Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie Part 1 Main Trailer Released; Special Episode “Kakedasu Monaka” to Stream on YouTube

The main trailer for Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie Part 1, the first installment of the concluding chapter of the beloved anime series Sound! Euphonium, has been released. The film opens in theaters on April 24. It was also announced that the special event “Sound! Euphonium – It’s the 9th Time! Uji Festival” will be held on June 6, featuring an all-star cast including Tomoyo Kurosawa and others.

In addition, the special episode Kakedasu Monaka, which was previously available only on the Blu-ray release of Season 1 and not on any streaming platforms, will be available for free on YouTube for a limited time from March 14 to March 21.

The Conclusion to a Decade-Long Series

Sound! Euphonium, produced by Kyoto Animation, is a hugely popular brass band anime series set at Kitauji High School’s concert band. The story follows protagonist Kumiko Oumae and her fellow members as they strive toward musical excellence.

Since the first TV season aired in April 2015, the franchise has produced three television seasons along with five theatrical films, special editions, and spin-offs. The series celebrated its 10th anniversary last year, and with Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie Part 1, the story moves toward its grand conclusion.

New Footage Showcases Marching Festival and Emotional Leadership Moments

The newly released trailer highlights the Kitauji High School Concert Band as they set their sights on winning a gold medal at the National Competition.

One of the biggest highlights is newly animated footage from the annual in-series marching band event, the “Sunrise Festival.” The scene features drum major Reina Kousaka leading the band with poise, as members march in perfect formation. Fans are already speculating about which musical piece this generation of the band will perform.

The trailer also includes a new scene depicting Kumiko Oumae inheriting the significant responsibility of serving as band president. Additionally, newly recorded voice lines from former president Yuko Yoshikawa and former vice president Natsuki Nakagawa—both popular characters—have been added.

Newly animated performance scenes from the concert band competition are also included, further building anticipation for the film.

Annual Uji Event Returns with Star-Studded Cast

On June 6, the event Sound! Euphonium – It’s the 9th Time! Uji Festival will take place at the Uji City Cultural Center, the real-life setting that mirrors the series’ location.

The five confirmed cast members are:

Kumiko Oumae VA: Tomoyo Kurosawa
Hazuki Kato VA: Ayaka Asai
Sapphire Kawashima VA: Moeka Toyota
Reina Kousaka VA: Chika Anzai
Mayu Kuroe VA: Haruka Tomatsu
Shuuichi Tsukamoto VA: Haruki Ishiya

Held annually, the event has become a beloved tradition among fans. It typically features hilarious talk segments, live readings of newly written original scripts, and announcements of new information related to the franchise.

Rare Special Episode “Kakedasu Monaka” to Stream for One Week Only

It was also announced that the special episode Kakedasu Monaka will stream for free on Kyoto Animation’s official YouTube channel from March 14 through March 21.

Previously available only on the Blu-ray release of Season 1 and not on any streaming services, the episode centers on the “monaka”—a nickname referring to reserve members who were not selected to perform in the competition.

The story explores how these reserve members face the competition season and highlights their unseen efforts behind the scenes. It has long been regarded by fans as a deeply moving and beloved side story within the series.

Source : ORICON NEWS