Sakuragawa:Starlight Festival

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**Sakuragawa: Starlight Festival** *(桜川:スターライトフェスティバル "Sakuragawa: Sutāraito fesutibaru)* is the name of the original character project, written by ClefFArrow. It is abbreviated as **SG:SF**, or **SGStaraiFes.**

Sakuragawa:Starlight Festival is also the revamp/overhaul of her initial fanband project, **BanG Dream! Starlight Festival!**

Characters in this project have varying levels of morality, their appeals, flaws, quirks.

**The following project deals with violence, strong language, and other heavy subject matter. Hence, it may not be suitable for audiences of all ages. Reader discretion is advised.**

## Plotline

The project takes place in **Amanoshima**, a separate island located south-east of Japan, where music is heavily prevalent. Governed by a famous music organisation known as the **Tenbashi Band Association (TBA)**, the island is considered the utopia for performers and islanders alike, as arts and culture are highly valued. However, underneath the surface hides a disturbing secret, that the majority aren't aware of...

*Lest they **break the TOS terms,** commit something **truly indictable**, or become an **unfortunate witness**.*

In the meanwhile, five bands form to participate in an upcoming series of music festivals, located at an independent agency known as **Arashi Sound Records (ARS).** They are hosted by Otonashi Makoto, a 'rapper' who has been mentoring group units for three years. Though the festivals are perceived as fun and exciting for all groups participating, the festivals also divert attention from the TBA and re-focus onto ARS; which is the goal.

## Bands

### Season 1

* **Midnight Hour**: A Progressive Rock band aiming for the top of Amanoshima's music industry!
* **Amaterasu (天照)**: A J-folk Rock band aiming to replicate nostalgic experiences!
* **SkYDAwN**: A Pop-Rock band aiming to resonate in the souls' chords!
* **Thundering Lament**: A EDM Rock band aiming to grow beyond the destined legacy!
* **NEthEr**: A Hard Rock band aiming to create the memories of youth!

## Similarities and Differences

### SGSF and Bandori!

* Similar events from canon-Bandori will occur in SGSF! However, some will be explored differently.
* Likewise, similar character archetypes and bands from canon-Bandori will be present in SGSF. Some will be explored differently than canon as well.
* Canon-Bandori is mainly a music, slice-of-life franchise.

### SGSF and StaraiFes

* Character development for certain existing characters may start early in comparison to their original counterpart
	+ Characters may be aged down to make more room for their development
* Some characters who haven't been established within the original universe may get a bigger role, remain as NPCs, or end up worse off
* Takes place in a fictional island outside of the canon-Bandori universe, as opposed to a city within the merged canon-Bandori

## **Content Warning**

* Attempted suicide
* Blood and violence
* Bullying and harassment
* Characters suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
* Physically, psychologically, and sexually abusive relationships
* Traumatic flashbacks