On the official site for the anime adaptation of the novels written by Ayano Takeda and Nikki Asada , Hibike! Euphonium ( Sound! Euphonium ), a new promotional video for the OVA “ Tokubetsuhen Hibike! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest .” The video confirms that the premiere is scheduled for August 4 in theaters in Japan , and reveals that Ayaka Ohashi will play the new character Tsubame Kayama and that TRUE will perform the theme song.
It should be noted that Kyoto Animation studios had previously reported that the " Joint Concert Arc " would have " a medium-length anime adaptation " (longer than a short film, but shorter than a movie). In addition, this OVA will also have a release on Blu-ray formats, in addition to the projections in theaters in Japan. The synopsis writes:
- Along with the summer band contest, the ensemble contest, commonly known as “Ancón”, is a venue for exciting performances. The performance of several people in a group has a different charm from that of a competition. To participate in the Kyoto Prefecture tournament, a representative team is selected in the school's preliminary round.
- However, with over 50 members, the Kitauji High School Music Band is facing a number of problems! Will Kumiko, the newly appointed club manager, be able to make it through the preliminary rounds? The days of struggle begin.
For their part, Ayano Takeda and Nikki Asada began publishing the light novels through the Takarajimasha publishing house in December 2013, and finished it in June 2019 with a total of twelve volumes. The work was adapted into a manga by Hami , who published it between November 2014 and October 2015, for a total of three compiled book volumes.
The novels inspired a thirteen-episode anime adaptation produced by Kyoto Animation studios , directed by Tatsuya Ishihara and scripts written by Jukki Hanada , released in April 2015. A thirteen-episode second season premiered in October 2016. franchise also includes four animated films and a third season that will premiere in 2024 in Japan.
Synopsis of Hibike! Euphonium
Kitauji High School Marching Band Club had a participation in national championships and was a well-known school, but after the club manager was changed, they have not been able to participate in the qualifying championship again. However, thanks to the strict guidance of the new manager, the students begin to improve their performances and gain self-confidence. While improving individually, some prioritize their studies and decide to leave the club. Finally, the long-awaited day of the competition arrives, will your effort pay off?
Fuente: Comic Natalie
(c) Ayano Takeda, Takarajimasha/Sound! ] Production Committee
