''From Argonavis'' (stylized as ''from ARGONAVIS'', originally titled ''Argonavis from
BanG Dream!
''BanG Dream!'', also known as , is a Japanese music media franchise owned by Bushiroad. Created by Bushiroad president Takaaki Kidani in January 2015 with original story by Kō Nakamura, the project began as a manga before exp ...
'' in 2018–2021) is a Japanese multimedia project by Bushiroad. An
anime
is Traditional animation, hand-drawn and computer animation, computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside of Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, in Japan and in Japane ...
television series by
Sanzigen
is a Japanese animation studio specializing in CGI animation. The studio was founded in 2003, later becoming formally incorporated in 2006 by former employees of Gonzo, and has contributed to various anime series and films. Its name is derived f ...
aired from April 10 to July 3, 2020 on the
Super Animeism block. A rhythm mobile game by DeNa titled ''Argonavis from BanG Dream! AAside'' featuring the main band Argonavis was released in Japan on January 14, 2021.
A compilation anime film titled ''Gekijōban Argonavis: Ryūsei no Obligato'' premiered in November 19, 2021, and a new anime film titled ''Gekijōban Argonavis Axia'' is set to premiere in March 2023.
In November 2021, it is announced that the project changed its name from ''Argonavis from BanG Dream!'' to ''From Argonavis,'' meaning the project is now a whole of its own instead a part of ''
BanG Dream!
''BanG Dream!'', also known as , is a Japanese music media franchise owned by Bushiroad. Created by Bushiroad president Takaaki Kidani in January 2015 with original story by Kō Nakamura, the project began as a manga before exp ...
''. A new company centered to manage the project, Argonavis Co., Ltd. is also established with Daisuke Hyūga as the
public relation manager. Some addition includes fanclub establishment, server termination of rhythm game ''AAside'', and new smartphone game in development.
Concept
''From Argonavis''
' former name was stylistically written in
all caps
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(''ARGONAVIS from BanG Dream!'') to differentiate the project and band names. Although it was titled ''Argonavis from BanG Dream!'', the ''BanG Dream!'' franchise creator
Takaaki Kidani
is a Japanese video game developer and entrepreneur born in Kanazawa, Japan. He is the founder and representative director of Bushiroad. Kidani has also served as the chairman of New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). He continues to be involved with N ...
stated that there will be no interaction between the girls in the main ''BanG Dream!'' universe and the new project as they are in different worlds from the one another. While the Argonavis project was originally planned as an extension of the general ''BanG Dream!'' franchise, mixed reception to the appearance of male characters in the original all-female franchise prompted Argonavis to be turned into an independent project in an alternative continuity.
Unlike the original ''BanG Dream!'' which is set in
Shinjuku
is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan. It is a major commercial and administrative centre, housing the northern half of the busiest railway station in the world (Shinjuku Station) and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, the administration ...
,
Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), is the capital and largest city of Japan. Formerly known as Edo, its metropolitan area () is the most populous in the world, with an estimated 37.468 ...
, ''Argonavis from BanG Dream!'' is set in
Hakodate
is a city and port located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital city of Oshima Subprefecture. As of July 31, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 279,851 with 143,221 households, and a population density of 412.8 ...
,
Hokkaido
is Japan's second largest island and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaidō from Honshu; the two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel.
The la ...
. Characters of the first band, Argonavis, consists of five first-year university students. They begin their debut with their "0th Live" was held July 29, 2018. The second "0th live" was held on September 15 following the third live on December 10 of the same year. The lives were held at Shimokitazawa GARDEN. Argonavis' first original song, "Steady Goes!" was distributed for free for those who attended their first "0th" live.
The band's first single was released on February 20, 2019. Their second single "Starting Over" was released on August 21, 2019.
The band's first live was held on May 17 at Maihama Amphitheater,
Chiba Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kantō region of Honshu. Chiba Prefecture has a population of 6,278,060 (1 June 2019) and has a geographic area of . Chiba Prefecture borders Ibaraki Prefecture to the north, Saitama Prefecture to the ...
. The projects announces manga serialization as well as music video for "Goal Line." Their second live titled will be held on December 5, 2019 at
Tokyo Dome City Hall
The Tokyo Dome City Hall (TDC Hall) is a facility for sports, fashion shows, circuses, and live music, located inside Tokyo Dome City in Tokyo
Tokyo (; ja, 東京, , ), officially the Tokyo Metropolis ( ja, 東京都, label=none, ), i ...
