Two of Crunchyroll’s biggest Summer 2026 anime are teaming up once again. BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA and The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 3 have revealed a second collaboration visual, continuing a crossover campaign that began earlier this month following their premieres.
While the two series belong to very different genres, one is a CG idol band drama and the other is a romantic comedy, the collaboration celebrates two of the season’s most talked-about titles. The latest visual is another fun way to encourage fans of both anime to check out the other series as they continue their weekly releases.
Why These Two Anime Keep Releasing Crossover Visuals
Crossover visuals between unrelated anime are not unusual, especially when two series premiere during the same season. They are often released around launch week as a fun way to promote both titles and encourage fans to check out another show.
However, BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA and The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 3 have taken the collaboration a step further. After sharing their first crossover visual earlier this month, the two series have now released a second illustration, suggesting the campaign will continue beyond their premieres.
The timing makes sense. BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA debuted on July 2 with a three-episode premiere, while The 100 Girlfriends Season 3 followed on July 5. Since both shows are part of Crunchyroll’s Summer 2026 lineup, the crossover helps keep both series in the spotlight during the opening weeks of the season.
Inside BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA
BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA is the latest anime in Bushiroad’s long-running multimedia franchise. Instead of focusing on a traditional live band, the series follows the virtual idol group Mugendai Mewtype as its members work toward their debut.
The anime is produced by NICHICALINE and directed by Tomomi Umezu. The story centers on vocalist Arale Nakamachi, guitarists Nonoka Miyanaga and Ritsu Minetsuki, keyboardist Miyako Fuji, and DJ Yuno Sengoku. Although the group members have very different personalities and little experience working together, they gradually grow into a team.
The premiere has also received praise for its visuals. Many early viewers highlighted the smooth blend of CG and 2D animation, while reviewers noted that the series continues to build its story and character relationships over its opening episodes.
The 100 Girlfriends Returns for Season 3
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You returns this season with Bibury Animation Studios once again handling the animation. The production team also welcomes back director Hikaru Sato, series composer Takashi Aoshima, and character designer Akane Yano, with Riko Iwata joining as co-costume designer.
The romantic comedy continues Rentaro Aijo’s mission to date all 100 of his destined soulmates, delivering the same mix of over-the-top comedy, romance, and self-aware humor that made the first two seasons popular with fans.
The franchise also enters Season 3 after earning a Guinness World Record during its second season for the longest spoken line in a Japanese-language animated production. The achievement has become one of the series’ most memorable milestones.
What the Collaboration Means
With two crossover visuals released in just a few days, the partnership between BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA and The 100 Girlfriends Season 3 appears to be more than a one-time promotional event.
The collaboration highlights two of Crunchyroll’s biggest Summer 2026 anime while helping introduce each series to a wider audience. Fans of one show may be encouraged to give the other a try as both continue their weekly releases.
Whether more crossover artwork or special collaborations are planned remains unknown. For now, the repeated promotional campaign shows that both productions are committed to keeping the excitement going throughout the Summer 2026 anime season.
