Episode 6: The dysfunctional synergy of our main band keeps getting better. Subaru and Nina in particular are bouncing off each other in amazing ways; I love the head-chop moment!
We’re finally joining up with the Yoshinoya girls. Their names are Tomo and Rupa, and their dream is to go to Budokan. Which opens up the discussion about what Momoka’s goals are. What do they want the band to be?
The room erupting with streaks of color was such a powerful visual accompaniment to the added texturing by the bass and keyboard. I can’t wait to see a full performance for that.
Ep 6 Brilliant as always. I'm only starting to really notice now a.) how much of an annoying brat Nina is (which only makes her more endearing and well-written in my eyes), and b.) just how well Subaru and Nina mesh together. They're really like siblings.
Oooooh! Finally, we get to meet Rupa and Tomo! Rupa is exactly the motherly archetype I imagined her to be, but it looks like Tomo is slightly less of a tsundere than I imagined her to be. Although the trailer and ED show that she and Nina bicker a lot, so maybe we just haven't seen enough of her yet.
Storyline was interesting, nice to see them have a tangible goal (Budokan) that they can aim towards, even if it isn't fully formed for some of the members like Nina yet. Looks like everything is falling into place.
I should really listen to more TogeToge, their music is SO GOOD.
Clear prop!
Nina and Tomo are bound to clash later on by virtue of Nina being Nina. Rupa seems motherly enough to be safe, though.
Episode 7: Momoka wants to drop out from the band, and in response Nina wants to drop out from school. Now that’s the dysfunction junction we know and love.
Speaking of dysfunctional, Rupa’s parents are dead, and Tomo’s mom is way too into her man? Cheating? Undesirable stepfather? The point is Tomo doesn’t like him and that’s why she struck out on her own.
Subaru might be the funniest member of the cast. Proposing “Dream Girl” as their band name, her neck crack and her trying to lift drunk Momoka were all great background gags. Meanwhile Rupa proves bassists are sexy by having an enthusiastic fanclub haha.
What the heck, they got their band name from a shirt in the audience hahaha. Well, it works. Togenashi Togeari is born!
Another great number from them this episode too. I’ll have to re-listen to all the tracks and try comparing them.
Edited by fillerdude on May 17th 2024 at 10:38:49 AM
There were a lot of funny background events this episode despite all the drama (mainly from Subaru). And also, was it Miyuki Sawashiro voicing Mine? I can recognize her voice anywhere.
Oh, and another thing. If anyone is wondering, Toge Toge girls can play their instruments live (same as most of Bang Dream bands):
Won't complain though, I love both of them. I'm all for Nina screaming whatever obscenities she wants to the world, the poor girl needs it.
Clear prop!