Asuka's solo | Hibike! Euphonium S2E09

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[@IllegalMemeDealer]

“I’ll never forget how warm it sounds.”

[@David-du4mj]

Hannah Ettinger It was a direct quote from the show though... The last words of the show in fact

[@arghyadipgupta8260]

@@SataniaSquid Thanks a lot... I really needed the order of the movies 😊😊😊

[@Makanalanimakamae]

@@SataniaSquid this was really a huge help i keep trying to search the order but nothing comes up

[@danishhakim8467]

Yep

[@tmarshman1200]

....

[@16maze]

It’s insane that the writers knew how to build up a scene like this and leave you floored. This anime is beautiful. I would let it sit on my face.

[@erlindaalba1682]

Had me on first half not gonna lie, whats with that last sentence 🤣

[@paige.w17]

i read it as 'I would let her sit on my face." just me or...

[@minzy093]

You had to put that last one in didnt you? 😂

[@alysh4896]

@@paige.w17 I definitely wasn't taken a back that's an honest anime fan, a man of culture

[@trippinonfebreeze7198]

This is the best description of how I feel about this anime

[@fukutaichou1903]

I really really like Asuka's piece. I almost cried when she played it the first time. And then knowing the background behind it, just did it for me. Haha Asuka is special.

[@WadcaWymiaru]

You've gonna be kidding! Your line made me heartless monster!

[@fintansky9369]

culota she didn't play it dumbass

[@hat1324]

@@fintansky9369?

[@ghost-nc6bo]

FintanSky your right she didn’t it’s just a beautiful piece

[@stonecat676]

when kumiko played it absent mindedly and crying, i cried too it really is warm

[@squidward7276]

I just had the most magical experience. Currently on exchange in Japan and I was at school doing club activities when all of a sudden I hear a euphonium from the brass club playing this song on one of the balconies. Genuinely was like being in the anime for a second

[@laneyl2784]

Wow! So cool!

[@dragonofdank7571]

and people still ask me why i love this anime

[@stonecat676]

Well I mean there are a ton of reasons other than this one.

[@BodeyBennett]

do you need a reason besides the music? not to diss anything else of course, but the music is just on point for this entire show. it just really resonates with me, having been through band in highschool. dang, now i want to go and rewatch it....

[@fisherchanKSK]

"Music ,that's all"

[@stonecat676]

@@BodeyBennett sorry it's 8 months late on the reply, but the main reason I love this anime is the relationship dynamics between Kumiko and Reina and more importantly, between Kumiko and her 2 older sister figures, Mamiko and Asuka-senpai. The last half of season 2 is just beautiful in its nuances and parallels, I often come back to watch just the last few episodes just to cry again. The feeling of seeing your senpai go beyond high school, seing them grow far and far away from you, to the uncharted waters of adulthood. Kumiko is only first year, so she has 2 years left until high school graduation. That's 2 whole years behind Asuka. It's a scary feeling, and I've been there before. The last episode of season 2 where she says "I don't want to say goodbye." I felt that. I felt that hard.

[@BodeyBennett]

@@stonecat676 ( no worries about the late reply, i usually dont expect one ) i get it, at this point i mostly read / watch stuff for the romance and relationship dynamics, though that usually still depends on having a good story, and yeah, the feels are really real in this series

[@saplingmatch]

This is the anime that actually got me into band two years ago.. I am a proud alto sax player 😤 Band is really fun, thank you hibike euphonium.

[@thewitchpolyglot6625]

I was in band 5 years before this anime was released. The flute was there in my closet and this anime helped me pick it up again

[@ralaire]

I was in band in middle school and quit because of the instructor. Haven't played trumpet in a few years, this anime is making me enjoy music and playing overall again.

[@squashy3897]

What grade are you in now? I also play alto sax

[@quadroq1181]

@@squashy3897 Little company of alto sax players xd

[@phantomwolfgames5813]

I'm really craving to play the trumpet and piano again. mainly the trumpet. I loved band, the instrument, jazz and concert. except I quit going into highschool. I really wish bands are taken seriously by the students and schools in the US, until then, I'll be buying myself a trumpet and playing it for my own good 😊

[@Ac3sdg]

holy shit, they stepped their animation game up in the 2nd season

[@amygao1969]

Kyoani's animation is always top notch

[@Jae77]

@Chomusuke -kun lets hope its at least sometimes this year 🤞

[@vitorhenrique4187]

@@Jae77 2021 probably...

