Sound! Euphonium

Sound! Euphonium
Cover of the first Sound! Euphonium novel
響け! ユーフォニアム (Hibike! Yūfoniamu)
Genre	Drama, Slice of life
Novel series
Written by	Ayano Takeda
Illustrated by	Nikki Asada
Published by	Takarajimasha
Imprint	Takarajimasha Bunko
Original run	December 5, 2013 – May 25, 2015
Volumes	4
Manga
Written by	Ayano Takeda
Illustrated by	Hami
Published by	Takarajimasha
Magazine	Kono Manga ga Sugoi! Web
Original run	November 28, 2014 – present
Volumes	3
Anime television series
Directed by	Tatsuya Ishihara
Written by	Jukki Hanada
Music by	Akito Matsuda
Studio	Kyoto Animation
Licensed by	^NA Ponycan USA
Network	Tokyo MX, SUN, KBS, TVA, BS11, AT-X
Original run	April 7, 2015 – June 30, 2015
Episodes	13
Original video animation
Directed by	Tatsuya Ishihara
Written by	Jukki Hanada
Music by	Akito Matsuda
Studio	Kyoto Animation
Released	December 16, 2015
Runtime	24 minutes
Anime film
Gekijōban Hibike! Euphonium: Kitauji Kōkō Suisōgaku-bu e Yōkoso
Directed by	Tatsuya Ishihara
Written by	Jukki Hanada
Music by	Akito Matsuda
Studio	Kyoto Animation
Licensed by	^NA Ponycan USA
Released	April 23, 2016
Runtime	104 minutes
Anime television series
Studio	Kyoto Animation
Original run	October 2016 – scheduled

Sound! Euphonium (響け! ユーフォニアム Hibike! Yūfoniamu) is a Japanese novel series by Ayano Takeda. The story takes place in Uji, Kyoto, and focuses on the Kitauji High School Music Club, which is steadily improving thanks to the newly appointed adviser's strict instruction.^[1] A manga adaptation illustrated by Hami began serialization on the Kono Manga ga Sugoi! Web website on November 28, 2014. A 13-episode anime adaptation, produced by Kyoto Animation and directed by Tatsuya Ishihara, aired in Japan between April and June 2015. A second season of the anime will air in October 2016.

Plot

The Kitauji high school concert band club had at one time participated in national tournaments and was a champion school, but after the club's adviser changed, they have not been able to even participate in the qualifying tournament. However, thanks to the newly appointed adviser's strict instruction, the students are steadily improving and build up their strength. As they fight over who plays solos, some students give priority to studying and quit club activities. Finally, the long wished-for day of the contest arrives.

Characters

Kumiko Oumae (黄前 久美子 Ōmae Kumiko)

Voiced by: Tomoyo Kurosawa

Kumiko, a first-year high school student, is the protagonist of Sound! Euphonium. She speaks standard Japanese, which is rare in Kansai. She is easily swayed by the opinions of others and is an indecisive person. She dislikes her character because she cannot make her wishes known to others. She is a euphonium player. She lives near Byodoin Temple and is a friend of Shuichi's family. Her school bag is plain, and it seems that she is not interested in over the top, fancy stuff. Kumiko and Shūichi are childhood friends, and they are familiar enough not to talk to each other using the polite form of speech. She likes novels, which contain extreme matters that contrast with her character. She is an in-door type of person and she does not get along with sports-oriented people, except for Hazuki.

Hazuki Katou (加藤 葉月 Katō Hazuki)

Voiced by: Ayaka Asai

Hazuki is a friendly girl who talks innocently. She is Kumiko's classmate and is suntanned because she belonged to the tennis club when she was a junior high school student. She is a beginner at music. She admires the trumpet and joined the concert band club, but ended up playing the tuba, which she calls "Tubacabura" (a portmanteau of tuba and chupacabra). She is a bright, perky mood-maker, and the type of person who prefers standing out over supporting others.

