Sound! Euphonium (light novel)
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| I'm happy that Reina was humble enough to apologize, and I'm glad that Kumiko could admit that her passive stance of playing euphonium wasn't working anymore. That emotion really takes guts. And while I wish there were more yuri scenes for me to obsess over, all I really want is a second season now. |
| Lol Kumiko only cares about Euph-kun now Reina xD |
| My old Japan blog which I'm never going to finish: https://ramenshojo.wordpress.com/2016/08/07/day-6-nakano-broadway-harmonica-street-zauo-restaurant/ |
| Great episode, I thought Kumiko would be better with 7 years of experience |
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_Charl said: MojoMako said: Someone protect Natsuki's beautiful smirk.  Count me in, m8 ;) I see your Natsuki, and I raise you an Asuka!  Kidding. For real though, I'm with you there. Natsuki's interactions with Yuuko makes it easy for me to forget about some of the stupider things that the later has done. It feels like the director is using her to reintegrate Yuuko back into the viewers good books with her trolling antics. Like this gem from last episode |
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| I have to hand it to Kyoani for managing to increase the drama in a plausible fashion. I have to agree that the running scene was brilliant. I thought it was cool how there was a cut away to the oncoming traffic. Very nice. |
| Wanting to improve on what one lack...such feel. Looking forward to see if they will win the competition...and hoping to see some confession as well. Next episode will be the last and will be a good ending...I hope. |
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| Beautiful animation. That "I want to get better" moment was beautiful. |
"If you have time to think of a beautiful end, then why not live beautifully until the end?"- Sakata Gintoki, Gintama  |
| Nice episode, The second half was really well animated, Oumae's seiyuu did a great job ! |
| The frustration of not getting something right regardless of how much effort you put in... man it hit home. As someone mentioned earlier, the VA for Kumiko did an excellent job portraying it. Man, it tugged at my heart a lot. In regards to Suichi not getting a lot of screen time... I do feel like his time went downhill... and while that makes me sad, the show's main focus is on Kumiko and Reina. I may be mistaken... but I went in figuring that the show was going to really be about them, and then a little of Hazuki and Saphire... I don't know though. I enjoyed this episode though :) |
curiousheathy said: In regards to Suichi not getting a lot of screen time... I do feel like his time went downhill... and while that makes me sad, the show's main focus is on Kumiko and Reina. I may be mistaken... but I went in figuring that the show was going to really be about them, and then a little of Hazuki and Saphire... bastek66 said: Shuichi isn't important in first volume of book at all. Same goes to Hazuki and Midori which were only promoted to main cast in OP/ED and merchandise by KyoAni to keep their usual 4 girls ensemble. |
#CHEXIT |
| Damn the animation when Kumiko was practicing alone and when she was shouting "I want to improve" was so fucking good! I could watch that all day and still be impressed by it. This episode made me realise how good Kumiko is as a character, not saying she wasn't before, but this episode really showed that. I'm expecting something amazing for the finale next week... it probably won't disappoint me since Kyoani always finds a way. |
Reina's reaction when Kumiko said she was with Taki-sensei <3 |
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| They better make Tuba and Eupho-kun merch |
| Slice-of-life done perfect. They really managed to catch the troubles of one girl's heart. Actually, I'm tempted to watch this episode again just for a greatness of it. It's is nice to see Kumiko finally realizing she loves what she's doing, mainly because she was hating euphonium at the beginning. It is clear that what she lacked the most was self-confidence and set-out goal . We also got nice down to earth interactions with her sister, not to mention cute sign of jealousy from Reina in the end (have you noticed she dropped her bottle off screen? brilliant!) And the animation... well, I'm almost speechless, those details, emotions, glances, gestures, all the composition... and many clever camera angles and cuts. KyoAni at its best! |
| When Kumiko and Reina played together, Kumiko was playing a lot worse than all her other attempts... I was hoping that was going to be her best attempt. |
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| Kumiko had a nose bleed |
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| Kumiko's nosebleed scene... - this was tasty. :D |
| You can do it, Kumiko-chan. The animation omg!!! No one does it like KyoAni! :D |
Axelucard_ said: Kumiko had a nose bleed wonder what kind of lewd thought she was thinking |