[@shinobookochou]

They said in 2021 they really wanna do a season 3!

[@nightmareblackdoctor3478]

But the manga ended like the anime.

[@whooves9976]

The euphonium has to be the most unappreciated instrument in an orchestra, honestly.

[@angelrios6583]

Sad thing is, we don't play in the orchestra :(

[@keegantan3859]

Tbh euphonium is like a suppourt character that doesn't appear all the time. It's not like the most important but it is important to my heart

[@chriswhitman2255]

As a euphonium player myself, in the right hands it can produce one of the most beautiful sounds you will ever hear...

[@ashleyyy640]

@@keegantan3859 ironically, that description fits Kumiko so well. She's "average" looking than most of the main characters in animes, she's not as popular as Asuka, and compared to others, she's seen as just an ordinary girl. Technically a "support". But the thing is, music won't be complete with just the trumpets playing. A support is needed. That's what makes Kumiko... well, Kumiko. Truly one of the best main characters I've seen in animes. When someone asks me what's so special about her, I just tell them, "Nothing, really. She's an ordinary person like me. And I love that about her"

[@joshuacapuyon4609]

The meaning of Euphonium is "Sweet Voiced". That's the reason why its warm to hear and you will feel the emotional while you played it.

[@thebookworm5048]

Not many shows/movies have the confidence to include scenes with nothing going on but instrumental music. Hibike Euphonium is truly special (and Liz and the Bluebird).

[@mxpoofles]

One of the reasons why I love this so much... is because they kept the sound effect of Asuka actually pressing the valves. The piece made me cry first time I heard it lol.

[@TheWaffledPancake]

#prayforkyoani I remember watching this show junior year and being so excited about how music could express the connections between people

[@bryantarenas]

TheWaffledPancake Yes, #prayforkyoani

[@jaysondesilva3705]

Rest in peace kyoto animation for this beautiful anime this anime changed my life

[@RTTS1]

@@jaysondesilva3705 they not dead u know. they manage to recover all their digital data from that burn studio :/

[@shiasu5532]

SEASON 3 IS FINALLY CONFIRMED!!! IT'S TIME TO CRY AGAIN!!

[@ulqi1263]

HELL YEAH!!

[@sukittoru0042]

Lesss goooooo

[@ryancg6439]

*Ohhh yeah*

[@toheedh]

:)

[@WillM38]

I was watching several different series all at once in hopes of avoiding the whole "the show is over, now what?" feeling. But I went and binged the whole last season of this in one sitting and between the music, the characters and their development with the story, I'm still at a loss. This piece alone brings tears to my eyes every time it plays.

[@Avasterable]

Same, Hibike is literally the only anime I ever watched and I cried like a bitch. Can't get enough of it honestly

[@FF18Cloud]

Dude, you should have seen how they used music in the sequal to this... That damn movie, Liz and the Bluebird... Gaaaah

[@valynambrose]

William Melichar I actually cried when I finished the show. I don’t know why but it just made me so emotional and sad

[@JustClaude13]

@@FF18Cloud That duet was incredible.

[@VGLounge]

I started this in nearly the same situation. I had just finished Nichijou, a *fantastic* show, and didn't know what to watch next. I started watching the first episode of one who after another, but when I came across Hibike! I locked in on it and watched both seasons. Now I must watch the movies and await the probably-happening season 3

[@markandrei1669]

Is she a goddess? she's so beautiful

[@snowflakeyt9084]

Mark Andrei yes she is

[@nguyenkhang7377]

@Jack Ieong Yes, there is a eps when she go to the swiming pool

[@SolarPacks]

yes

[@jdplaystuba]

Chill out it’s just a drawing

[@minzy093]

@Jack Ieong no, with glasses is better

[@artsydrawer4287]

Honestly... this show is so so so underrated. No one who I know has even heard of this show. This is so good.

