Recommended order for the Sound Euphonium novels. Read the original work of the popular anime.
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I want to know the order in which to read the popular novel "Sound! Euphonium"!
Is there a recommended order to read Sound! Euphonium?
There are several series, but you can enjoy them more by considering the order in which you watch them.
"Sound! Euphonium" is a novel series written by Ayano Takeda, and is a touching story that depicts the growth of high school students who belong to a brass band club.
This work has become a hot topic since being made into an anime, but some people may not know the order of the novels.
So, this time, we've put together a guide on how to read the series in the correct order to enjoy it to the fullest, so please take a look!

- Summary of the reading order for the "Sound! Euphonium" novel series
Summary of the reading order for the "Sound! Euphonium" novel series
- Sound! Euphonium Welcome to the Kitauji High School Brass Band
- Sound! Euphonium 2: Kitauji High School Brass Band's Hottest Summer
- Sound! Euphonium 3: The Greatest Crisis for the Kitauji High School Brass Band
- Sound! Euphonium: The Secret Story of the Kitauji High School Brass Band
- Sound! Euphonium: Kitauji High School Brass Band, the turbulent second movement, part 1
- Sound! Euphonium: Kitauji High School Brass Band, the turbulent second movement, part 2
- Sound! Euphonium: The True Story of the Kitauji High School Brass Band
- Sound! Euphonium Kitauji High School Brass Band, Final Movement of Determination Part 1
- Sound! Euphonium Kitauji High School Brass Band, Final Movement of Determination, Part 2
- Special Bonus: Sound! Euphonium Welcome to Tachibana High School Marching Band Part 1
- Special Bonus: Sound! Euphonium Welcome to Tachibana High School Marching Band Part 2
- Special Bonus: Looking up at your back as you take off
- Sound! Euphonium: The Story of the Kitauji High School Brass Band

#SoundEuphonium
— A certain Lati sibling fan (@YT15fD9ajAfvpXN) July 22, 2024
I've collected all the original novels of Sound! Euphonium! The anime was so moving, so I'm going to enjoy the original too! pic.twitter.com/X419IZf8e0
1. Sound! Euphonium: Welcome to the Kitauji High School Brass Band
This is the first in the series.
The story begins with the main character, Oumae Kumiko, enrolling at Kitauji High School and joining the brass band club.
The story depicts the relationships within the club and Kumiko's attitude towards music.
Sound! Euphonium Novel Welcome to the Kitauji High School Brass Band The Hottest Summer of the Kitauji High School Brass Band The Biggest Crisis of the Kitauji High School Brass Band The Secret Story of the Kitauji High School Brass Band The Diary of the Kitauji High School Brass Band
— Ara ...
I went to several stores to pick it up!
I can finally read the original *ˊᵕˋ* pic.twitter.com/wYhPRK6dmR
Synopsis
Kumiko decided to quit the brass band in junior high school, but when she joined the brass band club at Kitauji High School, she decided to pursue a musical career again with her friends.
The story depicts her growth and struggles, as well as the club members' efforts to reach the national tournament.
2. Sound! Euphonium 2: Kitauji High School Brass Band's Hottest Summer
Volume 2 of the series will focus on the deepening character relationships and tournament storyline.
The story depicts the struggles of the Kitauji High School brass band as they prepare for the national tournament, and the characters' conflicts and growth are highlights.
[Kitauji Brass Band Doodles ~Kousaka Reina②~]①
— Sour Apple (@coniyasama) November 3, 2019
Sound! Euphonium 2: Kitauji High School Brass Band's Hottest Summer, the Turbulent Second Movement Part 1 and Part 2, Kitauji High School Brass Band Journal pic.twitter.com/AsTA3tBt4C
Synopsis
Although each member of the club is facing their own problems and struggles, they work together to improve their performance skills as they aim to compete in the national tournament.
The performance will particularly test the leadership of the conductor and section leaders.
3. Sound! Euphonium 3: Kitauji High School Brass Band's Greatest Crisis
Volume 3 depicts a crisis within the club, and the story becomes more tense.
The story focuses not only on the growth of the characters, but also on the importance of teamwork and the difficulties of leadership.
Synopsis
Although things seemed to be going well for the Kitauji High School brass band, relationships within the club began to deteriorate and cracks began to appear in the team's unity.
Meanwhile, the story depicts how Kumiko and her friends rebuild their club activities and once again take on the national tournament.
[Kitauji Brass Band Doodle ~Kumiko's Hair~]③
— Acid Apple (@coniyasama) August 28, 2024
I finally finished drawing the scene where Reina braids Kumiko's hair.。゚(゚´ω`゚)゚。
Reina used to touch Kumiko a lot when she was a freshman. From Sound! Euphonium 3: Kitauji High School Brass Band's Greatest Crisis #KumikoOumaeBirthday2024 pic.twitter.com/8TaOYKAS3Y
[Kitauji Brass Band Doodles ~Battle of Enmity~]①
— Sour Apple (@coniyasama) January 22, 2021
SAI is still not safe, so I apologize for the immature quality of the CLIP this time as well.
From Sound! Euphonium 3: Kitauji High School Brass Band, the greatest crisis, the secret story of the Kitauji High School Brass Band, the turbulent second movement part 2, and the final movement of determination part 2 pic.twitter.com/pUZBWUW4TN
Other special editions
There are also other short story collections and special editions of " Sound! Euphonium."
◎Memoir Novel◯Looking up at your back as you take off
— Honeyworm Miura @ (@honeywormmiura) September 8, 2024
A spin-off of Sound! Euphonium, depicting the end of youth. It was very good. I cried.
・This is a story told from the perspective of Nakagawa Natsuki , who was portrayed as a "good senior" in the main story. I grew to like her even more because she's cynical, ordinary, and hates troublesome things.pic.twitter.com/itYzAtxbwv
These works complement the main series and tell the perspectives and stories of various characters.
There are stories such as "The Secret Story of the Kitauji High School Brass Band" and "The True Story of the Kitauji High School Brass Band," and by reading them you will gain a deeper understanding of the story.
"Sound! Euphonium: The Secret Story of the Kitauji High School Brass Band" #Novel
— Okayama Hito (@okayamahito) August 2, 2024
There's no particular reason why Midori-chan is the pushy character between Yuko and Natsuki, or rather the start of the war lol. It's said that Sapphire is blue, and I feel sorry for Midori lol.
Reina and Taki Sensei's Meeting, Hazuki and Shuichi's Confession
It was easy to read with only light episodes that made me laugh.pic.twitter.com/4XIlphn0Gl
Sound! Euphonium Summary
Each work depicts the characters' deep emotions and conflicts, and explores themes of growth and friendship through music.
By reading them in this order, you will be able to enjoy the story of the Kitauji High School Brass Band to the fullest.
If you're thinking about continuing reading, be sure to check it out!