BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! in IOS

Anime x Music Rhythm Game

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Our Site Score

95/100

BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! (or Bandori) is the gold standard for mobile rhythm games. It’s not just about hitting notes to the beat; it’s about the massive library of over 550 songs, including high-quality covers of iconic anime openings and J-Pop hits that you won't find anywhere else. The gameplay is tight and satisfying, with a range of difficulties that truly challenge veteran players while remaining accessible to beginners thanks to the 'Auto' features.

But the real soul of the game lies in its bands. Whether it’s the gothic-rock intensity of Roselia or the upbeat energy of Poppin’Party, each group feels distinct with fully voiced stories and high-quality Live2D animations. The cooperative 'Multi-Live' mode is a highlight, allowing five players to combine their scores in real-time. It’s a vibrant, constantly evolving ecosystem of music and character drama that any anime fan needs to experience.

Reviewed on: Tue Feb 25 2025
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Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. The rhythm gameplay is actually excellent—it’s tight, the beatmaps are well-designed, and the song selection is impressive. But I can't stand the gacha fluff. The 'story' is endless filler text between schoolgirls, and the pressure to spend money to get higher-tier cards for score-chasing is a major turn-off. If you can ignore the noise and just play the songs, there's a good game here. But it's designed to drain your wallet and your time with mindless busywork.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Polished rhythm mechanics
  • Great library of cover songs
  • High production value (voice acting/art)
  • Aggressive gacha systems
  • Overwhelming UI for newcomers
  • Excessive dialogue scenes

Technical Report

Performance: Requires a strong internet connection for multi-live; can lag on older devices during intense songs.

Accessibility:
  • Adjustable note speed
  • Sound offset adjustment

Audience Fit

Buy if: You are a fan of J-Pop/Anime music and rhythm games.

Skip if: You dislike gacha mechanics or long visual novel segments.

Similar Games:
  • Love Live! School Idol Festival
  • Project SEKAI

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative critic
  • Hardware: iPhone 14 Pro
  • Playtime: 10 hours
  • Status: Rank 40, cleared several 'Expert' songs

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 8.4.1Thu Oct 23 2025

- Security system updates

- Layout adjustment


Happy 7.5th Anniversary to the English version!

Log in now for limited campaigns and more!

Popular rhythm game in Japan!

Tap to the rhythm of more than 550 songs to choose from!

Play both original and cover songs from popular J-Pop artists and anime songs!

Play your favorite songs on a level of difficulty that suits you!

Recommended for people who enjoy:

- Anime rhythm games

- Popular rhythm games

- One of best free anime rhythm games

- Best rhythm music games for mobile phones

- Rhythm games with simple controls

- Anime song covers

- Playing rhythm games with people all across the country

- Losing yourself in the song and rhythm

- Anime music

- Japanese anime songs

- Tap anime music game

- Japanese anime voice actors

■ Play as a staff member of live house "CiRCLE"

Create the best live concert together with the 8 charismatic girl bands in the game! Featuring Poppin’Party, Afterglow, Pastel*Palettes, Roselia, Hello, Happy World!, Morfonica, RAISE A SUILEN and MyGO!!!!!.

■ Real-time cooperative gameplay

Enjoy real-time cooperative gameplay with friends and players across the world with up to 5 members!

■ Story

Enjoy fully voiced stories with high quality animated Live2D band members.

Immerse yourself in each band's exciting journey towards stardom through their individual band stories.

■ Characters

Train band members to improve their music performance.

Interact with cute band members, and enjoy their rhythmical actions and conversations.

Discover and explore the town to peek into the daily lives of the band members.

Let's get started! It's a Live that is not to be missed!

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Support:

Visit https://bang-dream-gbp-en.bushiroad.com/faq/ for FAQ or contact us in game by going to Menu > Support.

Follow for news and updates:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BanGDreamGBP/

X: https://twitter.com/bangdreamgbp_en (@bangdreamgbp_en)

Instagram: https://instagram.com/bangdreamgbp_en (@bangdreamgbp_en)

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPityslSknKsWUq9iy8p9fw

Website: https://bang-dream-gbp-en.bushiroad.com/

Legal:

Privacy Policy: https://en.bushiroad.com/privacy/

Terms of Use: https://en.bushiroad.com/terms-of-use/


Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Happy 7.5th Anniversary to the English version!

Log in now for limited campaigns and more!

Popular rhythm game in Japan!

Tap to the rhythm of more than 550 songs to choose from!

Play both original and cover songs from popular J-Pop artists and anime songs!

Play your favorite songs on a level of difficulty that suits you!

