TRUE Performs Theme for Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie Part 1 Anime

Kyoto Animation announced on Sunday, January 4, 2026 that TRUE will perform the theme song "ToCoda" for Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie Part 1 (Saishū Gakushō Hibike! Euphonium Zenpen), the first part in the Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie project. Anime news 2026 highlights the continuation of TRUE's involvement with the franchise, as the artist has performed theme songs for the three previous seasons of the anime as well as Sound! Euphonium The Movie - Our Promise: A Brand New Day and Sound! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest Arc. Anime announcements showcase the consistency in musical direction for the series, with TRUE's themes becoming synonymous with the Sound! Euphonium franchise. The film will open on April 24, 2026 in 200 theaters across Japan. Anime movie news 2026 highlights the wide theatrical release, demonstrating Kyoto Animation's confidence in the film's commercial potential. The April 24 premiere date places the film in the spring 2026 season, following the conclusion of the third television season in 2024. Anime news today showcases the continuation of the beloved series through theatrical releases, providing fans with new content following the emotional finale of Sound! Euphonium 3. Kyoto Animation describes the film as the grand finale of the series, with the journey leading 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." Anime industry news 2026 highlights the significance of this milestone, marking a decade of storytelling and character development. The "True conclusion" reference in the description creates anticipation for the final resolution of Kumiko Oumae's journey and the Kitauji High School Concert Band's story. 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. Anime studio news 2026 showcases the continuity in creative leadership, with Ishihara and Ogawa bringing their extensive experience with the franchise to the final film project. The collaboration between the chief director and director ensures consistency with previous installments while delivering new content for the conclusion. 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." Anime news updates highlight the new content created specifically for the film, with performance scenes providing additional material beyond what was covered in the television series. The involvement of Jukki Hanada, who has worked on the series' scripts throughout its run, ensures narrative consistency and quality. 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. Anime news 2026 emphasizes the emotional significance of the film, representing the conclusion of a ten-year narrative arc that has followed Kumiko Oumae from her first year in high school through her graduation. The "Final Movie Part 1" title suggests additional installments will follow, providing a comprehensive conclusion to the series. The anime will star Tomoyo Kurosawa as Kumiko Oumae, Ayaka Asai as Hazuki Kato, Moe Toyota as Sapphire Kawashima, Chika Anzai as Reina Kousaka, Haruka Tomatsu as Mayu Kuroe, Haruki Ishiya as Shuuichi Tsukamoto, Ayaka Ōhashi as Tsubame Kamaya, Sora Amamiya as Kanade Hisaishi, Ayaka Nanase as Mirei Suzuki, Misaki Kuno as Satsuki Suzuki, Shimba Tsuchiya as Motomu Tsukinaga, Shiori Sugiura as Ririka Kenzaki, Shiina Natsukawa as Suzume Kamaya, Ayane Matsuda as Yayoi Kamiishi, Momoka Terasawa as Kaho Hariya, Emiri Suyama as Sari Yoshii, and Takahiro Sakurai as Noboru Taki. Anime voice actor news 2026 highlights the extensive cast, featuring returning voice actors who have portrayed these characters throughout the series' run. The continuity in voice casting ensures character consistency and emotional resonance for long-time fans. Taichi Ogawa is directing the anime, and Tatsuya Ishihara is the chief director. Jukki Hanada is in charge of the script and series composition. Character designers include Shoko Ikeda and Kazumi Ikeda, and Kazumi Ikeda is also the chief animation director. Akito Matsuda is composing the music at Lantis and Heart Company, with music cooperation by Senzoku Gakuen College of Music. Anime studio news 2026 showcases the comprehensive production team, with experienced staff members contributing to various aspects of the film's creation. The involvement of Senzoku Gakuen College of Music ensures authenticity in the musical performances and arrangements. Other staff members include Instrument Design Hiroyuki Takahashi, Instrument Animation Directors Minoru Ōta and Nobuaki Maruki, Art Director Mutsuo Shinohara, Color Design Akiyo Takeda, Director of Photography Kazuya Takao, 3D Director Rin Yamamoto, Sound Director Yōta Tsuruoka, Performance Cooperation Progressive! Wind Orchestra, and Brass Band Supervision Masahiro Ōwada. Production is handled by Sound! Production Committee 2024, with Shochiku Co. Ltd. as the distributor. Anime industry news 2026 highlights the attention to detail in the production, with specialized staff members ensuring accuracy in musical instrument animation and performance authenticity. The collaboration with Progressive! Wind Orchestra and brass band supervision demonstrates the commitment to realistic musical representation. The first 13-episode television anime series for the franchise premiered in April 2015. The anime inspired the Gekijō-ban Hibike! Euphonium: Kitauji Kōkō Suisōgaku-Bu e Yōkoso "flashback" film in April 2016. The 13-episode Sound! Euphonium 2 sequel series premiered in October 2016. The sequel series inspired the Gekijō-ban Hibike! Euphonium: Todoketai Melody compilation film in September 2017. Anime news updates provide context for the franchise's history, demonstrating the series' evolution from television anime to theatrical releases. The multiple films and seasons showcase the series' commercial success and fan support over the past decade. The Liz and the Blue Bird film centering on Mizore Yoroizuka and Nozomi Kasaki opened in Japan in April 2018. Sound! Euphonium The Movie - Our Promise: A Brand New Day anime opened in Japan in April 2019. The film follows Kumiko as a second-year student. Sound! Euphonium: Ensemble Contest Arc, Kyoto Animation's theatrical anime of the "Ensemble Concert" arc, opened in Japan in August 2023 in 74 theaters. The film was the first new sequel anime in four years for the franchise. Anime movie news 2026 highlights the franchise's theatrical history, with multiple films exploring different aspects of the story and characters. The Ensemble Contest Arc film marked a return to new content after a hiatus, building anticipation for the final film project. The third 13-episode season of the anime premiered in April 2024. Crunchyroll streamed the anime in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS as it aired in Japan. The third anime season adapted Kumiko's third year in high school. Anime streaming news 2026 showcases the series' global reach, with Crunchyroll providing international access to the latest season. The third season's conclusion set the stage for the final film project, bringing Kumiko's high school journey to its conclusion.