BanG Dream!" is currently airing an anime, and we visited Poppin'Party right after the end of the 3rdLIVE!

The five members of "Poppin'Party" performed at the exciting live "BanG Dream! 3rd☆LIVE Sparklin' PARTY 2017! We asked the members, who were still in a state of excitement right after the show, to share their impressions of the live and their enthusiasm for the next stage "Budokan"!
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───What did you think of today?

Aimi: The audience's enthusiasm gradually increased as we performed more and more stages, and I was very happy to see that. Personally, I regret a lot of things about the live, but I will take it as a positive thing and do my best to overcome them at the next Budokan live.

Sae Otsuka (Sae Hanazono): I felt a bond with the members at this live. And now that the anime has started, I feel that the live has become very character-conscious. I hope that the audience could feel the unique charm of "BanG Dream!

Rimi Nishimoto (Rimi Ushigome): Rimi Nishimoto (Rimi Ushigome): There were many mistakes we made today, but we all practiced a lot and gave it our all, so in a good way, I feel that we still have regrets. It was a live performance that made me feel positive that I will give it my all again so that I can make up for my regrets today for the Budokan live.

Ayaka Ohashi (Saaya Yamabuki): I think we were able to bring the same passion from the anime to the live performance during the anime's broadcast. We wanted to show a big performance this time, and I think we were able to pass the baton to Roselia in the second half of the show after having received a lot of inspiration from them. There were a lot of frustrations, but I think it was a great live performance that burned us out.

Ayasa Ito (Arisaki Ichigaya): This live was held at the same venue as the 2nd live, so I talked with the members and staff until the day before about how we could show something different and how we could make the live even better, and we worked hard to please the bandleaders (as the fans call them). We worked with the members and staff until the day before the show, trying to make the bandleaders (as fans call them) happy. As everyone has said, I have many regrets, but I am positive that the audience will be able to see the growth of the band, which is typical of "BanG Dream! I will do my best so that in six months' time we can show an even more powerful and wonderful live performance.

─ ─ Finally, the anime broadcast has started. How are you feeling now?

Aimi: We had a long time to prepare for the anime, and we had been talking about "making an anime someday" since the beginning, so I am very happy that the anime has finally started. I used to have a strong feeling of admiration for Kosumi, but as the recording sessions went on, I learned more and more about her, and I started to like her more and more, and I began to feel that she was cute and lovable. I hope you will continue to support these lovable characters.

─ How did you feel when performing the opening theme "Tokimeki Experience! How did you feel when you performed the opening theme "Tokimeki Experience!

Otsuka: This was the first time for the audience to hear us perform the song, but I was very nervous because it had already been aired in the anime. It was the first time for the audience to hear us perform the song, but since it had already been aired in the anime, I was very nervous. I would like to ask each and every one of the audience if they were okay with it (laughs). I would like to ask each and every one of the audience "Was it OK? I will start practicing again tomorrow!

─ How did you feel when you performed the ending theme "Kira Kira, It's a Dream, It's a Dream -Sing Girls-"?

Nishimoto: Like the opening theme, the ending theme was extremely difficult, and I was worried because each member had to sing a solo part. Today's performance was not perfect, but I think the audience was able to hear up to the second verse for the first time, and I hope they enjoyed it.

Please tell us what to listen to in "Tokimeki Experience! Please tell us what we can expect to hear in "Tokimeki Experience!

Ohashi: I think the atmosphere of this song is similar to that of "Yes! I think the song shows the growth of each member. It's a bit of a step up, and I really like how the members are determined to jump into the sparkling world and do their best together. However, the drums are really difficult, and when I first heard it, I couldn't understand what they were playing. I think the point of such drums is the fast beat. The best part of the song is the chorus where the five members sing in unison. Everything else is also worth listening to, so please listen carefully.

───What is the best part of "Kira Kira Itsuka Yume Itsuka -Sing Girls-"?

Ito: When I first heard it, I thought it was "really sparkling" and "a new type of song within "Poppin'Party" because of the girls' youthfulness. The guitar melody in the intro and interlude is great. However, this song was very difficult to play, and with the previous "BanG Dream!" songs, we could often get it right the first time we played it together, but we had a hard time getting it right. So I am glad that we were able to perform it today. On stage today, when I waved my hands left and right while playing the keyboard, the audience waved their hands with me, which was very moving. I would be happy if you could do this again in the future.

───What are your plans for the next Budokan concert and what would you like to do?

Aimi: At the Budokan, I want to put out flames. I would also like to do various other things at the Budokan since it is such a large venue. Since the anime has just finished, I would like to do a lot of songs related to the anime. I think the practice will be so hard that I don't even want to think about it, but I will do my best to make the concert different from this time!

Otsuka: The girl I play, Tae-chan, wants to play the guitar with her teeth, so I'm discussing with her whether I have to do that (laughs), but I hope it will happen. (Laughs.) But how can I play the guitar with my teeth?

Nishimoto: I would like to do a wave because, after all, it is a Budokan and there will be an incomparably large number of people there, so I would like to see the moment when we and these people create a sense of oneness.

Ohashi: I'm sure people will be angry with me, but I would like to destroy the drums at the end and fall down with a crash (laughs).

Ito I want to do the first "Poppin'Party desu" sound in F#m. It's a dark and cool sound, but it's hard to get permission. But this time, I was inspired by Roselia, so I would like to do a corner starting with a cool and dark F#m sound again.

Ohashi: So "Teardrop" will start and then fire will erupt.

Nishimoto: Ah, it's connected (laughs)!

Aimi I also want to fly. I also want to fly in the sky, just as "Poppin'Party desu" is about to start.

Ohashi: You want to fly there? (Laughs)

Aimi Ha-ha-ha (laughs). (Laughs.) That's how I feel about it!