Finally the final chapter! Commemorating the theatrical release of 'Hibike! Euphonium'! A cover change & giveaway campaign for all 14 books in the series begins! (From April 6)
Takarajimasha will launch a special campaign for the 'Hibike! Euphonium' novel series on April 6, 2026, ahead of its theatrical movie release on April 24. The campaign includes anime character wraparound bands for all 14 volumes and channel-exclusive complete set bonuses.
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The novel series 'Hibike! Euphonium', published by Takarajimasha Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President & CEO: Makoto Sekikawa), which holds the top share in fashion magazine sales (*), will run a special campaign in conjunction with the theatrical movie releasing on Friday, April 24, 2026.
'Hibike! Euphonium' is a youth novel series depicting high school students growing through their club activities as they aim for gold at the national high school concert band competition. It is a popular series that has surpassed a cumulative total of 2 million copies in print across its novel and comic formats. In this campaign, starting April 6, all 14 published volumes of the paperback series will be sold in stores with newly created anime visual wraparound bands (obi) featuring different popular characters. Furthermore, those who purchase the complete set on 'Rakuten Books' will receive an acrylic keychain, while 'Takarajima Channel' will sell the complete set bundled with a diorama acrylic stand. Additionally, a luxurious giveaway campaign will be held where winners can receive autographed illustration boards signed by author Ayano Takeda and featuring original illustrations by Nikki Asada.
*Source: Japan ABC Association Magazine Publisher Report, First Half of 2025 (Jan-Jun)
## What is the 'Hibike! Euphonium' series?
A youth novel depicting high school students growing as they aim for the gold prize at the national concert band competition. This work triggered a massive response, especially among those with concert band experience and teenagers, resulting in an increase of new club members requesting the euphonium, which had previously been synonymous with minor instruments. Following its TV anime adaptation by Kyoto Animation in 2015, three TV series, four theatrical movies, and one special edition have been produced so far. Uji City in Kyoto Prefecture, the setting of the story, is bustling with many fans from all over the country visiting real-life model locations and associated places.
## Campaign 1: The bands of the 14-volume paperback series feature decorations of popular anime characters!
Books will line store shelves with visual covers of the story's popular characters, starting with Kumiko Oumae. A chance to get the band of your favorite character♪
### ♪Reina Version♪
'Hibike! Euphonium: Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band'
https://tkj.jp/book/?cd=72174701
'Hibike! Euphonium' is a youth novel series depicting high school students growing through their club activities as they aim for gold at the national high school concert band competition. It is a popular series that has surpassed a cumulative total of 2 million copies in print across its novel and comic formats. In this campaign, starting April 6, all 14 published volumes of the paperback series will be sold in stores with newly created anime visual wraparound bands (obi) featuring different popular characters. Furthermore, those who purchase the complete set on 'Rakuten Books' will receive an acrylic keychain, while 'Takarajima Channel' will sell the complete set bundled with a diorama acrylic stand. Additionally, a luxurious giveaway campaign will be held where winners can receive autographed illustration boards signed by author Ayano Takeda and featuring original illustrations by Nikki Asada.
*Source: Japan ABC Association Magazine Publisher Report, First Half of 2025 (Jan-Jun)
## What is the 'Hibike! Euphonium' series?
A youth novel depicting high school students growing as they aim for the gold prize at the national concert band competition. This work triggered a massive response, especially among those with concert band experience and teenagers, resulting in an increase of new club members requesting the euphonium, which had previously been synonymous with minor instruments. Following its TV anime adaptation by Kyoto Animation in 2015, three TV series, four theatrical movies, and one special edition have been produced so far. Uji City in Kyoto Prefecture, the setting of the story, is bustling with many fans from all over the country visiting real-life model locations and associated places.
## Campaign 1: The bands of the 14-volume paperback series feature decorations of popular anime characters!
Books will line store shelves with visual covers of the story's popular characters, starting with Kumiko Oumae. A chance to get the band of your favorite character♪
### ♪Reina Version♪
'Hibike! Euphonium: Welcome to the Kitauji High School Concert Band'
https://tkj.jp/book/?cd=72174701