Sound! Euphonium (light novel)
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| The episode was pretty good. Don't give up until you have done everything you can. Please don't make choices that you know you are going to regret. Most touching words I heard that is really related to everybody. Too bad we are going to Reina's drama now. And we all know or could guess what that one is. |
SchwingBoner said: All that drama when it was obvious that Asuka was never really leaving the band. Hibike really loves their fake dramas.  You must had parents that neglected you if your acting like that. What a poor baby. |
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| Kumiko...I already loved her a lot and she was my best girl but this ep she transcended even that. The crying scene in the train and the Asuka preaching T^T |
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| stop giving tsukamoto screen time!!!! |
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| The Asuka-Kumiko confrontation was probably the best this series not just for the great emotional impact and execution but because it ties with episode 2 of season 1 (one of the best episodes of the series) perfectly and you could see Kyoani going for it with Aoi's short appearance at the end. The way Kumiko has changed since that episode is evident in how she conveyed her emotions not just for Asuka but also the band. In the beginning she felt distant from the band but now she attempts to speak for everyone's feelings. It shows just how much she has become a part of the band and the band a part of her. Best line of the episode- "They just gave up on me because I have no promise." Ahhhhh Kumiko...Isn't that all of us? :) |
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| Reflection corner continued: The moment Kumiko recalled she wanted to play with Mamiko and that has always been her goal since she was little, she realized how important Mamiko has been in her life, how much she wanted to catch up with her. Someone she admired, someone she wanted to acknowledge her, someone who was inspirational in her life, yet everything she has worked towards won't meet her most cherished dream of all, that is playing next to her beloved sister because they have now parted ways.  As she wept, KyoAni put two sisters in that moment amongst the people on board. It was a wonderful touch. Given the similarities between the two of them, it becomes apparent that they are indeed sisters and probably have the same age difference as Kumiko and Mamiko. It was an indication that these two sisters might come to a point in life when they would have to part ways, but looking curiously at the weeping Kumiko, they wouldn't realize what their future might hold. Asuka for the first time realized that there wasn't anything fake about Kumiko's feelings for her. Her intention was genuine. It was right after she threw terrible words towards Kumiko, regarding her position in Asuka's matter, regarding her role as a spectator. Yet, she finally realized seeing teared up Kumiko that there are those with genuine intention. Kumiko's outburst turned into anger as she wouldn't let her feelings be mocked at anymore. She realized her mistake with her sister, only to realize it was too late for both of them. She wouldn't want the same thing to happen to anyone else she holds dear. Kumiko's voice actor nailed it the way we could see all her raw emotions poured into this scene. Simply amazing performance and it beats everything we have seen from her till now. And it continued. After unveiling her own mask, Kumiko wanted to get even with her Senpai. She wanted to see the face she was wearing at that very moment. I think it was really honest of her. What more can I say about this guy. I have not seen another male lead in any other show this much ignored yet everything about him is so genuine that it's almost criminal. Don't go assuming he is sad because he is ignored. He is sad because he knows Kumiko is hurt. If he was just a random guy, he wouldn't know about Kumiko's most important feelings. Match that smile of the person who you thought were wearing a mask like you do, Asuka! And in the next shot it was made far more obvious, as Asuka realized there are people who are genuine. Her blushing look made her realize how wrong of her questioning Natsuki's intentions, and perhaps she found Natsuki well worthy of admiration and respect. And then the Ice Queen Reina is back? Way to connect to the next episode: Soshite tsugi no kyoku ga hajimaru no desu. |
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| Asuka made it to top 30 of best grades in Japan, that's my girl. |
Trouble in Paradise? GangsterCat said: stop giving tsukamoto screen time!!!! but he is Kumiko husbando:) |
