Written on the official site for the anime adaptation of the novels by Ayano Takeda And Nikki Asada, Hibike! euphonium (Sound! euphonium), a new promotional video for the OVA was unveiled”Tokubetsuhen Hibike! Euphonium: Ensemble Competition“. The video confirms that the premiere is scheduled for next August 4th in theaters in Japanand reveals that Ayaka Ohashi will play the new character Tsubame Kayama And? TRUE will sing the main theme.

It should be noted that studies Kyoto animation They had previously reported that the “Common concert bow” had “a mid-length anime adaptation‘ (longer than a short film, but shorter than a feature film). Additionally, in addition to showing in Japanese theaters, this OVA will also be released on Blu-ray formats. The synopsis writes:

  • In addition to the summer band contest, the ensemble contest, commonly known as “Ancón”, is a place for exciting performances. The appearance of several people in a group has a different attraction than a competition. A representative team will be selected in the preliminary round of the school to participate in the Kyoto Prefecture Tournament.
  • However, with over 50 members, the Kitauji High School Music Band is facing a number of problems! Will Kumiko, the newly appointed club manager, make it through the preliminary rounds? The days of struggle begin.

For his part Ayano Takeda And Nikki Asada began publishing the light novels through the publisher takarajimasha in December 2013 and finished it in June 2019 with a total of twelve volumes. The work was adapted from manga Hamiwho published it between November 2014 and October 2015 with a total of three compilation volumes.

The novels inspired a thirteen-episode anime adaptation produced by the studios. Kyoto animationLed by Tatsuya Ishihara and scripts written by jukki hanadapremiered in April 2015. A thirteen-episode second season premiered in October 2016. The franchise also includes four animated films and a third season that will premiere in Japan in 2024.

voice output

  • Tomoyo Kurosawa like Kumiko Oumae.
  • Ayaka Asai as Hazuki Katou.
  • moe toyota like Sapphire Kawashima.
  • Chika Anzai as Queen Kousaka.
  • Haruki Ishiya as Shuuichi Tsukamoto.
  • yuri yamaoka as Yuuko Yoshikawa.

production team

  • Tatsuya Ishihara (Chuunibyou Demo Koi ga Shitai!, Kobayashi-san Chi no Maidragon. CLEANED) is responsible for directing the anime at the studios Kyoto animation.
  • jukki hanada (STONE’S GATE; No Game No Life Kyoukai No Kanata Chuunibyou Demo Koi ga Shitai!) is responsible for writing and supervising the screenplays.
  • Shouko Ikeda (Chuunibyou Demo Koi ga Shitai!, Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu) is responsible for character design and animation direction.
  • Akito Matsuda is responsible for the composition of the soundtrack.
Hibike!  euphonium

Summary for Hibike! euphonium

The Kitauji High School Marching Band Club participated in national championships and was a well-known school, but after the club manager was changed, they could no longer participate in the qualifying championship. However, thanks to the new manager’s strict guidance, the students begin to improve their performance and gain confidence. As they improve individually, some prioritize their studies and choose to leave the club. The long-awaited day of the competition is finally here, will your efforts pay off?

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