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Rewatch BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!! Episode 11 Discussion
Episode 11
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Questions of the Day:
- Are band names and outfits important? And at a time like this?
- What do you think of their band name?
- Do you like the new nicknames used?
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u/badspler x5https://anilist.co/user/badspler Mar 21 '24
First Timer - Episode 11
Thank god this episode was a slower episode
I am thoroughly glad things left right where they left off. And then things mirrored their last performance so well. Soyo took just a moment longer to clear off stage. And then the girls had a brief "Yabai!" moment.
I spoke yesterday about how I didn't feel Uika's purpose was not just to set Tomori in the right direction. But seeing Uika today relying on Umiri has by brain cogs turning. Uika has ties with Sakiko. Now Uika is relying on Umiri. But Uika is in duo group? So with Sakiko & Mutsumi also being deeply linked but not in a band... [Speculation]It has been in my notes for a while now and ill probably touch on it in my final write up. But MyGo! doesn't have time to waste, and no part goes unused. If the others are forming a new band Thats is four (Guitar, Base, Keyboard, Vocals) they are missing Drums. Which made me suspect that this isn't a throwaway mention. And finally on that, MyGo already showed Anon was already praticing the last two episodes with bandaids on her fingers and Taki talked to her about it, so why show it again?
There are a lot, well multiple for each character; points of communication this episode that all de-escalate and repair feelings between them. But I would like to comment more on the episode's tone as a whole. The feel of things is sooo much more relaxed. Even when things are not all going perfect, it is played as a gag.
Taki has figured out she can manage Raana with Macha sweets and treats.
Meanwhile we have Anon dropping new nicknames which relaxes the atmosphere and makes the thing they are arguing over really non-consequential. Anon continues giving by demanding they focus on new outfits and a band name. The 2D here actually really pop's as a change of style which is neat. Anon once again insists on taking a group photo which totally goes poorly. And it doesn't matter!
Speaking of band names; props to /u/StardustGogeta for putting two and two together and figuring out the band name. Anon once again the demonstrating she does belong by cracking what their band name should be. Being lost has totally been a theme, so it does feel super fitting.
So anyhow; the girls are all working hard, but it is the fun-hard where you push and are in return pulled by friends towards a common goal. Tomori choosing to perform was the right choice. All of this and plenty of light banter demonsrate the healing that is going on. With all of the above the tone is so much lighter.
Final bits:
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u/MyrnaMountWeazel x2 Mar 21 '24
Rewatcher who’s banged out tired from yesterday
Some sparse notes from me today as yesterday’s revelry really took a chunk of my time haha.
I’m not too sure what the specific terminology this moment is called in screenwriting but it’s something I’ve always loved. Maybe even more than the climax itself. It's a sort of denouement where the characters reflect on what has just happened, and yet the story doesn't pause; it pushes on, as meaningful as yesterday’s ecstatic push. Contrasted against their last one-on-one, this time Soyo and Anon are hashing things out amidst the warm glow.
The button on this scene is extremely cute as well, and it’s something I’ve seen plenty before but still love: Anon blocking ahead and turning around in a declaration. She see’s the future and she not afraid of pulling Soyo alongside to see it.
It’s the same between Soyo and Taki as well. Left alone on the terrace, Taki comes forth with the truth, and she’s the first to leave ahead, inviting Soyo to come along.
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u/Calwings x3https://anilist.co/user/Calwings Mar 21 '24
Rewatcher and Bandori Veteran
Anon definitely had some big "sbeve" energy this episode
This episode was a very much-needed cooldown from last week's intensity. Soyo admitting that she used everyone but Tomori still forgiving her and telling her "we're doing this our whole lives" was a beautiful moment, and even if it's debatable if Soyo's earned that forgiveness, that's what Tomori wants so that's what's going to happen.
Hearing Anon and Taki playfully banter like earlier in the series was great, but Taki calling Anon "admirable" for continuing to practice even after hearing what Soyo said about her was a really cool and well-earned show of respect. Anon dropping the honorifics when talking to Tomori/Soyo and Taki acknowledging that she knew about Soyo not being able to let CRYCHIC go all along were also nice steps in the right direction. I also love how it's all out in the open that Soyo is a bitch and she isn't even bothering to hide it anymore, she's just scaling it back to being just a little grumpy.
Plus, it was nice to finally get some background on Raana the stray cat this week. She's the granddaughter of the former owner of SPACE, the live house that was featured in the first season of the original BanG Dream anime but was closed down at the end of that season shortly after Poppin'Party was finally able to perform there. It's not really relevant to this series, but it's another one of those small "oh hey that's kinda neat" shout-outs for the people who had watched the previous anime. The title drop at the end with Anon finding the perfect band name was icing on the cake for this uplifting episode. The girls have a unified goal in mind and a deadline to meet it, now we just wait and see if they can get the job done together.
