Togenashi Togeari Bass TAB: Exploring the Band Through Bass

Updated: 28 Sep, 2026 • 0 • min read

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If you’re into Japanese rock, anime bands, and bass lines that actually give you something to work on, Togenashi Togeari (トゲナシトゲアリ) is a pretty fun rabbit hole to fall into.

The band is closely connected to the original anime Girls Band Cry, where Togenashi Togeari appears as the fictional band at the center of the story. The real-world members also perform as the voices and musicians connected to the characters, creating an interesting crossover between anime storytelling and an actual working band.

For bass players, that makes Togenashi Togeari especially interesting.

The bass isn't just there to quietly sit underneath the guitars. It has to connect with drums, support the vocal lines, react to guitar movement, and help control the energy of each section.

This page is the growing Togenashi Togeari Bass TAB collection on rikytone. You'll find individual song pages with Bass TABs, tuning information, practice ideas, and bass-focused analysis.

New songs can be added to this collection over time, so this page will continue to grow as more Togenashi Togeari Bass TABs become available.

What Is Togenashi Togeari?

Togenashi Togeari is the fictional band featured in the original anime Girls Band Cry, produced by Toei Animation. The band is built around five members: vocals, guitar, drums, keyboard, and bass.

The official profile identifies the five members as Rina on vocals, Yuri on guitar, Mirei on drums, Natsu on keyboard, and Shuri on bass, who is associated with the character Rupa.

What makes the project interesting is that Togenashi Togeari isn't simply a fictional band invented for background decoration. The members and main cast are connected to the music itself, giving the project a much more musician-focused identity.

The band's official biography describes them as a five-piece rock band born from the Girl’s Rock Audition organized with agehasprings, Universal Music, and Toei Animation.

Why Bass Players Might Dig Them

From a bassist's point of view, Togenashi Togeari is useful because the songs can move between different moods, densities, registers, and rhythmic approaches.

That means you're not practicing the same bass concept over and over.

One song might be useful for working on standard tuning and groove control. Another can force you to think about a lowered tuning. Another might make you pay more attention to phrasing, note length, or how the bass interacts with the rest of the arrangement.

Basically, there's plenty of stuff here for your fingers to complain about.

Girls Band Cry and the Music Behind It

Girls Band Cry is an original anime rather than an adaptation of an existing manga or light novel. The story follows Nina Iseri, who leaves her hometown and eventually becomes connected with Momoka Kawaragi and the other members who form Togenashi Togeari. The official story description centers on the formation of the band and their decision to pursue music on their own terms.

That connection between the characters and the music is important when looking at the bass parts.

The songs are not just random anime background tracks. They are presented as music belonging to the band inside the story, which gives the instrumental parts a stronger role in the band's identity.

The Band Setup

Member / Character	Role	Why It Matters for Bass
Nina Iseri / Rina	Vocals	Bass helps support vocal phrasing and section changes
Momoka Kawaragi / Yuri	Guitar	Bass has to work around guitar riffs, chords, and movement
Subaru Awa / Mirei	Drums	Creates the rhythmic foundation the bass needs to lock with
Tomo Ebizuka / Natsu	Keyboard	Adds harmonic and textural space around the bass
Rupa / Shuri	Bass	Connects rhythm, harmony, and low-end movement

Rupa: The Bassist Behind Togenashi Togeari

Rupa is the bassist of Togenashi Togeari and one of the central members of Girls Band Cry.

The official character profile describes Rupa as a 22-year-old bassist with a calm personality, strong artistic sense, and an intelligent, composed presence. Her official character page also identifies her as the bass player of Togenashi Togeari.

The real-world musician connected with Rupa is Shuri. Her official Universal Music profile lists bass as her role and names artists including Sakanaction, Yorushika, and Suspended 4th among her favorites.

That detail is interesting for bass players because those references point toward a musical world where bass can be much more than simple root-note support.

That said, favorite artists are not proof of direct technical influence. It's better to treat them as listening context rather than claiming that a particular technique came from one of those artists.

