Liz to Aoi Tori

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Synonyms: Gekijouban Hibike! Euphonium: Mizore to Nozomi no Monogatari, Hibike! Euphonium: The Story of Mizore and Nozomi, Hibike! Euphonium Movie: Mizore to Nozomi no Monogatari

Japanese: リズと青い鳥

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Type: Movie

Episodes: 1

Status: Finished Airing

Aired: Apr 21, 2018

Producers: Lantis, Shochiku, Pony Canyon, Rakuonsha, Bandai Namco Arts

Licensors: Eleven Arts, Ponycan USA

Studios: Kyoto Animation

Source: Novel

Genres: Award Winning, Drama

Themes: Music, Performing Arts, School

Duration: 1 hr. 30 min.

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

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Ranked: #361²

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Popularity: #1621

Members: 140,913

Favorites: 2,710

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