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K-On!

  • TV Series
  • 2009–2010
  • TV-PG
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
5.2K
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POPULARITY
4,571
2,622
Cassandra Lee Morris, Shelby Lindley, Cristina Valenzuela, and Lili Troncale in K-On! (2009)
K-On!: Season 2
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AnimeHand-Drawn AnimationIyashikeiSeinenSlice of LifeTeen ComedyAnimationComedyDramaFamily

K-ON is about 5 high school girls who become friends through the Light Music Club. Yui the lead guitarist, Tsumugi the keyboardist, Mio the bassist, Azusa the rhythm guitarist, and Ritsu the... Read allK-ON is about 5 high school girls who become friends through the Light Music Club. Yui the lead guitarist, Tsumugi the keyboardist, Mio the bassist, Azusa the rhythm guitarist, and Ritsu the drummer. K-ON is the story of 5 aspiring musicians and their journey through high school ... Read allK-ON is about 5 high school girls who become friends through the Light Music Club. Yui the lead guitarist, Tsumugi the keyboardist, Mio the bassist, Azusa the rhythm guitarist, and Ritsu the drummer. K-ON is the story of 5 aspiring musicians and their journey through high school together.

  • Stars
    • Aki Toyosaki
    • Yôko Hikasa
    • Satomi Satô
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    5.2K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,571
    2,622
    • Stars
      • Aki Toyosaki
      • Yôko Hikasa
      • Satomi Satô
    • 17User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins total

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    Aki Toyosaki
    • Yui Hirasawa
    • 2009–2011
    Yôko Hikasa
    • Mio Akiyama
    • 2009–2011
    Satomi Satô
    • Ritsu Tainaka
    • 2009–2011
    Minako Kotobuki
    Minako Kotobuki
    • Tsumugi Kotobuki
    • 2009–2011
    Lili Troncale
    Lili Troncale
    • Yui Hirasawa
    • 2009–2011
    Catherine Fu
    • Mio Akiyama
    • 2009–2011
    Cristina Valenzuela
    Cristina Valenzuela
    • Mio Akiyama
    • 2009–2011
    Cassandra Lee Morris
    • Ritsu Tainaka
    • 2009–2011
    Stephanie Sheh
    Stephanie Sheh
    • Yui Hirasawa
    • 2009–2011
    Shelby Lindley
    Shelby Lindley
    • Tsumugi Kotobuki
    • 2009–2011
    Asami Sanada
    • Sawako Yamanaka
    • 2009–2011
    Karen Strassman
    Karen Strassman
    • Sawako Yamanaka
    • 2009–2011
    Madoka Yonezawa
    • Ui Hirasawa
    • 2009–2011
    Ayana Taketatsu
    • Azusa Nakano
    • 2009–2011
    Xanthe Huynh
    Xanthe Huynh
    • Ui Hirasawa
    • 2009–2011
    Christine Marie Cabanos
    Christine Marie Cabanos
    • Azusa Nakano
    • 2009–2011
    Candice Moore
    Candice Moore
    • Azusa Nakano
    • 2009–2011
    Chika Fujito
    • Nodoka Manabe
    • 2009–2011
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    User reviews17

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    10old_a_d_d

    Pure Gold.

    This show is nothing short of a masterpiece. Only a genius could write a story that leaves such character attachment. After a few episodes you will find yourself strangely attached to the light music club, and all its members. The brilliance of the character development, each one with their own little quirks and traits, is the strong point of this show. Though each episode is pretty devoid of any real plot, on a per-episode basis, the pacing is great and it never becomes dull.

    If you love music, you'll love this show. The opening theme, Cagayake Girls, and one of the songs used during the series, "Fuwa Fuwa Time", are catchy as hell. You'll find yourself downloading the mp3s and putting them on your iPod, or what have you.

    The first episode might not hook you, but if you watch 3 or 4 then you will surely become a fan.

    Best part? There is a second season, and it's even better.
    8Irishchatter

    Very good girl band kind of anime!

    I really thought this anime was really well done and the music was very uplifting. I like the fact that we see the 4 girls being more themshelves then based on how they look. I sometimes feel that some anime always makes young girls look "overly cute" but this one really stood out for me since their personalities were totally unique!

    Definitely recommend this anime to anyone who is need of music in their ears and a bit of relaxed humour as well! I given it 8/10!
    9st-52753

    Be chill, let's drink tea and play music!

    (For S1 and S2) I can't befriend anyone who doesn't feel anything when they realize the journey with these four girls is gonna end.

    This series reminded me of my dream that establishing (or joining) a rock band, and how amazing rock music is. The plot......almost doesn't exist, but that's its advantage, which is you can watch it in an extremely relaxing, comfortable condition. If you like animes describing the daily lives of a group of people, you must be high for K-On. Not only that, but you can also feel touched seeing these four's growth and the spirit of music. Last but not least, the girls are so freaking cute. Be there forever! Honey Tea Time!!
    jerepepe

    Thanks K-On!

    Difficult to put into words what I felt.

    Seeing k-on was an escape, a sigh from all the problems I had in my day to day, watching a chapter was completely disconnecting from the real world and enjoying a wonderful story.

    The tranquility and simplicity make the series a very difficult work for me to overcome. His story always felt organic, human. Her characters, so simple and unique in their sense, from Yui with her big heart, Mio and her shyness, Mugi with her sweetness, to Ritsu with her explosiveness. He knows how to create funny, funny moments, ilarious situations, but he also knows how to make me cry, make us feel sad and a little depressed, but always with a smile.

    I am writing this and my desire to cry does not disappear, they are still here, and here they will stay. K-on is not for everyone, it does not have a strong plot, nor an extremely great character development, and it is precisely because of this that I consider it one of the best series I have seen. Also, isn't it incredible that such beautiful songs come from here? It really is a gem in every way.

    Graduation is not the end. Thanks K-On!
    10BecauseIAmBATMAN

    The Ultimate Anti-Depressant

    Even though K-On! is supposed to be about the light music club in a Japanese high school, 80% of the show is the characters drinking tea, eating cake or simply having fun with the music part gracing us rarely. There is no plot and is mostly about cute girls doing cute things. But then, why does it work so well?

    Its the characters and the completely relaxed atmosphere. Even if the characters live in their exaggerated anime land tropes, they feel real and honest. There is nothing to worry about while watching this show, watching these characters have fun, be carefree and work hard when they need to makes us have a wonderful time. This show is the equivalent of being served hot chocolate after being invited to a warm cozy home in winter or cool ice cream in summer. Its the ultimate anti- depressant.

    There is great sense of escapist nostalgia while watching this show, its self aware with the fact with characters who never get fat while eating so many sweets, or having successful shows even though they barely practice and goof up something near the last moments. One would wish if real life were like K-On!

    When the series ends you are left with a sense of melancholia that is bittersweet on seeing the characters graduate and move on with their fun phase of school life. But you know they will never stop having fun till the end.

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    • Trivia
      The school is modeled after real life school Toyosato Elementary School. Since the show's debut the school has become increasingly famous with fans making a pilgrimage to visit.
    • Connections
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    • Soundtracks
      Hokago Teatime
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    • Release date
      • April 2, 2009 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Languages
      • Japanese
      • English
    • Also known as
      • K-On!!
    • Production companies
      • Houbunsha
      • Kyoto Animation
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    • Runtime
      • 24m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 16:9 HD

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