Girls Band Cry is already in trouble

The "Girls Band Cry" franchise, one of the most beloved in the anime world, has issued an important statement that has left its fans worried. The lead band, Togenashi Togeari, consisting of Rina, Mirei, Yuuri, Shuri, and Natsu, will face significant changes to their lineup due to health concerns.

Mirei and Natsu, who had recently been absent due to health issues, have been evaluated by doctors and it has been determined that they are unable to continue their activities at this time. For this reason, they have decided to put their health as a priority and take an indefinite break to recover. Meanwhile, Rina, Yuuri, and Shuri will continue with the band's activities.

The statement states:

"We are always grateful for the support of Togenashi Togeari. Due to health problems, Mirei and Natsu, who had been absent, will not be able to continue with their activities according to the medical evaluation. Prioritizing their recovery, we have decided that they take an indefinite break. During this period, Rina, Yuuri, and Shuri will continue with the activities. We apologize for the concerns and inconvenience caused to fans and the people involved. We appreciate your understanding and ask you to continue to warmly support Togenashi Togeari."

"Girls Band Cry," created and produced by Toei Animation, is an original anime series directed by Kazuo Sakai and written by Jukki Hanada, featuring character designs by Nari Teshima, CGI direction by Mari Kondo and Jae Hoon Jung, and music composed by Kenji Tamai. It aired during the Spring-2024 season (April-June) on television in Japan.

The series tells the story of Nina Iseri, a 17-year-old girl who is looking for her purpose in life and wants to get into a good university. However, his first day in Tokyo is full of difficulties until he meets Momoka Kawaragi, his favorite guitarist. Together they decided to form a band, adding Subaru Awa as drummer, Tomo Ebizuka on keyboard and Rupa on bass. The five girls face numerous challenges both in the music industry and in their personal lives, but their passion for music drives them not to give up.

Fans have expressed their concern and support through numerous comments, such as:

"We will wait for the recovery of both. Take good care of yourselves!"
"I hope they both recover soon... I would love to see them back for the next concert! The most important thing is that they recover without haste!"
"I pray for the recovery of both. I always support everyone at Togetoge."
"Let's take things slowly. We will always be waiting."
"It's great that they're busy with a lot of things, but I also think that puts a lot of pressure on them. Please, to the staff and production team, take care of both the physical and mental well-being of the members. We will always be waiting, so make sure you can continue your activities without stress."
"I always support them in silence. Please take care of your health first and foremost. Take your time to recover without haste."
"Take care of yourselves... I'm waiting for the day when the five of them can perform together in a concert."
"Sometimes, resting is also important. Take your time to recover."
"Deciding to take a break and recover well is important. The three remaining members are also great, so Togetoge will be fine!"