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animefan8800 said: Hey hey! It's Halloween! Well the first half with the sisterly reconciliation was quite nice. Asuka second half was uninteresting garbage as usual. She came back...hurray! -_- Reina drama to close us out? I haven't seen anyone but only you hating on Asuka over nothing lol, now I call that dedication --------------------------- that aside, the episode was really emotional, glad to see Asuka back, and that scene with Kumiko's Sister was priceless... no matter how much you aren't related to your siblings, you will miss them a lot if they're gone I thought that this time Tsukamoto would magically appear and calm Kumiko and then forcing a relationship from nothingness... glad it didn't and at the very end... is Reina jealous or she just figured something? :O |
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| Man! That voice acting. I've got a goosebumps. |
| Dub = fake crap. Always. |
| A lot of tears were shed in this episode. Finally the whole thing with Asuka's resolved. It took a while, but it's over. It was a decent arc in my opinion. |
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| this asuka arc was great and finally someone that could make her show even the little bit of emotion that part was really amazing but now with this arc over moving on to the other that will deal with Reina from what it looks like she saw that picture and been weird ever since and then also that look at the end made it look like she was a bit jealous imo but anyway cant wait to see what happens next ep |
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| Btw, there was another mistake in CR's translation last week. Reina: I'll catch you and peel your mask ('fake' skin) off. Kumiko: Asuka-senpai's, too? It should have been: Reina: I (it makes me) want to seize (or catch) you and peel that skin (fake i.e. mask) off. Kumiko: Asuka-senpai, too? It changes the entire context when you replace Asuka-senpai's, too? with Asuka-senpai, too?. Kumiko clearly says "Asuka senpai mo?" and not "Asuka senpai no (kawa) mo?" As Reina explained why she wants to peel of Kumiko's mask, Kumiko asked Reina whether Asuka-senpai felt the same too (i.e. wanting to peel off Kumiko's said mask). CR's translation would mean whether Reina wanted to peel of Asuka-senpai's mask too. Thought I should put it here. Since it is directly connected with how Asuka peeled off Kumiko's mask in this episode. |
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| I've always loved Asuka, but this episode was really fantastic. I really empathised with Asuka this time and it was great to see her finally back. I did not expect so much development with Kumiko neither! Kumiko and Asuka may be really awkward, but I feel like they could definitely become very true and close friends. It was great how Kumiko finally managed to break through Asuka's facade. |
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| And the Oscar goes to... Really to see Kumiko just let it all out like that was simply amazing. Her tears for her relationship and fondness with her big sister and her standing up to Asuka. How far she truly has come as a character now. She's always been very calm and collected but here she just let it all out. Terrific voice work by Tomoyo Kurosawa she's amazing in this role that I can't regret the first series not getting a dub by Ponycan USA (and if this hits Bluray I'm sure it won't either). Seems there's a parallel between her relationship with Mamiko and Asuka. Kumiko wanted to play with her big sister and she admired her but with their relationship growing cold (now starting to show signs of warming up) she's found the same relationship with her upperclassman, Asuka and finally she's going to get to play along side her. Little shot of Asuka's knees trembling but we don't get to see her face, she always has to put on the brave face. Asuka still tries to put up the big perky attitude of it all being okay but she's been hurting for her time away from the band. |
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| It's been a long time since I last saw such marvelous direction in anime. A stunning episode that really cannot be objectively rated below 5/5. |
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| 30th in all of Japan? Wow! She's really a genius, Asuka! Please, Kumiko, be kind to Shuuichi and look at him when he talks to you! ;) Excellent episode as usual. I wonder why Reina looks annoyed |
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| D-don't make my baby Kumiko cry! it breaks my heart seeing her crying ; ; Reina looked so annoyed, I wonder if she found out about Tanaka, or if it's something else... either way seems like Kumiko is in troubles |
