Kyoto Animation Reveals Sound! Euphonium Anime Movie Release Date and New Trailer

Kyoto Animation has recently announced the highly anticipated anime adaptation of the "Ensemble Concert" arc from Sound! Euphonium. The anime, titled Tokubetsuhen Hibike! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest, will premiere on August 4th in 74 theaters across Japan. Along with the announcement, a new trailer was released, further heightening fans' excitement for the film.





In addition to the release date and trailer, Kyoto Animation has also unveiled a new image from the film and revealed that Ayaka Ohashi will be voicing the role of Tsubame Kamaya. Furthermore, the film's theme song, "Ensemble," will be performed by TRUE. The "Ensemble Concert" anime is described as a "medium-length" production, positioned between a short film and a feature film. Plans include both theatrical screenings and a Blu-ray Disc release.

The creative team behind the project consists of familiar faces: Tatsuya Ishihara is directing at Kyoto Animation. Other key contributors include Taichi Ogawa as assistant director, Jukki Hanada handling the screenplay, Shoko Ikeda designing the characters, Kazumi Ikeda as chief animation director, and Akito Matsuda composing the music.

For fans craving more Sound! Euphonium, Kyoto Animation has also confirmed an adaptation of Kumiko's third year, set to air in 2024. The story, written by the original light novel author Ayano Takeda, follows Kumiko's journey as the new band president, with her ex-boyfriend Shuuichi Tsukamoto as vice president and Reina Kousaka as drum major.