Anime 55102 Girls Band Cry Reviews Filter Check 3

Do you like main characters that are way too quirky to be on screen?

Do you relate to a portrayal of a character that is a public nuisance with shouting and damaging public/private property some times when they step outside?

Do you think that having zero clues in reading social cues and then blaming the world for it is funny or cute?

If your answer is yes to all of the above, oh, boy, I’ve got the anime for you.

Now that is out of the way, let me start by saying, look, I get it, I was a teenager, and I know Nina (one of the main characters) ... had a rough life, but some things that she does are taking it too far. And every time I start to enjoy what is going on in this melodrama of a show, Nina does something that I feel is inexcusable which turns me against her. I believe she can still be who she is, and channel the same energy but use different methods to be more respectful in certain cases and places.

When it comes to animation, Girls Band Cry uses full CGI to convey its story and what is going on, that being said, it is still an upgrade compared to other similar shows that uses similar tech. However, here, the CGI is smooth, way too smooth. So, either that is a problem, or the exaggerated facial and body expressions that characters do is.

The vibes of the story is toned down in some places to give space for being exaggerated in other places and to offset the imbalance in the story-telling for some problematic characters.

Since the theme is about music and forming a band, some songs are good, they have some good elements and energy to them, OP and ED are good.

In the end, if you’re on the edge of your seat wondering whether I’ll continue watching this or not, the answer is a resounding no. I wish it’s a yes, I want it to be a yes, but every time I try to dive into the drama and the characters and I start to invest in their moments and what is going on, I get thrown out with a cheesy scene or get put off by some of Nina’s actions.