Asuna Joins the Cast of Sound! Euphonium Season 3 in Sword Art Online Crossover

The talented voice actor and industry veteran Haruka Tomatsu, known for her role as Asuna in the Sword Art Online series, will be featured in Sound! Euphonium season 3. The official website of the anime series has announced this news along with a new key visual. Tomatsu will be lending her voice to a new character, Kuroe, introduced in the upcoming season.

The upcoming season will center on Kumiko and her team as they strive to win the Gold at the National Orchestra Competition in her final year of high school. This article provides an overview of the key visual, cast, and release details for Sound! Euphonium season 3.

Sound! Euphonium season 3 key visual, cast, and release details

Key visual

The key visual for Sound! Euphonium season 3 features Kumiko Oumae at the center, signaling that this season will focus on her as she and her fellow musicians strive to win the National Orchestra Competition. Hazuki Katou and Reina Kousaka are pictured to the left.

Cast details

Sapphire Kawashima and Mayu Kuroe are shown on the right, with Kuroe being the new character voiced by Haruka Tomatsu. The return of her old teammates is certainly exciting, but the addition of Mayu Kuroe could give them the competitive edge they need to achieve their dreams.

Tomoyo Kurosawa, known for her roles as Aiko in FLCL Progressive and Kuku in Heavenly Delusion, portrays the character of Kumiko Oumae. Meanwhile, Chika Anzai, recognized for her performances as Chisa Kotegawa in Grand Blue Dreaming and Hanabi Yasuraoka in Scum’s Wish, takes on the role of Reina Kousaka.

Hazuki Katou, portrayed by Ayaka Asai (known for her roles as Masao in Wasimo and Fuka Tamaki in Kanadagawa Jet Girls).

Sapphire Kawashima, portrayed by Moe Toyota (recognized for her roles as Kanon Matsubara in BanG Dream! and Fumi Kujo in Jinsei - Life Consulting)

Mayu Kuroe, portrayed by Haruka Tomatsu (known for her roles as Asuna Yuuki in Sword Art Online and Hiteihime in Katanagatari), has received prestigious awards such as Rookie of the Year and the Synergy award at the Seiyuu Awards. Her career reached new heights with her involvement in the Sword Art Online project.

Sound! Euphonium season 3 will feature Haruka Tomatsu in a new role (Image via X/@anime-eupho)

Following her role in Sound! Euphonium, she has also been involved in other anime projects such as Darling in the Franxx and Horimiya. It may come as a surprise to many that Haruka Tomatsu began her career as a singer, being a part of the group Sphere and collaborating with talented artists like Minako Kotobuki, Aki Toyosaki, and Ayahi Takagaki.

Sound! Euphonium season 3 release details

The latest key visual indicates that the third installment of the series will be released in April 2024. Broadcasting details have not been announced yet, but Crunchyroll streamed the previous two seasons, so it is likely that they will also stream the third season. Fans will need to subscribe to Crunchyroll's paid services to watch the simulcast episodes. More anime and manga news will be shared as 2023 progresses.

Editor's P/S

As a passionate fan of the Sound! Euphonium series, I am thrilled about the upcoming third season. The announcement of Haruka Tomatsu joining the cast as a new character, Kuroe, has generated a lot of excitement among fans. Tomatsu is a highly talented voice actress, and her involvement in the series is sure to bring a new level of energy and excitement to the story.

The key visual for season 3 showcases the determination and passion of Kumiko and her teammates as they strive to achieve their dreams of winning the Gold at the National Orchestra Competition. The return of familiar characters such as Hazuki Katou, Reina Kousaka, Sapphire Kawashima, and Mayu Kuroe adds to the anticipation, as fans can expect to see the growth and development of these characters as they face new challenges and obstacles.