What Can Bass Players Learn From Rupa's Approach?

When studying Togenashi Togeari bass parts, one useful way to think about Rupa's role is not simply:

“What notes does the bass play?”

Instead, ask:

“What job is the bass doing in this section?”

That question opens up a lot more possibilities.

1. Supporting the Groove

The bass has to make the rhythmic foundation feel solid without stepping all over the drums.

For practice, listen to where the bass lines seem to sit relative to the drum pattern. Don't just memorize the pitches. Pay attention to the spacing and timing.

This is one of the most transferable skills you can take from the songs.

2. Connecting Rhythm and Harmony

Bass sits in a weirdly powerful position.

Drums care heavily about rhythm. Guitars and keyboards often carry a lot of the harmony. The bass has one foot in both worlds.

That means a good bass line can make a chord progression feel more powerful simply by controlling which notes arrive and when they arrive.

3. Creating Movement Without Overplaying

A strong bassist doesn't need to fill every empty space.

Sometimes a simple repeated figure creates more impact than constantly adding extra notes.

When practicing the Togenashi Togeari parts, pay attention to moments where the bass stays focused instead of trying to compete with the guitar.

4. Controlling Energy

Not every section needs the same attack.

A bassist can change the perceived energy of a song through attack strength, note length, dynamics, articulation, and where the notes sit inside the beat.

That's a big reason why copying the notes alone doesn't always reproduce the feel of a recording.

A Bassist's Way of Listening to Togenashi Togeari

Try listening to a song three different times.

Listen #	Ignore	Focus On
First	Individual notes	Overall groove and song structure
Second	Guitar and vocals	Bass and drums
Third	The full arrangement	Attack, note length, transitions, and dynamics

That third listen is where things can get really interesting.

You start noticing tiny details that disappear when you're listening casually.

Understanding the Bass Approach

One of the best ways to study a bassist is to look for recurring decisions rather than recurring notes.

For example:

Does the bass tend to stay in one position?
Does it move between strings often?
Are notes generally short or sustained?
Does the bass follow the guitar closely?
Does it create contrast with the guitar?
Does the bass become busier during transitions?
How does the bass behave when the vocal becomes more intense?

Those questions are more useful than simply asking whether a particular riff is “easy” or “hard.”

Rupa's Bass Role in the Arrangement

Rather than treating the bass as background noise, try to hear it as the bridge between the rhythmic and harmonic sides of the band.

That means studying three relationships:

Relationship	What to Listen For
Bass + Drums	Timing, pulse, accents, and rhythmic lock
Bass + Guitar	Unison movement, contrast, and harmonic support
Bass + Vocal	Space, dynamics, and support for vocal phrasing

Once you start listening this way, bass lines become much easier to understand.

Tuning Matters More Than You Think

The current collection includes songs using different tuning setups.

Most of the songs in this collection use standard E A D G tuning, while PUFF OF SMOKE uses D# G# C# F#, which is one semitone below standard tuning.

That difference may look tiny on paper.

It isn't.

A lower tuning changes string tension, fretboard feel, attack response, and the way familiar shapes feel under your fingers.

Current Tuning Overview

Song	Bass	Tuning	Practice Angle
WHITE LIE	4-string	E A D G	Timing and fretboard control
PUFF OF SMOKE	4-string	D# G# C# F#	Lower tuning and feel
MIND PLAYING FRACTAL	4-string	E A D G	Rhythm and groove awareness
GIVE ME LIFE	4-string	E A D G	Flow and phrase consistency
AGAINST ALL ANSWERS	4-string	E A D G	Articulation and dynamics
ROSES IN THORNS	4-string	E A D G	Phrasing and groove pocket

As the collection grows, this table can also help players quickly identify which tuning they need before jumping into a song.

4-String Bass Doesn't Mean “Basic”

Almost all of the current collection is built around a 4-string bass.

That might sound simple if you're used to seeing modern players using 5-, 6-, or even 7-string instruments.

But a 4-string bass gives you a very focused playground.

