Taichi Matoba

is a character from the spin-off novel. He is a first-year trombonist in Rikka High School's concert band. He graduated from the same middle school as Shiho Togawa.
== Etymology ==
* The name Taichi means "thick, big, great" (太) (ta) and "one" (一) (ichi). 
* Taichi's surname Matoba means "target, typical" (的) (mato) and "field, place" (場) (ba).
== Trivia ==
* According to the official Sound! Euphonium novel website,
**His favorite colors are black and blue.
**His special interests are napping and taking his pet turtle on walks.
**His special skill is taking out Jenga blocks in the nick of time.
**He likes sushi, beef bowls, and jazz.
**He dislikes eating trendy food he doesn't understand and working hard.
== Gallery ==
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Category:Characters
Category:Male
Category:First Years
Category:Rikka High School
Category:Concert Band Members
Category:Trombonists
Category:Brass Players
Category:Novel Characters