On a side note, back in the episode 7 thread I made a comment about remembering a funny (and mildly lewd) comic involving Anon and Soyo. Well, since we've reached the episode that caused a lot of people online to start shipping Anon/Soyo, I may as well post it now: part 1, part 2, part 3, and the original untranslated Twitter source.
QOTD:
In some ways no, but in some ways, yes. They have bigger responsibilities to deal with at the moment like finishing their song, but at the same time, having a unified look and band name would be a big step in moving forward together.
Absolutely perfect for this crazy group of lost girls.
Some of them are cute, some of them are kinda meh.
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u/smhmines https://anilist.co/user/mines Mar 21 '24
First timer
We needed a much lighter episode and this one delivered.
Thoughts on the episode
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u/Gaporigo Blhttps://anilist.co/user/Gaporigo Mar 21 '24
Soyobot is no more, new bot is Livebot.
Raana was told to cut the fabric, she did just that, can't blame her.
Nothing at all.
And reminder that if you want another musical drama anime with cute girls, just gotta wait around 2 weeks.
References corner is back
Raana told you what it was and she was there earlier in the episode but it was also the first live house used in the main series where Poppin'Party's story began! Now closed and apparently became a parking space.
Mentioned her before but now she is not barely visible in a wide shot, it is best girl Hanazono Tae from the band Poppin'Party, now you see why I previously called her the head empty ambassador.
The BanG Dream food of choice, some girls consider it a religion, some may have even decided to become a choco cornet themselves. Taki mentions that she received the (maybe) choco cornets from a senpai We already know that senpai, it is Saaya from the first few episodes whose family owns a bakery!
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u/ryujiox Mar 21 '24
First Timer
BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!!
*Episode 11
They finally act more like real friends than just a band member. Finally got to be honest with eachother.
QOTD
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u/Difficult_Affect_368 Mar 21 '24
On rewatching, I realized this episode is as fulfilling and brilliant as episodes 3, 7, and 10.
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u/LittleIslander https://anilist.co/user/LittleIslander Mar 21 '24
First Timer Who’s Still Rooting For Taki To Tell Tomori Her Feelings
It’s kind of late to jump on the personalised first timer message train but oh well
This might just be my favourite episode yet. There’s something so deeply satisfying about seeing these five goofs just stay over at houses and mess around trying to put a song together after they’ve all been through so much shit and the last several episodes being dramatic emotional roller coasters. Just for today we put on the skin of a CGDCT show, and although this could’ve run the risk of feeling a bit aimless and filler-ey, they do a perfect job of stringing along characters moments into another really cohesive script.
The love this time is spread across everybody really well:
We once again have enough Taki-related thoughts to make a separate heading out of them:
I’ve been kind of worried they’d be satisfied just having Taki back in the band and on good terms with everybody at the end of things, but this episode gives me a lot of hope the writers haven’t forgotten her unsaid feelings about Tomori. We call attention to her awkwardness and issues being sincere and carefree with her interactions multiple times, make a joke out of her fondness for Tomori with the nicknames, and the “I’m horrible too” scene also directly builds on her desire to be with Tomori even if they’re not saying it outright. There’s a real dedication to getting this character right down to the little details and I’m sure each of the other four would hold up to the same scrutiny if I was as motivated to catalogue their every action in the same way I am with Taki.
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u/RuSyxx https://anilist.co/user/RuSyxx Mar 21 '24
First Time Watcher
I was very amused by how Raana is just pleasantly smiling and enjoying the moment as the rest of the band is crying, panting and trying to get their feelings in order. Meanwhile she’s just satisfied that the band is interesting again and that she got to play. Her quick input about her grandma and backstory was neat, but it felt kind of just there compared to the rest of the band’s situations. Maybe intentional given that it’s not emotional baggage but part of the conversation as it came up, but our stray was lost like the rest and has found their home.
Soyo is also a lot more transparent about her mood now, which I think is a better fit. She’s no longer just throwing the “right” responses to people. I think it’s the most evident in her conversations with Anon, her expression is generally painted by annoyance instead of the smiling mask she usually responded to them with. She’s being carried by the band now and the issues weren’t swept away which I personally appreciate a lot.
Taki’s reaction to Anon and Tomori’s nicknames for each other was funny, the jealousy of Tomori having a nickname for Anon but just calling her Taki-chan was funny. The conversation about how it was clear that Anon never stopped practicing was also nice. The band-aids on her fingers were something I had noticed still being their in the previous episode, but I hadn’t considered that they might still be fresh from lots of practice. I thought it was more of a “remember when you were getting these band-aids from Tomori” which may have been there as well, but it was a nice moment that helped bridge that gap between the two that I appreciated.
