Sound! Euphonium: Ready, Set, Monaka (2015): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2015, Sound! Euphonium: Ready, Set, Monaka is a comedy, drama, animation and music film directed by Tatsuya Ishihara, running about 23 minutes.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Sound! Euphonium: Ready, Set, Monaka stars Ayaka Asai as Katou Hazuki, Moe Toyota as Kawashima Sapphire, Tomoyo Kurosawa as Oumae Kumiko and Chika Anzai as Kousaka Reina, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Sound! Euphonium: Ready, Set, Monaka sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sound! Euphonium: Ready, Set, Monaka page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sound! Euphonium: Ready, Set, Monaka tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.