DONUTS GAMES announces Girls Band Cry: First Riff for mobile, based on Toei Animation’s popular anime

Story Highlights

  • Girls Band Cry: First Riff is based on the 2024 music drama anime.
  • Toei Animation also revealed an original film alongside the two-part compilation films, and Momoka (o) Wasshoi is coming to PC on September 28.
  • The game’s launch date, genre, and gameplay details have not been announced yet.

DONUTS GAMES is creating a new mobile game called Girls Band Cry: First Riff for both Android and iOS. The game is inspired by the popular anime series, Girls Band Cry, and is being developed in collaboration with Toei Animation. The game’s genre hasn’t been announced yet.

Prepare for a fun ride as the anime expands with games and films

Girls Band Cry: First Riff is a game based on the anime series that aired in Japan between April and June 2024, consisting of 13 episodes. The story centers around Nina Iseri, a girl who left high school, and her friendship with Momoka. Together, they connect through music and decide to start a band with other girls.

🎉 Great news for fans of Girls Band Cry! Our official X (formerly Twitter) account is now live! 🎸 We’ll be sharing all the latest game updates and news, so be sure to follow us! ✨ Check out the newly released teaser PV too! #GirlsBandCry #FirstRiff

— ガールズバンドクライ First Riff【公式】 (@gbc_firstriff) September 23, 2025

I wasn’t initially a huge fan of the anime, but this game announcement has definitely piqued my interest. While the exact genre is still a secret, I’m guessing it will be a rhythm game with RPG features, given how central music is to the anime. The trailer shows the band performing and even a character putting up posters, which hints at the gameplay.

Players attending TGS 2025 will get an exclusive sneak peek

Toei Animation announced a brand-new movie alongside the game, and they’re also working on two compilation films. This all suggests Toei is really committed to building a long-term franchise, and it’s definitely making me more interested in the series.

Girls Band Cry: First Riff will be at Tokyo Game Show 2025, where attendees can see a new trailer, play a demo of the PC game, and get exclusive freebies. The game is currently being developed for both Android and iOS, but a release date hasn’t been announced yet. Keep an eye out for future news!

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2025-09-24 14:11