You have four strings, a familiar tuning, and a huge amount of room to work on timing, articulation, position choices, and tone.

In other words, fewer strings doesn't mean fewer musical possibilities.

Skills Worth Building on a 4-String

clean position changes
efficient fingering
string-crossing accuracy
controlled muting
consistent attack
dynamic control
rhythmic awareness
ear-to-fretboard connection

How to Practice Togenashi Togeari Bass Lines

Don't try to learn an entire song in one giant session.

Break it into small musical chunks.

Step 1: Listen

Listen to the original recording before opening the TAB.

Try to identify where the bass enters, where it becomes more active, and where it gets out of the way.

Step 2: Find the Shape

Look at a short TAB section and identify the movement.

Don't memorize every number immediately.

Ask whether the phrase is moving upward, downward, staying around one position, or crossing strings.

Step 3: Slow It Down

Play the phrase at a comfortable tempo.

If necessary, go much slower than the original recording.

Clean notes first. Speed later.

Step 4: Add the Feel

Once the notes are comfortable, listen again.

Now work on attack, note length, dynamics, and timing.

Step 5: Play Without Looking at Every Number

Eventually, your eyes should spend less time staring at individual fret numbers.

Use the TAB as a reference while your ears and muscle memory start taking over.

A Simple Bass Practice Framework

Stage	Main Question	Goal
Notes	Am I playing the correct pitches?	Accuracy
Rhythm	Are the notes landing correctly?	Timing
Articulation	How should each note speak?	Clarity
Dynamics	Which parts need more or less energy?	Expression
Feel	Does the bass sit naturally in the track?	Musicality

Don't Just Practice the Notes — Practice the Space

This is one of the easiest things to overlook when learning bass.

The spaces between notes are part of the bass line too.

If a note ends too late, the next note can feel crowded.

If a note stops too early, the groove can lose its weight.

So when practicing, listen to:

where each note begins
how long it sustains
when it stops
how much silence comes before the next note

That little gap can completely change the feel.

Rupa and the “Less Is More” Bass Mindset

One useful lesson from studying a band arrangement like Togenashi Togeari is that the bassist doesn't have to fight for attention in every bar.

The bass can be powerful because it knows when to move and when to stay put.

For players, this means learning to separate technical ability from musical decision-making.

You might be able to play twenty notes.

That doesn't mean the song needs twenty notes.

Sometimes one well-placed note with the right attack is more effective than a whole stream of technically impressive movement.

A Useful Question for Practice

Whenever you learn a new phrase, ask:

“If I removed one note, would the groove get weaker or stronger?”

You're not necessarily going to remove anything from the original part.

The point is to train your ear to understand why the notes are there.

Why Bass and Drums Matter So Much

If you want to improve quickly as a bassist, spend more time listening to drums.

Seriously.

The bass and drums create a huge part of the physical movement in a rock track.

When practicing Togenashi Togeari, try to identify the kick pattern and see how the bass relates to it.

You don't have to copy the drummer.

You just need to understand the rhythmic conversation.

Bass Situation	What to Listen For
Bass follows the kick	Tight rhythmic lock
Bass leaves space	Contrast and breathing room
Bass becomes busier	Energy and transition
Bass sustains	Weight and harmonic support

Current Togenashi Togeari Bass TAB Collection

This is the growing song list for the rikytone Togenashi Togeari Bass TAB collection.

Each song has its own dedicated article with song-specific information, practice ideas, tuning details, and the independent Bass TAB resource.

More songs will be added here as the collection grows.

New Togenashi Togeari Bass TABs will be added and updated here over time.

How to Choose a Song to Practice

You don't have to start with the song that looks the hardest.

Pick based on the skill you want to improve.

If You Want to Improve...	Try Focusing On...
Timing	Locking the bass with the rhythmic foundation
Fretboard control	Position changes and economical movement
Dynamics	Attack strength and phrase intensity
Muting	Clean note endings and string control
Ear training	Hearing phrase direction before looking at TAB
Tuning awareness	Comparing standard and lowered tuning setups

Build Your Own Togenashi Togeari Practice Routine

If you're working through several songs from this collection, don't practice every song the exact same way.

