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[T]ensio[N]
2010-04-11, 10:08
No Problem. This month? I thought June.
well in the trailer it said april 2010
Kentleton
2010-04-11, 11:14
ensio[N];2998481']well in the trailer it said april 2010
Oh alright. That even better! ^.^
I am wondering if they're keying the end of the anime with a wrap-up of the manga (rather like Toradora! synchronized the final novel volume with the end of that series).
hmmm, thread decay double post: An interesting review of K-On! that seemed to hit some notes I've also noticed that many naysayers seem to miss.
http://www.japanator.com/is-k-on-empty--14327.phtml
Lord of Fire
2010-04-15, 18:08
hmmm, thread decay double post: An interesting review of K-On! that seemed to hit some notes I've also noticed that many naysayers seem to miss.
http://www.japanator.com/is-k-on-empty--14327.phtml
I like how this article points out a few hidden meanings in the show that even I missed.
Gordy Lechance
2010-04-17, 03:43
On the most simple but effective level K-On!! reminds us of something that western crap like Seinfeld and House try their desperate-hardest to make us forget. :)
"It's more fun and healthy to watch happy people who are nice to each other rather than miserable losers who are mean to everybody."
I think the N is uppercase, that's what it is on the torrent page.
Uppercase N and extra exclamation point. This is S2.
Season 3 will naturally be KAY-ONN!!!
Gordy Lechance
2010-04-20, 08:28
Definitely a possibility, as the manga has advanced the story to the point where the four originals have gone to college...
And yes, there's already controversy of Yui and Ritsu having boyfriends like most university girls as cute as they are.
Geeze Louize, it's manic otaku that can't accept people who have kissed and are no longer virgins can ALSO be nice that give us all a bad name. :heh:
SaintessHeart
2010-04-20, 11:28
Definitely a possibility, as the manga has advanced the story to the point where the four originals have gone to college...
And yes, there's already controversy of Yui and Ritsu having boyfriends like most university girls as cute as they are.
Geeze Louize, it's manic otaku that can't accept people who have kissed and are no longer virgins can ALSO be nice that give us all a bad name. :heh:
If Azunyan kissed anyone else I will BREAK that guy's neck. J/king. :heh:
Well, although these incredibly moe 2D girls can supplement a lonely otaku's existence, it can't replace the 3D girl he is supposed to get for the rest of his lifetime. But given the harsh fact that the girls over there are rather high maintenance and have ridiculous expectations of their future husbands, most of them just extend their "temporary" solace with these cute little things for as long as they can.
Anyway, where can you find a girl who's as cute, cuddly and talented as Azunyan? :p
is it just me or does yui act a lot more dumb and clueless in this season than in the first.
Gordy Lechance
2010-04-20, 18:50
Anyway, where can you find a girl who's as cute, cuddly and talented as Azunyan? :p
Simple, look for the person who's always huggin onto her. :)
Simple, look for the person who's always huggin onto her. :)
Sorry but I'll have to represent Mio-chan's fanclub on this one and place her as the most cute and talented on the show. :p
GreatTeacherKen
2010-04-20, 20:52
hmmm, thread decay double post: An interesting review of K-On! that seemed to hit some notes I've also noticed that many naysayers seem to miss.
http://www.japanator.com/is-k-on-empty--14327.phtml
This was quite a fascinating article, certainly the most interesting one I've read about K-ON!. I think I see the show in a new light now. :)
Lord of Fire
2010-04-21, 04:49
is it just me or does yui act a lot more dumb and clueless in this season than in the first.
We're only 3 episodes into the new season. I'd like to preserve proper judgment till the season is over with.
Right now, I don't really see much of a difference. I even think she's grown up a little bit. However, she's still quite forgetful and childish at heart and I think she won't outgrow that anytime soon.
How many concert episodes will we be getting? Based purely on episode count I'd expect 6, since this has twice the episodes of season 1. But...
I count only two unanimated performancesc: The cultural festival and their performance for the student council president. They skipped the second one but it should be possible, if tricky, to write it back in. Other possible chapters where KyoAni could put in performances:
-Aircon chapter: they could go to studio while the Aircon is coming
-Training Camp: Obviously, plus music festival
-Random gig (ala OVA)
-Graduation concert?
-others?
Because of the extra cost of doing a proper concert (or music video)... any would have to be keyed directly to a "show stopping" single that they expect to do well in the Japan record charts to pay for it.
