The excitement and reviews of the movie "Sound! Euphonium: Oath's Finale": The pinnacle of the Euphonium series

Deep dive into the appeal and emotion of "Sound! Euphonium: Oath's Finale"

"Sound! Euphonium: Oath's Finale" is an anime film based on Ayano Takeda's light novel, which was released on April 19, 2019. This work, produced by Kyoto Animation, is the latest in the "Sound! Euphonium" series, which depicts the youth and growth of a brass band club, and has attracted a lot of attention as a long-awaited new work by fans. Here, we will delve into the charm and emotion of the film, introduce the details of the film, its highlights, and recommended points.

story

The Kitauji High School brass band participated in the All Japan Band Competition last year. Sophomore Oumae Kumiko, along with third-year Kabe Tomoe, is in charge of instructing the new first-year students. As the school will be competing in the national competition, many first-year students will be joining the band, and four new members will be joining the bass section. At first glance, Hisaishi Kanade seems to have no problems, Suzuki Mirei doesn't try to fit in with the others, Suzuki Satsuki wants to be friends with Mirei, and Tsukinaga Motomu doesn't like to talk about himself. The Sunrise Festival, the audition, and the competition. The brass band aims to win the gold medal at the national competition, but problems arise one after another, and turbulent days begin.

Commentary

The Sound! Euphonium series has been a hot topic for its human drama set in a high school brass band with the theme of "We can become even stronger," and for its delicate yet dynamic performance scenes, which have garnered a lot of attention. The completely new film in the series, Sound! Euphonium: Oath's Finale, is a moving story about the youth and growth of the brass band. The film is directed by Ishihara Tatsuya, written by Hanada Jukki, and character designed by Ikeda Akiko, bringing together a stellar cast that brings out the charm of the original work to the fullest.

cast

The voice actors for the main characters are as follows:

• Kumiko Oumae: Tomoyo Kurosawa
• Hazuki Kato: Ayaka Asai
• Kawashima Green: Toyoda Moe
• Reina Takasaka: Chika Anzai
• Shuichi Tsukamoto: Haruki Ishiya
• Natsuki Nakagawa: Fujimura drumming beauty
• Yuko Yoshikawa: Yuri Yamaoka
• Hisaishi Kanade: Amamiya Sora
• Mirei Suzuki: Ayaka Nanase
• Satsuki Suzuki: Misaki Kuno
• Tsukinaga Motomu: Tsuchiya Shinba
• Asuka Tanaka: Minako Kotobuki
• Noboru Waterfall: Takahiro Sakurai

Main Staff

The following staff members are involved in the production of this work:

• Original author: Ayano Takeda (Takarajimasha Bunko "Sound! Euphonium Kitauji High School Concert Band, the turbulent second movement")
• Director: Tatsuya Ishihara
• Screenplay: Touki Hanada
• Character design: Akiko Ikeda
• Art director: Mutsuo Shinohara
• Color design: Akiyo Takeda
• Instrument settings: Hiroyuki Takahashi
• Director of photography: Kazuya Takao
• Sound Director: Yota Tsuruoka
• Music: Akito Matsuda
• Music Production: Lantis, Heart Company
• Music production cooperation: Senzoku Gakuen College of Music
• Performance cooperation: Freshman Wind Orchestra
• Music Supervisor: Masahiro Owada
• Animation Production: Kyoto Animation
• Production: Sound! Production Committee
• Distributor: Shochiku

Main Characters

The details of the main characters are as follows:

• Kumiko Oumae , a second-year student at Kitauji High School. She plays the euphonium. She started playing the euphonium when she was in elementary school, and even participated in a competition when she was a first-year student. Since becoming a second-year student, she has been in charge of teaching the new students together with Kabe.
• Hazuki Kato , second year student at Kitauji High School. Her instrument is the tuba. She started playing in the brass band at high school and is practicing hard to become a member of the competition.
• Kawashima Midori , a second-year student at Kitauji High School. He plays the double bass. As he comes from a strong junior high school, his playing technique is among the best in the club. He has unwavering strength and inspires those around him with his famous quotes.
• Kosaka Reina <br>A second-year student at Kitauji High School. Her instrument is the trumpet. She is thinking of going to a music college. Her feelings for her advisor, Taki, aren't "likes" but "love."
• Shuichi Tsukamoto , second year student at Kitauji High School. His instrument is the trombone. He is a little unreliable, but he has become more reliable since the younger members joined.
• Natsuki Nakagawa , a third-year student at Kitauji High School. She plays the euphonium. She doesn't get along well with the club's president, Yuko, but she supports the club as vice-president. She started playing in the brass band in high school, and was dropped from the competition last year.
• Yuko Yoshikawa, a third-year student at Kitauji High School. She plays the trumpet. She is the reliable club president who manages the large brass band. Due to her experience two years ago, she is careful to avoid conflicts between members. She has a tendency to try a little too hard.
• Hisaishi Kanade <br>A first-year student at Kitauji High School. Her instrument is the euphonium. She has experience playing instruments, and despite being a first-year student, her playing technique is high. She has a likable smile, but she shows signs of not trusting others very much.
• Mirei Suzuki <br>A first-year student at Kitauji High School. Her instrument is the tuba. She has a cool personality and doesn't show her emotions much. Although she has experience playing instruments and has no technical problems, she has trouble fitting in with the people around her because of her distant behavior.
• Satsuki Suzuki <br>A first-year student at Kitauji High School. She plays the tuba. She and Mirei have the same last name, so they call her "W Suzuki." In contrast to Mirei, Satsuki has a friendly personality. Although her playing skills are inferior to Mirei's, she practices hard.
• Tsukinaga Motomu <br>A first year student at Kitauji High School. He plays the double bass. He graduated from Ryusei Academy, an all-boys school. He has a cute appearance, but he can be harsh to others. Midori describes him as a "stray cat with a pedigree."
• Asuka Tanaka <br>First year university student. An alumna of the brass band who played the euphonium while at school. She was a big influence on Kumiko.
• Taki Noboru , the brass band advisor. A master coach who led the weak brass band to compete in the national tournament in his first year in the position. His sweet looks make him popular with female students, and more students are attending the school because of him.