Sapphire Kawashima (川島 緑輝 Kawashima Safaia) / Midori (緑)

Voiced by: Moe Toyota

Sapphire is a girl with soft hair and a delicate constitution. She is often timid due to her lack of self-confidence. She is embarrassed of her own name "Sapphire" (緑輝 Safaia, lit."green brilliancy") , so she tells people to call her "Midori". She is from a junior high school named Seijo (聖女) which has a competitive concert band club. She plays the contrabass, which she endearingly calls "George".

Reina Kousaka (高坂 麗奈 Kōsaka Reina)

Voiced by: Chika Anzai

Reina is a beautiful trumpet player with long black hair. She was a member of the concert band club at the same junior high school as Kumiko. She is regarded as a good student by others. She is a dedicated trumpeter, and goes to the music classroom even outside of club activities. Though she has a polite disposition, she is not viewed so well by others because she usually has a surly expression. She cherishes her trumpet, which was given to her by her parents when she was a junior high school student.

Asuka Tanaka (田中 あすか Tanaka Asuka)

Voiced by: Minako Kotobuki

Asuka is a third-year student and vice president of concert band club. She plays the euphonium and leads the bass section. Whenever the club is marching, she leads the band as drum major. She is a beautiful girl with glasses, and a playful personality.

Haruka Ogasawara (小笠原 晴香 Ogasawara Haruka)

Voiced by: Saori Hayami

Haruka (Ogasawara^{[n 1]}) is a third-year student and president of the concert band club. She plays the baritone saxophone and leads the saxophone section. She is a strong-minded character, but has low self-esteem.

Kaori Nakaseko (中世古 香織 Nakaseko Kaori)

Voiced by: Minori Chihara

Kaori is a third-year student. She is a beautiful girl with flowing, deep-black hair. She has a gentle character, and is quite popular in the concert band club. She plays trumpet and is the section leader, in addition to being the club accountant.

Shuichi Tsukamoto (塚本 秀一 Tsukamoto Shūichi)

Voiced by: Haruki Ishiya

Shuichi is a first-year high school student. He is Kumiko's childhood friend, and the two went to the same junior high school. He and Kumiko are not classmates in high school because they are studying different courses. They had a falling out, due to Shuichi having made a snide remark about Kumiko when they were in their third year of junior high school. He was originally a horn player, but he gets to play the trombone after winning a game of rock-paper-scissors. He notices minor internal conflicts within the concert band club and tells Kumiko, because a second year student had trouble with a third year student, who did not practice and was not good at playing, by which the number of second years dropped drastically.

Takuya Gotou (後藤 卓也 Gotō Takuya)

Voiced by: Kenjiro Tsuda

A second-year student who is a tall, calm, and taciturn youth. He plays the tuba and sousaphone.

Riko Nagase (長瀬 梨子 Nagase Riko)

Voiced by: Miyuki Kobori

A second-year student and Takuya's girlfriend. She also plays the tuba and sousaphone.

Natsuki Nakagawa (中川 夏紀 Nakagawa Natsuki)

Voiced by: Konomi Fujimura

Natsuki is a second-year student who plays euphonium.

Yuko Yoshikawa (吉川 優子 Yoshikawa Yūko)

Voiced by: Yuri Yamaoka

Yūko is a second-year student who plays the trumpet. She adores Kaori.

Aoi Saitou (斎藤 葵 Saitō Aoi)

Voiced by: Yōko Hikasa

Aoi is a childhood friend of Kumiko, and she is two years her senior. The two often played together, as they lived in the same neighborhood. She and Kumiko drifted apart in junior high school. They are reunited in the concert band club. She plays tenor saxophone.

Noboru Taki (滝 昇 Taki Noboru)

Voiced by: Takahiro Sakurai

Taki is the new music teacher in Kitauji High School and serves as the adviser to the concert band club. He is also in charge of Class 5 of the second-year students. He is polite and has a methodical personality. He is popular with the female students. He emphasizes independence in his students, and to this end he pushes them to reach their goal of going to the national convention.

Michie Matsumoto (松本 美知恵 Matsumoto Michie)

Voiced by: Aya Hisakawa

Michie is Kumiko's homeroom teacher and is the vice-advisor of concert band club. She is known as an intimidating teacher.

