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Hibike! Euphonium
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Both stories penned by Takeda Ayano delve into the intense world of high school clubs striving for excellence, highlighting the competitive nature among members while also intricately weaving together themes of ambition and nuanced relationships, offering a compelling exploration of youth, friendship and aspiration. In Hibike Euphonium, the concert band faces internal rivalries and personal challenges as they aim for national recognition, with the dynamics between Kumiko and Reina subtly suggesting platonic yuri undertones. Similarly, Hanashura portrays the broadcasting club's endeavors, focusing on Mizuki looking out for Hana, whose rough yet captivating recitals draw attention and potentially stir complex interpersonal emotions.
- Same author
- High School club setting (1st year)
- Lovable cast, side characters get developed relatively well
- Both clubs aim for nationals
- Developing bonds between club members
- Especially close relationships/rivalries between girls
- Cast is a mix of girls and boys
- MC finding her place in the club and fitting in
- Their "eccentric" senpais play an essential part in the MC's character development
- The clubs' presidents get stuck in similar situations towards the end