"Orchestra Battle!" Character List & Table of Contents
People who are serious, yet somehow strange
The "Battle of" series is broadcast every year on an arts program.
This year's theme is the orchestra!
The program presents the entire process of how 112 musicians—participants, not victims—who passed the audition fight through a grueling battle until only one remains to win the glorious title of "Orchestra Meister."
With a cast full of unique personalities, the program sets up fierce challenges and extreme traps, causing one person after another to be eliminated.
Who will ultimately hold the crown?
On the first day of recording, the participants are forced to make a choice.
"A or B, which will you choose?"
"Red? Or green?"
And A is crimson, B is yellow-green—shades that seem somewhat like a trap.
By their own will.
Or perhaps guided by the staff.
The laid-back ones who were beaten to the punch by those who acted quickly found their desired destinations already filled, leaving them with no choice.
The participants are divided into two teams of different types, and the stage is finally set for the extreme battle.
"The Battle of the Orchestra!"
Abbreviated as "Orchestra Battle!"
Amidst the fierce competition, I will introduce the characters who seem likely to be active, organized by team.
It might be fun to read while imagining yourself belonging to one of the teams, and if you find a favorite character, please cheer them on. Since there are so many, it's not guaranteed that every character will appear every time; they might not be in the spotlight for a while, or you might find yourself saying, "Oh no, they've been eliminated!" That said, there is a high possibility they will return to the limelight, so please get to know them well♪♪
Program Staff
Table of Contents
Obviously it's "Red"
A deadly battle, or perhaps musical chairs
And so, where is the conductor?
The opponent to fight is...
The Drawbacks of a Wonderful Shoebox-Shaped Hall
Prelude to Ruin
The First Victim
Monologue of the Dripping Water Demon
The Mouse Orchestra
The Demon Conductor and the Reporter's Code
The Noblemen's Discussion on Art
Mouse vs. The Swiss Nobleman
Mouse vs. This Time, the Ukrainian Light Cavalry
The Suspicious Infiltrator
Orpheus of Hell
Once You're on Stage
Sheet Music Relay vs. The Dance of Hell
Is the Key the Scent of Berries?
Everyone's Monologue Room
The Rejection Man and the Water Demon
The Philanderer and the Maiden in Love
Why Is She Silent?
The Sandman and the Automaton
The Conductor Threw Down His Baton, and Though the Concertmaster Didn't Throw Down His Violin...
The Nameless Victim of the Tutti
Once You Make a Sound
The Kidnapping Plot and the Diva's True Face
A Blessing in Disguise and the Identity of the Sandman
City Dance and Country Dance
A Rabbit-Level Conspiracy
The Pied Piper and the Midnight Waltz
A Bright Summer Morning
The Reason She Is Cold
The Opening of the Vienna Battle
Don't Miss the Hints for the Assignment
The Dream Orchestra of the Stern Old Man
The Naive Judge's Outrageous Proposal
Once You Take Up the Baton
Forced to Take Charge
Perish with Dignity
An Enigma? Or Common Knowledge?
A Sigh of Anguish for a Victory of Presence
I Want That Girl, But I Don't Want This One
The Man Who Bears the Name of Violin
The Outcome of Eloping with a Piano
And So, Where Is the Soloist?
Unexpected Odds and Ends, and an Annoying Clown
Is the Order to Restore the Status Quo a Hint or a Trap?
The Clown's Morning Piano Rampage
Do Not Be Conscious of the Jinx
The Frenzied Bolero You Must Not See
I Didn't Tell You, It's Your Fault
I Didn't Tell You, It's Everyone's Fault
The Spy Turns Their Back to the Wall
Naturally, It's "Conducting," Right?
The Magical Moment That Comes Only Through Restraint
Beware of Beauties and Nuts
The Goddess Is for the Three Musketeers
The Suspicion of a Bewitching Minuet
Isn't That Just Too Cheating?
An Impossible Perk for Those Who Do It First
Such Things Are the Concertmaster's Domain
Distant Lineage and the Cursed Bed
A Golden Axe, a Silver Axe, or a Tin Flute
How to Utilize the Leftovers
The Demon Conductor vs. The Rejection Man
The Counterattack of the Leftover Trombone
No Matter How Much Ingenuity Is Applied
The Apprentice's Magnificent Transformation and the Mystery of the Overture Solved
Techniques for Procuring Missing Players
The Third Player's Inner Thoughts
A Fanfare for Forcing a Breakthrough
A Miracle of World War II: The American-German Joint Operation
The Battle for Castle Itter
It's a bit late to say this, but...
Once a Task Is Assigned
Once a Piece Is Selected
Safely the Seventh, Without a Conductor
Stalled Sound Checks and the Reporter's Imaginary Commentary
The Unexpected Effect of Transparent Music
Bruegel just won't do
The Butterfly of Heiligenstadt
The Surroundings Fell Silent
Should I Say Goodbye? The Real World
A Holiday of Gratitude in Our Own Ways
Schumanniana's Scheme
Schumanniana's Challenge
Schumanniana's Mission
Schumanniana's Ordeal
Schumanniana's Justice
The Fatal Outcome
The Meaning of the Snare Drum
A Farce That Falls Far Short of a Proud Battlefield
Guerrilla Live and a Fun Concert
The Street Corner Boy and the Waltz of the Flowers
May the Force Be With You
The Street Corner Boy and the Melancholy Trumpeter
That Is Forbidden...
No Room for Sympathy for the Opportunist!
Land of Hope and Glory
Welcome! To the Mansion of XX
The Great Battle of XXXX
To be continued in the second half...
* What goes into XX is a secret until the release
Since this is a very, very long story written without considering the character count, one table of contents entry does not necessarily mean one article, but I would like to keep each episode within five thousand characters as much as possible.
Only the first episode, the opening, is longer.
Thank you for your support. I hope you can relax and enjoy the world of the orchestra, woven by a group of people who are serious yet somehow strange...⭐︎
Precious Planner
Yukiko Morikawa