "stray cat" image.
The Genius Guitarist Born on Cat Day
Rana Kaname's birthday being set on February 22nd is not a random choice. In Japan, because the number "2" is pronounced "ni," which sounds similar to a cat's meow "nyan," this day is designated as "Cat Day," a special holiday for all cat lovers. Setting Kaname's birthday on this day is undoubtedly a thoughtful touch by the production team, deeply imprinting the "cat" mark onto the character's soul.
Her behavior and mannerisms also reflect feline traits everywhere:
- Elusive: She often stays at the Live House "RiNG," but has no fixed residence, sleeping wherever she gets tired, acting entirely on whim, making her unpredictable.
- Driven by Interest: She operates on the principle of "whatever is interesting," whether it's joining MyGO!!!!! or improvising the performance of "Haru no Kage" that triggers the story's climax, all stemming from her immediate interest.
- Taciturn but Observant: She speaks very little, yet always expresses everything with her guitar at crucial moments, keenly sensing others' emotions and the core of the music.
- Food Enthusiast: She has an unusual obsession with matcha parfaits and soba noodles, much like a cat that only shows interest in specific foods.
From a Stray Cat to Finding a Home
Kaname's "stray cat" image is also closely tied to her background. As the granddaughter of the legendary Live House "SPACE" owner, Shifune Tsuzuki, she grew up immersed in music and inherited her grandmother's old guitar. When her grandmother decided to close SPACE and told her "You have to find your own place to belong," Kaname began her wandering journey to find her "place to stay."
For Kaname, MyGO!!!!!, a band full of confusion, conflict, and uncertainty, is precisely the gathering place of the most "interesting women" in her eyes. She was drawn by lead vocalist Tomori Takamatsu's pure cry of "wanting to form a band for life," and ultimately, in this seemingly fragile group, she found a warm home where this stray cat could settle peacefully.
Not Just a Symbol of Personality, but the Core of the Music
With her heterochromatic eyes, Kaname not only stands out visually but is also undeniably a genius in guitar skills. She has the astonishing talent of perfectly reproducing a piece after seeing the sheet music just once, and her wild yet delicate guitar solos are an indispensable soul in MyGO!!!!!'s music. In a sense, Kaname is the "Go" in the name of the band "MyGO!!!!!" (the band of lost children), the primal force that drives everyone forward.
On February 22nd, let's all send our blessings to this genius guitarist born on Cat Day. May she always find the most "interesting" stages and enjoy endless matcha parfaits!
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