So, let's not beat around the bush: there's been a lot of unpopular opinion posts.

Like a lot.

And to be real, there's a lot that have breached the line of just general hate rather than a reasonable opinion.

Because of that, this has sprouted a lot of negativity and discourse. That's not great.

So instead of asking y'all to stop and starting even more negative discussion, why don't we start making appreciation posts? It doesn't have to be just about your best girl. Talk about your best girls, your favourite band, your favourite songs, the event stories you liked, the beautiful and talented seiyuus-- anything you really truly love and appreciate about Bandori!

A lot of these unpopular opinion posts have spread a lot of negativity, and I think the only way to beat that negativity is to spread positivity!

I know some have already started doing some of those, so why don't we continue that~?

• My best girl is Himari Uehara! I'm sure I've stated this a million times and the people who know are probably like, "Yes, Trashy, we know. You love Himari. We get it." But Himari has helped me a lot in the year GBP has been around. Around the time of Bandori's release, I had a falling out with a friend, and it was extremely devastating as it happened the morning after my birthday. I was crying the whole day and I had lots of trust issues with my other friends. Himari's bright and bubbly personality made me smile through that, reminding me that everything was going to be okay. I also relate to Himari in a lot ways, from being easily teased by some very close friends to wanting to do everything for my friends but being paralysed at the heat of the moment and not knowing what to do. Himari, as fictional as she may be, was my shining beacon in the last year and she has motivated me to keep going and to keep doing my best. Hey, hey, hoh~!

• My two favourite songs ever are actually Poppin' Party songs: Star Beat! Hoshi no Kodou and Light Delight. Star Beat is actually the song that had me interested in the Bandori franchise, and it's what led me to meet many great people and become a moderator on this site! I love it, and do plan to cover it one day~ Light Delight is a song that spoke to me, reading the English translation of it, and I understood and felt all the emotion in it. Poppin' Party's songs are honestly very good, and are always so nice and relaxing to listen to.

• The number of characters in Bandori was a bit overwhelming at first, but it's honestly really nice to see such different and unusual personalities! Each character is so unique and special, and their development in the last year has been truly amazing. The writing that goes into this game is brilliant, and I love it.

What are some things you guys love about Bandori~?

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//ok someone legitimately tell me to stop editing this post bc it's probably getting annoying

Chisato Appreciation Post bc We Love All Girls (and she's not a chisathot)

Personally I think Chisato's a very realistic character and her experiences with publicity in the event story is fun to watch!

Yes maybe in the beginning she was only going for the safest and most profitable route for herself, but in the end she learns to treasure the band and her career, ok?? she's not insensitive bc of just trying to succeed.

One thing I really love about her personality is that she accepts that she can't do everything perfectly and works hard behind the scenes to do her job as a performer. Thus the storyline for the When the Flower Blooms event, when she gets frustrated that everyone thinks she can do everything naturally. Also she's supercute!! her little blushy face. And Chisakanon really is brotp.

But who can hate Chisato after seeing the Pasupare Band Story 2?? Or the Pasupare ep of the Anime?? Bc that thing rlly had me going AAAAA

Also i got Masking in the new RAS event! 💛

hi i finally cosplayed arisa after so long!! (the costume itself is so bad bc the shop i bought it from made it way too big despite it being custom + the quality is bad but ANYWAYS) yay!!!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pPsRh8IRgs

I actually managed to do a seasonally appropriate cover? miracles and magic do exist!

I stand by the fact that Our Carol is not festive enough to count as a proper Christmas song so I tried to make the lyrics more festive while also trying to keep the spirit of the original and the event story, which. prob didn't work that well but all that matters is. it is the most wonderful time of year

I had to buy a whole new video editor for this because this laptop doesn't have Vegas ... which is fine because I found a much nicer one anyway

Misaki looks so cute

Finally, they gave HHW! a chapter in garupa pico

Happy birthday Arisa!

Happy birhtday Misaki!!!

I love you ❤

Please celebrate the wonderful memories of both Aya Maruyama and Ami Maeshima with me. It is a sad time for our community but I hope this little tribute helps a little.

https://youtu.be/s7m23An6a4M

makin some charms ☆