Sound! Euphonium (light novel)
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| So far the most interesting anime of this season (but i highly look forward to Ninja Slayer) The artstyle looks nice and I enjoy music anime with orchestras like this and most important: the characters seem ok, nothing too special but not completly annoying. From the cover i expected it too be a bit more jazzy. To the episode itself: Nice setup. The ending was a bit weird. I liked the idea of the MC not being really interested into joining the band, but it felt kinda rushed that she suddenly said "yes" to joining the band. I thought they maybe focus this at the start a bit more. Well anyways, like i said before, interesting start, definitly gonna watch more. |
Ahegyao said: Why should you even care about chromosome demographics being a judge of quality? Are you perhaps insecure? Oh man, the ridiculousness self-styled "elitists" would reach to come off as superior... I wouldn't mind if they were the girls from Black Lagoon or something. But in anime-land, "all-female" tends to equal "little girls" and I very rarely find them to be interesting to watch. |
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| I didn't like the MC Kumiko, she sounds way too annoying and arrogant for my tastes... I hope she changes her attitude soon enough. Sapphire is so cute though. I liked the environment, so I might keep watching. |
Flawfinder said: Ahegyao said: Why should you even care about chromosome demographics being a judge of quality? Are you perhaps insecure? Oh man, the ridiculousness self-styled "elitists" would reach to come off as superior... I wouldn't mind if they were the girls from Black Lagoon or something. But in anime-land, "all-female" tends to equal "little girls" and I very rarely find them to be interesting to watch. So you prefer them psychotic and "badass?" Well, aren't we in double standard country now. |
| I wish Cowboy Bebop never existed. |
Ahegyao said: Flawfinder said: I wouldn't mind if they were the girls from Black Lagoon or something. But in anime-land, "all-female" tends to equal "little girls" and I very rarely find them to be interesting to watch. So you prefer them psychotic and "badass?" Well, aren't we in double standard country now. Maybe, but we all have our preferences. |
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| Ehh, don't really know how to feel about it. MC kinda feels like Nonoka from Sora no Method when she's all melodramatic and stuff. Also, Reina reminds me of Shione. Surprised there are guy characters in this. |
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| Of the stuff I've started watching this season, and also in general, this has a strong opening. Nice visuals. Side characters are pretty average. I like the morose, laid back type like the MC Kumiko. billybob300c said: 3. Man, no1 here noticed the red string of fate that connected kumiko x reina at the very end of the ED song?? that was so hawt. The interaction between those two is prob going to be the foundation of this show. It'd better be interesting. |
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| Good start, the main character is a bit personality-less, rude and cynical. Boring by real-life standards but I guess in anime terms it can be counted as a refreshing change of pace. Sapphire is funny. I had the impression before the show that they would end up in a smaller jazz band quartet and not in the school band. I hope that's still what's going to happen because I am terribly bored by the big band format, and it'd probably make me drop the show. Needs to be more intimate. But I can also already see the character development: "You suck!" "but it's about having fun" "oh my god you're right, let's just enjoy ourselves" the end. |
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Flawfinder said: Ahegyao said: So you prefer them psychotic and "badass?" Well, aren't we in double standard country now. Maybe, but we all have our preferences. Yes, but be be prepared to get called out on your flawed bias, Mr. Flawfinder. |
| I wish Cowboy Bebop never existed. |
| Well, it was okay as far as first episodes go. Standard KyoAni is what I'd describe this episode as, but at least it was informative. It's not exactly unwatchable (not yet anyway) and I was hoping it would be a bit more engaging compared to the past couple of KyoAni works. The cast is fine, though the MC doesn't do anything for me and I'm not really sure at this stage if it's going to be a drama/slice of life with musical elements or an anime focused on the band aspect. Personally, I'd be happier to see the latter. |
| I think I'm going to like this anime. |
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| First off, dude that was complaining about breasts being a BS trope....... Teenage girl, that is all. Thank You based KyoAni for this wonderful art and fun atmosphere. And Kumiko, please put your hair back into a ponytail, it's way cuter than that curly mess you got goin on. |
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| cute girls and hot boys I am totally pleased |
| A very good start. Lovely art and animation paired with an interesting main cast. Kumiko should keep the ponytail look. It suits her better to be honest. ^_^ This does feel like K-ON!, minus the tea & cakes. |
StevenHu said: I find it slightly amusing how so many people are immediately loving something this bland. Anyways, I better see more tromboners trombonists soon. You should have seen the reaction to Lucky Star when it aired then |
