Sound! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest Arc

Synopsis

Continues the story of Sound! Euphonium: Our Promise: A Brand New Day

The new school year starts at Kitauji High School, and the concert band welcomes a fresh group of first-year students after the third-year seniors have graduated. Aiming for the national competition, the band throws itself into intense practice sessions. Second-year student Kumiko Oumae and her friends must navigate the diverse newcomers, whose lively personalities bring both excitement and tension to the group. As time passes, these interactions reveal deeper emotions and unresolved problems. Some conflicts find resolution, but others linger, testing the trust and relationships among the band members as they gear up for the upcoming regional competition.

In this installment

In the summer of 2023, a new addition to the series arrives in theaters as a medium-length animated film. Set amid the summer brass band competition, the ensemble contest—often referred to as "Ancon"—offers another stage for exciting performances. While the full-band competition draws attention, smaller group performances bring their own distinct appeal. To earn a spot at the Kyoto prefectural Ancon tournament, Kitauji High School's brass band must select a representative team through an internal selection process. With over fifty members, the club faces numerous hurdles. As the newly appointed club president, Kumiko must steer through these challenges and lead the group past the preliminary rounds. Her difficult journey has only just begun.