[@R3in_Ch]

The sad thing is that the fan base talks about the NONEXISTENT Yuri than the actual story. Sad.

[@supernenechi]

​​@@R3in_Ch Who thinks about yuri in this anime? I can see how before Reina said she was massively into Taki-sensei, she was acting a bit sus with Kumiko, but that's all! Not even Kumiko and Asuka were very much more than good friends (actually I still don't get Asuka as a character, but I'm bad with people like that, I take even longer than Kumiko)

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

@@R3in_Ch It's not the fan base that talks about the nonexistent Yuri, it's the casuals that normally watch shounen who have only seen the show once.

[@tacosarelife2106]

Idk it’s like you can feel Asuka is letting Kumiko into her heart thru music, she’s not gonna tell her what she really feels, but she’s gonna let her listen

[@SK-ir3jn]

松本先生が言った「音楽は良いですね。嘘をつけない。良い音は良いと言わざるを得ない。」という言葉を思い出した。 あすか先輩のユーフォが何よりもあすか先輩を物語っている。

[@nami_______03]

楽器を構える音、タンギングする音、キーを押す音、息を吸う音… なにかも忠実に再現されてる…！！

[@user-ep9kb8oh1h]

響けユーフォニアムは実際に吹奏楽団の方やユーフォ奏者の方が吹いているのを録音したのを使っていますからね☺️

[@nileerussell5531]

This anime actually encouraged my sister to play the euphonium and now she is playing it for my school

[@arizonagreenbee]

That's awesome! I'm a euphonist too!!

[@Dani_1105]

@@arizonagreenbee As a euphonium player WAIT THAT'S HOW WE'RE CALLED???

[@arizonagreenbee]

@@Dani_1105 Yep! Some people may say "euphoniumist" and these people are Wrong.

[@Coolio_Ash]

did you know euphonium stems from euph meaning good and phon meaning sound hmmmm

[@xenopodhighlights4593]

Euphonium means beautiful sound, or sound of euphony.

[@ozzterov6078]

And there you have it: Greek. Goodnight folks

[@sethkiel]

So the title of the piece and the anime is actually “ Sound! Beautiful sound”. Sounds greaat

[@BelloBruh]

Lydia Hughes I’m a trombone player and I have to say euphonium and trombone have a completely different sound

[@haiden5485]

Not me

[@arielng715]

Praying for Kyoto Animation!!!!!!! As a wind player myself, Hibike really inspired me a lot, and I can see how dedicated KyoAni has been in terms of the making of the animation, music and the plot. I really wish I could see more Hibike movies and good music-anime in the future, please stay strong :'(

[@holyforce7065]

If you ask me, i think Asuka and Reina are the true MC of the anime. But the author want to make something different which makes a supporting character as a MC because that what Euphonium is, it is a support instrument who elevate other instrument and finally reaching harmony. That's why Asuka once told her that Kumiko is so similar to Euphonium.

[@ralaire]

i've listened to this song every night for the past like month and a half. Edit: 18 months later and I still do it. Edit: 2 1/2 years later. Graduated today. This is surreal, I really don't know what to feel anymore. 💜

[@ilickeverything386]

I've actually played this before,it's a lovely piece.

[@jonathanuchija9188]

Can you tell the piece name please?

[@user-jy8uk7hf1l]

Jonathan Uchija Hibike!Euphonium is the name of this peice

[@yeahyeahnatnat]

how is this possible when this piece is originated from the anime

[@noacastillo9608]

Jonathan Uchija "Hibike Euphonium" is the title of the piece.

[@agenteviscera]

Is this piece based on other piece?

[@iamplup5543]

I love how this piece replaces the default Ed twice, on this episode and on the last episode.

