Hibike! Euphonium Movie 1: Kitauji Koukou Suisougaku-bu e Youkoso
Sound! Euphonium the Movie: Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band / 劇場版 響け！ユーフォニアム～北宇治高校吹奏楽部へようこそ～ / Gekijouban Hibike! Euphonium: Kitauji Koukou Suisougaku-bu e Youkoso
| Genres: Music, Performing Arts, School | |
| Themes: Music, Performing Arts, School | |
| Studios: Kyoto Animation | |
| Producers: Lantis, Shochiku | |
| Licensors: Eleven Arts | |
| Rating: 7.6 / 10 | |
| Rank: #1642 | |
| Popularity: #4198 | |
| Users Listed: 34,117 | |
| Users Scored: 12,265 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 07/03/2025 | |
| Aired: April 23, 2016 (Spring) | |
| Type: movie | |
| Source: novel | |
| Age Rating: PG 13 | |
| Episodes: 1 |
Synopsis:
Kumiko Oumae seeks refuge from a painful past within the confines of high school, determined to leave music behind after a disappointing middle school competition. However, her resolve is challenged as she finds herself drawn into the vibrant world of the school's brass band. Surrounded by a diverse group of individuals – seasoned musicians and enthusiastic newcomers alike – Kumiko rediscovers her passion through collaborative performance.
The narrative unfolds within a lively atmosphere, detailing the band’s struggles to overcome internal conflicts and logistical hurdles in their pursuit of a local festival appearance, let alone national competition qualification. Interwoven with personal histories and evolving relationships between band members, the series explores themes of second chances, finding community, and the power of shared artistic endeavor. The story centers on the challenges of ensemble work while highlighting character growth against a backdrop of musical ambition and everyday life.
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Characters:
- Katou, Hazuki (Main) - Voice Actors: Asai, Ayaka
- Kawashima, Sapphire (Main) - Voice Actors: Toyota, Moe
- Kousaka, Reina (Main) - Voice Actors: Anzai, Chika
- Oumae, Kumiko (Main) - Voice Actors: Kurosawa, Tomoyo
- Kabe, Tomoe (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tadokoro, Azusa
- Kawashima, Kohaku (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chisuga, Haruka
- Matsumoto, Michie (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hisakawa, Aya
- Nakagawa, Natsuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Fujimura, Konomi
- Nakaseko, Kaori (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chihara, Minori
- Ogasawara, Haruka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hayami, Saori
- Takahisa, Chieri (Supporting)
- Taki, Noboru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sakurai, Takahiro
- Tanaka, Asuka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kotobuki, Minako
- Tsukamoto, Shuuichi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishiya, Haruki
- Yoroizuka, Mizore (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tanezaki, Atsumi
Staff:
- Yarimizu, Yoshifumi (Assistant Producer)
- Ishihara, Tatsuya (Director)
- Tsuruoka, Youta (Sound Director)
- Fujita, Haruka (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Takemoto, Yasuhiro (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Yamada, Naoko (Episode Director)
- Yamamura, Takuya (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Hanada, Jukki (Screenplay)
- Hatta, Hideaki (Planning Producer)
- Hikiyama, Kayo (Animation Director)
- Ikeda, Shouko (Character Design, Chief Animation Director, Animation Director)
- Kuriki, Ami (Key Animation)
- Matsuda, Akito (Music)
- Myouken, Yuuko (Assistant Animation Director)
- Okamura, Kouhei (Assistant Animation Director)
- Sezaki, Rie (Animation Director)
- Shinohara, Mutsuo (Art Director)
- Takahashi, Hiroyuki (Animation Director)
- Takao, Kazuya (Director of Photography)
- Takeda, Akiyo (Color Design)
- Takeda, Ayano (Original Creator)
- Ueno, Chiyoko (Animation Director)
News:
- Eleven Arts Acquires 'Hibike! Euphonium' Recap Films (11/20/2020)
- PV Collection for Feb 8 - 14 (02/14/2016)
- PV Collection for Jan 4 - 10 (01/10/2016)
- PV Collection for Nov 30 - Dec 6 (12/06/2015)
- 'Hibike! Euphonium' Anime Sequel and Movie Announced (10/31/2015)
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Related Anime/Manga:
- Hibike! Euphonium Movie 2: Todoketai Melody (anime - Sequel)
- Hibike! Euphonium (anime - Full Story)