Girls Band Cry

An excellent blend of music and drama paired with top tier 3D animation. Girls Band Cry utilizes its animation to achieve fluid results that enhance and bring to life the emotion of the cast. Little details that would normally be lost are instead highlighted by the micro expressions and movement that ultimately serve to add a layer of intricacy whether the scene is comedic, intense or soft. The cast is diverse in regards to their personalities which allows balance and several dynamics along with it. As most 12 episode anime do, there's a struggle between presenting a character's backstory and completing their arc to show thechanges they undergo. Fortunately, it is a rather minor issue with Girls Band Cry because it's kept to a minimum and balances the character stories with the main plot. Despite this, Nina is a rather difficult character to appreciate because her personality leans heavily into being headstrong with a desire to be proven right regardless of how it affects others around her. While it can certainly be a compelling trait, it often leaks into her day-to-day life resulting in her coming off as emotionally immature and clueless rather than passionate or dedicated. Personally, I'm a fan of the plot because it features a music base (think Bang Dream or Bocchi the Rock) while integrating drama into the mix. It allows characters to grow in a way that feels rewarding and confronts their internal/personal struggles in a clearly defined matter. Girls Band Cry doesn't experiment with the structure or content of the music genre but instead executes it on a level that feels fresh and captivating.