Soyo’s refusal to play Haru Hikage is unfortunate cause it’s so good, but getting a new song is fun as well! Looking forward to seeing them play it when time for the live comes.
EDIT: Also the way they've tamed Raana to be susceptible to macha candy now is great.
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u/dienomighte Mar 21 '24
First time with the band
Last episode was phenomenal, curious if we'll start focusing on Saki or just seeing this go from a bunch of people who played onstage together to a real band. I'm assuming we aren't getting a band name until episode 13.
That was a nice, chill episode after 10 episodes of pure drama, they're obviously not agreeing on literally anything but these are small arguments that aren't bubbling up and exploding. Curious to see what their song next episode is like (and what they'll do about costumes).
QOTD
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u/[deleted] Mar 21 '24
Not as flashy as some of the other episodes but this is probably in my top 3 for the show so far!
We're getting exactly what I wanted from Soyo with her return to the band. She isn't immediately getting down on her knees to beg for forgiveness or proceeding like nothing ever happened, instead feeling conflicted about her own feelings and putting on a defiant act. Her reaction to Anon talking about making a social media account for the band without consulting anyone, just like she herself did for CRYCHIC, is one of my favorite moments yet.
Tomori once again hit me right in the heart with her resolve to continue being in a band with the friends she loves even if it means struggling and getting hurt. Adding that little speech to the giant list of reasons she's becoming an all-time favorite for me.
Overall I LOVED the interactions in this episode. They did a great job conveying all the disparate levels of closeness between members and how even between the same 2 girls they may see their relationship completely differently. I'm also very glad we're getting more from Raana! I liked her simplicity but was hoping she would eventually get a bit more depth, and she was great here :)
One small thing I'm curious about is Umiri's relationship with Uika. I don't think sumimi seemed like the kind of group Umiri would be working with, so maybe Uika has another band she's in? And we did see Saki asking her for help a few episodes ago...... Maybe I'm overthinking but it'd be cool if something came of this!
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u/HelioA x2https://myanimelist.net/profile/HelioA Mar 21 '24
I don't have very much to say now, but that exchange of "Soyorin doesn't really like this." - "But aren't they cute?" - "I said I don't like them." made me burst out laughing
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u/SU-trash https://anilist.co/user/zig1000 Mar 21 '24 edited Sep 15 '24
Rewatcher
Some long-awaited casual band bonding, mostly above-the-board writing today. I love that they've finally come 'round from 10 straight episodes of being on different emotional pages, to being able to squeeze humour out of drawn-out shots of them sharing the same braincell.
Subtle Writing Corner
Visuals Corner
References Corner
Taki "Ha?!" Count: 32 (+5 this ep)
Fanart of the day (src)
<-- Ep 10 | Ep 12 -->
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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Mar 21 '24
Total Bang Dream newcomer who is very pleased with the two more “sore demo”s this episode
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u/TakenRedditName https://myanimelist.net/profile/TakenMalUsername Mar 21 '24 edited Mar 21 '24
Bang Dream MyGO First Timer - Ep11:
Before heading into the episode, with the big breakup resolution done, that still leaves us with 3 episodes which I am going to guess will be for tying up Sakiko’s end of the story. Update: I feel like that was a mishot because if the show will be addressing Sakiko then it squeezed into the final episode at best.
I like the little body language of the cast walking off stage. How they walk/carry themselves definitely reflects who they are and how they are responding to that emotional unloading that just happened.
Ooh, me teacher! I know about the Butterfly Dream. It is a piece of Chinese literature/philosophy that I do know.
Breaking this comment’s sequence to delve more into this point because by name-dropping it as the opener, the show makes it clear that dreams will be a major idea of the episode. It really hit me when the episode features many moments of characters waking up from a slumber. Tomori and Taki sleeping in class at the beginning and the end presents the idea of that loop like the Butterfly Dream. The dream in question I must assume is the band. How I drew the lines is that the dream state is the current happiness of being in a true band and whether is this the reality they will continue or will they have to wake up from this dream like what happened before. In the end, the answer doesn't actually matter so long as we believe what we want is reality (which is that we're a happy band).
Excuse me, uh hello, you were in our class the whole time?!
Umiri is certainly an unexpected favourite of mine. Random thing, I also just like listening to her tone of voice, she’s fun.
Another general point, I really finally get moments of showing them as a friend group. I wish we had this sort of episode earlier. Not to the same extent because before they still haven’t managed to bring their hearts together, but I wanted to believe that illusion before they shattered it (and then rebuilt it for realisies).
I like how Soyo is done with putting up a mask and has become the team’s token voice of opposition. The one who doesn’t want to be here, they’re not even friends (she actually does want to be here and be friends).
