On the 23rd, Episode 12 of the anime Sound! Euphonium 3 aired on NHK E-Tele. Online discussions have erupted with comments such as, "This is Kyoto Animation's true strength..." and "I was moved to tears by the godlike animation and storyline."

Episode 12, titled "The Last Soloist," reveals the audition results for the national competition members. In response, Kumiko makes a request to the advisor, Noboru Taki. The Kitauji High School Concert Band operates on a merit-based system. The story unfolds with Kumiko stepping onto the stage for her final performance.

The euphonium section has Kumiko and Mayu facing a re-audition, prompting reactions like, "When Kumiko and Reina started crying, I couldn't hold back my own tears... I wished I could join Kanade and Reina," "This episode was incredible! Eupho is the best!" "It was truly heart-wrenching," "I didn't expect such a turn of events, I can't stop crying," "Such a wonderfully Kyoto Animation-esque story, the afterglow is intense," and "Kyoto Animation's artwork is always godlike, but their depiction of tearful faces is particularly amazing. Just like with Violet Evergarden, I end up crying along with the characters."

On X (formerly Twitter), the related term "re-audition" trended at No. 1, and official X accounts released iconic scene cuts.

'Sound! Euphonium' is a highly popular concert band anime series produced by Kyoto Animation. Set in the Kitauji High School Concert Band, it follows the youth story of the protagonist, Kumiko Oumae, who strives to overcome various challenges. The latest series, 'Sound! Euphonium 3,' portrays Kumiko as a third-year student and the club president, along with the lives of the other band members of Kitauji High School.

Source : ORICON NEWS