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K-On!

  • TV Series
  • 2009–2010
  • Tous publics
  • 24m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
5.2K
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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
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    • 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
    • All cast & crew
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    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!!
    8manisimmati

    A Bittersweet Tale of Lost Innocence

    »K-On!« is one of the most successful anime series ever made. To a distant observer this might seem strange, because the plot looks as empty as it gets. It's just about five girls hanging out together and playing in a school band called »After School Tea Time«. There is no drama to speak of and barely any tension. Still, »K-On!« is remarkable, exactly because it renounces any kind of dramatic structure. The depiction of everyday life is calm, sweet and surprisingly witty. (There are even some jokes about j-horror and slice of life anime.) »K-On!« is the perfect show to sit back and relax after a hard day of work.

    But there's more to it than that. With Naoko Yamada (»A Silent Voice«), the anime has a director of great talent. Her portrayal of the young schoolgirls is insightful and lovely. It's more about character, less about plot. Sure, some people might call »K-on!« a mere excuse to show cute girls. But the series has a bigger point to make. It's actually a bittersweet tale of lost innocence. Yamada clearly knows that the friendship depicted in the story is not as firm as it seems. There's a longing nostalgia encasing »K-on!«, the thought of the adult that goes something like this: »Oh, these naive girls, their friendship won't last forever. But I sure whish it would. Hell, I wish my highschool years were like this!«

    In the first season, Yamada totaly merges into the ideal world of the highschool student. In the second season, she unravels this illusion gently. The conclusion of this theme is very touching. If you want to watch a relaxing, entertaining and sensitive anime, you can't go wrong with »K-on!«. It's heartfelt and doesn't deserve the eye-rolls it sometimes gets.
    9atwood96

    Friendship+Music in a utter fabulous way

    K On! is about a bunch of girls joining the Keion (easy listening) music club, jam some music, have fun together, and have tea, together, in a cutesy cutesy way. If you are discouraged by this short summary, it is normal and that's sucks. But fear not, once you start watching, it will grows on you.

    The characters (Yui, Mio, Ritsu, Tsumugi,...) are all freaking likable because they are all adorable, hilarious and cute. Also their friendship is also adorable to watch, at times, very hilarious. Their journey to conquer their weaknesses are also, very funny. Yep, even character weaknesses are funny to watch.

    So, you maybe thinking 'It must be am audience entertainment bait like fan services in those anime with big boobs teenage girls and kawaii lolitas.' Nope. At times they show some passion about music and especially rock, which very based on teenagers reaction when they listen to their favourite genre. It feels very high schoolish. And I couldn't believe how magically it can achieve it, although it does not dwells very deep onto the subject, yeah cup cakes and tea.

    Overall I gave it a 9 because I cannot make it a 9.5 and there's not enough music from a easy listening club. Other than that, it's a great anime about friendship, high school, and jamming music.

    BTW, those equipment are expensive, especially that Les Paul Yui using. LES F*CKING PAUL, FOR A BEGINNER!!!!! Damn
    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!

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      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
      Featured in ScrewAttack's Top 10s: Top 10 Anime Tropes (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Hokago Teatime
      2-CD mini album

      by K-ON!

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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
      • Movic
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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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