The original anime “ Girls
Band Cry ” came to its conclusion on June 28 with the airing of
its final episode, “ Rock 'n' Roll Will Never Die “.
Throughout its thirteen episodes, the series not only captivated fans in Japan,
but also made a significant impact internationally, especially with its
fictional band, Togenashi Togeari
Since before its premiere, “ Girls Band Cry ”
generated excitement among anime fans, and with each episode, interest expanded
through social networks. The band's original songs and musical quality
within the anime , along with the focus on classic Japanese rock
themes, resonated with anime fans and music lovers alike.
The release of the series' Blu-ray and
DVD on June 26, which sold 12,000 copies in its first week, is a sign of
unprecedented success for an anime with no prior original material. In
addition, Togenashi Togeari's singles, such as 'Wrong World' and 'I'm Nobody',
reached prominent positions on Oricon's weekly chart, with their latest single
'Emptiness and Catharsis' reaching sixth place.
The phenomenon of “Girls Band Cry” and Togenashi
Togeari was not limited to Japan. A significant percentage of traffic
to the band's music videos on YouTube comes from abroad, reaching up to 80% for
some songs. This is due in part to the availability of subtitles in
more than 10 different languages, making it easy to access to a global
audience.
Particularly notable is the success in
China, where the band's songs are played on streaming services such as Netease
and QQ Music at a rate of 8 million weekly views. Additionally,
they have reached first place in the J-POP rankings on these platforms. The
fever for “Girls Band Cry” has also spread to social networks such as Weibo,
where fans share fan art and cosplay, demonstrating the cultural impact of the
series.
Togenashi Togeari's music producer ,
Kenji Tamai of agehasprings, has noted that one of the goals was to
reach the level of quality of K-POP groups, a goal that, according to the
results, seems to be getting closer. The combination of Japanese rock
elements with advanced animation techniques and an emotional narrative has
created a synergy that captivates both anime and music fans.
Although the anime has concluded, the band Togenashi
Togeari will continue its trajectory in real life. Their second album,
'棘ナシ'
(Toge Nashi), is scheduled to be released on August 28, and they will be
participating in events and concerts that promise to keep the flame of 'Girls
Band Cry' alive.
This phenomenon demonstrates how a well-executed
project can cross cultural boundaries and become a global success. The
story of Togenashi Togeari and 'Girls Band Cry' is not over yet , and
the future promises more music and memorable moments for fans around the world.
Source: RealSound
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