Tomoyo Kurosawa ,
the talented voice actress who plays Kumiko Oumae in “ Hibike!
Euphonium ”, confirmed via Twitter an emotional detail in the
final episode of the third season of the series. In the Kumiko awards
scene, members of the Kyoto Animation animation team were drawn in the
audience, including those who died in the tragic 2019 attack . This
tribute was made as a gesture of respect and remembrance at the close of
history.
The actress shared the following message on her Twitter account: « At the scene, everyone was there. The characters and the creators were all present! Ah, I'm so happy. I wonder if she will resonate up to the sky .
“Hibike! Euphonium” is a franchise that has gained
enormous popularity since its release. The series, produced by Kyoto
Animation, follows the story of a high school marching band and their efforts
to achieve success in national competitions. Its realistic depiction
of student life and dedication to music has resonated with many fans around the
world.
The tragedy that claimed the lives of
several animators in the arson attack on Kyoto Animation in 2019 left an
indelible mark on the anime industry. On July 18, 2019,
a man started a fire at Kyoto Animation's main studio, resulting in the deaths
of 36 people and leaving many others injured. Among the deceased were
talented animators and creators who worked on “Hibike! Euphonium” since its
first season , including Yasuhiro Takemoto , episode
director, and Futoshi Nishiya , character designer. The loss
of these creatives was deeply felt in the anime community.
The tribute in “Hibike! “Euphonium” is not only a
recognition of his work, but also a reminder of his legacy and the importance
of his contribution to the series and the art of animation in general. The
inclusion of these creators in the final episode is a testament to the lasting
impact they had on the industry and in the hearts of fans.
- « May
God bless you, may you rest in peace. I will pray for them tonight .
- « That
really made me start crying, haha. Such a beautiful way to honor staff,
KyoAni is the best! ».
- « One
of the reasons why KyoAni was the best anime studio ."
- « The
themes of mentoring and leadership in this program are all the more
impactful when you consider the incredible legacy of KyoAni's training
program, and the blow the industry suffered from the loss of both veterans
and promising new talent. Especially Taki's emotional response to winning
the gold on behalf of his late wife. I'm glad for the studio that they
were able to pay tribute to those they lost in such a beautiful way ."
- « I
still remember how devastating it was. I'm glad to see KyoAni made a
little memorial like this for them. Bless you, your hard work, and may you
continue in peace ."
- " Immortalized
forever in one of KyoAni's masterpieces, Rest in Peace ."
- « I
have loved KyoAni since I was introduced through Violet Evergarden and
Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon. Then I heard about the tragedy and the 36
souls that were lost. I cried as if it were a death in my own family. So
many shows I love, their creators were taken from me. The joy I felt upon
seeing his resurrection from the ashes was truly immense. The quality of
the story, the attention to detail, the sound design, everything is done
in a way that sets the benchmark for the industry. How they weave
memorials into the shows is both meaningful and cathartic. Seeing them in
the public was as if they were watching their project, which they put so
much time and effort into, come to fruition, a truly fitting memorial ."
- " That
is beautiful. May they rest in peace, it makes me so happy that KyoAni
still respects and remembers the members who worked on the show and many
others. Beautiful ".
- " Damn,
I haven't even seen the episode and I'm about to cry ."
- « I
almost cried when I saw this on Twitter. It's so sweet that they included
them this way. I am eternally grateful for the wonderful art they made .
- « This
is making me cry. May they rest in peace, KyoAni animators . »
- « If
this is true, I shed a tear when I saw this. Some of those who responded
to the original tweet appeared to have confirmed and identified some of
the staff. I love Nishiya's character designs in Hyouka ."
- « This
is how you leave a legacy. This is how you can be remembered forever. I
have chills ".
Source: OfficialTwitter Account