Mamiko Oumae (黄前 麻美子 Ōmae Mamiko)

Voiced by: Manami Numakura

Mamiko is Kumiko's older sister. She is a college student and a trombone player.

Akiko Oumae (黄前 明子 Ōmae Akiko)

Voiced by: Haruhi Nanao

Akiko is Kumiko and Mamiko's mother. Her name "Akiko" is not mentioned in the original novels.

Azusa Sasaki (佐々木 梓 Sasaki Azusa)

Voiced by: Azusa Tadokoro

Azusa is Kumiko's friend and they went to the same junior high school. She admitted Rikka High School (立華高校 Rikka Kōkō) known for its marching band. She plays the trombone.

Kohaku Kawashima (川島 琥珀 Kawashima Kohaku)

Voiced by: Haruka Chisuga

Kohaku is Sapphire's little sister. She is an additional character for the anime television series and appears in the eighth episode. Her name "Kohaku" means "amber" in Japanese.

Mizore Yoroizuka (鎧塚 みぞれ Yoroizuka Mizore)

Nozomi Kasaki (傘木 希美 Kasaki Nozomi)

Masahiro Hashimoto (橋本 真博 Hashimoto Masahiro)

Satomi Niiyama (新山 聡美 Niiyama Satomi)

Hirone Torizuka (鳥塚 ヒロネ Torizuka Hirone)

A third-year student who is the concertmaster and leader of the clarinet section.

Kotoko Himegami (姫神 琴子 Himegami Kotoko)

A third-year student who is the leader of the flute and piccolo section.

Juri Sawada (沢田 樹里 Sawada Juri)

A third-year student who is the leader of the horn section.

Hideri Noguti (野口 ヒデリ Noguchi Hideri)

A third-year student who is the leader of the trombone section.

Narai Tanabe (田邊 名来 Tanabe Narai)

A third-year student who plays the snare drum and leads the percussion section. His nickname is "Knuckle".

Raina Kiramura (喜多村 来南 Kitamura Raina)

A third-year student who is the leader of the bassoon and oboe section. She plays the bassoon.

Shoko Hagiwara (萩原 笙子 Hagiwara Shōko)

A third-year student who is the club's photographer. She plays the clarinet.

Yoriko Sōga (雑賀 頼子 Sōga Yoriko)

A third-year student who is the club's music notes librarian. She plays the piccolo.

Tsune Watanabe (渡辺 つね Watanabe Tsune)

A third-year student who is the club's alumni coordinator. She plays the flute.

Chikao Takigawa (瀧川 ちかお Takigawa Chikao)

A first-year student and Shuichi's friend. He plays the tenor saxophone.

Raimu Okamoto (岡本 来夢 Okamoto Raimu)

A third-year student who plays the alto saxophone. Her lucky charm is written as "L.O."

Akiko Yoshizawa (吉沢 秋子 Yoshizawa Akiko)

A first-year student who plays the trumpet.

Rara Hitomi (瞳 ララ Hitomi Rara)

A first-year student who plays the horn.

Hitoshi Usui (臼井 ひとし Usui Hitoshi)

A third-year student who plays the bass clarinet.

Hiyoko Ueda (植田 日和子 Ueda Hiyoko)

A first-year student who plays the clarinet.

Media

Print media

Sound! Euphonium is a 319-page novel written by Ayano Takeda, and features cover art drawn by Nikki Asada. Takarajimasha published the novel on December 5, 2013. Two sequel novels were released on March 5 and April 4, 2015. In addition, a short story collection was released on May 25, 2015.