| great ep, Kumiko running and thinking she wants to improve was nicely done. Although Kumiko and Shuichi screaming at each other was pretty funny. |
"Fortress Maximus has come himself. Okay! Then I shall get Fortress Maximus to fight me, huh huh huh!" |
| Lol Natsuki's got that Charile Brown Run. but man this show sure came as a surprise every week has been really solid episodes non stop not the mention the animation hasn't dropped. |
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| that running scene was perfect added with the VA and the next scene with the childhood friend... 5/5 |
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| I cried at the "I want to improve" scene. Great ep. |
| Btw since the anime is ending next week, where can i find the LN's summaries? |
| The world shall know the truth soon. |
| Great episode as always! :) |
| This show has been great and this one exemplifies that. That running scene was extremely powerful in terms of execution and emotional buildup. So sad this ends next week |
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| Thank you KyoAni. I said the season will end with Kumiko x Euphonium and it happened! The realization was fantastically done. That animation was magnificent. Kumiko proved why I always said she is the best girl. Shuuichi and Kumiko scenes were fantastic. Loved how they broke the wall with their wind instruments from the two banks of the river. And then shouting their lungs out later on! But the best part for me in the episode: Reina: Is that what you called me out about? Kumiko: Umm. Actually, I was alone with Taki-sensei until just now. //That Reina Pause// Kumiko: And then Taki-sensei said I — Huh! Eupho-kun? Wait, Reina! Look over here! //That poor water bottle// Reina: Kumiko... what was that just now? (Kumiko*totally ignoring*: It's Eupho-kun!) Reina: Hey... (Kumiko: What do I do~?) Reina: What did you mean you were alone with sensei? (Kumiko: Wait! Wait! Wait!) Reina: Hey... Kumiko?! Kumiko: Yay! Got it! Got it in first try! Reina: Kumiko... Kumiko: I like the euphonium! Reina: Kumiko! |
shanimebibJun 23, 2015 10:44 PM
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| Reina jelly of Kumiko's alone time with Taki-sensei. |
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shanimebib said: Thank you KyoAni. I said the season will end with Kumiko x Euphonium and it happened! The realization was fantastically done. That animation was magnificent. Kumiko proved why I always said she is the best girl. Shuuichi and Kumiko scenes were fantastic. Loved how they broke the wall with their wind instruments from the two banks of the river. And then shouting their lunges out later on! But the best part for me in the episode: Reina: Is that what you called me out about? Kumiko: Umm. Actually, I was alone with Taki-sensei until just now. //That Reina Pause// Kumiko: And then Taki-sensei said I — Huh! Eupho-kun? Wait, Reina! Look over here! //That poor water bottle// Reina: Kumiko... what was that just now? (Kumiko*totally ignoring*: It's Eupho-kun!) Reina: Hey... (Kumiko: What do I do~?) Reina: What did you mean you were alone with sensei? (Kumiko: Wait! Wait! Wait!) Reina: Hey... Kumiko?! Kumiko: Yay! Got it! Got it in first try! Reina: Kumiko... Kumiko: I like the euphonium! Reina: Kumiko! Guess Kumiko loves Euphonium-kun more that Reina. Well, Reina don't love her either. Reina loves mature people like Sensei. |
#CHEXIT |
Imeon said: Guess Kumiko loves Euphonium-kun more that Reina. Well, Reina don't love her either. Reina loves mature people like Sensei. I don't think so. Kumiko and Reina's feelings for one another are mutual. Shouting back at that poor guy though. It's hopeless. A sequel would be nice |
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 The entire episode looked like this... Holy hell, Kyoto Animation, why u so good? And Kumiko's come full circle ("I'm so upset, I could die."). Her development is just as beautiful as the animation. |
-Trippwire- said: And Kumiko's come full circle ("I'm so upset, I could die."). Her development is just as beautiful as the animation. I kept on telling everyone why I consider this as the anime of Spring 2015. |
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MrJc said: Smudy said: The scene where Taki announced that only Asuka would play the part lacked so much impact, terribly done. Not really that's how it was when I was in band. The Director would just cut a part witha person and you just move on. Well it wasn't supposed to be flashy. It was supposed to feel quick and sudden like nothing much happened as Kumiko described afterwards. |
shanimebib said: Imeon said: Guess Kumiko loves Euphonium-kun more that Reina. Well, Reina don't love her either. Reina loves mature people like Sensei. I don't think so. Kumiko and Reina's feelings for one another are mutual. Shouting back at that poor guy though. It's hopeless. A sequel would be nice I meant romantically not love her. You know my ship. >_< |
