It’s been eight years—and I mean eight years to the freakin’ day—since I first watched and wrote about Hibike! Euphonium. It comes as no surprise for a top-flite operation like KyoAni t…
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Hibike! Euphonium 3 – 08 – Short Straw
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The Agata Festival forms the backdrop for the concert band kids to focus on the present and the future. Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 5
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Kumiko visits Asuka for advice on repairing Kitauji’s morale before the band’s next competition. Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Episode 10
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Kitauji performs at the marching band festival, meeting other schools and old classmates. Motomu’s past comes to light. Hibike! Euphonium S3 — Ep 4
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