Nothing much can be said about this 4-coma manga since it’s basically like how it is like in the anime. Well, I haven’t read this 4-volume series yet, but based of watching the two seasons and the movie, I think it probably follows the source and adding more interesting moments. But overall, I love the slice of life goodness in the story. There are some hilarious moments, and also there are good feel moments. Sadly, the story is very fast-paced and under one volume, hence I definitely wish for more content.
There are two new characters, as you’ve already seen on the back cover of the manga: Nao and Sumire. Both of them have a nice personality and an interesting background, although not very special. All of the characters are rounded as they express their emotions well, whether they’ll be laughing over a joke or feel ashamed over their actions. Not much feels, although I would love some. There are some character development of most of the characters as the story progresses and I like it.
Not having read the 4-volume series, I wouldn’t know much about the art style in the manga. But it’s pretty much well-done. I like the tones of the backgrounds for added effects. The coloured pages look nice, although a bit bland as well. The character designs look good and cute, as what I would see in the anime. The facial expressions often exaggerates for comedic relief and they are well-done.
I really wanted more of this. The pacing of the story is honestly too rushed for me, although I know that in both seasons, it happens to be that way. Of course, there’s College to look forward to. I actually wonder if both groups can meet together.
If you want more K-On! and slice of life sweetness, this manga is definitely worth reading, along with the College.