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 A really good scene. It's one of the top ones of the entire anime too. It highlights really well how she went from an uncaring nobody to somebody that actually wants to succeed. That being said, it feels like they're gonna end this anime in a cliffhanger or partway... I smell a possibility for a 2nd season. I mean, there's no way they're going to show them going to the nationals next episode... We'll see. |
| So many great parts about this anime but definitely the running part was the most moving. Seeing her frustration acted out was so real and palatable. I could taste those salty tears. Bring it back full circle made it so much more meaningful. Anyone else have nose bleeds like that? One time I was getting ready for a parade in a band uniform and I had a bleeding nose. My uniform was white, my gloves were white, i stooped over to keep it from getting on my uniform lol. Not enough water? xD I really loved the development of Kumiko....when they brought up in the dialogue of her being detached and now wanting to be special made me really think about her change as well. I'm really glad the teacher re-emphasized his expectation that she would practice...it was so sad to see her upset like that. Having ur goal crushed... =< |
| This episode made me really really like Kumiko. Wow she got me when she started crying, and then being happy again :D LOL at the part where Reina just zones out when Kumiko mentions Taki sensei hahahaha. |
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| Fantastic episode. I can relate to a certain degree to Kumiko's frustrations for trying to nail down a tough part. Ah, Concert/Jazz band days with my trumpet had a good share of rough days~ The part where Taki-sensei told the band to play that one part without Kumiko really nailed it home. How they quickly moved on felt much more jarring than if they looked to drag out that part. And wow, the running scene was quite something! Simply well done! Also, does anyone know the name for the song that the band is preparing to perform for Nationals? After how many times Kumiko played that one part, it's been stuck in my head. xD And it's pretty catchy~ |
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| Screaming on the bridge was the best. One episode left... They probably will Fail. Unless we will get S2.. |
| Pretty slow episode but lots of character development especially Kumiko. And the drama was perfectly done. Well done KyoAni! |
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-Trippwire- said: The entire episode looked like this... Holy hell, Kyoto Animation, why u so good? And Kumiko's come full circle ("I'm so upset, I could die."). Her development is just as beautiful as the animation. I agree that the animation is good, but I think the artstyle is pretty garbage. Way too glossy. Looks like everything's bathed in some sort of oil. |
Swaggercandy said: Love how Reina was getting flustered over Kumiko and Taki sensei being together. Yeah me to ;) still Eupho-chan wins ^^ Loved the motion when Kumiko was running and how she shouted from the bridge and then the Shuuichi-Kumiko shouting :D I was impressed how honest Kumiko was with her feelings, it moved me T.T And Taki-sensei's face when he encouraged Kumiko~~soo sneaky >_< I loved everything in this ep~~! |
midori101482Jun 24, 2015 6:26 AM
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| Another brilliant episode! Kumiko was the main focus of this episode and there was plenty of character development for her too. Trying to master those notes must've been torture for her, to the point that she kept practising despite being dehydrated and exhausted. I can't fault her determination, but she needs to take a good break more often. The animation quality in the "I want to improve!" scene was gorgeous. KyoAni did an amazing job at capturing Kumiko's emotions as she ran along the bridge, saying over and over again that she wants to improve. She can definitely relate to Reina's feelings back in middle school about how upset she felt. Poor Reina though, seeing Kumiko paying more attention to Eupho-Kun than her! =D Natsuki's teasing skills are as good as ever, scaring Yuko and seeing both run Charlie Brown style was hilarious! XD I hope the finale ends on a high, regardless if the club wins the competition or not. |
| Happy seeing all this Kumiko love :3 I knew she's best girl since the start <3 |
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| Really great stuff. Powerful episode. Kumiko finally understood how Reina felt back in Middle School. With only one episode left, let's see what'll happen. |
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| Noteworthy also in this episode the story, times and situations well represented, the script went too well. I hope this series has enough time to give way to the history of mature and do not leave anything to chance; the characters and the plot there are also, they just evolve and mature. Drawings and animations very beautiful, excellent scenery. MojoMako said: Someone protect Natsuki's beautiful smirk. I agree ! |
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