Sound! Euphonium Viewing Order: Anime & Movies Explained

We have compiled a viewing order for the popular anime series “Sound! Euphonium.” What is the best sequence to watch “Sound! Euphonium”? We will introduce the chronological order and recommended viewing sequence for the TV anime, compilation movies, theatrical releases, and spin-offs. Additionally, we will also provide summaries of each installment along with details on the characters and voice actors involved, so be sure to read through to the end.

What is Sound! Euphonium?

Original Work Information for Sound! Euphonium

In this summary, we will compile the viewing order for the popular anime series “Sound! Euphonium.” Known for its theatrical releases and films, “Sound! Euphonium” often leaves new viewers wondering “Which series should I start with?” This guide will answer that question and also introduce the chronological order of the series, so please take a look.

Before we delve into the recommended viewing order for “Sound! Euphonium,” let’s take a look at an overview of the work. “Sound! Euphonium” is a series of concert band novels written by Ayano Takeda, which has been published by Takarajimasha Bunko since 2013. As of January 2021, ten volumes have been published. Additionally, a manga adaptation has been serialized on “Kono Manga ga Sugoi! WEB” since 2014.

Anime Information for Sound! Euphonium

The TV anime “Sound! Euphonium” was broadcast in two seasons, each consisting of 13 episodes, in 2015 and 2016. It is produced by Kyoto Animation and has gained attention for its fresh portrayal of a high school concert band, as well as its theatrical films. It is also known for its tie-ins with Keihan Electric Railway, Tokyo Metro, and the Kyoto Prefectural Red Cross Blood Center.

Chronology and Viewing Order of Sound! Euphonium

Timeline and Release Order of Sound! Euphonium

Let’s look at the timeline, release order, and recommended viewing order for “Sound! Euphonium.” To date, six works have been produced in the series. The first to be released was the TV anime “Sound! Euphonium,” followed by its second season, “Sound! Euphonium 2.” After that came the spin-off film “Liz and the Blue Bird.”

Subsequently, the movie “Sound! Euphonium – Our Promise: A Brand New Day” was released. Additionally, there are compilation movies of the first and second seasons, titled “Sound! Euphonium: Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band” and “Sound! Euphonium: May the Melody Reach You!” respectively. Chronologically, the movie “Liz and the Blue Bird” and “Sound! Euphonium – Our Promise: A Brand New Day” share the same timeline.

Recommended Viewing Order for Sound! Euphonium

So, what is the recommended viewing order for “Sound! Euphonium”? The best place to start is undoubtedly with the first season of the TV anime. This should be followed by the compilation movie of the first season, “Sound! Euphonium: Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band,” then the second season of the TV anime, followed by the second season’s compilation movie, “Sound! Euphonium: May the Melody Reach You!” Next, watch the spin-off film “Liz and the Blue Bird.”

It is also recommended to watch the completely new film, “Sound! Euphonium – Our Promise: A Brand New Day.” But what are the synopses of the TV anime, compilation editions, spin-offs, and theatrical films? Let’s take a look at each in turn.

Synopsis List of Sound! Euphonium Anime

Synopsis of Sound! Euphonium Season 1

The first season of the TV anime “Sound! Euphonium” begins with episodes corresponding to the novel “Sound! Euphonium: Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band,” starting with the protagonist, Kumiko Oumae, entering Kyoto Prefectural Kitauji High School. Although Kumiko had played the euphonium in a concert band since elementary school, she had no plans to join the band again but ends up joining at the invitation of a friend, entering a once prestigious but now disorganized and struggling club.

With the arrival of the new advisor, Noboru Taki, the club sets its sights on participating in the national competition. Auditions are held, and although some of the less serious members leave, the rest of the club spends their days immersed in practice. Despite conflicts and differences in skill levels among members, the club successfully advances to the Kansai competition.

Synopsis of Sound! Euphonium Season 2

The second season of the TV anime “Sound! Euphonium 2” corresponds to the novels “Sound! Euphonium 2: The Hottest Summer of Kitauji High School Concert Band” and “Sound! Euphonium 3: The Biggest Crisis of the Kitauji High School Concert Band.” It picks up where the first season left off. As the band continues its rigorous practice regimen, tensions arise once again. A request to rejoin the band comes from Mizore Yoroizuka, a second-year flutist who had quit the previous year.

The previous year had seen conflicts between serious second-years and lax third-years, resulting in a mass departure. Upon hearing of the band’s revival, Mizore wants to rejoin but had not invited her close friend Nozomi Kasaki when she left. This oversight created a rift that left deep emotional scars in Mizore.

