Let’s make science from it. And let’s name the science hibikology (to those who can propose a better sounding (more euphonic) name for it I will say: “どうぞ!”) . And let’s define its place among other scientific disciplines: hibikology ← kyoaniology ← animeology ← japanology or hibikology ← ranobeology ← Japanese phylology ← japanology.
“Wait a minute!”, you will say, “Explain these terms!” Ok, I’ll do it.
Hibikology – a science which studies “Hibike! Yuufoniamu” (“Sound! Euphonium”) in all its forms (ranobe, manga, anime).
Kyoaniology – a science which studies all that is related to Kyoto Animation studio.
Animeology – a science which studies anime.
Ranobeology – a science which studies ranobe.
Hibikology may be divided into four branches:
Hibikology of the ranobe.
Hibikology of the anime.
Hibikology of the manga.
Comparative hibikology.
Yes, I scientified it too much . It’s too scientific. It’s kagakushisugi (科学し過ぎ) = my thinking is too scientific. Do not criticize me for it. It’s my individuality. And popularised (= fun & interesting) or amateurish hibikology, I think, already exists (in the form of anime fan’s reviews, reflections etc.).
So, who wants to be a hibikologist?…
PS: Will hibikology be ever helpful for humankind? I have my doubts concerning it…