Interesting that three episodes in, there's been not a single appearance of this (http://randomc.net/image/K-ON/K-ON%20-%2011%20-%20Large%2023.jpg) or that (http://randomc.net/image/K-ON/K-ON%20-%2003%20-%20Large%2002.jpg). Maybe they try to keep it (relatively) less over the top. So far in the second season, Mio's reactions reminds me of the way it was done in the Live House episode, where she was standing in the back, quivering slightly. Much more subtle than usually done in the first season.
Also, here's hoping that 20+ episodes means that pretty much every character gets a episode focusing on them, with at least some slight development.
Hey, I wanted to ask, if the K-On band has improved and is or is almost as good as the band in Angel Beats musical wise. It may give me some motivation to watch this 2nd series.
How they doing so far ? Less tea parties and more musical focused ? Or is it pretty much the same as the first series ?
DJLowrider
2010-04-29, 11:50
K-ON!! is slice-of-life about a bunch of high school girls who happen to be in a band together. Music is a part of their lives, but it isn't their entire lives. So I doubt you'd be much interested in this second season.
SaintessHeart
2010-04-29, 11:52
K-ON!! is slice-of-life about a bunch of high school girls who happen to be in a band together. Music is a part of their lives, but it isn't their entire lives. So I doubt you'd be much interested in this second season.
It is still music. They bring their antics wherever they go. Plus they are cute (with Azunyan being the cutest of them all).
DJLowrider
2010-04-29, 11:54
Not debating the musical aspect to the show, it's certainly there. But Velsy seems to be looking for a series where music is the focus of the show and at least as far as we've seen the HTT girls (with the exception of Azusa) don't seem to view music as Serious Business™.
Hey, I wanted to ask, if the K-On band has improved and is or is almost as good as the band in Angel Beats musical wise. It may give me some motivation to watch this 2nd series.
How they doing so far ? Less tea parties and more musical focused ? Or is it pretty much the same as the first series ?
Okay, remember that you initiated this with basically "This sucks, should I watch it?" :)
Since I find the music in Angel Beats to be about as "generic anime pop" as it gets (albeit some nice voices, e.g. Lia) and pretty hard to listen to for more than a minute ... you're probably not going to find K-On!'s music any more enjoyable this season if that's what you like. K-On is a different genre of music, more j-rock than j-pop. Very different sounds... the level of technical virtuosity in the AB tunes is just far simpler (including the solos) and I've not found a tune yet where the AB singers use more than an octave of range or even sound that interested in what they're singing. (Granted, the same is true for Yui's voicing imo - though she's portrayed as a neophyte anyway, but Mio, Ritsu, and Mugi's VAs exercise their voices and throw passion into it).
And no, K-On! continues to be about people who are in a band, not so much about what they play particularly. I'd certainly *like* to see more music and will probably get a few more tunes out of this season.
SaintessHeart
2010-04-29, 11:59
Not debating the musical aspect to the show, it's certainly there. But Velsy seems to be looking for a series where music is the focus of the show and at least as far as we've seen the HTT girls (with the exception of Azusa) don't seem to view music as Serious Business™.
Music is their business. I think the show gives more insight into how a band actually operates and what their members really are (normal human beings with an extra touch of moe in this case :D).
For purely music, I think he would have a better chance at Broadway. But then again you can't tell real story with details with just music : this is no longer the 12th century where you write Canterbury tales and ballads.
Since I find the music in Angel Beats to be about as "generic anime" as it gets (albeit some nice voices - Lia) and pretty hard to listen to for more than a minute ... you're probably not going to find K-On!'s music any more enjoyable this season.
And no, the series continues to be about people who are in a band, not so much about what they play particularly. I'd certainly *like* to see more music and will probably get a few more tunes out of this season.
Agreed. It is not often that you come across visual entertainment with music as its theme. If not for the retro 80-ish nature of White Album, I would have loved it more......
*thinks again*
Well the music is great for that anime, though the storyline is a little too dramatic, otherwise well written. The songs are pretty nostalgic, but have pretty musical styles and lyrics. Ah heck, I loved that anime anyway.
I have to caveat that I find a *lot* of anime music annoying at the level of "shopping mall" or "gym resort" pop-disco-crapola (ala the kind of radio stations that play Britney Spears or that other Mouseketeer - Aguilera).
I found Sawa-chan's character CD hilarious in a "Spinal Tap" homage to metal-rock sort of way. One of the things I like about K-On! is that they've pretty much let the instrumental musicians run loose while still playing something highschoolers might actually have the skills for.
I'll not comment on the storyline in Angel Beats or its music further, I think that would be off-topic and more appropriate over in that subforum.
DJLowrider
2010-04-29, 12:56
I'll not comment on the storyline in Angel Beats or its music further, I think that would be off-topic and more appropriate over in that subforum.
