Gekijouban Hibike! Euphonium: Todoketai Melody

It nails the emotional core of what makes the Sound! Euphonium franchise so special - that mix of youthful passion, self-doubt, and the pressure of competition. The concert sequences are beautifully animated and feel almost like you're watching a real live performance, and the soundtrack is pure gold for anyone who loves orchestral music.

What keeps it from going higher for me is pacing - if you haven't seen the prior seasons, the movie moves too fast and loses some context for the character arcs. But if you're already invested in the band and the relationships, this film is a heartfelt, satisfying payoff that really does make the "sound reach you."