The original animeGirl band cries”came to an end on June 28 with the airing of its final episode,“Rock 'n' Roll will never die“. Throughout its thirteen episodes, the series has not only captivated fans in Japan, but also He has also had a significant impact internationally, especially with his fictional band, Togenashi Togeari.

Since before its debut, “Girl band cries”generated expectations among anime followers, and with each episode interest grew on social media. The original songs and the musical quality of the band within the animealong with the focus on classic Japanese rock themes, resonated with anime fans and music lovers alike.

The series' Blu-ray and DVD release on June 26, which sold 12,000 copies in its first week, is a sign of unprecedented success for an anime with no previous source material. Additionally, Togenashi Togeari's singles such as 'Wrong World' and 'I'm Nobody' have charted highly on the Oricon weekly chart, with her latest single 'Emptiness and Catharsis' reaching number six.

The phenomenon of “Girls Band Cry” and Togenashi Togeari was not limited to Japan. A significant percentage of the band's music video traffic on YouTube comes from overseas, reaching as much as 80% for some songs. This is partly due to the availability of subtitles in over 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 reached the top spot on the J-POP charts on these platforms. The craze for “Girls Band Cry” has also spread to social media platforms such as Weibo, where fans share fan art and cosplay, demonstrating the series’ cultural impact.

Togenashi Togeari music producerKenji Tamai of old hassprings, indicated that one of the objectives was to reach the level of quality of K-POP groups, a goal that, according to the results, seems to be getting closer and closer. The combination of Japanese rock elements with advanced animation techniques and emotional storytelling has created a synergy that captivates both anime and music fans.

Although the anime has concluded, the band Togenashi Togeari will continue its journey in real life. Their second album, '棘ナシ' (Toge Nashi), is set 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 transcend cultural boundaries and become a global success. The story of Togenashi Togeari and 'Girls Band Cry' is not over yetand the future promises more music and memorable moments for fans around the world.

Source: Real Sound

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