Girls Band Cry: First Riff Mobile Game Announced

Toei Animation’s Girls Band Cry: First Riff Brings Anime’s Music Drama to Mobile

DONUTS GAMES and Toei Animation have officially announced Girls Band Cry: First Riff, a brand-new mobile title currently in development for Android and iOS, with a launch window set for winter 2025 in Japan.

The game is based on the popular music drama anime Girls Band Cry, which aired from April to June 2024 across 13 episodes. The story followed Nina Iseri, a high school dropout who meets Momoka, and together with other girls, forms a band driven by passion and perseverance.

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Although the game’s full genre has not been revealed, early teasers show the girls performing on stage and Nina putting up show flyers across the city. Given the anime’s core focus on music, fans are speculating that the game may include rhythm gameplay with RPG-style elements.

Expansion Beyond the Anime

The Girls Band Cry project continues to grow beyond television. Alongside the mobile game, Toei Animation has revealed an upcoming original film, in addition to the two-part compilation films already in production. This marks Toei’s commitment to expanding Girls Band Cry into a long-term multimedia franchise.

Tokyo Game Show 2025 Appearance

Fans attending Tokyo Game Show 2025 will be able to see more of the franchise, with a teaser trailer, a playable demo for the PC version, and exclusive promotional items. Another spin-off, Momoka (o) Wasshoi, is also set to launch on PC on September 28, 2025, giving fans even more ways to engage with the universe.

Release Timeline

While Girls Band Cry: First Riff is confirmed to be in active development for Android and iOS, an exact release date has not yet been announced. However, with its planned launch this winter in Japan, fans won’t have to wait too long before experiencing the band’s story in game form.

Stay tuned for more updates as Toei Animation and DONUTS GAMES bring Girls Band Cry from the stage to your mobile screens.