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Sound! Euphonium: A tale of youthful melody and growth

"Sound! Euphonium" is a TV anime series based on the light novel by Takeda Ayano, which aired on TOKYO MX from April 7 to June 30, 2015. The 13-episode, 30-minute episode was animated by Kyoto Animation and depicts the beautiful harmony of youth and music.

story

In the spring of her first year of high school, Oumae Kumiko goes to visit the brass band with her classmates Kato Hazuki and Kawashima Midori. There, Kumiko is reunited with her former classmate Kosaka Reina. Hazuki and Midori immediately decide to join the brass band, but Kumiko is still unable to make up her mind, remembering an incident with Reina at a brass band competition in middle school. However, through her activities in the brass band, Kumiko begins to find something irreplaceable. This is the story of the coming-of-age of two girls who are truly passionate about their lives.

character

The main character, Oumae Kumiko, is a first-year student who enrolled in Kitauji High School because she admired sailor uniforms. Although she doesn't have any particular preferences, she ends up playing the euphonium in the high school brass band. Kumiko is easily influenced and has a habit of saying what she thinks straight away, but she is very worried about a comment she made to Reina during a junior high school competition.

Hazuki Kato is a classmate of Kumiko. In junior high school, she was a member of the tennis club, but she joined the brass band because she wanted to play the trumpet. However, she ends up playing the tuba. Hazuki is an active, cheerful, and energetic mood maker.

Kawashima Ryouki is also a classmate of Kumiko, and in junior high school, she played the double bass at a prestigious girls' school. Hoping to continue playing an instrument in a fun way, she joined the brass band club in high school. Ryouki has a positive personality, but is concerned about his name.

Reina Kosaka attended the same junior high school as Kumiko, and has been playing the trumpet since she was a child, influenced by her father, who is a professional trumpet player. She continues to play the trumpet in the brass band in high school, and has a stoic and cool personality.

Asuka Tanaka is a third-year high school student, vice-captain of the brass band club, and leader of the bass section. Like Kumiko, she plays the euphonium, and often throws those around her into a tizzy with her eccentric behavior. Her trademark is her red-green glasses.

Haruka Ogasawara is a third-year high school student, the captain of the brass band club, and the saxophone section leader. She plays the baritone saxophone, and has a kind personality as the club's president, trying to bring the brass band club together.

Nakaseiko Kaori is a third-year high school student and the trumpet section leader. She is the Madonna of the brass band and is loved by everyone.

Shuichi Tsukamoto is a first-year high school student and a childhood friend of Kumiko. He played the horn in junior high school, but in high school he plays the trombone.

Takuya Goto is a second-year high school student who plays the tuba. He is a large man with a quiet personality and a serious personality.

Riko Nagase is also a second-year high school student and plays the tuba. She gently teaches Hazuki and is a soothing bass player.

Natsuki Nakagawa is a second-year high school student who plays the euphonium, but doesn't take her club activities very seriously.

Yuko Yoshikawa is a second-year high school student who plays the trumpet. She admires her senior, Kaori, very much.

Aoi Saito is a third-year high school student who plays the tenor saxophone. He has known Kumiko for a long time and is also attending a cram school to prepare for the university entrance exams.

Mamiko Oumae is Kumiko's older sister and a third-year university student. She has experience playing the trombone.

Michie Matsumoto is the assistant advisor for the brass band club, Kumiko's homeroom teacher, and her music subject. She is called "Demon Sergeant" by the students.

Takinoboru is a music teacher who has been appointed to Kitauji High School and will be the new advisor for the brass band club.

staff

The film is based on the Takarajimasha Bunko Sound! Euphonium: Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band by Takeda Ayano, directed by Ishihara Tatsuya, series composition by Hanada Jukki, character design by Ikeda Akiko, series direction by Yamada Naoko, art direction by Shinohara Mutsuo, color design by Takeda Akiyo, instrument design by Takahashi Hiroyuki, cinematography by Takao Kazuya, sound director by Tsuruoka Yota, music by Matsuda Akito, music production by Lantis, music production cooperation by Senzoku Gakuen College of Music, performance cooperation by Freshman Wind Ensemble, music supervision by Owada Masahiro, animation production by Kyoto Animation, produced by the Sound! Production Committee (Kyoto Animation, Pony Canyon, Lantis, Rakuonsha).

subtitle

The subtitles of each episode are as follows:

• Episode 1: Welcome to High School
• Second: Hello Euphonium
• Third session: First ensemble
• 4th: Let's sing solfege
• Fifth: Tadaima Festival
• 6th: Twinkle Twinkle Tuba
• 7th: Crying Saxophone
• 8th: Festival Triangle
• 9th: Onegai Audition
• The 10th: Straight Trumpet
• 11th: Welcome Back Audition
• 12th: My Euphonium
• Final Episode: Farewell Contest

Theme songs and music

The opening theme is "DREAM SOLISTER", with lyrics by Karasawa Miho, music and arrangement by Kato Yusuke, and sung by TRUE. The ending theme is "Tutti!", with lyrics and music by ZAQ, arrangement by Takada Satoru, and sung by Kitauji Quartet (Oumae Kumiko (Kurosawa Tomoyo), Kato Hazuki (Asai Ayaka), Kawashima Midori (Toyoda Moe), Kosaka Reina (Anzai Chika)). The ending theme of the final episode is "DREAM SOLISTER (Wind Orchestra Ver.)", with music by Kato Yusuke and arrangement by Matsuda Akito.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Sound! Euphonium" is highly acclaimed as a work that depicts the brilliance of youth and the passion for music. In particular, the careful depiction of character growth and human relationships leaves a deep impression on viewers. Another attraction is the realistic depiction of the brass band and the beautiful music.

This work is especially recommended for those who like youth anime and music anime. It is also recommended for those who are interested in brass bands and those who like stories that depict the suffering and joy of youth. In addition, it is a work that should be watched by those who want to enjoy Kyoto Animation's beautiful drawings and meticulous direction.

"Sound! Euphonium" is a wonderful work that depicts the melody of youth and the story of growth, and here is why it is loved by so many viewers. Please come and experience this beautiful harmony.