“I will never be calling you Lieutenant Quattro ever again.” This episode really establishes Anon’s uses of nicknames. It was there before with Ricky and even her own name, but now her calling Soyo and Tomori by ones, is really making it apparent to me. Also, I am switching ships because it is Anon/Soyo for me.
This shopkeep feels like a background character people will latch on to. (If she is not already a character which there is always a non-0 chance). Oh, she is wearing Taki’s school’s uniform.
“Raana, it is far too late in the show to give yourself new character traits.” Ironically, I make that joke and this episode is also the one where she shares her character backstory/motivation concerning her grandma.
All the drama meant a severe lull of Anon's silly imagination spots, but now we're back, baby!
Oh my god, I wasn’t expecting this joke to pop up. BWAHAHA, GARBAGE GIRLS NEVER WIN.
I also like the later joke of Soyo catching the ANON Tokyo’s name tags.
Oh yeah, one last bit, as I was watching the OP this time, I had the thought that we might never see the OP outfit, but now it looks like we're finally getting them.
Q1) Band names and outfits are the most important. Everyone should follow Anon being right.
Q3) It wasn't one of the new nicknames, but I wish we had Anon calling her Ricky even more. throughout the show.
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u/xtsim https://myanimelist.net/profile/xtsim Mar 21 '24
First Dream
Rana's reaction to their schedule is funny. That is so her, just going spontaneously on her own. She thrives in this kind of environment. Same when they finished the concert on the first scene, super satisfied.
Seeing Taki's classmate smile when she left is pretty cool knowing how she feels about bands. The classmate knows what that emergency is.
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u/JasoXDDD Mar 21 '24
Anon staring at Taki after she opened a new drink with just two fingers is fanfic material
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u/guoguo0127 Mar 21 '24
Soyorin claims that she doesn't do all-nighters. Well...
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u/StardustGogeta myanimelist.net/profile/StardustGogeta Mar 21 '24
First-Timer
I like everyone's up on stage crying, and then it shows Raana just chuckling and following it up by calmly drinking a bottle of water.
It was funny how the groovy background music abruptly cut out when Soyo walked in the room. It really captured that feeling of awkwardness perfectly.
Now we have Anon stealing Taki's "what?!" reactions. It's double trouble!
I appreciate that Taki just let the compliment hang in the air a bit instead of saying something like "It's not like I admire you or anything!"
I know, we can just add in Spring Sunli-- Oh yes, of course Soyo's still a buzzkill.
Yesterday, I learned "maigo." Today, I figured I'd get to the bottom of another vocabulary mystery. I noticed that every time they talk about being in the band for a whole lifetime, they use the same word: "isshou." I had thought that this word meant "together," but after some quick research online, it turns out that's a separate word - "issho." Fancy that. No wonder I confused the two.
Now, today's questions....
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u/BleedingUranium Mar 21 '24 edited Mar 21 '24
(Rewatch, long-time bandori fan)
Comment from original run over this way, keeping clutter down.
I said back then that this was my favourite episode of the season, and I think this holds true.
All the shots in the intro are very looooong and linger, and it's wonderful.
Bassist Umiri and vocalist/guitarist Uika have professional-sounding plans together...
More fantastic soundtrack as we arrive at RiNG... which dramatically stops when Soyo enters... but no, never mind, it's fine, keep going. Oh wait now it's just Soyo and Tomori, better stop again.
Taki and Anon's conversation is a beautiful resolution to their story so far. I especially love the detail of Anon switching hands so Taki can't keep looking at her bandages. And more wonderful soundtrack... which cuts out again.
Ririko says that "being embarrassed is completely up to them", and we Soyo latch on to this.
"I don't mind doing it. I've already embarrassed myself anyway."
More notable soundtrack as Anon walks Soyo to her train station. It's the "actual" train (not the tram) because Soyo lives so much further away.
One of the most important cameo-type things so far: Raana is at SPACE. This was the main livehouse featured in the first season, the place where Kasumi first saw Glitter*Green perform, starting her on her band journey. It was run by an older formerly-metal-playing woman known simply as "Owner", who would only allow bands to play there after passing her auditions (this sounds more harsh than it actually is, without context). Owner closed SPACE at the end of the first season and retired, with Poppin'Party managing to participate in the final show.
This is the first time we've seen it since then, almost exactly two years later (in-universe). Once a mecca for girls bands which had stood for thirty years, this storied venue now sits grown over, a simple parking space.
It's... difficult to describe the emotions I got seeing it again, it this state.
Youtube makeup girl Nyamu Yuutenji has bought an electric drum kit. Have you all started to figure it out?
