CATDOLL: Japanese media review: The charm of Reina Kousaka in "Sound! Euphonium"

Kyoto Animation brought us a work called "Sound! Euphonium" in April this year. In addition to the protagonist Kumiko Oumae who has a good charm, another character Reina Kosaka also attracted a large number of anime fans. The website Charapedia explained her charm.

Super high school level trumpet skills

Reina's father is a trumpet player, so she has received guidance in this area since she was a child. Even those who hate Reina have to admit that her trumpet skills are very high. And Reina herself is absolutely confident in the trumpet.

When she was chosen to play the trumpet solo, she wondered if her good advisor, Mr. Taki, favored her too much, but she eventually thought that "her level was great". Indeed, Reina's skills are outstanding, and she is confident and passionate about the trumpet, so she has a "different" attitude and stands out in the club. The unique atmosphere created by this genius is probably her charm. Of course, as long as she puts down the trumpet, she will become a little calmer, and she once apologized to Kaori.

Friendship with Kumiko

She and Kumiko participated in the activities of the wind band club together in junior high school. However, when they escaped from the Kansai Conference venue at the last concert in junior high school, facing Reina who was crying in regret, Kumiko said, "Do you really want to go nationwide?" Kumiko has always been very concerned about her "slip of the tongue" at the time, but Reina also paid more attention to Kumiko. And when the two were alone later, Reina told Kumiko about her thoughts that she had never confided in anyone. "I want to be special, I don't want to be like other guys." Kumiko also accepted this idea, and then the two began to call each other "Kumiko" and "Reina". Reina will ignore things that she is not interested in, and will do her best for things she likes. It can be said that such a hidden passion is also what attracts people to her.

I am also passionate about my advisor, Mr. Taki...

Kitauji High School is definitely not a famous school for wind instruments. So why would such an excellent student like Reina go to this school? In fact, it was because she knew that Mr. Taki would serve as the advisor of the wind instrument club from this year. With a little thought in her heart, Reina followed Mr. Taki and entered Kitauji High School.

Although the consultant Mr. Taki seems easygoing at ordinary times, he becomes strict and cold as soon as he is involved in wind instrument instruction. Therefore, he is also called "the handsome devil". However, Reina showed indignation in front of Kumiko for such criticism. And that fierce attitude makes people unable to associate with the usual Reina. It can be seen that her feelings for Mr. Taki are actually not inferior to those for trumpet and Kumiko.

"Reina Kousaka" has a big change in her aura from the first half of the animation to the later part after she opens her heart. She laughs and teases Kumiko, showing her side as an ordinary girl. It can be said that the second half is the real Reina. In addition, her relationship with Teacher Taki is also worth paying attention to. How will her friendship with Kumiko develop? Let's continue to look forward to it.