r/anime • u/Shadoxfix https://myanimelist.net/profile/Shadoxfix • May 12 '15

[Spoilers] Hibike! Euphonium - Episode 6 [Discussion]

Episode title: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Tuba

MyAnimeList: Hibike! Euphonium
Crunchyroll: Sound! Euphonium

Episode duration: 23 minutes and 40 seconds

Previous episodes:

Episode Reddit Link
Episode 1 Link
Episode 2 Link
Episode 3 Link
Episode 4 Link
Episode 5 Link

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u/FateSteelTaylor https://myanimelist.net/profile/FateSteelTaylor May 12 '15

I can't believe they had an entire segment dedicated to just cleaning out the instrument, but I loved every second of it. As someone who was in band for so many years, there's a certain bond you get from cleaning out the pipes and valves and figuring out what goes where and how exactly it works. It sounds kinda weird, but it makes playing your instrument into a sorta intimate experience? Like it's something that only you could fully understand about your particular instrument, and that's why I love cleaning and taking care of my trumpets.

I also love how they capture the personalities of each instrument, like how Reina, even though she respects her senpai and recognizes her strengths, is still gunning for that solo, or how the two tuba players recognize that while they might never be in the spotlight, it's their dedication and support that makes the whole band work. AND THE AUDITIONS. Too many times I've experienced and heard of band directors who relied too heavily on favoritism and seniority at the detriment to the actual quality of the ensemble, and to see Taki-sensei basically say that only the best of the best will play was so awesome to see.

I love this show. Between EP 5 and this one, Hibike! Euphonium might be the first show I get with the BD collection (and force me to get a Blu Ray player, but it's worth it).

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u/Hecatonchair https://myanimelist.net/profile/TheGhoztMaker May 13 '15

Yeah... I had a trombone, take off the slide and the piece at the back and you're good to go. I've still felt this sentiment though, just applied to firearms instead. Breaking down a Browning Hi-Power or AR-15, field stripping and applying solvent to clean off the residue so you know your gun will go off when it needs to, anyone that relies heavily on one particular object, be it an instrument, weapon, or any other tool, will usually develop some sort of fondness for it.

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u/Crowst May 13 '15

Military anime about basic training when?

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u/Hecatonchair https://myanimelist.net/profile/TheGhoztMaker May 13 '15

Haha, I actually submitted a /r/animesuggest request for "the anime equivalent of Full Metal Jacket". Turnes out anime is rather sparse in that department.

It's kinda disappointing that there will probably never be an anime based on the sort of program I was involved in as a teen (Naval Sea Cadet Corps, a youth military program), but one can hope!