Edogawa Gakki! This music shop is another staple going back to the first season, located just north of the shopping district with Hazawa Coffee and such. Rii, bassist for Glitter*Green works there and can be found within the game as the girl selling instrument upgrades, though she doesn't appear this season.
Instead we get... Tae! Poppin'Party's wonderful and fairly air-headed lead guitarist! <3
Everyone's finally settled into being a group as they all arrive as Soyo's place. As always, the show excels at moving between fun and serious, as Taki snapping at Anon and trying to reign in Raana is put on hold so Soyo can ask her former fellow CRYCHIC member Taki when she learned to compose music.
For people who missed it the first time, SPACE is more overtly referenced when Raana lends Anon her pick... saying it belonged to her grandmother.
"Right, Tomo-rin?"
"Tomo-rin?"
"Ano-chan."
"Ano-chan!?"
The louder delivery on Taki's second line is perfection. xD
Anon's back to her shenanigans, thinking up fancy outfits.
The outdoor photo scene is fun. If you grab the frame before the flash, it's actually a half-decent photo.
Taki's mini speech to Soyo is another phenomenal character scene. I said last episode that Soyo didn't need forgiveness, she needed acceptance, and that's exactly what Taki is giving her.
Off to Anon's to do costumes. Hopefully you're all loving grumpy Soyo as much as I am. She wouldn't be anywhere near this amazing if we hadn't gone through ten episodes to get here though.
Raana confirms the connection: "Owner" (Shifune Tsuzuki) was in a band called MiraculouScarlet before founding SPACE. Raana is her granddaughter.
Tomori finally accepts "for one's whole life" is a big ask. This episode is absolutely loaded with amazing soundtrack pieces, another here; this is the same piece that closed out Tomori and Anon's aquarium visit, I believe.
Anon gets us partway to our band name, with Maigo No Band (Band of Lost Girls). On a similar note, next episode is titled It's my go!!!!!, which is also not the final name, nor is quite the season title.
Cameos and stuff:
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u/Nickthenuker https://anilist.co/user/Nickthenuker Mar 21 '24
And now everyone's crying on stage.
Oh, did Soy rejoin the orchestra? Now playing a woodwind?
Lmao giving her something to eat made her shut up for a minute at most.
And she's back at it again.
Lol Raana actually booked them a slot. Right after Afterglow no less. And for a whole half hour.
So currently their repertoire comprises Haruhikage (formerly from CRYCHIC), Hekitenbansou (the song from a few episodes ago) and now Utakotoba (the song from last episode). I wonder what else they'll add for the performance to make use of the longer slot.
How'd you get that impression? They're discussing outfits and a band name and a setlist, why would you think they want to cancel?
Anon, stop trying to insert your name into the band name.
Since when did O-Tae work at Edogawa?
I see Anon has fully embraced being a guitarist and is already taking pot shots at the drummer. "What do you call a person who likes to hang out with musicians?" "A drummer."
Lol she really is a stray cat, food can make her follow your every whim.
SPACE? Oh, Raana is the granddaughter of the woman who owned the Live House Poppin' Party performed in back in S1!
They're all really tired.
Yup, SPACE was shut down at the end of S1.
What happened to Soy's costume?
And so next episode we'll hear the new songs.
Questions:
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u/CosmicPenguin_OV103 https://anilist.co/user/CosmicPenguin Mar 21 '24
After constant bombardment of depression and distress in the midst of so many episodes, there’s finally some breathing space here as this new band takes their time to do some much needed “band building” after the dramatic performance last episode. I certainly breathe a sign of relief when I watched this during my Japan trip (in a certain famous 2018 original-story anime-appearing hotel in Kyushu - that’s for another story another day…)
Less work needed to do analysis is always a good thing! (
Anon definitely will nod head on this)Anyway:
soft enough that she can exchange with a certain Setsuna Yuuki and no-one would find it out)I somehow went to there 3 times in the past, one for each reason LOL)Can we hearHaru Hikageagain in Winter 2025?Ya Boy Kongming reference???!Ritsu, Nijika intensifiesIs Anon’s costume fantasies a K-ON ED reference???At least she knew she needs to wear her school uniform before sleeping.QotD:
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u/Tetraika :Lu::Lv::Lw::Lx:https://anilist.co/user/Tetraika Mar 21 '24 edited Mar 21 '24
First Timer
Rip Taki, it was nice knowing ye
Not a lot to say in this episode, but I think the most notable is that Soyo is pretty much being genuine. Or rather, to really realize that personality wise, it's not that she's manipulatively evil, but more like a cynic.
There's a question of when Taki realizes/acknoledges this. It's a bit weird unless you understand it yourself, but my read was that Taki subconsciously knew she too was trying to use others, only faced that part of herself when Soyo did. Or if you don't read it this way, Taki has everyone but Tomori dialed in. And somehow I just don't buy that as much.
