Donuts Games has officially unveiled Girls Band Cry: First Riff, a mobile game adaptation of Toei Animation’s 2024 anime series Girls Band Cry. The title is currently in development for iOS and Android, with genre and release date yet to be disclosed. The release will be limited to Japan.
The announcement coincides with a broader expansion of the franchise, which includes two compilation films and a newly revealed original movie. The anime, which aired from April to June 2024, follows Nina Iseri—a high school dropout—and her journey into music alongside Momoka and other bandmates. The game is expected to build on this emotional narrative, possibly incorporating rhythm gameplay and RPG elements, though official mechanics remain under wraps.
A teaser trailer has been released, showcasing scenes of Nina distributing flyers and the band performing live, hinting at a performance-driven experience. The game will be featured at Tokyo Game Show 2025 (Sept 25–28), where attendees can preview the teaser, try a PC demo of Momoka (o) Wasshoi, and collect exclusive promotional items. The official X (formerly Twitter) account @gbc_firstriff is now live, sharing updates and teaser content if you want to get more information.
