BanG Dream! Franchise Unveils 'Ave Mujica' Theatrical Film, New Anime, and Major Music Events

The highly anticipated BanG Dream! franchise has once again captured the spotlight, revealing an expansive slate of new content during its electrifying 2025 Summer Presentation. Headlining these announcements is the confirmation of a brand-new anime movie, 'BanG Dream! Ave Mujica: The Die is Cast,' poised to significantly deepen the narrative of the enigmatic five-member band, Ave Mujica.

This cinematic venture directly follows the critically acclaimed 'BanG Dream! It's MyGO!!!!!' and its subsequent 13-episode television anime, 'Ave Mujica - The Die is Cast,' which captivated audiences from January to March 2025. Produced with signature flair by the renowned SANZIGEN studio, the 'Ave Mujica' TV series set a high bar with its vibrant animation and compelling musical storytelling, paving the way for this exciting big-screen continuation. Notably, this film stands as a distinct project, separate from the previously announced television sequel series for both 'It's MyGO!!!!!' and 'Ave Mujica,' promising an enriched and unique expansion to the franchise's already sprawling universe.

Known affectionately as Bandori by its global fanbase, the BanG Dream! franchise boasts a rich history of anime adaptations, commencing with its inaugural television season in 2017, originally brought to life by Xebec and Issen. SANZIGEN later took the reins, steering the franchise through multiple successful seasons and a series of beloved feature films, including 'BanG Dream!: Poppin' Dream!', the dynamic 'BanG Dream! Film Live' and its sequel, alongside the poignant 'Episode of Roselia' movies. This consistent output has cemented the franchise's enduring popularity, with its extensive catalog readily available on major streaming platforms like Crunchyroll, allowing fans worldwide to immerse themselves in its musical sagas.

New Mini-Anime and Musical Endeavors

Further broadening its appeal, the franchise also unveiled 'Ganzo! Bandori-chan,' an engaging new mini-anime set to debut in October 2025. This 52-episode comedy series, helmed by directors Kenshirō Morii and Seiya Miyajima, promises to inject a refreshing dose of humor and lighter storytelling into the Bandori world.

Beyond the screen, Ave Mujica's musical prowess continues to thrive with a meticulously planned schedule: a highly anticipated two-man live concert alongside MyGO in March 2026, a forthcoming winter single release, and an expansive nationwide live tour slated for 2026. These initiatives underscore the BanG Dream! franchise's unique and immersive multimedia nature, seamlessly blending captivating animation, exhilarating live music performances, and profound character-driven narratives, reinforcing its status as a cultural behemoth in the Japanese entertainment landscape.