Recommended for people who enjoy:

- Anime rhythm games

- Popular rhythm games

- One of best free anime rhythm games

- Best rhythm music games for mobile phones

- Rhythm games with simple controls

- Anime song covers

- Playing rhythm games with people all across the country

- Losing yourself in the song and rhythm

- Anime music

- Japanese anime songs

- Tap anime music game

- Japanese anime voice actors

■ Play as a staff member of live house "CiRCLE"

Create the best live concert together with the 8 charismatic girl bands in the game! Featuring Poppin’Party, Afterglow, Pastel*Palettes, Roselia, Hello, Happy World!, Morfonica, RAISE A SUILEN and MyGO!!!!!.

■ Real-time cooperative gameplay

Enjoy real-time cooperative gameplay with friends and players across the world with up to 5 members!

■ Story

Enjoy fully voiced stories with high quality animated Live2D band members.

Immerse yourself in each band's exciting journey towards stardom through their individual band stories.

■ Characters

Train band members to improve their music performance.

Interact with cute band members, and enjoy their rhythmical actions and conversations.

Discover and explore the town to peek into the daily lives of the band members.

Let's get started! It's a Live that is not to be missed!

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Support:

Visit https://bang-dream-gbp-en.bushiroad.com/faq/ for FAQ or contact us in game by going to Menu > Support.

Follow for news and updates:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BanGDreamGBP/

X: https://twitter.com/bangdreamgbp_en (@bangdreamgbp_en)

Instagram: https://instagram.com/bangdreamgbp_en (@bangdreamgbp_en)

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPityslSknKsWUq9iy8p9fw

Website: https://bang-dream-gbp-en.bushiroad.com/

Legal:

Privacy Policy: https://en.bushiroad.com/privacy/

Terms of Use: https://en.bushiroad.com/terms-of-use/


Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 36445 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! is an immersive rhythm game featuring various all-girl bands like Poppin'Party and Roselia. Players can enjoy a massive selection of both original songs and covers of popular J-Pop and anime tracks. The game features real-time cooperative play for up to 5 people, deep character-driven stories with Live2D animation, and regular events that keep the music fresh and the community engaged.

Features

1

Over 550 playable songs including anime covers

2

Real-time cooperative gameplay for 5 members

3

Fully voiced main and band stories with Live2D

4

7 unique bands with different musical styles

5

Regular updates with new songs and events

Tips

Promotion Videos

BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! English Trailer - YouTube

Related Videos

News on this game

Virgin Music Group partners with Japan’s Bushiroad Music on global anime music distribution

Virgin will provide digital distribution services for Bushiroad Music's content across 35 countries.

Music Business Worldwide - Tue Jan 28 2025

hololive English Project: HOPE x BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! Collaboration Starts on April 15th, 2023!

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カバー株式会社 - Wed Jun 28 2023

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Virgin Music Group has struck a partnership with Bushiroad Music in response to growing demand for Japanese culture and content.

Hits Daily Double - Tue Jan 28 2025

Craft Egg Will No Longer Work on BanG Dream: Girls Band Party

Craft Egg will no longer be involved in BanG Dream! Girls Band Party from 2024, leaving Bushiroad as the mobile game's sole maintainer.

Siliconera - Wed Feb 28 2024

[Qoo News] “BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! (Eng Ver.)” X “Is the Order a Rabbit??” Collaboration Starts Today!

Bushiroad hit rhythm game “BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! (English Version)” announced collaboration events with TV anime “Is the Order a Rabbit??” starting...

QooApp - Tue Jan 28 2020

BANG DREAM! GIRLS BAND PARTY! X PINKFONG BABY SHARK COLLABORATION

The anime music rhythm game on mobile, has announced their collaboration with the global sensation “Baby Shark”, from Pinkfong.

Games Press - Thu May 28 2020

BanG Dream Girls Band Party Global Will Be Having a Collaboration Event with Hololive

Bushiroad's mobile rhythm game BanG Dream Girls Band Party has just announced that they will be having a collaboration event with Hololive...

GamerBraves - Fri Oct 28 2022

"Bang Dream!" Girls Band Roselia Posts Video Message for CharaExpo USA 2019 in English

Stay on top of anime news and updates straight out of Japan with Crunchyroll News. From breaking stories to evergreen content,...

Crunchyroll - Wed Aug 28 2019

BanG Dream! Girls Band Party JP Reveals 6th Anniversary Visual, New 3D Live Mode, and 100 Free-Pull Giveaways

At a special live stream on February 28, Craft Egg and Bushiroad's BanG Dream! Girls Band Party has revealed several campaigns to celebrate...

QooApp - Sun May 28 2023

Bushiroad announced that the third part of the second Hololive collaboration in BanG Dream! Girls Band Party will launch on January 13,...

Siliconera - Thu Mar 28 2024

Gameplays

Q&A

Multi-Live is a mode where you join 4 other players online to play a song together and earn better rewards than in solo play.

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