Takarajimasha Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Makoto Sekikawa), which holds the top share in fashion magazine sales (※), will implement a special campaign for the novel series "Sound! Euphonium" in conjunction with the movie release on Friday, April 24, 2026.

"Sound! Euphonium" is a popular youth novel series that depicts high school students growing through their club activities as they aim for a national gold medal in the high school brass band competition, with cumulative sales exceeding 2 million copies across both paperback and comic versions. In this campaign, new anime visual book bands featuring different popular characters will be created for the covers of the 14 existing paperback volumes and will be sold in stores starting April 6. In addition, an acrylic key holder will be presented to those who purchase the complete set of volumes on "Rakuten Books," while "Takarajimasha Channel" will offer a complete set with a diorama acrylic stand. Furthermore, a豪華 prize campaign will be held, where participants can win luxurious prizes such as a shikishi with the author Ayano Takeda's autograph and an original illustration by Nikki Asada.

※From Japan ABC Association Magazine Publisher Report 2025 First Half (January-June)

What is the "Sound! Euphonium" series?

A youth novel depicting high school students growing as they aim for a national gold medal in a brass band competition. This work sparked a significant response, especially among brass band experienced individuals and teenagers, leading to an increase in new club members wishing to play the euphonium, which was previously considered a minor instrument. Furthermore, starting with its TV anime adaptation by Kyoto Animation in 2015, three TV series, four theatrical films, and one special edition have been produced to date. In Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, the setting of the story, many fans from all over the country visit the model locations and related sites, creating a lively atmosphere.

Campaign ① 14 paperback series volumes to feature popular anime character book bands!

The books will line store shelves with visual covers of popular characters from the story, including Kumiko Oumae. This is your chance to get your favorite character's book band!

♪ Reina Version ♪

『Sound! Euphonium Welcome to Kitauji High School Concert Band』

https://tkj.jp/book/?cd=72174701

♪ Hazuki Version ♪

『Sound! Euphonium 2 Kitauji High School Concert Band's Hottest Summer』

https://tkj.jp/book/?cd=72390601

♪ Midori Version ♪

『Sound! Euphonium 3 Kitauji High School Concert Band's Greatest Crisis』

https://tkj.jp/book/?cd=72398201

♪ Asuka Version ♪

『Sound! Euphonium The Secret Story of Kitauji High School Concert Band』

https://tkj.jp/book/?cd=72411901

♪ Yuko Version ♪

『Sound! Euphonium Kitauji High School Concert Band Diary』

https://tkj.jp/book/?cd=72622601

♪ Mizore Version ♪

『Sound! Euphonium Kitauji High School Concert Band, Turbulent Second Movement Part 1』

https://tkj.jp/book/?cd=72748901

♪ Nozomi Version ♪

『Sound! Euphonium Kitauji High School Concert Band, Turbulent Second Movement Part 2』

https://tkj.jp/book/?cd=72749101

♪ Kanade Version ♪

『Sound! Euphonium The True Story of Kitauji High School Concert Band』

https://tkj.jp/book/?cd=72830101

♪ Mayu Version ♪

『Sound! Euphonium Kitauji High School Concert Band, Final Movement of Determination Part 1』

https://tkj.jp/book/?cd=TD293992

♪ Kumiko Version ♪

『Sound! Euphonium Kitauji High School Concert Band, Final Movement of Determination Part 2』

https://tkj.jp/book/?cd=TD294012

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