Sound! Euphonium has revived the band’s spirit with the release of the Ensemble Contest arc OVA in Japanese theaters, hinting at the Kitauji band’s return “next spring.” The suspense was short-lived as the talk event unveiled the eagerly awaited third season, set to debut in April 2024. A teaser image showcases the new president of the Kitauji High School Concert Band, adding to the anticipation for their mission to secure gold at nationals.
Step into the melodious and harmonious world of Sound! Euphonium, where the beautiful cadence of music dances with the rocky rhythms of teenage life. This anime series hits all the right chords, immersing you in the passionate journey of the Kitauji High School Concert Band and the achievements of their different goals.
With its light-hearted storytelling, stunning visuals, and remarkable soundtrack, Sound! Euphonium was expected to be the best music anime released in many years, but was it? Leaving many viewers with mixed feelings, the announcement of the third season has left some happy and some unsatisfied.
Sound! Euphonium talks of the ups and downs of teamwork, friendship, and self-discovery, with the characters confronting their limitations and striving to put forward unforgettable performances.
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Sound! Euphonium Season 3 Releases April 2024
Directed by Tatsuya Ishihara and produced by Kyoto Animation, the anime adaptation aired in 2015 and the second season concluded in 2016 with overall 26 episodes. The third season was confirmed in 2022 and is set to release in 2024. Jukki Hanada was in charge of the series composition and scripts, while the late Shouko Ikeda designed the characters.
The cast includes Tomoyo Kurosawa voicing Kumiko Oumae, Ayaka Asai voicing Hazuki Katou, Moe Toyota voicing Sapphire Kawashima, Chika Anzai voicing Reina Kousaka, Haruki Ishiya voicing Shuichi Tsukamoto and Sora Amamiya voicing Kanade Hisaishi.
Written by Ayano Takeda, the light novel first debuted in 2015 and ended in 2018 with regular additions to the series. The manga adaptation, illustrated by Hami, was published on the ‘Kono Manga ga Sugoi! Web’ website for one year, from 2014 to 2015, with three volumes released as of today.
The Plot
The Kitauji High School Concert Band Club, once a powerhouse in national tournaments and famous for its championship brand, faced a decline after a change in club coach, failing to even participate in the qualifying tournament. With the arrival of a new instructor, the students began to slowly but surely improve and regain their strength and skills.
Where does this new coach take them next? Will they retake their brand as “undefeated champions?”
What Happened in Seasons 1 & 2?
The first season of Sound! Euphonium follows the life of Kumiko as she tries to take every chance to avoid band concerts after their decline. However, she is convinced to join the ensemble band at her high school. Along with them, a former bandmate named Reina also joins the band. Despite the band’s history of failing to nationals, they now aim at achieving that goal.
Kumiko must train with the new ensemble, creating chemistry with the band and also mending her bond with Reina, all while searching for her passion for music. The struggles of the band’s improvement and cooperation are the main storyline for the first season.
In season two, the band trains for their next performance after finally qualifying for the regional competition. While they attend a summer camp for practicing, tensions arise when a former member, Natsuki Nakagawa, asks to rejoin, causing tension among some second-year students. Despite this, Kumiko and her friends are determined to reach nationals and win it.
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