A manga adaptation illustrated by Hami began serialization on the Kono Manga ga Sugoi! Web website on November 28, 2014.^[2] The first tankōbon volume was released on April 3, 2015.^[3]

No.	Title	Release date	ISBN
1	Sound! Euphonium: Welcome to Kitauji High School's Wind Ensemble Club[n 2] Hibike! Yūfoniamu: Kitauji Kōkō Suisōgaku-bu e Yōkoso (響け! ユーフォニアム　北宇治高校吹奏楽部へようこそ)	December 5, 2013[4]	ISBN 978-4-8002-1747-9
2	Sound! Euphonium 2: The Hottest Summer of Kitauji High School's Wind Ensemble Club Hibike! Yūfoniamu 2: Kitauji Kōkō Suisōgaku-bu no Ichiban Atsui Natsu (響け! ユーフォニアム2　北宇治高校吹奏楽部のいちばん熱い夏)	March 5, 2015[5]	ISBN 978-4-8002-3906-8
3	Sound! Euphonium 3: The Greatest Crisis of Kitauji High School's Wind Ensemble Club Hibike! Yūfoniamu 3: Kitauji Kōkō Suisōgaku-bu, Saidai no Kiki (響け! ユーフォニアム3　北宇治高校吹奏楽部、最大の危機)	April 4, 2015[6]	ISBN 978-4-8002-3982-2
4	Sound! Euphonium: Secret Story of Kitauji High School's Wind Ensemble Club Hibike! Yūfoniamu: Kitauji Kōkō Suisōgaku-bu no Himitsu no Hanashi (響け! ユーフォニアム　北宇治高校吹奏楽部のヒミツの話)	May 25, 2015[7]	ISBN 978-4-8002-4119-1

Anime

A 13-episode anime television series adaptation of the first volume of the novel series, directed by Tatsuya Ishihara and produced by Kyoto Animation, aired in Japan between April 7^[8] and June 30, 2015. The opening theme is "Dream Solister" by True, and the ending theme is "Tutti!" (トゥッティ!) by Tomoyo Kurosawa, Ayaka Asai, Moe Toyota, and Chika Anzai. The ending theme for episode 8 is a trumpet and euphonium duet version of "Ai o Mitsuketa Basho" (愛を見つけた場所, "The Place Where We Found Love") and the ending theme for episode 13 is a wind orchestra version of "Dream Solister". Insert wind music was performed by the Freshman Wind Ensemble (フレッシュマン ウィンド アンサンブル) of the Senzoku Gakuen College of Music. Kyoto Animation produced an anime film retelling the events of the television series,^[9] which premiered on April 23, 2016. A second season of the television series will air in October 2016.^[10]

Insert wind music
No.	Title	Music	Length
1.	"Abarenbō Shōgun Theme" (暴れん坊将軍のテーマ; episodes 1 and 12)	Shunsuke Kikuchi
2.	"Infernal Galop" (from Orpheus in the Underworld; episode 1)	Jacques Offenbach
3.	"Marines' March[n 3]" (海兵隊 Kaiheitai; episodes 3-4)	James M. Fulton
4.	"Symphony No. 9" (part II Largo, episode 3)	Antonín Dvořák
5.	"The Fairest of the Fair" (episode 5)	John Philip Sousa
6.	"Funiculì, Funiculà" (episode 5)	Luigi Denza
7.	"Rydeen" (ライディーン; episode 5) (from Solid State Survivor by Yellow Magic Orchestra)	Yukihiro Takahashi
8.	"Crescent Moon Dance" (三日月の舞; episodes 6-13)	Namie Horikawa
9.	"Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" (episode 6)	French folk song
10.	"Ai o Mitsuketa Basho" (愛を見つけた場所; episodes 8)	Hanako Oku
11.	"Wind of Provence" (プロヴァンスの風; episodes 10 and 13)	Naoki Tasaka
12.	"Scheherazade" (episode 13)	Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

