Film Sound! Euphonium: anime finale and new TRUE song

Movie Sound! Euphonium The Final Movie Part 1releases on April 26 and concludes the iconic anime story. The makers have confirmed the return of TRUE with the title song ToCoda, new animation scenes and the participation of Kyoto Animation. Details of the plot and team are in the material.

The iconic music franchise of Kyoto Animation is entering the home stretch, writes xrust. Movie Sound! Euphonium The Final Movie Part 1will be the first part of a two-part finale and will combine updated animation, an expanded plot and a new composition from the performer TRUE, who has long been the voice of the project.

Movie Sound! Euphonium: what is known about the final duology

The final story of the popular anime will be told in the format of two full-length films, which will allow the authors to develop characters and musical themes deeper than in the television format. The premiere of the first part is scheduled for April 26, as officially announced by representatives of the Kyoto Animation studio.

According to the team, the film adaptation is not a simple retelling of the third season, but includes new scenes, reworked drama and additional musical numbers, aimed specifically at the big screen.

The title song and the return of TRUE

The key musical event was the confirmation of the participation of the singer TRUE (Miho Karasawa), who performs the title tracks for Sound! Euphonium since 2014.

• Song title: ToCoda
• Performer: TRUE
• First performance: live concert of the singer
• Format: the title theme of the first part of the film

TRUE previously became famous for her work on the anime Violet Evergarden and BEASTARS, and fans perceived her return as a symbolic completion of the entire musical saga.

Movie Sound! Euphonium: Directing and Creative Team

Director Taichi Ogawa, who previously worked on the Sound! Euphonium: May the Melody Reach You!headed a full-length production for the first time. In this case, the key supervisory role was taken by Tatsuya Ishihara, the director of the original series.

• Director: Taichi Ogawa
• Chief Director: Tatsuya Ishihara
• Studio: Kyoto Animation

Na At the presentation event, Ogawa emphasized that the audience was waiting for “animation created specifically for the silver screen, and not an adaptation of television materials.”

Music and animation: who is responsible for the sound

The musical component remains one of the main strengths of the project. The third season team continues to work on the film:

• Script: Jukki Hanada
• Character design: Shoko Ikeda and Kazumi Ikeda
• Chief Animation Director: Kazumi Ikeda
• Composer: Akito Matsuda

The music is created in collaboration with Senzoku Gakuen College of Music and the Progressive Brass Band! Wind Orchestra, which gives the sound maximum authenticity.

Film Sound! Euphonium: exclusive expert commentary

Music critic and teacher of orchestral conducting Hiroshi Yamamoto (quote based on materials from Japanese specialized media) noted:

“Sound! Euphonium is a rare example of an anime where brass music is rendered with academic precision. The transition to a feature-length finale allows for greater emotional climaxes that were limited by the series' runtime.»

The film Sound! Euphonium: background and significance of the franchise

The original light novel by Ayano Takeda formed the basis of the anime, which has become one of the most realistic works about school orchestras. The project has been repeatedly praised for:

• reliable work with musical parts;
• psychological depth of the characters;
• high level of animation by Kyoto Animation.

The final film is intended to put an end to the history of the heroes, while maintaining respect for the source and fandom community.

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