The TV anime BanG Dream! Ave Mujica premiered on January 2 on TOKYO MX and other networks. On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag #アニメムジカ soared to the second spot in trending topics as of 11:40 PM JST on the same day.

The story revolves around the band Ave Mujica, created by founder Shoko Toyokawa, who led the group to commercial success through live performances and media appearances. The plot follows a girl who has lost everything—her family, her home, and even her trusted companions—and now shoulders the lives of others as she continues to perform in the band. Hiding her past and identity behind a mask, she steps into a perfect, miniature world of secrecy.

Episode 1 Highlights

Under Shoko’s leadership, Ave Mujica gained a strong reputation and widespread popularity. Shoko dedicated herself entirely to ensuring the success of their next major stage. However, tensions arose as some band members grew dissatisfied with the group’s direction, leading to discord. Despite these conflicts, the stage performance began, unveiling a story filled with contrasting motivations.

The dramatic twists towards the episode's end sparked reactions online, including:

"What a shocking start! Can’t wait for Episode 2!"
"Ave Mujica is off to a rocket start!"
"They’re already going full throttle in Episode 1!"
"Is this really a BanG Dream! anime?"

Source : ORICON NEWS