[@hanon_oO]

Euphoniumのいいとこがちゃんと見えるのってこういうゆっくりな曲の方だと思う、 そりゃ人によって得意分野も違うとは思うけど…

[@aila6026]

ゆううさぎ だよね！ ホルンもそう（＾ω＾）

[@hanon_oO]

Aila T ホルン吹きさんですかー！ ホルンやユーフォやチューバ等は金管の中でも柔らかい音担当って感じですからね… 速い曲もタンギングの技術とかがしっかり伝わっていいなーって思いますけど、やっぱり私は苦しくない音域で流れるような音楽の方が吹いてて感情も込めれますし、のびのびした自由な音が出せて好きですw

[@user-xk8hr5zo8r]

@@aila6026 そう思うよね！ ユーフォとホルンはゆっくりとかの方が際立つ けどテナーサックスとトロンボーンはジャズとか 楽器によって得意分野が変わるって めっちゃすごいと思う！

[@lrblrb9466]

泣いた･･･

[@Kenta-0159]

Few years had passed, still I loved this scene 😢

[@R3in_Ch]

Ive rewatched this anime countless times, some are with a really good anime reactor called Teeaboo. I recommend you watch it with Him if you plan to do a rewatch marathon, his analysis is amazing, unlike other reactors who make fake stuff

[@user-jg6fj2kb3z]

何気ない景色、流れていく風、音楽、その一つ一つが青春時代の特別な瞬間。 京アニ演出の精華のような素晴らしい場面やね。

[@deanbitle6086]

This show has wonderful storylines, fabulous characters, gorgeous animation and excellent music. It continues to be my favorite anime, and yes, this lovely solo is absolutely tear-jerking (especially for anyone who actually played Euphonium in school, as I did). Asuka wa tokubetsu desu! Asuka IS special! Yes, for being the most beautiful and complex character, Asuka is my favorite (and don't get me wrong, I like everyone in this show). Supposedly there will be 2 movies out next year (2018), I'm SO looking forward to them!

[@arthurluna6189]

I....I don't have words to describe this. 💞😍💕

[@terenceng7575]

Arthur The Bootleg its too good

[@garbage_child6528]

I play euphonium. I watched this show after I started playing euph and it kinda makes me emotional because of how good it sounds and how they kept it so real. 👌👌👌I wish I could play like this even though I've been playing for 3 years so far not enough to get to this level.

[@tllsaeteurnn13]

I’m sure you could play the correct notes if you have been playing 3 years. But Intonation/tone quality makes it difficult

[@garbage_child6528]

TheMrCream ‘ Lmao wow it’s been a year. I attempted playing this song a month before the pandemic and was able to reach the high notes✨.But, practicing is hard when your not with the band and when you don’t have motivation 😔. Corona has been sucky and I got braces so ....pain. (Btw yes I can play the right notes/rhythms but my tone quality has been sucky lately)

[@gamekilla6550]

@@garbage_child6528How about now? I also play euphonium.

[@emilynegron2550]

I just searched euphonium music. I don’t know what this is but good enough.

[@aminrosli9744]

its a good anime, watch it

[@mcgoldenblade4765]

This animation is just so beautiful. It's clear how much care and effort they put into this.

[@bukanrev7645]

Why this piece always brings me to tears ? One time I listen this on repeat and for every repeat my tears keep flowing. Since that, I promise that I only listen to this when only I feel frustrated and feel like wanna cry out my emotions. But I set my playlist on shuffle, so, sometimes even after a catchy or rock, or even dancing, this song plays and I can't help but cry. No song has got me this emotional before.

[@azrafxx1411]

What did happened to you is happend to me too

[@Nosheyy_]

I am sitting at this exact spot irl rn and this hits different

[@nashiulwan]

Season 3 start now, and i'm come back to see this again :)

[@AsGaDel]

same

[@hibarikyouya1444]

Hibike euphonium s3 finally release in spring 2024 and your eupho sound still echoing in my heart, my beloved asuna ❤😢

[@Nanasan210]

サウンドが滑らかであすか先輩が奏でる響け！ユーフォニアム優しく語りかけるようなサウンド凄く泣けるなぁ。

[@Ref111222333]

That tone is so calm and nice. I really love this anime and the tone of Asuka.