Episode list

No.	Title	Original air date
1	"Welcome to High School" "Yōkoso Hai Sukūru" (ようこそハイスクール)	April 7, 2015
Euphonium player Kumiko Oumae inadvertently creates a rift with trumpeter and fellow band member Reina Kousaka upon losing their final concert band competition in junior high. On the first day of high school, she befriends classmates Hazuki Katou and Sapphire "Midori" Kawashima. Midori, who used to play the double bass, suggests that the three go check out the Kitauji concert band club. As they are being greeted by club president Haruka Ogasawara and vice president Asuka Tanaka, Kumiko is shocked to meet Reina again as the latter goes to join the band. While struggling to come to terms with her earlier surprise meeting with Reina, Kumiko runs into childhood friend Shuichi Tsukamoto on the way home, who also tells her of his intentions to join. Though initially unsure, with encouragement from Midori and Hazuki (who has just bought a mouthpiece), Kumiko decides to finally join the band the next day.
2	"Nice to Meet You, Euphonium" "Yoroshiku Yūfoniamu" (よろしくユーフォニアム)	April 14, 2015
Despite several attempts to break the ice, Kumiko remains unable to talk to Reina. After school, Haruka announces that it is time to assign instruments to the new club members. Due to the lack of contrabass players, Midori is automatically assigned the double bass given her previous experience playing at a prestigious school; similarly, Reina joins the trumpet section after an impressive performance to section leader Kaori Nakaseko. Hazuki selects the tuba after successfully fitting her mouthpiece to one. Kumiko, who wants to try a different instrument in high school, initially avoids the bass section; unfortunately, she is scouted by section leader Asuka after Aoi Saitou, an old friend of Kumiko, reveals that she has been playing euphonium since elementary school. The next day, the club meets their new advisor Noboru Taki, who asks the members to decide on their goal for the year. Though Kumiko is unsure of what she wants, the club overwhelmingly votes to work towards winning nationals in the upcoming concert band competition.
3	"First Ensemble" "Hajimete Ansanburu" (はじめてアンサンブル)	April 21, 2015
The band begins sectional practice as the new members select their instruments and are taught the basics. Hazuki decides to name her new tuba "Tubacabura" after seeing Midori name her bass "George". Mr. Taki instructs the band to let him know once they are good enough to perform in an ensemble; however, many sections neglect to take their practice seriously, preferring instead to focus on the upcoming Sunrise Festival, an important event that the concert band has traditionally performed at. Midori's question regarding the lack of second-year students is met with uncomfortable silences from the other upperclassmen in the section. The club's first performance as an ensemble goes poorly; Mr. Taki warns the club that unless they improve in a week, they should not even think about performing at SunFes, much less nationals. As dissent towards Mr. Taki grows in the club, practice is cancelled while the section leaders discuss what to do. Reina, frustrated at the turn of events, yells out at the top of her lungs after playing a trumpet solo outside school, much to Kumiko's surprise.
4	"Singing Solfège" "Utau yo Sorufēju" (うたうよソルフェージュ)	April 28, 2015
Despite still having reservations about Mr. Taki, the club decides to practice for their second ensemble. Mr. Taki engages the club in a variety of drills: having them run around the school and play their instruments, engaging the students in breathing exercises, and finally working with each section individually. Kumiko and Hazuki overhear his strict treatment of the flute section, but is later surprised by his gentle demeanor while working with him in the bass section. On the way home, Kumiko again runs into Shuichi, who tells her that it is Mr. Taki's first time advising a concert band. Reina, overhearing them, adamantly defends Mr. Taki, much to the surprise of Kumiko and Shuichi. At school the next day, Kumiko awkwardly apologizes to Reina while also thanking her for having inspired her; she leaves in a hurry but expresses relief at finally being able to talk to Reina. On the day of the ensemble, the band's performance meets Mr. Taki's standards; he responds by affirming his commitment to the band's goals of performing in SunFes and making nationals.
5	"Festival Time" "Tadaima Fesutibaru" (ただいまフェスティバル)	May 5, 2015
The band prepares for its upcoming performance at SunFes as uniforms are handed out and the students are drilled on how to march in unison. Natsuki Nakagawa, a second-year in the bass section, reveals to Kumiko and Hazuki that Haruka is only president because Asuka, despite her more outgoing personality, had passed up on it. The band now has confidence in Mr. Taki, even agreeing to extra practice time after school. Aoi leaves early however, telling Kumiko that she has cram school. On the way home, Kumiko is surprised to run into Reina. While trying to make small talk, Kumiko unintentionally expresses her doubt at their chances of making nationals, quickly taking it back. Afraid of offending Reina again, she is surprised to see her smile in response. On the day of the festival, Kumiko runs into an old friend from junior high who reveals that Reina actually turned down an invitation from Rikka, a prestigious school, to go to Kitauji. Despite having to go after Rikka, the band's performance earns them notice from the crowd.
