Elliot Kim
Sound! Euphonium is a Japanese anime series based on a novel series of the same name by Ayano Takeda. It follows the story of a group of students in a competitive high school band over the course of a year, showcasing their highs and lows. The anime has spawned several movies, two of which serve as recap films for the first and second seasons of the series. The first recap film, Sound! Euphonium: The Movie - Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band, covers the first season, while the second film, Sound! Euphonium: The Movie - May the Melody Reach You!, recaps the second season. These movies provide a condensed version of the story, focusing on the key moments and developments of the respective seasons.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Name of Movie | Sound! Euphonium: The Movie – May the Melody Reach You! |
| Movie Type | Recap of the second season of the anime series |
| Based On | The novel series of the same name by Ayano Takeda |
| Produced By | Kyoto Animation |
| Distributed By | Shochiku |
| Directed By | Taichi Ogawa |
| Screenplay By | Jukki Hanada |
| Focuses On | Characters Kumiko Ōmae and Asuka Tanaka |
| Release Date | September 30, 2017 (Japan) |
| North American Premiere | November 2018 (Anime NYC) |
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What You'll Learn
- *Sound! Euphonium: The Movie* is a recap of the first season of the anime series
- *Sound! Euphonium: The Movie – May the Melody Reach You!* is a recap of the second season
- *Liz and the Blue Bird* is a spin-off film that provides context for the series
- *Our Promise: A Brand New Day* is an English-dubbed title of a Sound! Euphonium film
- The recommended watch order includes movies and specials to add context to the series
*Sound! Euphonium: The Movie* is a recap of the first season of the anime series
- Sound! Euphonium, the anime series, is based on a Japanese novel series written by Ayano Takeda. The story revolves around the students of Kitauji High School Concert Band as they strive to improve their skills and compete in national competitions. The anime series masterfully blends realistic portrayals of high school life with the emotional highs and lows of pursuing a shared passion.
- Sound! Euphonium: The Movie – Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band is a 2016 anime film that serves as a recap of the first season of the anime series. The film centres on the concert band's members, including Kumiko Oumae, a first-year student who joins the concert band after a disappointing experience in middle school, and their journey to achieve musical excellence. The series explores their challenges, friendships, and personal growth as they prepare for prestigious competitions, highlighting the intricacies of music and the dynamics within the band.
The film, directed by Taichi Ogawa, is intended to be a stand-alone film rather than a compilation film. It focuses on the characters' emotional growth and the evolving dynamics within the band. The film was released in Japan on September 30, 2017, and held its North American premiere at Anime NYC in November 2018.
The *Sound! Euphonium* franchise also includes a second anime film, *Sound! Euphonium: The Movie – May the Melody Reach You!*, which serves as a recap of the second season of the anime series. This film focuses on the concert band's vice president, Asuka Tanaka, during their preparation for the national competition. It was released in 2017 and selected as a Jury Recommended Work at the Japan Media Arts Festival in 2018.
In addition to the two recap films, the *Sound! Euphonium* franchise includes spin-off films such as *Liz and the Blue Bird* and *Our Promise: A Brand New Day*, which add essential context to the TV series and explore the characters' journeys outside of the band's competitive preparations.
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*Sound! Euphonium: The Movie – May the Melody Reach You!* is a recap of the second season
Sound! Euphonium: The Movie – May the Melody Reach You! is an anime film that serves as a recap of the second season of the Sound! Euphonium anime television series. The film was produced by Kyoto Animation and distributed by Shochiku. It was directed by Taichi Ogawa, marking his directorial debut, and written by Jukki Hanada.
The film centres on the Kitauji High School concert band's vice president, Asuka Tanaka, during their preparation for the national competition. The band hears the troubling news that Asuka, one of the key euphonium players, may quit. Asuka is beautiful and charismatic, and everyone relies on her, but she also has a cool side and never reveals her true self. Kumiko doesn't get along with Asuka initially, but her feelings change when she learns that Asuka may drop out. Asuka has feelings about the euphonium that she cannot tell anyone else.
The film was released in Japan on September 30, 2017, with its North American premiere taking place at Anime NYC in November 2018. The original soundtrack of the film, "The Only Melody," was released in Japan on September 27, 2017, and digitally on April 4, 2022. All the music was composed by Akito Matsuda, who also arranged the film's theme song, "Soundscape (True & Wind Orchestra Ver.)."
