Ayano Takedo, the author of the original Sound! Euphonium novels that inspired the manga and TV anime adaptations, is kicking off a new spin-off novel series that focuses on the marching band of a rival school.

The new series, which is entitled Rikka Koukou Marching Band he Youkoso ("Welcome to the Rikka High School Marching Band"), will feature a new protagonist: Azusa Sakaki, a young lady who finds herself overwhelmed by the pressures of joining the Rikka High School marching band, which has a reputation of having never been defeated in competition.

The 1st volume of the new series will be published in Japan by Takajimasha, Inc. on August 04, 2016. It retails for 713 yen ($6.74 US).

Source: Otakomu

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