The grand finale of the series is here!!! This journey will lead to the next melody— For ten years, Sound! Euphonium has depicted the youth of high school students who devote themselves to the concert band. Following the emotional finale of Sound! Euphonium 3 broadcast in 2024, the story reaches its true conclusion in 2026 with the long-awaited theatrical film, “The Final Movie Part 1.” The film is led by Chief Director Tatsuya Ishihara, who has guided Kyoto Animation's production team throughout the past decade, and Director Taichi Ogawa, who has been an integral part of the series' creative core. Along with Kyoto Animation's meticulous visual refinement, Jukki Hanada has newly written the scenario, and numerous new scenes have been added—including performance scenes that were never shown in the TV series. The production team has collaborated to make a film that lives up to the title “The Final Movie Part 1.” A decade-long journey—toward the next stage. The curtain rises on the final chapter of Sound! Euphonium marks the culmination of this beloved anime series. (Source: Kyoto Animation)