Despite being a compilation film, director Makoto Shinkai praised *Sound! Euphonium: The Movie – May the Melody Reach You!* as a "wonderful, independent coming-of-age film." The film was selected as a Jury Recommended Work at the Japan Media Arts Festival in 2018.
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*Liz and the Blue Bird* is a spin-off film that provides context for the series
Liz and the Blue Bird is directed by Naoko Yamada and written by Reiko Yoshida. It focuses on the relationship between two supporting characters from the series, Mizore Yoroizuka and Nozomi Kasaki, as they prepare for a concert with their high school's wind band. In parallel, the film also depicts a fairy tale, from which the band's musical piece is adapted. The eponymous fairy tale is about a woman named Liz (represented by the oboe) and an unnamed bluebird turned human (represented by the flute) who become best friends but ultimately part ways so that the bird can live a fulfilling life.
The film received positive reviews from critics, with most of the praise going to the relationship and personalities of the two main characters, the soundtrack, and the animation. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an 82% approval rating, while Metacritic gives it a score of 67 out of 100, indicating "generally favorable reviews."
Liz and the Blue Bird is intended as a standalone work that can be fully understood without prior knowledge of the series. However, it provides context for the series by exploring the friendship and dynamics between Mizore and Nozomi, two characters introduced in the second season of the anime adaptation. The film also explores the insecurities and vulnerabilities of human relationships and the necessity of communication for their health.
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*Our Promise: A Brand New Day* is an English-dubbed title of a Sound! Euphonium film
The film follows the story of Oumae Kumiko, a euphonium player in her second year at Kitauji High School, who is asked to mentor the high school band's new players, who all have their own problems. Kumiko was a first-year student who joined the concert band after a disappointing experience in middle school. The film also focuses on Shūichi Tsukamoto, another character in the story.
Our Promise: A Brand New Day is produced by Kyoto Animation and distributed by Shochiku. It is directed by Tatsuya Ishihara from a script written by Jukki Hanada. The film was one of two new anime projects announced by the studio in June 2017, with Ishihara being confirmed as its director in 2018.
The film grossed ¥320 million in Japan and earned $90,341 in the United States and Canada. It received a grade of "B+" from Kim Morrissy of Anime News Network, who criticized the film for introducing new characters and subplots that were underdeveloped and similar to previous seasons. Charles Solomon of the Los Angeles Times also felt that the characters were "undeveloped" and that the director should have devoted more time to the club members.
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The recommended watch order includes movies and specials to add context to the series
Sound! Euphonium is an anime series based on a Japanese novel series written by Ayano Takeda. The story revolves around the North Uji High School Concert Band and its members' unique and deeply human stories. The series follows the band's journey to achieve musical excellence and the challenges, friendships, and personal growth that come with it.
The recommended watch order for the Sound! Euphonium series includes movies and specials that add context to the series:
- TV Season 1
- TV Season 2
- Spin-off Movie Liz and the Blue Bird - This film is part of the anime TV series but can be watched as a standalone film.
- Movie The Finale Oath
- Special Episode Ensemble Contest
- TV Season 3
The above watch order allows viewers to experience the characters' emotional growth and the story's flow in the most natural and heartwarming way. It is important to follow the correct watch order to fully appreciate the character arcs and the evolving band dynamics.
The Sound! Euphonium movies are:
- Sound! Euphonium: The Movie – Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band - This film recaps the first season of the anime series.
- Sound! Euphonium: The Movie – May the Melody Reach You! - This film serves as a recap of the second season and focuses on the characters Kumiko Ōmae and Asuka Tanaka.
- Sound! Euphonium the Movie: Our Promise: A Brand New Day - This film's position in the watch order is unclear, but it is assumed to be watched last.
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Frequently asked questions
It is about a high school concert band's journey to achieve musical excellence, focusing on a girl named Kumiko Oumae who joins the band as a euphonium player.
Yes, the Sound Euphonium movies are recaps of the anime television series. "Sound! Euphonium: The Movie – Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band" recaps the first season, and "Sound! Euphonium: The Movie – May the Melody Reach You!" recaps the second season.
The recommended watch order for the Sound Euphonium series is TV Season 1 → TV Season 2 → Spin-off Movie Liz and the Blue Bird → Movie The Finale Oath → Special Episode Ensemble Contest → TV Season 3.
The Sound Euphonium series is available on DMM TV, which offers a 14-day free trial. However, most platforms are region-locked to Japan.
Yes, there is a spin-off movie called "Liz and the Blue Bird" and another movie called "Our Promise: A Brand New Day", which is assumed to be the last movie in the watch order.