Related Titles

The "Sound! Euphonium" series includes the following related works:

• Sound! Euphonium
• Sound! Euphonium the Movie: Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band
• Sound! Euphonium 2
• Sound! Euphonium: The Melody I Want to Deliver
• Liz and the Blue Bird

Theme songs and music

The theme songs for this film are as follows:

• Theme song: Blast!
• Lyricist: Karasawa Miho
• Composition and Arrangement: Yusuke Kato
• Sung by: TRUE

The appeal and highlights of the work

The appeal of "Sound! Euphonium: Oath's Finale" lies above all in its realistic human drama and beautiful performance scenes. The worries and conflicts that the brass band members have, and the process of their growth as they overcome them are carefully depicted, allowing the audience to empathize with and be moved by their youth. Also not to be missed are Kyoto Animation's beautiful drawings and the realistic sound effects that reproduce the brass band's live performance. In particular, the performance scenes leading up to the national tournament are overwhelming and have the power to draw the audience in.

Character Appeal

The characters in this work are all unique and charming. The protagonist, Oumae Kumiko, is depicted growing through her performance on the euphonium, and the audience is moved by her growth. The four new members, Hisaishi Kanade, Suzuki Mirei, Suzuki Satsuki, and Tsukinaga Motomu, also have different backgrounds and worries, and their growth and changes in relationships are also one of the highlights. In particular, the deep inner thoughts of the characters are portrayed, such as the true feelings hidden behind Hisaishi Kanade's smile and the reason for Suzuki Mirei's cool attitude, which have been praised.

The appeal of music

As the film is based around the theme of wind instruments, the appeal of the music is also a major highlight. In this film, realistic wind instrument performance scenes are recreated with the cooperation of Senzoku Gakuen College of Music and the Freshman Wind Orchestra. In particular, in the performance scenes leading up to the national competition, the tones and harmonies of each instrument resonate beautifully and have the power to move the audience. In addition, the theme song "Blast!" is also impressive with TRUE's powerful voice and Kato Yusuke's beautiful melody, making it a song that symbolizes the theme of the film.

Director and staff commitment

Director Ishihara Tatsuya has directed the production with meticulous attention to detail in order to bring out the charm of the original work to the fullest. In particular, he has spent a lot of time and effort on realistically recreating the characters' expressions and movements, as well as the performance scenes, resulting in a work that deeply moves the audience. In addition, screenwriter Hanada Jukki has carefully portrayed the inner lives of the characters, succeeding in adding depth to the human drama. Character designer Ikeda Akiko has also provided beautiful designs that highlight the individuality of the characters, enhancing the appeal of the work.

Fan reviews

"Sound! Euphonium: Oath's Finale" has been highly praised by fans. In particular, the character growth, the depth of the human drama, and the beautiful performance scenes have been praised, with many fans reportedly moved to tears. Fans of the original work have also praised the film for faithfully recreating the charm of the original while depicting the story from a new perspective. Furthermore, those with experience in wind orchestras have praised the realistic reproduction of performance scenes and instrument tones, with many saying that the film has helped them rediscover the charm of wind orchestra music.

Recommended points

"Sound! Euphonium: Oath's Finale" is a film I would highly recommend to anyone who likes wind instruments and youth dramas. It is especially perfect for those who want to empathize with the growth of the characters and human drama, and those who want to be moved by beautiful performance scenes. It is also a film that fans of the original work and the series should definitely watch, as they can enjoy the story told from a new perspective. It is also recommended for those with wind instrument experience and music lovers, as they can enjoy the realistic performance scenes and the sounds of the instruments.

summary

"Sound! Euphonium: Oath's Finale" is a moving story about the youth and growth of a brass band. The story, woven with realistic human drama, beautiful performance scenes, and unique characters, deeply moves the audience. This work, which is filled with the attention to detail of the director and staff, is highly recommended for people who like brass bands and youth dramas, fans of the original work and series, people with experience in brass bands, and music lovers. Please come and experience the excitement at the theater.