This is an introduction thread to the D4DJ franchise! With the game and anime coming soon, it's a good time to get into it and learn about the characters!
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WHAT THE HECK IS D4DJ?
D4DJ (or Dig Delight Direct Drive DJ) is a multimedia franchise by Bushiroad, about DJ girls.
The franchise consists of:
-live shows
-an anime
-a mobile game
-and several mangas
Character designs are by Yache (@/yatile)
LIVES
The franchise already has done multiple lives, including an online live (available on both the JP and EN YouTube channels), a two-days Sound Only Live, and a connect live on the MixChannel app!
We also have streams called "DJ TIME" where the seiyuus do real-time DJing!
DISCOGRAPHY
As of now, there are 3 albums released
-Dig Delight! D4DJ Departure Disc
-Direct Drive! D4DJ 1st album
-D4DJ 2nd album Cosmic CoaSTAR
Soon to be released:
-A 12-track cover album (on 2021/01/20)
-All 6 units' 1st single (between 2020/10 and 2021/01) featuring 2 songs each
THE ANIME
The anime, called D4DJ First Mix, is set to air in fall 2020. It will be animated by studio Sanzigen (BanG Dream, ARGONAVIS) and directed by Mizushima Seiji (best known for Shaman King, Fullmetal Alchemist and Mobile Suit Gundam 00)
It will feature the 3 units attending Yoba Academy: Happy Around!, Peaky P-key, and Photon Maiden
THE GAME
D4DJ Groovy Mix is a rhythm game published by Bushiroad and Donuts (Tokyo 7th Sisters)

It is set to release on October 25 in JP. An English version has been announced for 2021
The game will feature all 6 units and an original story where the units take part in a DJ festival called D4Fes. The theme song for the game is called "LOVE!HUG!GROOVY!!" and will be performed by all 24 cast members!
You can also check out the official website ( http://d4dj.bushimo.jp ) for more details
There is a demo version available: D4DJ Groovy Mix D4U edition
CHARACTERS
Happy Around! (1/2)
Acting as our main protagonists, they are a pop and bubbly unit who aims to bring a smile to everyone! They are the newest DJ unit of Yoba academy
Happy Around! (2/2)

Seiyuus other roles:
-Nishio Yuka: Hiromachi Nanami (BanG Dream!), Higashiyama Yuu (Rebirth)
-Kagami Karin: Maho is her first role!
-Mimura Haruka: Komagata Yutaka (Rebirth), Hatsukano Yo (Assault Lily Last Bullet)
-Shizaki Kanon: Shirokane Rinko (BanG Dream!
Happy Around!'s songs.
Note: an animated MV of Happy Music, as well as a lyric video of PARTY☆NIGHT are available on the YouTube channel!

Peaky P-key (1/2)
Yoba Academy's top-class popular DJ unit, they are a rock and rap unit always aiming for the top!
Peaky P-key (2/2)

Seiyuus other roles:
-Aimi: Toyama Kasumi (Bandori), Julia (Mirishita)
-Takagi Miyu: Okamoto Miyu (Wake Up, Girls!), Hacka Doll no.1 (Hacka Doll)
-Koizumi Moeka: Daiba Nana (Starira), Mifune Shioriko (LL!)
-Kurachi Reo: PAREO (BanG Dream!), Yumeoji Fumi(starira
Peaky P-key's songs.
Note: Gonna be right is used as the ending theme for the anime Cardfight!! Vanguard Extra Story -IF-
Photon Maiden (1/2)
A unit working under an entertainment agency, whose members have been selected through a nation-wide audition. They captivate the audience with their choreographed performances and electro pop songs
Photon Maiden (2/2)

Seiyuus other roles:
-Tsumugi Risa: CHU² (Bandori), Akikaze Rui (Starira)
-Maeshima Ami: Maruyama Aya (Bandori), Nina Flip (Brand New Animal)
-Iwata Haruki: Tsuyuzaki Mahiru (Starira)
-Sato Hinata: Hoshimi Junna (Revue Starlight), Kazuno Leah (Love Live!)
Photon Maiden's songs
Note: the animated MV for A lot of life is available on the yt channel!
Merm4id (1/2)
A college DJ unit with a sexy and mellow theme. Bringing "good vibes"  through their performances, they aim to become celebrities.
Merm4id (2/2)
Note: 3/4 of the Merm4id seiyuus are former idols and thus have no other roles
-Hirajima Natsumi: former AKB48 member
-Okada Mei: former Tenko Shoujo member
-Hazuki Himari: Kotobuki Saki (Rebirth for you)
-Negishi Ai: former PASSPO★ member
Merm4id's songs.
RONDO (1/2)
A college DJ unit who performs at a famous local club. Centering around their vocalist, they specialize in heavy rock songs, with guitar played live.
RONDO (2/2)

Seiyuus other roles:
-Kato Rihona: Tokyo Yume Puyogumi former member
-Otsuka Sae: Hanazono Tae (BanG Dream!)
-Momono Haruna: Fuwafuwa Shisugite Wakarimasen former member
-Tsunko: cosplayer & gravure idol, no other roles
RONDO's songs.
Note: a music video for their cover of KiLLiNG ME is available on yt!
Lyrical Lily (1/2)
An high school unit from Arisugawa private academy, who is said to have "bloomed" in this elite girls school.
Lyrical Lily (2/2)

Seiyuus other roles:
-Tanda Hazuki: PALET and Nankin Pepper former member
-Shindou Amane: Kurata Mashiro (BanG Dream!), Caro (Bermuda Triangle: Colorful Pastrale)
-Fukugawa Ruka: Kurumi is her first role!
-Watase Yuzuki: Miiko is her first role!
Lyrical Lily's songs.
Note: as their seiyuu lineup was revealed later than everyone else, they have less songs. Their first song is featured in the Cosmic CoaSTAR album.
Thats all for the units! I hope some characters caught your eye!
Lastly, here's a relationship chart!
Okay, I think that's it for the official infos! Thank you for reading this far, and I hope you'll give this project a chance!
I'm also going to link some other tweets below if you want to get more into it
Here, you can find translations of the characters interviews present in the Groovy Mix demo! https://twitter.com/Luna_SIF/status/1238087727729369088?s=19
A "find other fans" thread! https://twitter.com/mercuriika/status/1213891927101362176?s=19
The template for the #d4djintro tag, to introduce yourself to the fandom! https://twitter.com/peakypkeys/status/1296203856360210432?s=19
Okay, I think that's all! Thank you very much for reading!
Okay okay I'm adding this last minute but I'm gonna link the live performance of round and round by Merm4id bc 1. I'm biased and 2. It's something everyone needs to see
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