Give each session a specific target.

Day 1 — Notes and Fingering

Focus on getting the notes and positions comfortable.

Day 2 — Timing

Use a metronome and concentrate on where each note lands.

Day 3 — Articulation

Work on attack, note length, muting, and release.

Day 4 — Full Performance

Play through the song without stopping every time you make a small mistake.

Day 5 — Recording

Record yourself and listen back without holding the bass.

You'll probably discover at least one thing your fingers conveniently forgot to tell you.

Recording Yourself Is a Cheat Code

You don't need expensive recording equipment.

A basic phone recording is enough to reveal timing problems, uneven dynamics, string noise, and awkward transitions.

Listen back and ask:

Does the bass sit comfortably in the groove?
Are some notes noticeably louder?
Are the note endings clean?
Do transitions sound rushed?
Does the bass disappear when the arrangement gets busy?
Am I using too much physical effort?

Don't try to fix everything at once.

Pick one problem, practice it, record again, and compare.

What Makes These TABs Useful for Bass Players?

A good TAB should do more than tell you which fret to press.

It should give you a way to understand the instrument.

That's why the individual rikytone articles are designed around more than the written transcription itself.

The goal is to help players think about:

tuning
fretboard positioning
rhythm
articulation
muting
dynamics
practice strategy
ear training

Once you start seeing those elements, one song can teach you skills that carry into dozens of other songs.

Don't Become Dependent on TAB

This might sound strange on a TAB website, but here's the truth:

The long-term goal isn't to need TAB forever.

TAB is a tool.

Use it to understand the fretboard, learn a phrase, confirm what your ear is telling you, and build muscle memory.

Then start looking away from the page.

Listen.

Try to remember the phrase.

Find it by ear.

That's how written information gradually turns into actual musicianship.

A Quick Bass Player Checklist

✓ Check the tuning before practicing
✓ Listen to the original recording first
✓ Learn short phrases instead of the entire song at once
✓ Understand the rhythmic shape
✓ Practice slow before increasing tempo
✓ Control unwanted string noise
✓ Pay attention to note length
✓ Experiment with dynamics
✓ Listen to the bass and drums together
✓ Record yourself occasionally
✓ Practice without looking at TAB once the part becomes familiar

About the Togenashi Togeari Bass TAB Collection

This collection is an independent bass-focused resource created for players who want to study and practice music associated with Togenashi Togeari.

The individual pages contain independently created transcriptions, playing guidance, practice ideas, and original commentary intended to provide additional educational value beyond simply presenting a song title or external media.

The collection is not an official Togenashi Togeari or Girls Band Cry publication.

Togenashi Togeari, Girls Band Cry, character names, song titles, trademarks, and related intellectual property belong to their respective rights holders.

Independent transcription and educational commentary do not by themselves determine copyright ownership or permission. Applicable rights remain with the relevant copyright holders.

More Songs Are Coming

This page is designed to grow.

As more Togenashi Togeari songs are transcribed and prepared for bass practice, new entries can simply be added to the collection above.

That keeps this pillar page useful as a long-term reference instead of turning it into a static article that gets forgotten after a few songs.

The individual song pages can go deeper into the actual playing details, while this page remains the central starting point for discovering the collection.

Final Thoughts

Togenashi Togeari is a pretty interesting band to study if you're a bassist who enjoys Japanese rock and anime music.

There's the obvious fun factor of playing songs from Girls Band Cry, but there's also something more useful happening underneath.

The bass gives you a chance to work on the stuff that actually makes a player better:

timing, groove, dynamics, articulation, muting, fretboard awareness, listening, and musical decision-making.

And that's really the point of this collection.

Don't just chase the notes.

Listen to what the bass is doing inside the band.

Figure out why a phrase works.

Then take that idea with you when you pick up your bass for the next song.

New Togenashi Togeari Bass TABs will be added here as the collection continues to grow.