6	"Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Tuba" "Kirakira Tuba" (きらきらチューバ)	May 12, 2015
Mr. Taki reveals that he intends on holding auditions for the upcoming competition, much to everyone's surprise. There is consternation in the band at the prospect of seniors not being able to play, causing Kumiko to recall an unpleasant memory from junior high. Meanwhile, the band learns what pieces they will be performing for the audition, as even the normally laid-back Natsuki begins to practice. Asuka attempts to motivate Hazuki, who expresses doubt at being able to make the cut as a beginner. After trying different ways to help her, Kumiko realizes that Hazuki has never had the chance to play her tuba with others in ensemble. Together with Midori, the three play "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star", much to Hazuki's delight. As Hazuki is carrying her tuba home, she trips, but is fortuitously caught by Shuichi. Aoi, seeing Kumiko practicing with her euphonium, wishes her luck at the audition.
7	"Crybaby Saxophone" "Naki Mushi Sakusofon" (なきむしサクソフォン)	May 19, 2015
As practice continues for the upcoming audition, Aoi still insists on leaving early for cram school, causing Haruka to worry. During an ensemble, Aoi is singled out for her performance; when asked by Mr. Taki when she will be able to play the part, Aoi stuns the club by announcing her sudden decision to quit, citing conflict with her studies. Kumiko tries to run after Aoi, but is overtaken by Haruka. Aoi explains the real reason she quit: having been unable to convince the other members not to quit the previous year, she would not let herself go to nationals this year. Haruka blames herself for not being able to convince Aoi to stay and doubts her ability to lead the club, staying home from school the next day. Asuka temporarily takes charge, revealing her cold demeanor and uncompromising personality. After school, Kaori stops by Haruka's house to try to cheer her up, reminding her that she alone had the courage to take over leadership of the club, even when Asuka couldn't. The next day, Haruka returns to the applause of everyone in the club. During lunch, Hazuki suddenly asks Kumiko whether or not she is going out with Shuichi, leaving her stunned.
8	"Festival Triangle" "Omatsuri Toraianguru" (おまつりトライアングル)	May 26, 2015
Kumiko vehemently denies being romantically involved with Shuichi, much to the relief of both Hazuki and Midori. On their way home from school, Shuichi asks a shocked Kumiko to go to the Agata Festival with him, to which she does not reply. During practice, Kumiko's attempts to ignore Shuichi fail when he misinterprets her actions as a signal to speak privately; Kumiko's attempt to deflect his invitation inadvertently causes her to ask Reina to go with her instead. With Kumiko's encouragement, Hazuki asks Shuichi to go with her. At the festival, Hazuki confesses her feelings but is rejected. Meanwhile, Reina invites Kumiko to hike with her to several shrines overlooking the city, avoiding the festival altogether. Reina divulges her interest in spending more time with Kumiko, stating that she finds Kumiko's true personality—nothing like the "nice girl" she presents herself as—attractive. Reina reveals that she has no interest in fitting in, but rather wants to be something special, which is why she plays the trumpet. The day ends with the two of them playing a piece from their middle school concert band repertoire atop the mountain, leading into the day of the auditions.
9	"Please, Audition" "Onegai Ōdishon" (おねがいオーディション)	June 2, 2015
Midori feels guilt over having pushed Hazuki into confessing, blaming herself for her friend's rejection. Asuka criticizes the noticeable drop in Midori's performance during practice, and declares bluntly that she has no interest in personal matters unrelated to band. Hazuki confronts Kumiko regarding the latter's feelings for Shuichi, but Kumiko continues to frantically deny having such feelings. At home, Kumiko's older sister reveals to her that Mr. Taki is actually the son of a famous music instructor. Meanwhile, Kaori expresses her desire to play the trumpet solo to Haruka, followed by a tense encounter with a practicing Reina. On the day of the auditions, Kumiko sees everyone practicing furiously, including Natsuki. She hesitates when she realizes that she is now competing against her bandmates, not wanting to deny someone a chance to play, but Reina encourages her, telling her she has to do her best. Kumiko's audition passes without incident, but as the results are later announced, the pain of failing to make the cut is clearly evident among the bad members, with some bursting into tears; among those out are Natsuki and Hazuki. All eyes are on Reina as she is selected as the soloist over the crowd favorite Kaori, much to everyone's shock.
