Sound! Euphonium the Movie: Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band
Synopsis
After swearing off music due to an incident at the middle school regional concert band competition, euphonist Kumiko Oumae enters high school hoping for a fresh start. As fate would have it, she ends up being surrounded by people with an interest in the high school brass band. Kumiko finds the motivation she needs to make music once more with the help of her bandmates, some of whom are new like novice tubist Hazuki Katou; veteran contrabassist Sapphire Kawashima; and band vice president and fellow euphonist Asuka Tanaka. Others are old friends, like Kumiko's childhood friend and hornist-turned-trombonist Shuuichi Tsukamoto, and trumpeter and bandmate from middle school, Reina Kousaka. However, in the band itself, chaos reigns supreme. Despite their intention to qualify for the national band competition, as they currently are, just competing in the local festival will be a challenge—unless the new band advisor Noboru Taki does something about it. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The movie is largely seen as a recap of the first season, making it a useful refresher for those preparing to watch season 2. However, it's not recommended for new viewers as it misses key details. Fans of the first season appreciate the visuals and character portrayals, but some are disappointed by the lack of new content and specific character focus.
Strengths
- Good refresher before season 2
- Enjoyable characters, especially Taki-sensei
- Faithful recap of season 1 plot points
- Stunning animation/visuals
Weaknesses
- Mostly recap, very little new content
- Skips many details from season 1, not good for newcomers
- Lack of Asuka is frustrating for some fans