Movie
Description
Banri Ōgami is a 27-year-old office worker at Takanashi Productions, standing 180 centimeters tall with a birthday on September 8. He has a calm and caring personality, often acting as a supportive older brother figure to those around him. His work is extensive, covering everything from general office duties to providing managerial support for Tsumugi Takanashi. He is deeply grateful to the company's president for giving him a job and a place to belong.
Before his current role, Banri was a former member of the popular idol duo Re:vale. He first became passionate about music in high school, where he met a talented but difficult partner named Yuki. To help Yuki achieve his dreams without relying on other musicians, Banri proposed they become idols, which led to the formation of Re:vale. However, during a live performance, a stage lighting fixture nearly fell on Yuki. Banri pushed him out of the way and was struck instead, suffering a serious head injury that left him with a permanent scar hidden under his bangs. While recovering, he received a fan letter praising their song "Mikansei na Bokura," which gave him a sense of fulfillment as an idol. Believing he would become a burden to Yuki and wanting his partner to continue his career without waiting for him, Banri made the painful decision to retire from the stage. He cut contact with Yuki and began working behind the scenes at Takanashi Productions, where he has been employed for five years.
His motivations are centered on supporting the dreams of others from a distance rather than seeking the spotlight for himself. He becomes very invested in the success of the agency's idol group, IDOLiSH7, once confessing that when they won an award, it felt as if his own long-abandoned dreams had finally come true. He eventually takes on the role of manager for the duo MEZZO". His key relationships are complex; while he is friendly and helpful to everyone, he maintains a deliberate emotional distance from his former partner Yuki, even after they reunite. He fears getting close to Yuki again and confronting his old feelings, preferring to observe and support him from afar.
Throughout the story, Banri develops from a former idol who disappeared from his past life into a capable and trusted member of the Takanashi Productions staff. He is known for his practical abilities, including being very skilled at stain removal. He handles alcohol well, though when he does get drunk, he has a tendency to start doing impressions. His favorite song by IDOLiSH7 is "Joker Flag," particularly appreciating the rap section.
Before his current role, Banri was a former member of the popular idol duo Re:vale. He first became passionate about music in high school, where he met a talented but difficult partner named Yuki. To help Yuki achieve his dreams without relying on other musicians, Banri proposed they become idols, which led to the formation of Re:vale. However, during a live performance, a stage lighting fixture nearly fell on Yuki. Banri pushed him out of the way and was struck instead, suffering a serious head injury that left him with a permanent scar hidden under his bangs. While recovering, he received a fan letter praising their song "Mikansei na Bokura," which gave him a sense of fulfillment as an idol. Believing he would become a burden to Yuki and wanting his partner to continue his career without waiting for him, Banri made the painful decision to retire from the stage. He cut contact with Yuki and began working behind the scenes at Takanashi Productions, where he has been employed for five years.
His motivations are centered on supporting the dreams of others from a distance rather than seeking the spotlight for himself. He becomes very invested in the success of the agency's idol group, IDOLiSH7, once confessing that when they won an award, it felt as if his own long-abandoned dreams had finally come true. He eventually takes on the role of manager for the duo MEZZO". His key relationships are complex; while he is friendly and helpful to everyone, he maintains a deliberate emotional distance from his former partner Yuki, even after they reunite. He fears getting close to Yuki again and confronting his old feelings, preferring to observe and support him from afar.
Throughout the story, Banri develops from a former idol who disappeared from his past life into a capable and trusted member of the Takanashi Productions staff. He is known for his practical abilities, including being very skilled at stain removal. He handles alcohol well, though when he does get drunk, he has a tendency to start doing impressions. His favorite song by IDOLiSH7 is "Joker Flag," particularly appreciating the rap section.