[@coromiy]

ピストンを押す音や息の音、川の音まで再現度が高い✨流石、京アニ！

[@user-cf5ib4ee8p]

寧子coromiy 実際に大学生が吹いているそうですよ

[@justcallmewheif]

I'm physically unable to express my intense love for this piece. The player is amazing and really brought out the beauty of the instrument they play. Keep in mind that this is coming from a freshman euphonium player who still overblows at times lol. But this piece fills me with life, keeps me happy during hard times. Absolute masterpiece.

[@kokokado3750]

It’s not often a song, a solo, by itself, can bring me to tears, but this does it every time, every single damn time

[@yeahyeahnatnat]

This is my favourite scene from the show. It is THE MOMENT. This song warms me up every time I listen to it.

[@zkl6937]

This song is featured on the S2 Episode 13 ending！Loved it

[@tindersamurai911]

I cried during this scene because of how subtle yet beautiful it is. Sound! Euphonium really was something else, it’s one of my favorite anime of all time.

[@star_link1225]

From time to time I come back to this video. I come back to rewatch this moment from the show. Hibike! Euphonium is really important to me, I feel seen and see myself in this anime. Every anxious thought I have, every worry, every concern about my life, my future, my relationships with others, felt understood by Kumiko and the others. I'm fragile, sometimes barely can keep myself together, I have beautiful friends and family who help me with life, I'm still trying to understand what do I want to do with my life and what it means to be alive. Music helps me. This show helps me. This solo makes my mind sit quiet, my body relax and my heart warm, maybe just as warm as the sound of Asuka's euphonium.

[@elanibosquez1738]

Who else plays the euphonium :)

[@drunkenghost5872]

Elani Bosquez me but my band teacher calls it a baritone. Mine is obviously a euphonium.

[@euphoniumandpiano8865]

Drunken Ghost same i play euphonium but my band director says baritone to keep it easier and i find myself accidentally saying it now too XD

[@adaliatherivas9029]

Elani Bosquez me :D

[@Angel-jd8jg]

Me 😤😤😤

[@Sophie-bd8hh]

Me!

[@DarkThunderism]

Dammit, Asuka. Making me tear up.

[@yamiz9742]

Every time I hear this sound i always almost cry😢

[@BambooPill]

Beautiful song with beautiful Asuka !!!

[@alfredo.tizon100]

Bro, this anime is my most favourite even after I watched it 4 years ago. I got hooked to classical music and research the instruments and even knowing the references for all the places shown in the anime. And I'm tearing rn hearing Asuka's piece again

[@TDUShelby]

This scene is the answer to the question, "What is a euphonium?" What makes it better is the fact you hear everything. The notes, the valves, and her breaths. For a moment, all you have to focus on is the song, and it's beautiful.

[@nonnon_3820]

Its not been more than 3 months since I've watched this anime, but i always come back to this heart warming scene once in a while.

[@johnbob3205]

I've only finished the first season but I couldn't contain myself and had to watch thissss

[@curtisscism1522]

Is it bad that I cried during this scene or got teary eyed? I just thought the atmosphere and sound was very beautiful.

[@user-gx2en3zh2f]

響け、ユーフォニアム！！　泣ける。

[@user-db8lq6vd6d]

Every time I hear this music it makes me cry asuka is just so good

[@josefpaolo]

Anyone back here after Season 3 was announced?

[@Haru-qf5xe]

I finished this anime, I cry I go back to this scene, I cry a lot Music genre anime has a special place in my heart 💗

[@vondidi2000]

When I was listening to this, I heard bird chirping in the background and thought how nicely it added to the piece. I realized only after that it was coming from my open window. I just thought that was a beautiful combo I didn't even realize was happening

[@user-te8xj7jo4l]

なぜでしょう。泣けてしまいます。

[@lemonbee3053]

I remember being so excited seeing an anime about band and actually seeing an important character play the same instrument as me, Euphonium. Love this show 💕

[@yossy3338]

やっぱ元祖吹き始めから抑揚が素晴らしいさすがあすか先輩！

[@dyingwaffles2512]

I easily get interested in beautiful instruments at animes, like how I got into piano when I watched YLIA and now Hibike! Euphonium is getting me hooked at trumpets and euphs.

[@sumanamukherjee9818]

Asuka's piece is the "Sound! Euphonium" Itself in 3 minutes.....

[@yeahyeahnatnat]

this solo this scene just warms my heart everytime I can't get over it for a few days evertime when i rewatch.....

[@ditech161]

Watching this i just remembered how i used to play the euphonium in my school band team in back in 2017 to 2019..Nostalgic Memories.

[@Mareganski]

I can't believe I actually cried to this

[@spac3c4ke43]

Finally everyone who watching this season 3 is anounce

[@spac3c4ke43]

Were getting heard this hearth warming sound again

[@kentonhuynh9513]

LET'S GO

[@meguchan268]

Idk why it makes me cry everytime i listen to this

[@hypermaniaxgaming5960]

Every time I watch this scene again It just makes me cry. Such a beautiful meaning behind itself...

[@azrafxx1411]

Me too i have been rewatch this scene over and over again

[@user-jy8uk7hf1l]

明日香先輩の曲本当に綺麗

[@LilyFlute]

I really love this anime! And the melody from the Euphonium is so beautiful! It always comes to my mind! Great music!

[@user-qt6yf2yq6x]

泣いた

[@R3in_Ch]

"Now it's time for you to pass this song to Your underclassmen" asuka to kumiko in the final episode

[@kaitokast]

Makes me cry

[@domadotomato]

Beautiful.

[@MidosujiSen]

Damn, it's been over 2 years since I watched this series. This scene is so good.

[@jtn554]

"I'll never forget the sense of warmth it gave me"

[@shinobuhawk3912]

The run gives me chills everytime

[@kynemv6807]

heartwarming as always this the xx time i hear this

[@kayceerice3627]

4 years later and this can make ms cry💜💜

[@kevinv2927]

super emotional, i felt that. loved this episode

[@PhysicallySane.]

such beautiful a melody

[@user-oq4ll4bb6h]

こんな、音色になれたらいいなぁ。

[@nathanspreitzer6738]

truly amazing

[@yeahyeahnatnat]

I really like her solo. Tear up every time I re-watch it...

[@OfficiallyFrankie]

Proud euphonium player ❗️❗️

[@lulogarrido5313]

it's such a peaceful sound, it relaxes me a lot and I love it

[@hazeltrinidad6039]

This is the 6th times I heard this and I still gets goosebumps ❤️

[@user-zr2be7jb1g]

久美子とおんなじくらい 明日香が吹く響けユーフォニアム好きだなぁ

[@danielvincenzobautista3293]

Its so interesting it makes you feel so lonely yet so warm at the same time

[@bostion518]

These are probably the fastest two minutes ive ever experienced. I love this anime so damn much i cant even begin to express it and this song always has me in tears

[@orse2752]

I can listen to this for a whole week and still won't stop saying "this is beautiful "

[@yeahyeahnatnat]

I really like season 2 as much as season 1 the theme for both seasons are different, but everything is still on point i ship asuka with kumiko so much now and season 2 keeps tearing me up

[@R3in_Ch]

Why ppl always gets wrong idea about this show? It is not yuri ffs. Asuka is kumikos sister figure you idiot

[@NarutoUzumaki-tq3pe]

@@R3in_Ch indeed,just because do ships like these,many don’t even watch this show

[@Minato-hk3kx]

This piece gives me nostalgic memories that I've never even experienced and I love it

[@alexwatkins8922]

who records for asuka's euphonium anyway? It has a very Brass band sound. I wonder if it is Shoichiro Hokazono. He studied with Steven Mead.

[@takigan]

Hokazono (Mead student) and Mitsuru Saito (Bowman/Miura student) were the session musicians tasked with the solo work in season 1. I don't think it was either of them here though since Season 2 was done on a smaller budget and they mainly used college students for the session work.

[@vor946]

smaller budget? and yet second season is visually way better

[@kund4tb]

OMG I never give a tought of it before, I do wonder who? But it alright, In my Heart its was always Asuka the one who play it 😌

[@user-pp9ww2yc9x]

kyoani even made sure the environment sounds are perfect

[@Juackieferrer]

This anime is such a gem. Every scene is beautiful. Very relateable. It definitely needs to be more famous.