Sound! Euphonium (light novel)
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| Insane rush. It feels like they can't wait to wrap this up and be done with it lmao. I think the biggest crime about this series is how they built a very strong foundation with Kumiko as a kouhai in the first two seasons but then everyone graduated and it just stopped right there. They severely underdevelop the new characters and Kumiko's perspective as a senpai. Her relationship with Kanade is just a drop in the ocean when compared to her complex relationship with Asuka. Anyway, episode 12 is still the highlight for me this season due to the sheer amount of character progression. And the next piece script begins. |
| Truth is absolute but human perception of truth is always relative. |
| The combination of finally hearing their performance of Sound Euphonium (and hearing a performance this season) and the emotions has me in full out tears. I was crying and laughing like I was in the band. Becoming this emotional so unlike me. My only regret is that Shuuichi never told Kumiko how he felt. |
Reply to dragynfaerie
The combination of finally hearing their performance of Sound Euphonium (and hearing a performance this season) and the emotions has me in full out tears. I was crying and laughing like I was in the band. Becoming this emotional so unlike me. My only regret is that Shuuichi never told Kumiko how he felt.
| @dragynfaerie They're dating, since Kumiko-sensei has the pin in the last scene |
| The best season, almost cried at their victory, it was what they deserved after everything they did. Really hope that we get a ova with they all adult talking about their life, we need it kyoani! |
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| Okay, that was....a lot. In a lot of ways, I'm still trying to process all of this. I feel...empty. It's really over, huh? I still feel we needed a few more episodes. I wanted to see more of these characters, like what did they do after winning? Ahh man. Still in a bit of a shock. I'm going to miss this so much. |
Reply to mikelon2005
simply wonderful
| @mikelon2005 the foreshadowing from ep.7 by Hazuki lol |
| My only real complaint is that I don't understand why they felt the need to alter the source material here and not give Kumiko the soli. It felt completely pointless to alter. |
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| GREAT ENDING, as usual I really like how KyoAni ends an anime, really satisfied with this ending, I cried when the concert started until the end of the ending song lol. one thing that makes me a little disappointed is that I didn't see Asuka or Kumiko's Sis/Parents or was I just not paying attention? idk. but on the other hand, I am very satisfied with this final episode. wow it turns out Shuuichi kept the promise Kumiko made, thankful he didn't fumble it. Kumiko being a teacher is just what I thought, she's very suitable for the job. Goodbye Kanade, she's my favorite character in this show. Thank you Hibike Euphonium, Thank you Kumiko and Reina, Thank you Taki Sensei. KITAUJI FIGHTTT!!  |
NezuSwallowtail_Jun 30, 2:47 PM
Reply to watsym
@dragynfaerie They're dating, since Kumiko-sensei has the pin in the last scene
| @watsym Oh! I could not recall the significance of the pin! tyvm |
| The best final episode I could hope for, given where we were at by the end of Episode 12. There was a lot that I sadly didn't get to see this season, but there was so, so much that I did get to see. Thank you and goodbye to Sound! Euphonium. |
Reply to DarkHumor04
@PersiaJuliet23 She does not wear any ring so no, its either that they are now dating or he gave the pin back to Kumiko but they are now good friends and Kumiko cherishes that present.
Its an open end on the romance front and I like that.
Its an open end on the romance front and I like that.
