“Rejected band members form Team Monaka, supporting Kitauji ensemble with heartfelt efforts toward nationals.”
Sound! Euphonium Episode 14 – Ready, Set, Monaka
響け!ユーフォニアム 番外編 かけだすモナカ
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Synopsis
Rejected band members form Team Monaka, supporting Kitauji ensemble with heartfelt efforts toward nationals.
After the Kitauji High School concert band's auditions for club member participation in the Kyoto Prefectural Concert Band competition, 10 members fail to pass the strict evaluation. Despite being unable to play with the rest of the wind ensemble, the group—who decide to name themselves Team Monaka—is determined to support their peers in any way possible until the day of the competition. From carrying supplies to creating monaka-shaped good-luck charms, Team Monaka's efforts prove to be pivotal for the unforgettable, bittersweet summer in the concert band's journey toward nationals.
What people say
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Derived from 6 sampled reviews
What 6 viewers settled on.
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σ 1.21 · some divergence
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↓ 1.83
Running avg · Dec 2015 → Aug 2022
- 9 “Absolutely gorgeous art and fluid animation make this special a visual treat, while the emotional connection to the characters remains as powerful as ever. The meticulous Kyoto Animation...”
- 8 “This OVA matches the quality of the first season's episodes, delivering touching character moments between Hazuki, Shuichi, and Natsuki that transcend initial expectations of just being light...”
- 8 “This OVA defies expectations by delivering more effort and heart than typical bonus episodes, successfully shifting focus to Katou as main character while maintaining the series' emotional depth....”
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- Format 1 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 0h 23m all episodes
- Aired Dec 2015 – ongoing
- Source Special media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-10684 catalog
Produced by
- Lantis Producer
- Pony Canyon Producer
- Rakuonsha Producer
Licensed by
- Ponycan USA Licensor
- Crunchyroll Licensor