Beware of "BanG Dream!" spoilers Nostalgia can be a powerful but deceptive force. After watching Ave Mujica, I found myself yearning for the "good old days" of BanG Dream!, the musical idol franchise that captivated fans worldwide in 2017. But this begs the question: how good was classic Bandori really? Does the original anime that launched the phenomenon actually hold up nearly a decade later, or are my memories tinted by rose-colored glasses? Only one way to find out: watch it back and chronicle my thoughts episode-by-episode, just like I did for MyGO and Ave Mujica. Join me as I revisit the origins of Poppin'Party and rediscover the "good old days" of BanG Dream! season 1, with fresh eyes and a decade of perspective.