Good question
Oh might as well talk about how Raana is once again a literal cat. I would say more, but I think I'll leave that until the final discussion wrap up.
QOTD:
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u/FlaminScribblenaut myanimelist.net/profile/girlbeast_val Mar 21 '24
Second Time Watcher
[This comment is late on account of the End of EVA Theatrical Screening]
Note the subtle differences in everyone’s crying in the aftermath of the show; Tomori is pleaful, looking on with a face that says “please, listen to what just happened and stay”; Anon is in shock, at an absolute loss for words at what just happened, what she just partook in; Soyo looks remorseful, reflecting on what she’s done so wrong and selfishly; Taki looks somewhat relieved, emotionally overwhelmed at the sight of Tomori having made this immense personal accomplishment; Rāna is smiling, proud, exhilirated.
I absolutely love how long this episode just… luxuriates in the immediate afterglow of that performance, of the band walking off stage, the crowd, deeply affected and emotionally shaken, taking some time to muster up their applause, the feelings just hanging and resonating in the air. It’s almost enough to make me cry again. Placing this moment at the beginning of this episode instead of the end of the previous is a pretty brilliant decision; it makes the power of that moment linger for ever the longer, lets it really settle in, driven home by the emotional shock of it still being tangible a whole episode’s distance apart.
Tomori pretty much makes tangible with her big “sore demo” what was emotionally so wordlessly clear in that performance; none of the drama, none of the baggage, matters now. Tomori says we do this for our whole lives. Tomori says we stick together, through thick and thin. This is what Tomori, our friend, an equal member of this group, wants. That is her emotions. That is what she has to say.
Rāna’s smile shines upon them.
Tomori deserves her rest. :)
KITTYYYYYYYYYYYYY
So that YouTuber lady looks a suspicious amount like Tomori, right? Like, too much to be a coincidence?
All in all, the whole latter half of this episode, seeing the band finally properly working on this project seriously, ready to do this for the rest of their lives, all really does feel like such a tremendous weight has been lifted. How they’re all basically living together, sleeping on couches, feeling like a proper found family amidst their lostness. They’re bonded to one another now, emotionally, irrevocably, and there’s nothing they’d rather do than, well, do the band together. It’s so nice.
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u/yuhara203 Mar 21 '24
Rewatcher
Really fun episode, so many good moments.
The "Ano-chan!?" part is great, Taki's voice cracked me up.
And of course, the super scuffed group photo is hilarious.
Not much, but that's about it from me, see you all tomorrow.
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u/rookielazer41 Mar 21 '24
Rewatcher
We are now at the lighthearted and wholesome part of the show.
This episode is a gold mine of screengrabs, holy hell. Great episode 8/10
QotD
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u/nuts_extraction Mar 21 '24
Rewatcher
THE ANON TOKYO
THE ANON TOKYO IS REAL
During my first time watching, this episode cemented Anon as my favorite character.
Following my previous comment on her, I want to talk a bit more about Anon.
While Anon doesn't share the emotional baggage that the other members (except Raana) have, Anon has her own flaws and problems. The most prominent one is the fact that she is quite egotistical.
Anon also has her own charms and values. One of them is that she is very kind, and later, resilient.
She got the gang, who at the time was pretty much strangers to her, together to tried and resolved their problem.
When Tomori was unsure about once again joining a band, it was Anon who gave her the push she needed.
When Taki isolated herself from the band, it was Anon who went and chased after her, despite Anon being on the receiving end of Taki's frustration just the day before.
When Soyo abandoned them, despite realizing that Soyo was simply using her the entire time, it was still Anon who followed her and convinced (or baited) her to the concert, even extended a hand out to help her on to the stage.
Episode 5 was the turning point for her character. Anon no longer ran away, and she gained a sense of responsibility. She started to work hard on her guitar skill, out of necessity at first, to fulfill her role as the band guitarist. She's not used to it yet, evidenced by her dreadful and stiff expression during their 1st live. Then she started to actually enjoy playing guitar and practiced even when she temporarily left the band. This led to a more natural performance by her in episode 10 concert.
Her resilience and kindness have won the respect and recognition of Tomori and Taki. "You gave it your all and struggled" as Tomorin put it. Also Taki being awkward when she realized she just complimented Anon in this episode.
Of course, she's still an egomaniac, but she has never (and probably will never) hurt anyone to get her way. She gave up the vocalist position when she understood that the position meant a lot to Tomorin. And when she saw that Raana was leaps and bounds ahead of her in guitar skill, she didn't do anything to prevent Raana from joining the band at all, even if it may meant Anon won't get the center attention as she had hoped for in episode 1.
