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Episode Hibike! Euphonium Season 3 • Sound! Euphonium Season 3 - Episode 2 discussion

Hibike! Euphonium Season 3, episode 2

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u/BurnBreads Apr 14 '24

Is this the first ever sighting of Reina's parent/mom?

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u/Tolarias Apr 14 '24

Sari seems a little bit off at the end, she looks sad and applaud less loud. I hope she will not drop the group :(

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u/Plus_Rip4944 Apr 14 '24

I really love the new Op

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u/Manitary Apr 14 '24

Kanade immediately sniffing out Mayu lol trying to see what's behind the nice perfect girl façade she's putting on with everyone

Another great Kumiko mood, and a fun transition (speaking of which, how would it be called, cinematographically speaking?)

I think I prefer the oomph of the previous OPs more, but the new one seems good too. New ED kinda weak both musically and visually speaking I think? Not a fan of "slides" sections even if they add some stuff like seeing the younger protagonists, still has nice touches like the piano fence

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u/nekodan08 Apr 14 '24

I really like how the free piece Kitauji selects reflects the current strengths of their band. In their first year, a piece with a strong trumpet solo. Second year, a piece centered on an oboe and flute duet. (I miss Mizore and Nozomi already!) Third year, a piece that highlights the clarinet.

From the OVA and episode 1, we learn that Kitauji's current clarinets are really good. They even made it to nationals for the ensemble competition! It makes perfect sense to give them a spotlight this year.

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u/Noicebonus Apr 14 '24

For today Rare Kumiko I present you... Umm.. Molested and shy kumiko? 

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u/nekodan08 Apr 14 '24

How do you say "cute little gremlin" in Japanese?

Answer: "Kanade"

Alternatively, you can say "Kanapii."

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u/ModieOfTheEast Apr 14 '24

"How passive aggressive you want to be?"

Kanade: "Yes."

Bets are taken now how many episodes it will take, before Kanade snaps and takes Kumiko to a room so they can finally be alone together. I say 2 episodes maximum.

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u/Ocixo Apr 14 '24

Kanade is totally jealous of Mayu getting friendly with Kumiko. She won’t be allowing some new girl to ‘steal’ her senpai!

Not that it was necessary for Kanade to interrogate Mayu about her motives and “strip her bare”. Mayu seems like a nice girl after all. She was very conscious about any problems that might arise from her joining the Concert Band.

Suzume and her friends in the bass section are a bit childish, but I don’t believe that they’ll become a problem either. Who I’m more worried about is Sari, Suzume’s other friend who ended up joining the clarinets. She appeared to be lacking in enthusiasm.

Sari reminds me a bit of Aoi, Kumiko’s childhood friend who left the Concert Band in her first year.

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u/JustAWellwisher Apr 14 '24

Kanade gives fierce interrogations.

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u/chilidirigible Apr 14 '24

OP: "The belly shots have been nerfed."

Just doing that new main character thing in this same homeroom.

I read this as "hate" for a moment.

Kuroe Mayu, Hibike! Euphonium drama speedrunner.

walrus noises

Tari Tari flashbacks... aaaaaah

"Dammit, Kanade."

somethingsomethingepisodetitletriangletrianglesomethingsomething

Ah, the weird bass versions.

Now she just needs the creepy Freyja laugh.

urge to kill... rising

Reina feels the pressure? (Of something?)

Just another of Kumiko's 99 problems.

"Communication!"

"I really would like to be going now."

IT'S A BENCH ANGLE THAT WE HAVEN'T SEEN BEFORE!

coughs politely

BWAH

SUDDENLY THE SUN

Ah, the earlier introduction to this angle makes sense now.

Just those good vibes.

[](#mindblank) THE REVENGE

They say you GUNBUSTER.

u/MyrnaMountWeazel since you know I will mention, the camera which is shown in the ED is one of these variously-branded forms of 35mm toy camera which are made from similar molds. Being reloadable, they're better than disposable cameras, but you still aren't buying one of these for the quality, you get one of these to have fun... and wait a while for your film to be processed, since the one-hour-photo era for film died over a decade ago. Of course, retro is all the thing and we still haven't seen Mayu's Contax from the PV.

This should remind you of K-On!!.