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HaXXspetten said: Well this arc has had some of the most cringey drama I've seen in the last year or so. Compared to the wonders KyoAni used to be able to pull off in terms of tearjerkers, this is so lackluster in comparison. Granted that's probably more because of the source material's awkward writing rather than KyoAni's fault I reckon Still waiting for KyoAni to deliver another memorable anime, it hasn't happened in about 4 years now :/ (well I guess Koe no Katachi is probably good given how the manga was but I haven't seen the movie yet) Even if you don't like the writing, and I also think it can get melodramatic, KyoAni is doing amazing work with this anime you'll have to agree. The art, animation, and sound is top-fucking-notch. The directing is very good too, as is the voice acting. Just a quality production overall, probably the most well-produced anime series I've ever seen. |
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BlueBalls said: KyoAni's animation has always been amongst the best in the anime industry, no one would argue with that. It's just that in the last few years they've kept picking so many obscure series to adapt and it hasn't really turned out very well in general. So I just wish they had better source materials to work with, like they used to in the late 2000sHaXXspetten said: Well this arc has had some of the most cringey drama I've seen in the last year or so. Compared to the wonders KyoAni used to be able to pull off in terms of tearjerkers, this is so lackluster in comparison. Granted that's probably more because of the source material's awkward writing rather than KyoAni's fault I reckon Still waiting for KyoAni to deliver another memorable anime, it hasn't happened in about 4 years now :/ (well I guess Koe no Katachi is probably good given how the manga was but I haven't seen the movie yet) Even if you don't like the writing, and I also think it can get melodramatic, KyoAni is doing amazing work with this anime you'll have to agree. The art, animation, and sound is top-fucking-notch. The directing is very good too, as is the voice acting. I don't really think the music performances are that great in Hibike though tbh, probably because I really like instrumental music a lot and listen to it frequently so I'm just used to way higher standards than what these girls can put together. Though considering that they're supposed to just be high schoolers playing in a band rather than professionals, I guess plot-wise that's pretty understandable |
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| Finally this overdramatic Asuka story is over. Now get to the real action. |
| "The future is always blank. Only your willpower can leave footsteps there." "Ruling over death means ruling over life. Death is the climax of life. To have the best death, you must honor life." |
| With the last two episode performances, Tomoyo Kurosawa wins a place in my favorite voice acting list. Have to update that soon. Haven't heard such performance in a looong time. I have always liked the way Kumiko acted, so indifferently but always worrying indirectly about the band and her personal stuff. Her role as main protag is so strong she made Reina jealous now. Have they confirmed the number of episodes this season? Can't imagine in my head that Reina's gonna get two episodes about her situation. Really loved how they handled Mamiko's jealousy into what made Kumiko talk to Asuka, therefore crying twice the same day. Truly, the best character this season. I know the music theme has gone to a second place these last three episodes, but this has been way better than the weak Mizore's drama. Though, I admit, I have to rewatch these episodes to recall Kumiko's presence in them. Felt underwhelming. Waiting for Monday... for dat preview. |
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HaXXspetten said: BlueBalls said: KyoAni's animation has always been amongst the best in the anime industry, no one would argue with that. It's just that in the last few years they've kept picking so many obscure series to adapt and it hasn't really turned out very well in general. So I just wish they had better source materials to work with, like they used to in the late 2000sEven if you don't like the writing, and I also think it can get melodramatic, KyoAni is doing amazing work with this anime you'll have to agree. The art, animation, and sound is top-fucking-notch. The directing is very good too, as is the voice acting. I don't really think the music performances are that great in Hibike though tbh, probably because I really like instrumental music a lot and listen to it frequently so I'm just used to way higher standards than what these girls can put together. Though considering that they're supposed to just be high schoolers playing in a band rather than professionals, I guess plot-wise that's pretty understandable I also like classical but I meant the way they've recorded different audio for outdoor and indoor scenes, changing accoustics and a lot of attention to detail. They've outdone themselves with this one tbh but I feel you, I also think their talent is kinda wasted on some of the projects they take on. |
