AGAiN²

"'It's like chess.'"AGAiN², more commonly written as AGAiN^2 and with a shorthand of ”A^2”, is an all-girl band in the BanG Dream! Girl’s Band Live!! Project. The group consists of five members, namely Matsui Rika on vocals, Kazuha Sana on guitar, Maiko Ami on bass, Natsumi Shina on drums, and Angelika Riva on keyboard, among many other instruments.

Style
AGAiN²'s music is composed on their own, usually by Angelika Riva (Key.), unlike most idol groups that receive their songs from their agency. It is rock/metal with touches of classical music— violin is very often used. Their music is often grand, as if an elegant orchestra and passionate rock was combined. AGAiN² is popular among a wide audience because of this.

Their band aesthetic is chess, wings, and royalty. Their initial band outfit includes stylized tuxedos and top hats, appealing to the classy side of this band, but also attributes like a short checkered skirt to contrast it.

Band Story Synopsis
"Matsui Rika used to be an elite. She debuted under a band that was centered around her. She was the unreachable top... But unfortunately also to her audience. After her band makes an ungraceful flop, She finds her practice room plastered with a piece of paper that reads: Pastel*Palettes. With Maiko Ami and her priceless intel about how dirty the industry actually is, a game of chess begins in order to take out all the useless pawns and to eventually checkmate the talent agency. The first move would be on Marumaya Aya, the lip syncing con-idol of Pastel*Palettes. Those who wish to climb the top must be able to bear the weight of the crown."
 * Full band story can be found here (WIP): AGAiN²: Band Story