Sound! Euphonium the Movie: May the Melody Reach You!
Synopsis
Following their success in the qualifying round for the Kansai regional competition, the members of the Kitauji High School concert band set their sights on the next upcoming performance. Utilizing their summer break to the utmost, the band participates in a camp where they are instructed by their band advisor Noboru Taki and his friends who make their living as professional musicians. Kumiko Oumae and her friends remain determined to attain gold at the Kansai competition, but trouble arises when a student who once quit the band shows interest in rejoining and sparks unpleasant memories for the second-year members. Kumiko also learns about her teacher's surprising past and the motivation behind his desire to lead the band to victory. Reaching nationals will require hard work, and the adamant conviction in each student's commitment to the band will be put to the test. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The movie is a decent recap of the series but cuts too much content to stand on its own. Fans of the series may appreciate it, but it's not recommended as a substitute for watching the original anime. The musical aspects are well-represented, but the overall experience is diminished by the omitted plotlines.
Strengths
- Solid movie in itself, coherent story.
- Appreciable representation of marching band/wind ensemble experience.
- Visually and aurally similar to the original series.
Weaknesses
- Plot lines cut, reduced content compared to the series.
- Offers little over the original show.
- Not a replacement for the series; content and characters are missed.
- New content is difficult to identify and appreciate.