.
On November 5, 2019, Bushiroad announced that the franchise will have both anime series scheduled for Spring 2020, and a rhythm mobile game for early spring 2021 release. The game story takes place after the story in the anime. The franchise also introduced three new bands: εpsilonΦ, Fujin Rizing!, and Fantome Iris. The bands will be featured in the new game along with the Argonavis and Gyroaxia.
Characters
Argonavis
A college students band based in
Hakodate, Hokkaido
is a city and port located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital city of Oshima Subprefecture. As of July 31, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 279,851 with 143,221 households, and a population density of 412.8 ...
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:Vocalist. A first-year university student who is studying at the
Faculty of Law. He could not forget the excitement of the outdoor live he saw as a child, and wished to stand on a big stage one day. However, since he is not good at communicating with other people, he would only sing on his own at
karaoke
Karaoke (; ; , clipped compound of Japanese ''kara'' "empty" and ''ōkesutora'' "orchestra") is a type of interactive entertainment usually offered in clubs and bars, where people sing along to recorded music using a microphone. The music is ...
sessions until he was scouted by Yūto, who was looking for vocalist for Argonavis. He is usually a calm person but will get fired up when it comes to music.
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:Guitarist. A first-year university student who is studying at the Faculty of Literature. Born within a prestigious family in Hakodate, he immersed himself with music activities due to his inferiority complex towards his superior older brothers. He is strong-minded and optimistic, and does not doubt that he will one day become successful with his band and that his family will finally look at him. With his creed "we wouldn't know before we try it," he created Argonavis with enough confidence.
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:Bassist. A first-year university student who is studying at the Faculty of Literature. His father used to be a seafarer and his mother's whereabouts are unknown. He has always been with his older brother since they were small. He started to become interested in bass because his brother was in a band. He is a prudent character who makes negative remarks to those who try to talk positively. However, he does that to make the band successful.
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:Keyboardist. A first-year university student who is studying at the Faculty of Political Science and Economics. Being surrounded by study, sports, and music to the point that he could do anything, he is nicknamed "Shindou," (meaning child prodigy) by people around him. Above all, he hoped to be a baseball player, but got hurt before the
Koshien and had to give up his baseball career. He doesn't show his real emotions but will respond to people who need him and try his best.
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:Drummer. A first-year university student who is studying at the Faculty of Business. He wants to make a name for himself and earn money with the band to rebuild his parents' dairy farm that was sunk with debts. From his experience of playing taiko when he was young, he showcased a powerful performance and sold himself to joining Argonavis. He made use of the fact that his drumming is surprisingly powerful from someone his height and stature to be able to join Argonavis. With a thorough pragmatism and a personality that dislikes waste, he is constantly a high tension and a mood maker.
Gyroaxia
A college students band based in
Sapporo, Hokkaido
( ain, サッ・ポロ・ペッ, Satporopet, lit=Dry, Great River) is a city in Japan. It is the largest city north of Tokyo and the largest city on Hokkaido, the northernmost main island of the country. It ranks as the fifth most populous city ...
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:Vocalist. He leads GYROAXIA due to his powerful vocals and overwhelming charisma. He expects nothing from his band members other than the best. However, if they are not up to his expectations, he won't hesitate to cut them off without warning. He seems to be doing all this to get back at his father, who was a legendary bandman, for abandoning him and his mother. He has no other interests other than music to the point where he initially has a disconnect with his bandmates.
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:Guitarist. Bewitched by Nayuta Asahi's talent, this leader of GYROAXIA spares no effort in making his name well-known. He is proficient in intel-gathering and uses it to gather information on rival bands, among others. While he adores Nayuta, he doesn't adore him as his own person rather, he adores him as a vocalist. Since he lives in different homes from Wataru Matoba, due to their parents' divorce, he worries about him a lot.
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:Guitarist. A stubborn man who is also very exceedingly patient. He's the enthusiastic hardworker type who won't stop trying until he excels. While he strongly opposes Nayuta's dictatorial ways, he recognizes the talent in GYROAXIA and strongly believes they deserve to be on top. The only person who has guts to bear his fangs towards Nayuta, but against someone as unpredictable as him, he always holds back from directly confronting him.
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:Bassist. He committed a crime back on his home planet and was banished to Earth as punishment. His crime was "the inability to make people happy". So he will stay on this planet until he is able to make someone happy... or so he says. He's a rare kind of genius—one able to join GYROAXIA without much of a sweat.