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| Oh boy poor Kumiko on that train with the water works i've loved all the character development for everyone this episode guess they really wanted to have a dramatic moment to shown how Kumiko has grown but from the start it always looked like Asuka was doing it her own way and it turns it she was lol jesus top 30. end of the day Kumiko's efforts weren't for nothing since she managed to break through Asuka's mask ! back into the fray though Reina is pisssed lets keep this drama train going! |
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HaXXspetten said: Still waiting for KyoAni to deliver another memorable anime, it hasn't happened in about 4 years now Forget KyoAni. I think it's one of the best anime in years (definitely KyoAni's best since Nichijou) and season 1 easily made its way in to my all time top 10. I haven't missed a single KyoAni anime in the last two decades (except for Munto TV). As an overall anime, I think no anime can match the level it has achieved in the entire calendar year except for the final 17 episodes of Gintama that aired this year — which I still consider has been the best. The only other anime I thought that were really well done this year (apart from this and Gintama) are Assassination Classroom 2, Haikyuu S2 and Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu. With all the hype anime popping up like Boke Dake (preposterous - dropped), Re:Zero (turned out okayish after a very good start), Yuri!! on ICE (meh, it wasn't the gay thing that was a put off, it was the way I couldn't see any passion for ice-skating in that anime - dropped), Gate 2 (p.a.t.h.e.t.i.c - I regret finishing this one), Kabaneri (get me a doctor, get me a knife - dropped) I think none of these can hold a candle for the much better shows that aired this year, like ReLIFE, KonoSuba, Grimgar, Hero Academia, Amanchu or Shokugeki S2 (not as good as the prequel, but enjoyed it nonetheless) let alone the top tier anime that I mentioned earlier. And Hibike! is around the top of the top tier anime. |
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| Asuka-focused episode again. Some nice conversations here and there. And Asuka's back in the band. Nice to know. |
| everyone's literally happy that Asuka's back except.... come on, reina that's so cold.  Ice queen Reina is back. Kumiko is triggered. |
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Hootja said: I'm interested to see what this drama has looked like from Reina's perspective. She has a personality that wouldn't want to get involved with anything that has nothing to do with her personally. Reina's world is very small. Here is her pie chart!  I have to say I did a great job! :D |
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| Kumiko's cry in the feels train >_> Finally, Kumiko made it up to her sister and to Asuka. She doesn't want to let Asuka to be like her sister, who had regrets in quitting band . Pretending to be an adult, that things would be better on that way. Although it seems like there's going to be another storm incoming xD I wonder why Reina made that face. |
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| Best episode of the franchise. |
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Reina's jelly that Kumiko has been spending too much time with Asuka... I mean, what type of waifu is Kumiko to not give Reina her full attention?!? Not to worry though....I have full confidence in my Yuri ship...it will sail gloriously! |
| omyghad kumiko omyghad REINA |
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JustALEX said: Doubt she's that insecure .-.Reina's jelly that Kumiko has been spending too much time with Asuka... I mean, what type of waifu is Kumiko to not give Reina her full attention?!? Not to worry though....I have full confidence in my Yuri ship...it will sail gloriously! I reckon it's because she somehow found out about Kumiko keep Sensei's wife a secret |
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| Something was going on with Reina the entire episode. It might be simple jealously but it may e something more serious. Hopefully we'll find out next week. |
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| Stellar performance from Kumiko and her VA. It made an already excellent episode even more excellent! =D It was pretty heartwarming to see both Kumiko and her sister talking together without any sort of arguing or shouting. Her sister might've dropped out of college now, but hopefully now, she has a clearer goal that she wants to aim for and I hope she succeeds at it. =) Reflecting the scene through her mind, Kumiko unconsciously starts to cry on the train. Such a powerful scene like that, I did shed a tear myself as well. ^^; Either way, it gave Kumiko the motivation she needed to speak to Asuka to try and ultimately convince her to join the concert band again. Although she did hit an obstacle during their clash of words, with Asuka rather insultingly