The brand-new theatrical film Girls Band Cry the Movie has debuted its first teaser video and key visual, with distributor Toei confirming a theatrical opening date of May 21, 2027. The teaser also hints that the fictional band TOGENASHI TOGEARI will embark on a nationwide concert tour as part of the film’s story.
Returning Staff and Cast
The official website confirmed that the core creative team is returning for the film:
- Director: Kazuo Sakai
- Screenplay: Jukki Hanada
- Music Producer: Kenji Tamai (agehasprings)
- Music: Yūsuke Tanaka (agehasprings)
- Character Design: nari Teshima
- CG Directors: Jae Hoon Jung, Daiki Nakazawa
Notably, all five main cast members are credited in the film. Voice actresses Mirei and Natsu had taken a temporary hiatus for health reasons in mid-2024, but both returned to dialogue recording by April 2025.
Story Synopsis
The film continues the series’ theme of young women fighting through hardship. One protagonist drops out of high school in her second year and works alone in Tokyo while preparing for university entrance exams. Another is betrayed by her friends and left without direction. A third is abandoned by her parents and scrapes by on part-time work.
This world lets us down all the time. Nothing goes as planned. But we want something that we can continue to like. We believe there’s a place where we belong. That’s why we sing.
Stage Production and Live Concert
Alongside the film, a stage production of Girls Band Cry is scheduled to run from March 21 to 28 at Sunshine Theatre in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. The real-life band TOGENASHI TOGEARI will also hold a live concert at K-Arena Yokohama on March 20.
Series Background
The Girls Band Cry TV anime premiered in April 2024 and ran for 13 episodes. Toei Animation released an English digital version in North America in August 2024, and Crunchyroll began streaming the series in November 2024. Thai distributor Cartoon Club announced a Thai-dubbed stream in late June 2024 — the first announced international dub for the title.
The series previously received a two-film compilation: Seishun Kyōsōkyoku, which opened October 3, 2025, and Naa, Mirai., which opened November 14, 2025.
Related Games
A game titled Girls Band Cry First Riff is currently in development. A separate title, Momoka (o) Wasshoi (Momoka Heave-Ho), launched on PC via Steam on September 28, 2025 (September 29 in Japan).
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