Review Girls Band Cry translated from french into english https://i.ur.com/pzxqRuI.gif https://media1.tenor.com/m/5BoT7peL3jAAAAAC/girlsbandcrynina.gif Girls Band Cry is surely the surprise that few people could have seen coming due to the lack of interest from the community at the animes launch and also to the 3D aspect which has been much criticized in anime circles to date. https://ur.com/F2BJ3AW.png https://ur.com/NT2T5Y6.png The anime quickly divided those who found the 3D disgusting despicable burns the eyes and those who found it lively and extremely enjoyable to watch x I actually made a post in the Episode 1 thread about this and was very happy to receive so many likes in support of the good use of 3D in Girls Band Cry Messages below : Peoples relationship with CGI is always negative whatever the quality. To say that the CGI is average would be to say that the anime is rather average in its animation and that would be a lie. The CGI in Girls Band Cry isnt average its objectively good. The dinamism is there the scenery works well with 3D the characters dont lack facial expression. In general we tend to accept bad 2D rather than good CGI. Bad CGI is often recognizable with a lack of expression and jerky animation. I dont think Girls Band Cry can be considered average CGI. https://media1.tenor.com/m/GDcbeBthvLMAAAAC/girlsbandcryanime.gif Its perfectly normal to take a dim view of 3D when it has more often than not marked catastrophic works such as the famous Berserk 2016. But since then weve had good licenses like Houseki no Kuni which is today the pillar of Full CGI and the one that gave 3D its letters of nobility in anime. I havent seen the series. Theres also Trigun Stampede to name but two. Even the CGI in Chainsaw Man was criticized when it came out even though it was really very good. Nor is 3D well promoted by some studios who use it to make disgusting anime which disgusts newcomers who discover that these animes are mostly aimed at maximum economy. https://media1.tenor.com/m/9sh2t2Wxi9cAAAAC/girlsbandcrybleedinghearts.gif Girls Band Cry is a band anime like Kon and Bocchi The Rock not an idol anime as some people seem to confuse it. Only Diamond Dust acts like idols which was the main reason for Momokas departure so I highly doubt Momoka will want to follow the style that has been imposed on Diamond Dust Whats more throughout the anime the group makes it clear that they dont want to change their style to become more popular. The main strength of the series already lies in the characters especially Nina the first character to be shown on screen and the very essence of the anime. Were treated to a very lonely character misunderstood by those around her despised at school and also very impulsive. Nina will then meet Monoka who will enable her to convey her powerful feelings through song and little by little Nina will take more and more initiative and confidence in herself even going so far as to make decisions cruelly impacting her future. For her part Momoka remains a rather withdrawn character throughout the series keeping her feelings to herself and finding it hard to reveal herself even in the face of Ninas insistent temperament. It will take some time and a certain scene for Momoka to dare to move forward but time is a good thing so why solve a problem in a hurry when you can take your time. Subaru will then come into play to bring a slightly more zany lighthearted aspect to the group and the discussion between the girls. Subaru hesitates between satisfying her family and living out her own ambitions as many of us do during our school years. Tomos a pretty straightforward girl and I recognize a lot of myself in the character because I tend to be like that too. Generally speaking we can offend people who dont know us. At the same time I think Tomos way of talking is a bit over the top but shes still a very likeable girl with a very cute side. As for Rupa all we know is that shes lost her parent but the anime doesnt really go into it so theres very little information. But Rupa is a bit like the groups mother she has a very caring attitude towards the group and especially Tomo x The main role of Diamond Dust will be to give Nina and ultimately the group a sense of purpose as well as Momokas development. Unfortunately as in many series of this kind whether its an idol or a group the rivals dont get enough indepth development. https://i.ur.com/pzxqRuI.gif https://media1.tenor.com/m/suszbAHpDQAAAAC/girlsbandcryanime.gif Why is this anime so good? The characters are alive They argue constantly disagree throw glasses of orange juice in each others faces. The characters dont say no nothing they talk like we talk to our loved ones theyre not cute characterized characters. And the 3D gives such power to their exchanges with such striking facial expressions We quickly become attached to these characters who are more like us than like stereotypical Japanese characters. The same goes for the music videos which are incredible Its much better than Love Live Supertars which offers an already sublime 2D/3D mix and much better than Oshi No Ko in Full 2D which is nevertheless an extremely popular series. The camera isnt made to stay in place it spins it flies the characters move in such an energetic way through such powerful lyrics. You really feel like youre at a live concert farting your brains out I dont think anyone would have expected an anime with such striking force be it in a story that was so classic but so real through every character in the anime The 3D sublimated the anime with its color schemes camera movements and the powerful feel of the screen In short Girls Band Cry is for me the anime of the season. I know that it wont be able to convince everyone notably because of the presence of Full CGI but Im terribly happy to have been able to discover a work with such a good atmosphere and so full of emotion https://media1.tenor.com/m/kMIg3TlSAscAAAAC/girlsbandcrynina.gif Thanks for reading this review x https://i.ur.com/pzxqRuI.gif And thanks for your legendary Gif : 150https://media1.tenor.com/m/JySn44CGUekAAAAC/girlsbandcryfuckyou.gif 200https://media1.tenor.com/m/eWkfxylPZT4AAAAC/girlsbandcrynina.gif 300https://media1.tenor.com/m/XDfCbMsQtj8AAAAC/girlsbandcryiserinina.gif