Girls Band Cry follows Nina Iseri, a rebellious high school dropout chasing dreams in Tokyo, who forms the band TOGENASHI TOGEARI with Momoka Kawaragi and others. The series delves into themes of raw emotion, self-acceptance, friendship through music, and confronting personal anxieties.
This curated collection of 25 quotes captures pivotal moments of character growth and emotional catharsis across arcs.
I thought you were going to sing alone
Episode 2
Nina Iseri
Nina’s wary response highlights initial band trust issues, setting up themes of vulnerability in group dynamics.
None of that sounds good
Episode 2
Nina Iseri
Nina bluntly rejects Momoka’s cynical band view, sparking their bond through honest confrontation early on.
She must not like coming to a conclusion. The longer you do something, the clearer the results become. If it didn’t go well the first time, you can chalk it up to bad luck. But a second time may point to a lack of talent
Episode 7 (I’ll Give You a Name)
Mine
Mine’s insight exposes avoidance of failure, mirroring Nina’s growth in facing repeated setbacks musically.
That’s what they all say. That they’re serious, or want to improve. But they end up just wanting compliments or sing whatever way that feels good
Episode 9 (A Crescent Moon Has Come Out)
Tomo Ebizuka
Tomo’s skepticism challenges band sincerity, pushing commitment amid recruitment struggles.
Words are outside. Once you put it into words, what you had inside gets out and takes shape
Episode 10 (Wandervogel)
Nina Iseri
Nina realizes verbalizing inner turmoil shapes identity, key to her emotional evolution.
That song… gave me the push I needed. I was told the smart thing to do was to hold it in. So I thought that I didn’t have any other choice. That song pushed me forward
Episode 10 (Wandervogel)
Nina Iseri
Reflecting on Momoka’s influence, Nina embraces risk-taking over suppression for self-discovery.
Back then, I was trying to suppress the person I was. I might not even have wings, and I might just be imagining that I’m flying, but I love who I am now the most. This is the real me
Episode 10 (Wandervogel)
Nina Iseri
Nina affirms self-love despite doubts, a triumphant arc of authenticity through music.
The more I start writing seriously, the more I start reliving that anxiety. I get scared that I might lose it all again
Episode 12 (The Sky Darkens Once More)
Momoka Kawaragi
Momoka voices creative fear from past loss, deepening her vulnerability before climax.
We were all alone in this world. But we had music. Even now, your passion still flows through me, Momoka. And that’s brought me all to you. I trust this feeling and our music
Episode 12 (The Sky Darkens Once More)
Nina Iseri
Nina unites isolation via music, strengthening band ties in emotional peak.
I believe the god of rock exists
Episode 12 (The Sky Darkens Once More)
Nina Iseri
Nina’s faith declaration embodies rock’s redemptive power, core series theme.
Ultimately, people are influenced by trends. They’ll watch anything if everyone says it’s good. And they won’t watch something nobody else is
Episode 13 (Rock ‘N Roll Won’t Stop Ringing)
Subaru Awa
Subaru critiques fame’s superficiality, highlighting authentic pursuit over popularity.
Don’t aim to be liked
Episode Unknown (Early arc)
Nina Iseri
Father’s creed fuels Nina’s unapologetic rebellion, defining her mad dog persona.
I am your theme song
Episode Unknown (Band formation)
Nina Iseri
Nina claims central role boldly, showcasing confidence amid early tensions.
Momoka isn’t wrong!
Episode 8 (If You Cry)
Nina Iseri
Nina defends Momoka fiercely, turning partner’s doubt into shared resolve.
So I want to prove that song isn’t wrong!
Episode 8 (If You Cry)
Nina Iseri
Nina shoulders Momoka’s pain, driving band unity through validation.
Pour all your anger, joy, and sadness into the song!
Episode 5 (This Singing Voice)
Momoka Kawaragi
Momoka teaches raw expression, foundational to band’s cathartic style.
Shout out all your feelings. Don’t try to make it pretty, just shout raw feelings
Episode 5 (This Singing Voice)
Momoka Kawaragi
Instructions for performance liberate emotions, marking Nina’s vocal breakthrough.
You fucking suck!
Episode 9 (A Crescent Moon Has Come Out)
Tomo Ebizuka
Tomo’s harsh critique tests resolve, forging tougher interpersonal bonds.
Life has no right answers, so therefore there is also no defeat
Episode Unknown (Performance lyrics)
Band Lyric
Echoes theme of endless pursuit, rejecting failure in rock journey.
I really wanted to kill myself
Episode 10 (Wandervogel)
Nina Iseri
Raw admission of despair contrasts growth to self-love, heavy impact.
There’s something nice about being in a band. You get tense… until you explode
Episode 2
Momoka Kawaragi
Momoka reveals band dynamics’ intensity, previewing explosive growth pains.
I trust this feeling and our music
Episode 12 (The Sky Darkens Once More)
Nina Iseri
Reaffirms faith in bonds, pivotal before final performance unity.
The god of rock exists
Episode 12 (The Sky Darkens Once More)
Nina Iseri
Spiritual rock belief inspires transcendence of personal limits.
We weren’t wrong
Episode 8 (If You Cry)
Nina Iseri
Absolves past choices, promoting forgiveness in character arcs.
Rock ‘n’ roll won’t stop ringing
Episode 13 (Rock ‘N Roll Won’t Stop Ringing)
Band Theme
Climactic resolve symbolizes enduring passion despite hardships.