| They did a very good job mixing in just enough moe/cuteness to make it charming without going too over-the-top. It feels more like Hyouka than K-on. I'm seeing hints of romance and I like it, it's a nice change from the usual all-girls setup. 43211 said: Kyoani only knows how to do innocent romance, so the romance is gonna stink. You know, the one you experience at around 12, when youre like, "huh, what is this feeling in my heart? why does my heart beat when im around this person?" Yeah, that one. Except its Key adaptions Are you actually serious? The Key adaptations perfectly match your definition of "innocent romance". |
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| well it's not K-On but it was quite entertaining either way |
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| Quite good, I guess. That ED though, just scream K-ON! |
| K-On! - Concert Band Edition But seriously, it wasn't that bad |
 Nico- said: Conversations with people pinging/quoting me to argue about some old post I wrote years ago will not be entertained@Comic_Sans oh no y arnt ppl dieing i need more ppl dieing rly gud plot avansement jus liek tokyo ghoul if erbudy dies amirite |
| *awkwardly looks at Sapphire* can't handle all the moe |
Zoddd said: Kyoani fans really have low standards, If an anime has cute girls in it it's good for them... wow just wow. Why do you even bother if you only like manry anime? |
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Zoddd said: Kyoani fans really have low standards, If an anime has cute girls in it it's good for them... wow just wow. Wow, just wow. |
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| You gotta look at the bigger picture, it's not like this episode was exciting, but the characters are likable and you gotta look for the possible foreshadowing that was all over the place. It's being directed by Tatsuya Ishihara, (The Haruhi series, Clannad, Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!, K-On!, Nichijou) so people are gonna expect something good. He did a great job of setting up the conflict between the two girls and leaving us in suspense at the end. It's also being composed by Jukki Hanada (Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!, some Fate/stay night, Love Live, K-On!, Steins Gate). And it shows, everything is subtle but nicely set up with a fun atmosphere but at the same time delivering a bit of a deeper thought. It's not gonna be everybody's thing. But it's no surprised people are excited for what may come. |
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| Enjoyed it. Liking Kumiko already, but that's because I'm sorta like her when it comes to bluntness Liked the ending more than the opening. Anyway, I'm definitely sticking with this. |
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BlurredVision18 said: You gotta look at the bigger picture, it's not like this episode was exciting, but the characters are likable and you gotta look for the possible foreshadowing that was all over the place. It's being directed by Tatsuya Ishihara, (The Haruhi series, Clannad, Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!, K-On!, Nichijou) so people are gonna expect something good. He did a great job of setting up the conflict between the two girls and leaving us in suspense at the end. It's also being composed by Jukki Hanada (Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!, some Fate/stay night, Love Live, K-On!, Steins Gate). And it shows, everything is subtle but nicely set up with a fun atmosphere but at the same time delivering a bit of a deeper thought. It's not gonna be everybody's thing. But it's no surprised people are excited for what may come. Looking at the bigger picture requires thinking, why should someone think when he can just make baseless generalizations like "Kyoani fans only care about cute girls", so that he can feel better about his taste? |
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| Not bad! Went in not really expecting much... I actually liked Kumiko. The visuals are no joke, as usual~ We'll see how it goes on the next few weeks! Brings back some nostalgia because I used to be in band too~ But in elementary school lolol. Also, Shuichi looks a little bit like Makoto, haha. I'm happy to hear that Hayami Saori is in here, even if she's just a supporting role. And of course, it's nice to hear Sakurai, as always, haha. |
| The new music anime started ! Beautiful beginning, the art and the girls are pretty. |
Flawfinder said: Ahegyao said: Why should you even care about chromosome demographics being a judge of quality? Are you perhaps insecure? Oh man, the ridiculousness self-styled "elitists" would reach to come off as superior... I wouldn't mind if they were the girls from Black Lagoon or something. But in anime-land, "all-female" tends to equal "little girls" and I very rarely find them to be interesting to watch. the black lagoon girls part is maybe not the best example and it was obvious people would put it against your argument but i wont watch this show for the same reason. Its always cute little girls..bores me out of mind most of the time. |
yukishiromei said: It's funny cos Kumiko sounds like the most real and natural high school teen there is. None of that genki IKIMASU shit we usually hear. I didn't like the MC Kumiko, she sounds way too annoying and arrogant for my tastes... I hope she changes her attitude soon enough. Sapphire is so cute though. I liked the environment, so I might keep watching. She seems pretty normal, chill, and down-to-earth with potential to develop. |
| A really relaxing anime, I will really enjoy this one. Got a Rin shibuya vibe from Kumiko. |