10	"Straight Trumpet" "Massugu Toranpetto" (まっすぐトランペット)	June 9, 2015
Despite not making the cut, Natsuki remains in surprisingly good spirits and expresses her wish to play again next year, much to Kumiko's relief. Upon discovering that Mr. Taki had known Reina prior to their meeting at Kitauji, Yuko Yoshikawa, a second-year trumpet player who idolizes Kaori, publicly accuses him of playing favorites in the auditions. Reina angrily rebukes her, defending Taki's honor and saying that she was chosen for the simple reason that she is the superior musician, which enrages Yuko. Natsuki and Kaori are ultimately forced to separate the two. Later, Reina confides to Kumiko that she chose Kitauji over other schools because of Mr. Taki and that she loves him, much to Kumiko's surprise. As the rumor that Mr. Taki held the auditions as a pretense to give Reina the solo begins to spread, the collective mood of the band begins to drop. In response, Mr. Taki announces that he will hold a second round of auditions for anyone who is interested in appealing the results of the first audition, with performances being judged by a vote from the band members. Kaori asks to redo the audition for the solo part, meaning Reina will have to redo her audition as well.
11	"Welcome Back, Audition" "Okaeri Ōdishon" (おかえりオーディション)	June 16, 2015
After hearing Reina practice for the audition, Yuko is shocked at her playing ability, privately conceding to Kumiko that Reina is fit to play the solo. Meanwhile, Kaori attempts to gauge Asuka's opinion regarding her playing. Though Asuka remains evasive in her answers, Kaori decides that she would rather not know instead. The next day, Yuko confronts Reina and begs her to throw the audition for Kaori's sake, who, as a senior, will not have the chance to play again. Reina, defiant as ever, declares that Kaori's circumstances have nothing to do with her and leaves. Before the audition, Haruka goes to see Kaori when Asuka refuses to; likewise, Kumiko visits Reina, who questions whether or not she should give Kaori the solo, and reminds the latter that in order to become something special, she must win. At the audition, Kaori plays first, but as Reina finishes her performance, it is clear to the band that Reina is the better soloist. However, when asked to decide by Mr. Taki, nearly everyone abstains from voting; Yuko and Haruka vote for Kaori, while Kumiko and Hazuki vote for Reina. Faced with a tie, Mr. Taki asks Kaori if she is willing to play the solo, but, having heard Reina's performance, Kaori declines.
12	"My Euphonium" "Watashi no Yūfoniamu" (わたしのユーフォニアム)	June 23, 2015
Mr. Taki asks the euphoniums to play an additional section. While Asuka is quick to learn the part, Kumiko finds herself struggling to master the piece despite relentless practice. During an ensemble, Mr. Taki asks whether or not she will be ready by the competition; Kumiko confidently declares to him that she will. Encouraged by Reina and other members of the bass section, Kumiko continues to practice the part. However, during a critique of the band's performance, Mr. Taki suddenly asks Asuka to play the part solo, leaving Kumiko shocked and depressed. Attempting to cheer her up, Hazuki and Midori invite Kumiko out to eat, but neglect to notice that she has forgotten her phone. On the way home, Kumiko breaks down crying, but finally realizes why Reina had been so upset when they failed to advance at the concert band competition in junior high. Returning to school to retrieve her phone, Kumiko runs into Mr. Taki, who reminds her of her promise to be ready by the competition and encourages her to continue practicing. Realizing that she still has a chance to perform, Kumiko meets up with Reina to share the good news with her.
13	"Goodbye Competition" "Sayonara Konkūru" (さよならコンクール)	June 30, 2015
As the day of the competition arrives, the band members all engage in preparations for the upcoming event. Natsuki and Hazuki, along with the other non-performing band members, present to everyone their own personalized good luck charms; Haruka expresses her gratitude for the gesture before offering the band her own words of encouragement. Midori, sensing Kumiko's nervousness over her fear of failure, reassures her. At the concert hall, Mr. Taki reminds the band members that it was they who set the goal of making it to nationals before encouraging them to put on a spectacular performance. Shuichi, despite lingering tensions with Kumiko, attempts to reconcile with her; Kumiko responds with a fist bump. During the performance, Kumiko reminisces back on her junior high days and admits that despite having wished to go to nationals before, she never thought it a serious goal until now. When the results are announced, Kitauji is revealed to have successfully advanced to the national competition, with the band celebrating their victory while an overjoyed Reina tearfully hugs Kumiko.
OVA	"Dash, Monaka" "Kakedasu Monaka" (かけだすモナカ)	December 16, 2015
A side-story focusing on Team Monaka, the members cut following the auditions, as they prepare to support the band in their own way, in advance of the competition.