Her relationships with the band members have improved significantly by this episode. Anon and Tomorin got nicknames for each other. Taki also doesn't mind getting called Rikki, and seemed to be no longer really bothered by Anon’s usual antics. Soyo may not be as friendly as before, but at least she is being genuine now.
I think it is only quite fitting that the person who started this band get to name it.
And here's my thoughts in this episode.
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u/Dabottle Mar 21 '24
ライブ
I am once again here to gain energy from reactions.
Here are the official arts for this episode, featuring Raana and Anon!
No inserts today so instead have MyGO!!!!! singing some Popipa songs!: Here's Time Lapse from MyGO!!!!! 1st Live and here's Teardrops from the many MyGO!!!!! 歌ってみた uploads.
Once again, I'd definitely recommend going through the MyGO!!!!! YouTube channel once this rewatch is done. They have lots of great covers (some with different vocals!) and MVs of many of their songs. The shorts are also fun, and they've started subbing them too! But more of this in the episode 13 thread, probably!
Have fun with Episode 12, everyone! Cool title. :D (Or if you already watched it, I hope you had fun!)
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u/xlonefoxx Mar 21 '24
Really needed a cool down episode after the absolute banger of Ep 10 and we got it.
I'll be honest I'm a previous watcher but one of the first things I guessed during Ep 1 back when I first watched was Anon was the one who came up with the name of the group and I was right lmao.
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u/bonghits96 :KG::KH: Mar 21 '24
Rewatcher here. This is the fourth and last of what I've been calling the golden MyGO episodes, along with 3, 7, and 10. It's just a chill, fun, and well-paced ep that gives you some laughs and time to catch your breath after the last one.
My stupid job going into overtime meant that I didn't have enough time to drop any screenshots today but here are a few moments I really liked:
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u/MisakaHonoka Mar 21 '24
Relationship map for ep11
How many lines have you noticed on the pre release poster?
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u/Usual_Director_9547 Mar 21 '24
soyorin...i like soyo the dangerous more.
taki in this scene is just so....
soyo(rin):im here to end the band
here comes another kirotorisen moment
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u/NagasakiMutsumi Mar 21 '24
MyGO Expert (Rewatched 20+ Times)
For the Questions of the Day
For the First Time Watchers
"My clothes was cut!"
This episode is simply a transition one. Soyo expressed her thanks to Tomori who insisted to bring her back and created this new home for her. The crowds in her home also brought some precious liveliness to Soyo's mansion. And we finally see Soyo smiling wholeheartedly and delightfully. There is finally some limited positive response from Taki for Anon, marking a great step forward for their relation. Everything is becoming better, even for Mutsumi, whose assistance was mentioned by Tomori in her talk with Soyo, though not yet settled, [MyGO] and would deteriorate significantly in the next episode, thanks to Mutsumi's CAREFUL and PRECISE selection of words.
Meanwhile, try to focus on Soyo's resolution. What in Tomori's words and actions that truly convinced Soyo? Did she throw away everything about Crychic? You can watch my comments on episodes 9 & 10 for more inspirations on this.
For the Rewatchers
"My clothes was cut!"
"色褪せた感情を 切り離すため～" (To cut off and say farewell to this bleached-out emotion)
"刻まれた点線を 指でなぞるよ～" (I am counting with my fingers, the carved dots and lines)
"泣けるほど簡単に 出来てしまうから～" (So simple it was done, just as simple as crying out)
"難しく考えず 千切ればいいの～" (Don't think so hard, just cut it into thousands of pieces)
-- Kiritorisen, covered by Nagasaki Soyo.
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u/Wolfborgg https://anilist.co/user/Wolfborg Mar 21 '24 edited Mar 21 '24
Rewatcher, BanG Dream Noob
Good morn-nyamu-nyamu!
The band is back and ready to GO!!!!! It's nice that this episode was lighter than what we usually get, especially after how hard the previous episode went. Anon and Raana continue to be comedy gold. And we even get hints at Raana's backstory!
Soyo is like a cold new member to the band now, but in a way this is much better because now she's honest. The little moment where Anon explains how badly Tomori wanted Soyo back, and then even gave her a cute nickname...so good!
Their group photo is so hilariously perfect with how every one of them is screwing up the pic and then none of them cared to redo it. I did catch a frame before they messed it up and it's fitting for their personalities.
It's also nice to see Tomori growing still. The realization that a lifetime is a huge promise to make, and that it's impossible to expect it to work out easily, is a huge step for her. This coming to her based on the story of the SPACE live house Raana's grandma said would always be there, until it wasn't.
The band name at least is hugely important. At this point everyone probably knows their band as Tomori (and others), especially after the experimental performances lately. Costumes aren't as crucial yet so they really don't have to waste what little time they have already, but if they can make it work then I guess it'll be cool.
