"Moved by Ayaneru's beauty" & "So atmospheric and lovely": Emiri Kato shares off-shot photos of Ayane Sakura from the BanG Dream! 10th Anniversary Live.

Voice actress Emiri Kato is turning heads on X after posting photos of Ayane Sakura (the voice of Ran Mitake) from the BanG Dream! 10th Anniversary Live. Kato herself voices Himari Uehara in the same series.

The posted photos capture Sakura, dressed in Ran Mitake’s outfit, leaning against a red cylindrical prop while gazing up at the camera. In the bottom-right corner, the handwritten-style text "I took this! ♡ Himari/Kato" highlights that Kato herself was the photographer.

Fans flooded the post with glowing comments, such as "I'm so moved by Ayaneru’s beauty!" "The atmosphere is incredible and lovely," and "What a cool shot!" Many were impressed by how perfectly she captured Ran’s essence, saying, "Her expression and the vibe are exactly like Ran—I can really feel the energy from the live concert!" Others also praised Kato’s photography skills, with one fan noting, "Emiri-san’s camera work and shooting techniques are truly amazing."

"BanG Dream!" is a girl band project where the characters and real-life performances are perfectly synced. It spans various media, including anime, games, and live events. A defining feature is that the voice cast members actually form bands and perform live, bringing the music of their characters to the real world.