telling Kumiko that she has a spine for once but failed to use it well enough, Kumiko struck back powerfully at Asuka. I wouldn't doubt for a second about Asuka's impressive knowledge and talent, but she was pretty much sleepwalking into the same scenario as Kumiko's older sister did, so seeing Kumiko verbally criticising Asuka for acting like an adult, thinking that she knows it all was VERY spot on. So, seeing Asuka finally returning to the band after landing herself in the top 30 of the national mock exam, which is a fantastic achievement, was a welcome sight for all of the members who wanted her back. The only hiccup in this scene was Reina, who not only didn't utter a single word in this episode, but she also gave Kumiko the cold shoulder too. I'm sure there's a reason why he's acting like this, most likely that she found out about Taki's deceased wife and knowing that Kumiko knew about it, but didn't tell her, would be my guess, but I'm sure the answer to this will be known soon. Anyway, welcome back, Asuka! =) |
shanimebib said: Hootja said: I'm interested to see what this drama has looked like from Reina's perspective. She has a personality that wouldn't want to get involved with anything that has nothing to do with her personally. Reina's world is very small. Here is her pie chart! I have to say I did a great job! :D I laughed at your self-congratulation :D Great job indeed :) On topic : great episode once again, above all the part between the sisters and the highlight being Kumiko alone in the train. I'm a bit anxious about Reina's situation. |
| I took it for granted that Asuka would be back in the band, but the narrative has been able to keep on your toes all the time, during the speech with Kumiko. Instead, I did not expect the first part of the episode, focusing again on the difficult time crossed by Mamiko and its relationship with Kumiko, I was surprised and excited to see her, crying in the train, at the end. Then what about the graphics, spectacular! For once, a Kumiko-centric episode he wanted to at least his character is less secondary than before. |
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| Needed more Reina tbh, but still a good episode |
| Lmao that reina jealousy thou. |
| I love the look Reina gave to Kumiko when she was having a husband/wife convo with Asuka. She obviously doesn't seem too fond of Asuka and Kumiko is her best friend, so I bet she was jealous. Anyways, I'm glad Asuka is back. |
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| favorite ep of the season so far. I even teared up at the end. Now that this arc is over lets hope Reina gets some screentime in the last few episodes. |
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TragicRomance said: I love the look Reina gave to Kumiko when she was having a husband/wife convo with Asuka. She obviously doesn't seem too fond of Asuka and Kumiko is her best friend, so I bet she was jealous. Anyways, I'm glad Asuka is back. Wait I didn't even notice that look. I laughed so hard when I went back for it. |
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Tyordiznok said: favorite ep of the season so far. I even teared up at the end. Now that this arc is over lets hope Reina gets some screentime in the last few episodes. Personally I want Shuuichi to get some spotlight. Poor guy, keeps getting into awkward convos with Kumiko. It's like there's never a right moment for these two lol. But yea, more Reina would be good, too. Tbh I just want the trio, they are the best part of the show for me (tho Asuka grew on me quite a bit this arc. and Natsuki was always adorable. Yuuko also had great character development and became part of top 5) Anyways, a question to the novel readers. Do Hazuki and Sapphire ever do anything "MC-ish"? It's annoying me how they are listed as MCs when it's all about Reina and Kumiko mostly. Even Asuka and Natsuki appear more than these two I swear. |
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TragicRomance said: Tyordiznok said: favorite ep of the season so far. I even teared up at the end. Now that this arc is over lets hope Reina gets some screentime in the last few episodes. Personally I want Shuuichi to get some spotlight. Poor guy, keeps getting into awkward convos with Kumiko. It's like there's never a right moment for these two lol. But yea, more Reina would be good, too. Tbh I just want the trio, they are the best part of the show for me (tho Asuka grew on me quite a bit this arc. and Natsuki was always adorable. Yuuko also had great character development and became part of top 5) Anyways, a question to the novel readers. Do Hazuki and Sapphire ever do anything "MC-ish"? It's annoying me how they are listed as MCs when it's all about Reina and Kumiko mostly. Even Asuka and Natsuki appear more than these two I swear. I don't ship Zuccinni. "Men withour spines are no good" |
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