Notes

1. Although Haruka Ogasawara is called "Haruka" by her friends such as Asuka and Kaori, she is referred to as "Ogasawara" by her surname at the descriptive parts in the original novel.
2. Kitauji (北宇治), is translated as "North Uji" at the English official website. Although the subtitle is sometimes translated as Welcome to Kitauji High School's Musical Instrument Club, suisōgaku (吹奏楽) actually means "concert band (wind ensemble)", not "musical instrument".
3. A complete list of Fulton's work does not list any "Marines" title. The anime original soundtrack version of the theme has also been credited to James M. Fulton, but it consists of two parts: the first part is an unknown march matched with Fulton's style, and the second part is from a Marines' hymn, the music of which is from the "Gendarmes' Duet" from Jacques Offenbach's opera Geneviève de Brabant.

References

1. 宇治舞台に吹奏楽部の青春描く　同大生で作家の武田さん (in Japanese). Kyoto Shimbun. January 16, 2014. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
2. 【速報】『響け！ユーフォニアム』コミカライズ、11月28日より「このマンガがすごい！WEB」で連載スタート！ (in Japanese). Takarajimasha. November 22, 2014. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
3. 『響け! ユーフォニアム 北宇治高校吹奏楽部へようこそ』第1巻 [Hibike! Euphonium Kitauji Kōkō Suisōgaku-bu e Yōkoso 1] (in Japanese). April 3, 2015. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
4. 響け! ユーフォニアム　北宇治高校吹奏楽部へようこそ [Hibike! Euphonium Kitauji Kōkō Suisōgaku-bu e Yōkoso] (in Japanese). Takarajimasha. Retrieved October 17, 2014.
5. 響け! ユーフォニアム2　北宇治高校吹奏楽部のいちばん熱い夏 [Hibike! Euphonium 2 Kitauji Kōkō Suisōgaku-bu no Ichiban Atsui Natsu] (in Japanese). Takarajimasha. Retrieved March 5, 2015.
6. 響け! ユーフォニアム3　北宇治高校吹奏楽部、最大の危機 [Hibike! Euphonium 3 Kitauji Kōkō Suisōgaku-bu, Saidai no Kiki] (in Japanese). Takarajimasha. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
7. 響け! ユーフォニアム　北宇治高校吹奏楽部のヒミツの話 [Hibike! Euphonium Kitauji Kōkō Suisōgaku-bu no Himitsu no Hanashi] (in Japanese). Takarajimasha. Retrieved June 30, 2015.
8. "Sound! Euphonium's 2nd Promo Video Introduces Cast". Anime News Network. March 24, 2015. Retrieved March 28, 2015.
9. "Kyoto Animation's Sound! Euphonium Gets Film & TV Series Sequel". Anime News Network. October 31, 2015. Retrieved November 2, 2015.
10. "Sound! Euphonium TV Anime's 2nd Season Premieres in October". Anime News Network. April 22, 2016. Retrieved April 23, 2016.

External links

• Official website (Japanese)
• Manga official website (Japanese)
• Anime official website (Japanese)
• Anime official website
• Sound! Euphonium (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia