Sound! Euphonium season 3 set to kick off on April 7

Excitement is building as Kyoto Animation's highly anticipated third season of the

Sound! Euphonium

franchise is set to make its debut on April 7, with a prime-time slot on NHK Educational airing every Sunday at 5:00 p.m JST. Fans can look forward to a total of 13 episodes, promising an immersive continuation of the beloved series.
The official website has unveiled a character video featuring

Kumiko

, giving viewers a glimpse into what lies ahead.

To build anticipation, the first two episodes will be screened in Tokyo on March 16 and in Kyoto on March 17, offering lucky audiences an early taste of the musical journey that awaits.

This season will delve into Kumiko's third and final year in high school, voiced by the talented Haruka Tomatsu. Joining the cast is a new character, Mayu Kuroe, portrayed by Tomatsu. In the upcoming episodes, the band's quest for gold at Nationals takes center stage, with Kumiko assuming the role of the band president.

Reina Kousaka

returns as the drum major, and

Shuuichi Tsukamaoto

, Kumiko's ex-boyfriend, serves as the vice president.

Novelist Ayano Takeda, the original creator of the light novels, penned the story of Kumiko's senior year in two volumes. The first volume hit shelves in April 2019, followed by the second volume in June 2019.
The narrative introduces new first-year and transfer students, each bringing their own unique qualities to the band. Notable among them is Mayu Kuroe, a formidable euphonium player from Seira Girls School, adding an extra layer of competition to the school circuit.

Sound! Euphonium has a rich history, with the first 13-episode television series premiering in April 2015. Subsequent releases include the Gekijō-ban Hibike! Euphonium: Kitauji Kōkō Suisōgaku-Bu e Yōkoso "flashback" film in April 2016, and the 13-episode sequel series, Sound! Euphonium 2, in October 2016. The franchise's success extended to films like Liz and the Blue Bird in April 2018 and Sound! Euphonium The Movie - Our Promise: A Brand New Day in April 2019, continuing Kumiko's journey as a second-year student.
Adding to the excitement, the recent theatrical release of

Tokubetsuhen Hibike

! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest brought the "Ensemble Concert" arc to life in August, marking the franchise's first new sequel

anime

in four years.
With its legacy of musical excellence and compelling storytelling, Sound! Euphonium 3 is poised to captivate audiences once again, offering a harmonious blend of drama and melody.