Afterglow is a band created in the multimedia franchise "BanG Dream!". Unlike other groups in the franchise, the unit does not perform live, although some members have appeared live with the backing band "the Third" (which would later be renamed RAISE A SUILEN).

The members are:

Ran Mitake, Vocals/Guitar (CV. Ayane Sakura)
Moca Aoba, Guitar (CV. Sachika Misawa)
Himari Uehara, Bass (CV. Emiri Kato)
Tomoe Udagawa, Drums (CV. Yoko Hikasa)
Tsugumi Hazawa, Keyboard (CV. Hisako Kanemoto)

The creation of the band and announcement of Ayane Sakura's involvement occurred on December 7, 2016. The other members were revealed on social media later in the month.

Afterglow officially became the fifth band in the franchise with their debut single release in September 2017.