Just when we thought BanG Dream! and Love Live! were dominating the anime scene, a new contender appears to give them a tough competition. BN Pictures has just released the official trailer for its upcoming musical anime, Rock is a Lady’s Modesty, and it’s clear that it’s not coming to play lullabies.
Rock is a Lady’s Modesty challenges BanG Dream! and Love Live! with its official trailer
If you thought you’d seen it all with BanG Dream! and Love Live!, now comes an electrifying new series to get your amps amped up to the max, as BN Pictures has released the official trailer for Rock is a Lady’s Modesty, and expectations are sky high.
What’s it about? The story centres on a group of girls who, far from fitting the stereotype of ‘idol sweetness’, decide to follow their own path in music, facing prejudice and expectations and anyone who stands in their way of stardom. But don’t let the modesty of the title fool you… These girls come with an attitude that could give even the toughest rockers a hard time.
The animation, by BN Pictures, looks to be high voltage, with vibrant colours and an aesthetic reminiscent of classic rock and shoujo series. From the trailer alone, we’re told that there will be no shortage of great stage performances and relationships that will have fans passionately debating their favourite characters.
In the last few years, the music anime genre has grown like never before, giving us energetic series, stories of self-improvement and, of course, soundtracks that stay with us for months. While classics like Love Live! and Band Dream! have long been at the top, each new title brings its own style and manages to capture the attention of thousands of fans.
Love Live! was one of the first anime to popularise this genre, with its idol groups ranging from the sweet Honoka Kōsaka to the powerful Aqua and Liella! Their combination of friendship, hard work and spectacular stage performances made many fall in love with their characters. And then, with the rise of Band Dream!, which focuses more on girl bands seeking a more alternative, less commercial sound, the genre began to expand. Here, fans not only get hooked on the stories of each character, but even enjoy actual concerts by the bands, taking them beyond the animated world.
And this music anime fever doesn’t seem to be stopping. More and more studios are betting on telling stories about passionate girls looking for their place in the music industry, be it pop idol, rock or even jazz. Fans of this musically diverse genre are enthusiastic and open to new approaches, allowing animation studios to experiment with new themes and styles, and Rock is a Lady’s Modesty seems to be at the forefront of this wave, bringing something fresh and different!
The exciting thing about these anime is that they manage to create a world that mixes the intensity of music with the drama of personal relationships, self-improvement and personal growth. Rock is a Lady’s Modesty enters this scene with the promise of giving it a rebellious edge, capturing the spirit of rock with a dose of emotion and empowerment that is sure to grab the attention of fans everywhere.
So, for those of you who follow Love Live! and Band Dream!, it’s time to make room for a new name on the music anime playlist. The question is: are you ready for the arrival of the next big band?
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