| @DarkHumor04 oh I thought it was real between schuuichi and kumiko relationship |
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| The way they handled Mayu's character ruined this season, amazing anime overall that I grew up watching since 2015 and I'll always love, but I'm disappointed with some decisions of this final season, specially episode 12, at least they won gold. |
| Beautiful. Gorgeous. I cried. I laughed. I felt this entire series. What a nice end to this absolutely insane journey with the Kitauji concert band. I am so very thankful I was able to watch this production. Kumiko and Natsuki will forever reign queens in my personal favorites. They are sincerely some of the best characters I've spent time getting to know. Genuinely sad that this is the end of the show. My greedy self can only hope for some spin-offs or character specific specials. GG's! "The next pieces begins..." Someday. |
| its been 9 years boys and girls i can't believe we saw the end what amazing ending to a beloved series even if i still have problems with how some of the relationships happened mostly the yuri bait and back and forth of it all but everything else built up to this finale piece was outstanding Tomoyo did such a great job as kumiko i still want more even with that time skip NO Asuka huh!?! or Reina post skip!? |
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| man this was so perfect 🥺🥺 can summarize all my feelings with this one phrase, "ah youth..." lol genuinely so happy for all of them that it made me happy as well. i too ended up tearing up when they got gold. last episode i was spoiled by subtitles about who gets which medal in the prefecturals so i closed my eyes when they were announcing and only opened them again after hearing "kin". so great man. plus they finally showed us the performance too and the soli part was perfect after all the drama that ensued because of it. everything went perfect, everyone gave their 100% and everyone looked satisfied at the end of the performance. everything was handled very well by the studio to produce such an amazing last episode. no more "tsugi no kyouku hajimaruno desu" :( really liked the montage of the main scenes being showed during the playing. highlighting the most dramatic and important scenes coupled with the highlights of young members just showed how far everyone has come. the highlights of kumiko's struggles at the start of the school year, her wavering about whether to join the club or not just shows how far they've come, how much they've matured. school bands really are a special place. it literally changed kumiko's life for the best. the growth that happened due to it, the experiences, everything is invaluable that would have been impossible to get if not for the band. moreoever it helped her choose her career as well. man i was so happy to see that. the moment i saw a pair of sandlas walking i knew instantly for some reason that it is kumiko and she's become an adivsor for the club. i wonder where taki went. maybe in america with reina? haha. imagine how happy kumiko will feel if after all those years she ends up catching someone on euph playing hibike! euphonium that she passed on so many years ago. would be so beautiful. been some time since i felt so satisfied after finishing an anime. everything was legit perfect. so happy man just so happy. 10/10 easy. thank you kyoani for such a wonderful adaptation, all of the seasons were beautifully done. ah i'll miss this truly. |
TsutanaiFuunJun 30, 9:44 PM
 The end of an era. Thank you Wit, Mappa and Isayama. Feeling half happy, half sad. Kawaii waifus and precious best girls <3333 |
| Great last episode! The performance was beautiful, i literally cried while listening. There were nostalgic flashbacks during the performance. All the characters have grown so much in these 3 seasons. It was really cute when everyone cried in the end. And Kumiko I cant imagine her in this profession lol (but ofc its a joke, i think it suits her well) The third season of Euphonium is the best anime of this season. Despite some disadvantages and sometimes boredom, this is a beautiful anime with high-quality visuals, sound, and story. KioAni is still proving that they keep their brand. And the most important thing is that Euphonium evokes emotions, this anime is very heartwarming and i really enjoyed watching it. |
| Gold! they have us the perfect ending. I really enjoyed the music they played during the competition. I thought all 3 seasons were really good. I am glad all their hard work paid off in the end. It was also nice to see Kumiko teach at the school at the end. |
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| End of an era, truly one of the best music anime. |
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| every musical performance in this show is absolute cinema. not a huge fan of the dragged along drama but Very Good Anime. I Love Kyoto Animation. I am waiting for the next KyoAni banger |
mtfunkyJul 1, 12:06 AM
負けたくない |
| I read on JP Twitter that they were seemingly planning this third season before the incident. Naturally, a lot of things had to change after so many lives were unfairly taken from this world. The unmistakeable talent of those people, as well as their passion and love for animation, elevated Seasons 1 and 2 into something far greater. As those on that thread also mention, this ending feels a lot like a nod to those people who are now no longer with us. Knowing how many of them worked on the show back then, those flashbacks carry a lot of meaning that extends beyond the show. This was no doubt a project that carried a lot of emotional weight for the KyoAni staff; seeing the story reach its end for one, but also honoring the memory of those who passed on. I think it’s something extraordinary. https://x.com/red_violetsnow/status/1807364899015901467 |
| 9 friggin years for a nobody to randomly enter the main play and steal the main characters spotlight, the gold win did not feel earned at all lol. I felt nothing when they got gold, oh well, at least Kumiko became a teacher and had the hairclip Shuuichi gave her, Kanade’s scenes again were the only saving factor of the ep. Well it was a great 8yrs at least. I wonder what KyoAni’s next project will be. Season 2>>>>Season 1>>>>chikai>>ensemble>>>>>>>season threeash. |
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| I'm really moved... when Hazuki appeared crying with emotion at the end of the performance, I finally shed my tears too. It was then that I realized that all of Reina's obsession with gold yielded true results, which was to make the Kouhais' dedication and respect for Kitauji's music flourish. HIBIKE! EUPHONIUM! Make your sound echo through the hearts of the whole world!!! KyoAni we love you! https://imgur.com/a/SnBEqHA |
| My Honest Reaction |
| Catharsis! Man, this was a fantastic ending to this show. 8/10 |
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