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:Drummer. He was a kickboxer before switching over to drums to get more popular. Making use of his natural strength, he engraved GYROAXIA's rhythm to anyone who ears with a flashy manner. He's nice to kids and women, looks superficial at first, but he's actually quite stoic. He's among the oldest in GYROAXIA and also admires Nayuta. However, he doesn't get along with Kenta's idea of throwing away his humanity for him.
Fantôme Iris
A
visual kei
is a movement among Japanese musicians that is characterized by the use of varying levels of make-up, elaborate hair styles and flamboyant costumes, often, but not always, coupled with androgynous aesthetics, similar to Western glam rock.
Som ...
band from
Nagoya
is the largest city in the Chūbu region, the fourth-most populous city and third most populous urban area in Japan, with a population of 2.3million in 2020. Located on the Pacific coast in central Honshu, it is the capital and the most pop ...
. They go by stage names during lives. The members are all working adults.
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Fujin Rizing
A college students
ska
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band based in
Nagasaki
is the capital and the largest city of Nagasaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu in Japan.
It became the sole port used for trade with the Portuguese and Dutch during the 16th through 19th centuries. The Hidden Christian Sites in the ...
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:Vocalist and Saxophonist.
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Epsilon Phi
A techno pop band from
Kyoto
Kyoto (; Japanese: , ''Kyōto'' ), officially , is the capital city of Kyoto Prefecture in Japan. Located in the Kansai region on the island of Honshu, Kyoto forms a part of the Keihanshin metropolitan area along with Osaka and Kobe. , the ci ...
composed of middle school and high school students.
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:Vocalist and Guitarist. Older twin brother of Kanata Nijo
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:Bassist. Younger twin brother of Haruka Nijo.
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:Synthesizer.
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Other characters
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:Owner of the cafe Submariner.
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:Manager of Gyroaxia.
Music
An animation music video for "Goal Line" animated by
Sanzigen
is a Japanese animation studio specializing in CGI animation. The studio was founded in 2003, later becoming formally incorporated in 2006 by former employees of Gonzo, and has contributed to various anime series and films. Its name is derived f ...
will be some time in 2019.
The band's second single, "Starting Over" was used as the theme song in the video game ''
Card Fight!! Vanguard Ex''; its coupling song is the ending song of ''Cardfight!! Vanguard'' anime adaptation.
Media
Anime
An
anime
is Traditional animation, hand-drawn and computer animation, computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside of Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, in Japan and in Japane ...
adaptation for the franchise was announced on November 4, 2019. The series is animated by
Sanzigen
is a Japanese animation studio specializing in CGI animation. The studio was founded in 2003, later becoming formally incorporated in 2006 by former employees of Gonzo, and has contributed to various anime series and films. Its name is derived f ...
and directed by
Hiroshi Nishikiori
is a Japanese anime director. He debuted in 1999 with ''I'm Gonna Be An Angel!'' Two years later, he directed ''Angelic Layer'', which won the Animation Kobe in the television category. Some of his other major works include ''Azumanga Daioh'', '' ...
, with Nobuhiro Mōri handling series composition, Hikaru Miyoshi designing the characters, and
Ryō Takahashi composing the series' music. It aired from April 10 to July 3, 2020 on the
Super Animeism block on
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TBS, and other channels.
Episode list
Films
During the ''Argonavis AAside New Year Live-Streamed 'NaviZome' Online'' event on January 9, 2021, it was announced that a new anime film project is in production. A compilation film titled ''Gekijōban Argonavis: Ryūsei no Obligato'' has also been announced and premiered on November 19, 2021. The new anime film project, titled ''Gekijōban Argonavis Axia'', was originally set to premiere in Japanese theaters in Q3 2022, but it was later delayed to November 4, 2022, and then to March 24, 2023.
Mobile game
A mobile rhythm game developed by DeNa titled ''Argonavis from BanG Dream AAside'' (with ''AA'' pronounced as ''Double A'') was released on January 14, 2021. The game featured three other bands other than Argonavis and Gyroaxia: Fantôme Iris, Fuuzin Rizing!, and εpsilonΦ. It was initially planned for a late 2020 release before being postponed to spring 2021 to continue development and ensure a better product.
Note list
References
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Multimedia works
Sanzigen
Shōnen manga
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