Despite initial resistance from the second-years, efforts to reconcile Mizore and Nozomi eventually lead to Mizore being allowed to rejoin. Although it seemed ambitious to advance from the Kansai competition to the nationals, the daily practice paid off, and the band qualified for the national competition.

Synopsis List for the Sound! Euphonium Movie Series

Synopsis 1: Sound! Euphonium The Movie – Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band

“Sound! Euphonium The Movie – Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band” was released in 2016 as a compilation of the first season of the TV anime. It includes new cuts and re-edits of the episodes from the first season, making it ideal for those looking to revisit the series.

Synopsis 2: Sound! Euphonium The Movie – May the Melody Reach You!

Next, “Sound! Euphonium The Movie – May the Melody Reach You!” was released in 2017 as a compilation of the second season of the TV anime. This compilation features new animation cuts focusing on Kumiko and Asuka, and it was carefully edited to lead into the next installment, “Our Promise: A Brand New Day.”

Synopsis 3: Liz and the Blue Bird

Following is “Liz and the Blue Bird,” a spin-off film from the “Sound! Euphonium” series. This film corresponds to parts of the novels “Sound! Euphonium – The Turbulent Second Movement, Part 1” and “Part 2.” “Liz and the Blue Bird” centers around Mizore Yoroizuka and Nozomi Kasaki, who reconciled in the first half of the TV anime’s second season.

Chronologically, “Liz and the Blue Bird” shares the same timeline as “Sound! Euphonium – Our Promise: A Brand New Day.” The film delicately portrays the friendship between Mizore and Nozomi as they prepare for their last high school competition with the free piece “Liz and the Blue Bird.”

This film won the Ofuji Noburo Award at the 73rd Mainichi Film Awards and was nominated for various other awards. It was also selected as a Jury Recommended Work in the Animation Division at the 22nd Japan Media Arts Festival.

Synopsis 4: Sound! Euphonium The Movie – Our Promise: A Brand New Day

Finally, the film “Sound! Euphonium The Movie – Our Promise: A Brand New Day,” released in 2019, covers the main plot elements not depicted in “Liz and the Blue Bird” from the novels “Sound! Euphonium – The Turbulent Second Movement, Part 1” and “Part 2.”

In this film, Kumiko becomes a second-year student. A new girl named Kanade joins the euphonium section, but she clashes with the senior, Natsuki, causing Kumiko to be caught in the middle. As the band prepares for competition, Kumiko is selected as the euphonium soloist. Although aiming for the national competition, the band does not make it this time. The members begin preparing for next year’s competition.

Voice Actors of Sound! Euphonium Anime

Kumiko Oumae / Tomoyo Kurosawa

First, let’s take a look at the voice actors from the “Sound! Euphonium” series. Tomoyo Kurosawa voices the protagonist, Kumiko Oumae. Born on April 10, 1996, in Saitama Prefecture, she is affiliated with Mausu Promotion. She won the Best Leading Actress Award at the 12th Seiyu Awards.

Tomoyo Kurosawa’s notable roles include:

• Sylphy in “Amagi Brilliant Park”
• Miria Akagi in “The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls”
• Hitoha Hongou in “O Maidens in Your Savage Season”
• Phosphophyllite in “Land of the Lustrous”

Hazuki Katou / Ayaka Asai

Next, Ayaka Asai, the voice actor for Hazuki Katou, who plays the tuba. Born on May 11, 1992, in Shizuoka Prefecture, she is affiliated with Intention. She has been active as a voice actor since 2012.

Ayaka Asai’s notable roles include:

• Mio Naruse in “The Testament of Sister New Devil”
• Laura Sakuraba in “Aikatsu Stars!”
• Souma in “Disappearance City”
• Clara Valac in “Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun”

Sapphire Kawashima / Moeka Toyota

Then, Moeka Toyota, who voices Sapphire Kawashima, the contrabass player. Born on March 15, 1995, in Ibaraki Prefecture, she is affiliated with Style Cube. She debuted as a voice actor in 2012.

Moeka Toyota’s notable roles include:

• Sakura Inami in “Beyond the Boundary”
• Kurumi Kakura in “Saki: The Nationals”
• Corona Kira in “The Asterisk War: The Academy City on the Water 2nd Season”
• Anna Atsuta in “Mr. Nobunaga’s Young Bride”

Reina Kousaka / Chika Anzai

Finally, Chika Anzai voices Reina Kousaka, who plays the trumpet. Born on December 22 in Fukui Prefecture, she is affiliated with Avex Pictures. She debuted in 2009 and is known to be cousins with voice actor Junya Enoki.

