BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!☆PICO

BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!☆PICO is a compact, joke fueled spin-off that drops the action from the full game into a series of brief, self contained scenes. Instead of following a single overarching story, the episodes collect the girls from Girls Band Party into short vignettes that spotlight everyday moments, goofy misunderstandings, and musical mood. Kasumi Toyama, Tae Hanazono, Rimi Ushigome, Saaya Yamabuki, and Arisa Ichigaya collide in playful beats and banter as they chase after chances to perform, rehearse, or simply hang out. The format leans into slapstick humor and cute character dynamics, letting fans enjoy familiar personalities in a light and breezy package without heavy plot twists. Each installment clocks in at a few minutes, perfect for quick laughs between other shows.

Released in 2018 as a brief spin off, GARUPA PICO reimagines the Girls Band Party! cast in shorts. The project draws from mobile game and features the voice cast of Aimi, Sae Otsuka, Rimi Nishimoto, Ayaka Ohashi, and Ayasa Ito.

Among fans this mini series works as a lighthearted palate cleanser within the BanG Dream! universe. It leans on familiar trio of personalities and their camaraderie, offering quick visual gags and catchphrases that resonate with people already invested in the game and its music focused world. The animation stays vibrant.

Reception has been modest, with a small fan voting sample giving about 6 out of 10. The show leans into short form vignettes that celebrate friendship and the joy of performing, keeping the tone breezy and focused on character interactions rather than heavy drama.