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| As a trumpet player all through middle school and high school, this show is hitting all the right notes for me. And obviously, trumpet girl is best girl(even though we've seen so little of her). Can't help but make comparisons to K-On, but unlike K-On, this show is taking greater care and dedication to the music and the band. It's more serious. And I'm happy about that, even if I liked K-On, too. For example the sound of the band when they arrive at the school is perfect, as they sound not terrible, but certainly not good. Kind of what you'd expect to hear, honestly. Also loved the scene with using the mouthpiece. So, yeah, as a band geek(once upon a time), this is right up my alley. It's nostalgic. When it comes to everything else, it looks good(obviously, it's KyoAni), guys exist which is shocking, and there's a lot of introspection on the main character's part. For a first episode, the pacing was fine. Relaxed, unlike most KyoAni shows. So far, so good. |
| Ah, I need to watch this asap! :D |
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| It was OK. Just OK. |
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| Character models don't look that interesting, and the seiyuu aside from Toyota Moe are meh. I'll give it another episode, but I think I'm gonna drop. (Such a shame. I like symphonic band too). |
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| I legit like Kumiko. She looks more down to earth and chill than what you usually get. Good performance from her VA as well. Has potential. Hope it doesn't get as boring as K-ON. |
Dorudo-kun said: I legit like Kumiko. She looks more down to earth and chill than what you usually get. Good performance from her VA as well. Has potential. Hope it doesn't get as boring as K-ON. What. The.fuck. |
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| Potential best KyoAni show since Hyouka, in for a treat Music was wonderful, there is depth to the story, the characters were quite likeable so far |
| As a euphonium player, I laughed when she said that the euphonium is like a tuba, but smaller. Just can't explain it any other way. I have never been more giddy like a school girl ever but so far this anime has been everything I wanted. |
| Probably the best first episode of this season not only the visual but also the script. Kyoani. sure knows how to get a show starts but can they maintain the momentum? I love when they use 3D models as backgrounds they try to integral with the surrounding so that they are not too intrusive for you to notice at the first instant. The opening scene where the people walking and later in school when some students walking in the background they blur out them using depth of field. Something I have to give Kyoani. credit for when it comes to details and care for their products, and not many studios are willing to do this kind of thing, not even P.A. Works. I hope this show delivers what it promised, not turning into another K-ON! or female version of Free!. |
raveninthemuddleApr 7, 2015 4:08 PM
| The idea of a orchestral band in an anime is intriguing enough for me to stick with this. It brings back fond memories of high school, where I had a lot of friends in the marching band. |
| lol, i love it, takes me back to my band days xD love the weirdness asuka portrayed :P band kids are weird xD |
Majuicezumi said: Sapphire's seiyuu's first name is Moe!!!*awkwardly looks at Sapphire* can't handle all the moe |
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| The art...gorgeous! The animation is also really good! I like how Kumiko blurts things out without realizing it. Wonder how that's going to affect and the people around her in the future. I really like her in a ponytail :P Her reaction to the other girl that she knew that walked in the band room was hilarious. One of my favorite reactions that I've seen so far. Looking forward to all the music that they'll be playing in the future. Unless it turns into Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso and hits us with major feels xD |
| In true Kyoto Animation fashion, even though the whole school is mixed-gender, our first scene with male dialogue comes 15 minutes in... And 19:15, Kyoani, what the heck? No respectable trumpet player plays while blowing cheeks like that, and apparently the black-haired girl is very good. Highly inaccurate animation. This first episode irritated my OCD to the max... but looks like Hibike! Euphonium is an anime about turning nothing into something great (the current band), and I'm always into those kinds of plots. |
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rsc-pl said: kingsheep812 said: wow. This new music anime, don't think it'll live up to the status of Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso~ Lol, which status? Shigatsu was just an (very) average show (in any aspect, especially music part. And I don't know why you are comparing comedy and drama shows. If you want compare this show with something, it should be K-On I've already had this argument, but regardless of what you think of Shigatsu, your comment about the music aspect is completely incorrect. It had a wealth of beautiful classical pieces. It would be idiotic to call pieces by Chopin or Debussy 'average'. You clearly have absolutely no idea about music at all. Anyway. Seems like a nice relaxing anime. Not really looking for much more. I don't mind comfy anime. |
AlcaknightApr 7, 2015 4:21 PM
| I watched this because of the setting and surprisingly it's not bad. I thought this would be another k-on but the characters make much more sense, feel more human, especially the main character. This might be the kyoani show I was waiting for. |
| kinda reminds me of K-ON, especially because the main girl is just like "Ui" (Yui's sister) |
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