Chika Anzai’s notable roles include:

• Nagisa Mikogami in “Animal Detective Kiruminzoo”
• Ryou Shishitou in “Riddle Story of Devil”
• Momoko Ichinose in “Taboo Tattoo”
• Chisa Kotegawa in “Grand Blue”

Asuka Tanaka / Minako Kotobuki

Next, we have Minako Kotobuki who voices Asuka Tanaka, a senior to Kumiko and a euphonium player. Born on September 17, 1991, in Hyogo Prefecture, she is affiliated with Music Ray’n. Besides voice acting, she is also an actress and a singer, and is a member of the voice acting unit “Sphere.”

Minako Kotobuki’s notable roles include:

• Tsumugi Kotobuki in “K-On!”
• Blue Rose/Karina Lyle in “Tiger & Bunny”
• Rikka Hishikawa in “DokiDoki! PreCure”
• Touko Nanami in “Bloom Into You”

Haruka Ogasawara / Saori Hayami

Following that, Saori Hayami voices the third-year baritone sax player Haruka Ogasawara. Born on May 29, 1991, in Tokyo, she is affiliated with I’m Enterprise. She began her career as a voice actress in 2007 and won the Best Supporting Actress Award at the 10th Seiyu Awards.

Saori Hayami’s notable roles include:

• Ayase Aragaki in “Oreimo”
• Chiriko “Tsuruko” Tsurumi in “Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day”
• Yotsugi Ononoki in “Monogatari Series”
• Shinobu Kochou in “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”

Kaori Nakaseko / Minori Chihara

Next, Minori Chihara voices third-year trumpet player Kaori Nakaseko. Born on November 18, 1980, in Tochigi Prefecture, she is affiliated with Horipro International. Besides voice acting, she is also very active as a singer and won the Singing Award at the 5th Seiyu Awards.

Minori Chihara’s notable roles include:

• Yuki Nagato in “The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya”
• Minami Iwasaki in “Lucky☆Star”
• Touka Ryumonbuchi in “Saki”
• Mitsuki Nase in “Beyond the Boundary”

Shuuichi Tsukamoto / Haruki Ishiya

Following him, Haruki Ishiya voices first-year trombone player Shuuichi Tsukamoto. Born on January 14, 1992, in Miyazaki Prefecture, he is affiliated with Pro-Fit. He began his voice acting career in 2013 and won the Singing Award at the 13th Seiyu Awards for his work in “Hypnosis Mic.”

Haruki Ishiya’s notable roles include:

• Tamotsu Denkigai in “Akiba’s Trip -THE ANIMATION-“
• Pierce Thorn in “The Price of Smiles”
• Jiro Yamada in “Hypnosis Mic -Division Rap Battle- Rhyme Anima”
• Minoru Adachi in “Stop This Sound!”

Mamiko Oumae / Aimi Numakura

Lastly, Aimi Numakura voices Kumiko’s older sister, Mamiko Oumae. Born on April 15, 1988, in Kanagawa Prefecture, she is affiliated with Arts Vision. She started her voice acting career in 2008 and was also active as a singer until announcing the end of her artist activities in 2020.

Aimi Numakura’s notable roles include:

• Hibiki Ganaha in “THE iDOLM@STER”
• Yurika Todo in “Aikatsu!”
• Mitsuki Mononobe in “Unlimited Fafnir”
• Shimamura in “Adachi and Shimamura”

Noboru Taki / Takahiro Sakurai

Finally, Takahiro Sakurai voices Noboru Taki, the new advisor to the North Uji High School band. Born on June 13, 1974, in Aichi Prefecture, he is affiliated with Intention. Starting his voice acting career in 1996, he won the Overseas Fans Choice Award at the 6th Seiyu Awards and has also received numerous accolades for his performances.

Takahiro Sakurai’s notable roles include:

• Kiyo Takamine in “Zatch Bell!”
• Claude Faustus in “Black Butler II”
• Shogo Makishima in “Psycho-Pass”
• Yasaburou Shimogamo in “The Eccentric Family”

Recommended Viewing Order for Sound! Euphonium

This concludes our guide on the recommended viewing order for the anime series “Sound! Euphonium,” along with a summary of each series’ storyline. We have other summaries and articles about the “Sound! Euphonium” series on our site, so please check them out for more information.

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