As you can tell Yui is a really lazy girl. The only thing she works hard at is eating really, and of course guitar later on. Being this kind of girl, I was surprised to see her voiced by Stephanie Sheh (I watched the dubbed). Mainly because a lot of the roles she has been in (that I've seen) have been quiet, and shy girls. Like Hinata from Naruto, or Orohime from Bleach. So seeing her voice a more outgoing character was a new experience. However, she pulled it off better than I thought she would so I was happy.
Yui then decides to join the “Light Music club” thinking that their name meant that they played light music. Because apparently she play this...clicking type instrument, which it's name I'm spacing on, back when she was younger. However after joining she finds that not to be the case.
Desperate for members, as well as a guitar player, the club is still one short after Tsumugi joins, they are ecstatic when Yui shows up. However Yui had planned to quit right away, so when the other three members all were showering her with gratitude and sweets. It made it really hard for Yui to quit. However, after confessing that that was her purpose in coming here. She does end up joining after the three tell her that they will help her learn guitar.
The whole show is basically about how the four grow as a band members and friends, along with gaining recognition at there school. There are hardships along the way, but they all manage to work there way through it. The comedy in this is also something that will have you rolling on the floor laughing at some points.
Plus, if you have seen my anime list. I've seen almost every romantic comedy ever made. So watching this show, as it doesn't have romance, was a tough choice. However I did, and I was not disappointed. This show is definitely in my top 10 now.
Cons of the show: These are the problems I have with K-On! First of all, my biggest problem was how quickly Yui learned the guitar. In one of the episodes she played a solo out of nowhere, completely throwing me off. I have played guitar for almost three years now, but I still could never play that solo that she played. Not to mention how Ui was able to play it when Yui was sick, like she had been playing for a long time. All I'm saying is the guitar is harder to learn than this show makes it out to be. I know. If you want a show that show's it more accurately than watch Beck.
My only other con is one that bothers me every episode, and that is Tsumugi's eyebrows....yea okay not really a con, but they still freak me out.
Story (9) Not to original, but It is played out really well none the less. About a band working together to make it big, along with everyone's problem's. I know I've mentioned Beck a lot in this, but that's because It's the only other show I've watched like this. It does follow Beck's storyline pretty close, except for the fact that Beck is looking for recognition in the world. K-On is looking for recognition in just there school pretty much, along with gaining more club members. If you like lighthearted comedy's that like to have fun with music, and not take it too seriously. Than K-On! Is better for you than Beck.
Characters (10) The characters in this is what make the show what it is. Each character is unique in their own way. Mio with her shyness, and her fear of just about everything. Ritsu with her crazy antics, and childish manner. Yui with her....ok Yui is a lot like Ritsu actually. Except for Yui is really lazy. Tsumugi with her awkward love for girl's interacting with another, and fascination with simple things. And Azusa (band member that comes later after seeing the club play live) with her desire to work the club harder at their music, along with her cute antics that are forced upon her by the other members, mainly Yui.
Though some characters can be pretty cliche, but honestly who cares. If you like it than why does it matter if it's already been done. After all, you can't just eat one potato chip out of the bag can you?...Did that make sense?...I think it did.
Sound (10) I've never really know how to judge sound by. Is it for the music that plays in the background? The emotion that is felt throughout the show? Or the voice actors, and sounds of objects in the show? Whatever it is I don't know, but I'm going to make sound the music in this, as It's a show about music.
Every song in this show is really catchy. Though, many of them have some pretty bizarre lyrics. But, since the songs aren't in English themselves, I'm ok with that. My favorite song is definitely the ending song for the first season. I would watch it every episode, It never got old for me.
Animation/Art (8): The way I see it is there are four kind's of animation. There is simple and cute, simple and ugly, complex and beautiful, and complex and overdone. This show is of course the simple and cute one. It's not amazing animation, but it's a really cute one. Nothing unique about it, but I still really like it. Another similar animation that comes to mind when I think about it is “Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions.” Though Chunibyou is more closer to the complex and beautiful, they are very similar in style.
Enjoyment (10): I freaking enjoy this anime more than eating Pocky while playing Soul Calibur. It's definitely something that I would recommend to anyone who likes the lighthearted show's with lots of comedy. Even if your not a music fan, I'm sure that you will still enjoy this show. I'm a music guy though, so that's why I love it so much.
Overall (10) Technically it get's a 9.4/10 which rounds down to a 9, but I just think it deserves a 10. Judge me if you will, but that's what I say.