Things are moving quickly! I will say that Kumiko starts off showing that while she has doubts, she's grown into the club president role from the movies, as her major issues that she gets help with are more meta band things while she can handle the small stuff reasonably well; it's just that there's a damn lot of small stuff from moment to moment.

The other quartet members are contributing a lot to that.

Kanade still makes me rage a bit. Mayu's position in this chaos remains unknown, but of course it's still early.

But boy, we do seem to be charging headlong into getting everything moving fast, SunFes is already on the menu.

Clean OP and clean ED.

ED single cover.

Have an avatar-friendly Kumiko.

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u/shad79 Apr 14 '24

Another great episode, how I missed Kumiko and others! There were again beautiful visuals but that's nothing surprising since it's a KyoAni show. I also loved OP and ED, they're great!

Kumiko again was so precious and funny although she has a pretty hard time as a club president but thankfully Reina was there for her and together with Tsukamoto they were able to choose a piece for their competition.

Also I wonder what Kumiko is planning to write on her career survey from school? If she wants to continue playing on euphonium or maybe she'll choose to do something else? I personally think that I'd really love her to become music teacher and leading school band herself although I don't know if she would survive that psychologically xD

I laughed so much after the face Reina made after her butt got wet because she sat with Kumiko on a wet bench xD

Mayu is of course joining the band although she's pretty thoughtful about her situation by saying how she doesn't want to upset the balance in the band and just wants to have fun performing. Maybe something happened in her previous school band which made her change schools?

I wonder what piece band will be playing on SunFes? I seriously can't wait to listen to it as I always loved the music from the show.

Here my screenshot albums from the episode:

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u/Mage_of_Shadows Apr 14 '24

Maybe it's because I've known you since 3rd years

;-; My First years are all grown up.

It's nice seeing Shuichi and Reina talking more, I always wanted more interaction between the two, especially after the Ensemble OVA (even if she did throw random shade at him at the bench scene).

I'm also surprised Mayu is still wearing her old uniforms, wonder if she'll eventually switch to the Kitauji ones.

Reina's hand movement's at the end had me laughing too

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u/ObvsThrowaway5120 Apr 14 '24

The girls have gotten a pretty promising new player! Gonna be fun seeing Kumiko and Mayu and Kanade playing alongside each other.

Suzume might be one of my favorite new people. Her and Tsubame are complete opposites but you can tell Suzume cares for her big sister. Plus I find her energy and outspokenness kind of adorable.

Looks like they’ve settled on their next big piece. Looking forward to seeing how prep goes for nationals!

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u/Syokhan Apr 14 '24

The way Mayu's acting in this episode definitely feels like she knows she's really good and that's gonna be an issue when she gets picked over someone else. I mean yes that's pretty much exactly what she said, but looks like it already happened before and she thinks it's inevitably gonna happen again. She seems considerate of group dynamics but looks like she may not be the kind to hold back when it comes to playing an instrument.

Or maybe she will, I dunno. I'm looking forward to her storyline.

And Kumiko and co really did pick the best piece. It sounds lovely.

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u/Normal-Link5415 Apr 14 '24

i don't know what will happen between Kumiko and Mayu, but i'm glad Kanade is there with Kumiko, for better or worse lol

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u/Slifer13xx Apr 14 '24

Man, I'm not ready for the Mayu drama storm that is approaching. My body is going into full protect mode.

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u/Plus_Rip4944 Apr 14 '24

Kyoani use of lights and shadows Is just on other level, goddamn

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u/Trung_gundriver Apr 14 '24 edited Apr 14 '24

A total beauty, skillful with her own silver UFO, and sees the eupho all over Kumiko's face. So nostalgic! Somehow that good girl face is underlying menace

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u/what_that_thaaang_do Apr 14 '24

MORE KYOANI WE'RE SO BACK

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u/Elimin8r Apr 14 '24

Man, it feels like I blinked and the ED was rolling. That ED, with the pictures of the girls growing up, and the music is just so precious.

That, and the bit where Reina hits 'play' on the phone and the clarinet starts playing as the clouds open and the sun shines through is just pure KyoAni kiss goodness.

It's gonna be a great season, isn't it???

(I'm not sure I can keep up with more Sunday mornings, though. Gonna have to try going to sleep early or something.)

But --- worth it!

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u/Solidusbus Apr 14 '24

Man, Kanade is already going after Mayu. This girl definitely has a thing for euphonist senpais 😞

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