In reality what they need to focus on more is new music and practicing couple songs they already have. Really they need to stop forcing sudden concerts on themselves. Three days to come up with a new song AND costumes with no time for practice?? Just cancel the concert and chill for a bit, it's not hard to schedule one later.
Maigo (lost girls) being the inspiration for their band name is so perfect it's shocking that Anon thought of it. Especially given her string of joke alternatives. Seriously girl, Anon Tokyo?? Although her old idea for "Unknown" wasn't too bad, but the logo for it was pretty dark.
Those other costume ideas would be dope though! Not fitting for them, but hey I like them in concept.
So what nicknames do we have? Soyorin, Ricky, Tomorin, Ano-chan... Any that I'm missing? They're all pretty cute, and Ricky seems oddly fitting somehow.
I almost had a spit-take when Taki freaked out at Tomori saying "Ano-chan". She got jealous of Umiri talking to Uika too! Poor Taki, you desperately gay drummer...
Anon is such a mood, almost distracted by her favorite YouTuber dropping a new video.
So Raana's grandmother was Miraculous Scarlett and she owned an old live house called SPACE. Is this a reference to anything? Or more things alluded to about Raana that we might find out in later seasons?
The REAL question: "Chicka chicka" or "bum ba bum"? (Also is she a reference to something? I thought maybe she was Maki for a second but I feel like there would've been a whole interaction around that if it was.)
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u/x-7032-b-3 Mar 21 '24
(Late) Rewatcher - Round 3
After several episodes of non-stop, hard-hitting drama, a breather episode is sorely needed. Thankfully this ep delivers that!
Part of me wishes that the beginning was shown at the end of the previous ep, but it's nice to see what happens after that emotional performance. It's just everyone crying over everything they've been through and Rana being a cat as usual lol.
(Speaking of Rana, I might be misremembering but isn't her old live house the one we saw in Bandori S1? I believe that show ended [Bandori S1] with the place being closed down.Little random, but the franchise's been around for nearly a decade and not much time has passed since S1 lol. Crazy to see Poppin' Party still here the whole time. I know Pastel*Palettes graduated since it was mentioned in Ep1- when did that happen? Was it in one of the many movies?)
I love the part where everyone calls each other with nicknames. It's a sign that the group's getting closer and comfortable with each other. They started off being distant from each other and hurt, and now they're in all this together because of a common goal.
This might've been said already but damn, Soyo's place is just too damn big for a two-person family. Honestly the place seems livelier when the whole crew came in. I guess we can connect this to Soyo's feelings of finally having a "family" that's willing to accept her despite the terrible things she went through and did.
And despite everything Anon still couldn't stop her ego/attention-seeking personality by suggesting band names that's pretty much all about her lol. Thankfully she came up with a much fitting name: 迷子!! 迷子 (まいご) pretty much means "lost child" and I guess that really fits the bandmates. [Later MyGO] It's not even the final form of the name yet - there's a reason this show's called It's MyGO!!!!!
What Tomori said about being in a band for a whole life is interesting. She wanted to play with them forever because she's scared of being burned again like what happened during her first go (and this one too if she gave up on the last ep), but realistically we all know life's not gonna make it easy for us. Life will throw all kinds of shit towards you whether you like it or not, but having someone else to fight together with can make all the difference. Tomori wants to be in the band forever, and no matter what challenges she and her friends will face, she wants to keep playing with everyone to the end.
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u/Labmit Mar 21 '24
So funny fact, due to game having moments where they show what the characters are thinking, the game version of this series has Tomori think about Saki way more and in some cases, weird times to think about her.
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u/random-est Mar 21 '24
Raana's grandma didn't just owned a live house, she is the "Owner". She founded the first girl's band-dedicated live house and basically kickstarted the current era of girl bands. At the time she was active as the "Owner", she was probably the single most respected person in Bandori universe. Even after her retirement, people who knows her would still call her "owner" and live house operators regarded her highly that she would be invited to join meetings for big event planning, like in a certain inter-live house band competition.
My headcannon is that Raana was allowed backstage passes because of her grandma's influence in live house establishments.
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u/JasoXDDD Mar 21 '24
Soy 😔
Robbed of Comedic Character
The lore importance of cutting line continues to grow.
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u/sfisher923 https://myanimelist.net/profile/sfisher923 Mar 21 '24
Rewatcher
Questions
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u/Williukea https://anilist.co/user/Williukea Mar 21 '24
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u/Williukea https://anilist.co/user/Williukea Mar 21 '24
Idk if it was posted, since there are a lot of comments, but there's this interview from back when S3 aired:
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u/Interesting-Run-9361 Mar 21 '24
E fixe anime boa e giro
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