Well, I was holding back from making mention of that series and its apparent QUALITY, but like you said we don't want to derail this thread too much further in that regard. :heh:
I guess what's really interesting about this show is that it feels kind of like a "Before They Were Popular" look at the girls, with the music video EDs (and also the one for Fuwa Fuwa Time in season 1) being their presumed future. I'm curious to see if Kakifly takes the timeline past high school for HTT and shows them hitting the big time.
Well, I was holding back from making mention of that series and its apparent QUALITY, but like you said we don't want to derail this thread too much further in that regard. :heh:
I guess what's really interesting about this show is that it feels kind of like a "Before They Were Popular" look at the girls, with the music video EDs (and also the one for Fuwa Fuwa Time in season 1) being their presumed future. I'm curious to see if Kakifly takes the timeline past high school for HTT and shows them hitting the big time.
I know this might be a spoiler but
I've been told the manga follows the girl into college
drsypher
2010-04-29, 17:15
I know this might be a spoiler but
I've been told the manga follows the girl into college
Nah, the girls are still in High School. The topic of college has been brought up a lot in the manga recently, though.
For whatever reason..probably the band composition..I keep seeing HTT as the Beatles in 1960 or so (though these girls are not as wild as a bunch of Brit teenage boys in Germany). Their style...at least for some of the songs seems almost like some early Beatles songs in the way they sound, not so much the effects in the music. "Our Magic"'svocals sound very Beatles style from the early 60s.
It also helps that Mio is a lefty bassist.
Of course songs like "Don't Say Lazy" and "Listen" might be from their later albums (timeline wise) we just get to hear them early. Not quite 1966-67 Beatles, but one assumes Mio's not on anything while writing either (aside from Mugi's "cakes").
Go Go Maniac sounds rather like something you'd get from the Electric Mayham in some ways...the music I mean rather than the vocals. Can you picture that?
Nah, the girls are still in High School. The topic of college has been brought up a lot in the manga recently, though.
Ok, thanks for clearing that up. With the current pace we're seeing in the anime I was starting to think we might get to such a situation sooner rather than latter.
I think a lot of manga fans are on pins and needles about the "graduating moment" and what colleges the crew ends up at. A lot of fans *want* to see this story through to the "big time".
The timing of the end of the animated season and the state of the comic make me think they're trying a "Toradora" synchronized milestone moment. Whether that is to wrap both up... or to signal a move to the "college years" is unknown.
I'd *like* to see the story move into a college phase simply because so few anime/manga stories *do* that. I almost fell off my chair at Honey&Clover having the audacity to be set in college rather than "yet another high school drama" and would like to see more of that.
Okay, remember that you initiated this with basically "This sucks, should I watch it?" :)
no..... I didn't say it sucks. What did frustrate me in the first series is that they wouldnt take things seriously and just sit around having tea parties. I thought Azusa was going to quit at one stage. I was really suprised she stayed in the band. I actually hoped she did quit for them to wake up.
Not debating the musical aspect to the show, it's certainly there. But Velsy seems to be looking for a series where music is the focus of the show and at least as far as we've seen the HTT girls (with the exception of Azusa) don't seem to view music as Serious Business™.
Yes, pretty much.
Kinda why I was asking if its improved in this direction. I dont mind if they arn't really that good as newcomers. I mean I like watching people grow and become better. But only if they are really trying. They dont have to become musicians for there lives, just as long as they take the light music club seriously while they're in it.
I just was hoping for some motivation to watch it. You can say I am music inclinded. Not to bring up Angel beats again, but it took 1 episode for me to been blown away O_O. GirlsDeMo also rehearsal, but I dont want to say anymore since its spoilish and not really K-onish ^_^
Marcus H.
2010-04-30, 01:58
They're students, not professional musicians, what do you expect about that? PLUS, K-ON's theme is NEVER about music alone. You pretty know the reason why Season 2 Episode 04 didn't show any instruments throughout.
EDIT: I DID miss the second point! Silly me. :heh:
But well, you won't really expect music at the quality of Girls Dead Monster in K-ON.
ah, you missed my point.
nevermind then
SaintessHeart
2010-05-01, 16:39
no..... I didn't say it sucks. What did frustrate me in the first series is that they wouldnt take things seriously and just sit around having tea parties. I thought Azusa was going to quit at one stage. I was really suprised she stayed in the band. I actually hoped she did quit for them to wake up.
Nah Azunyan won't quit. She's a girl, and enjoys the attention given to how cute and adorable she looks.
I do my best to resist her cuteness and cuddliness. I really do my best though.....*fails badly* :heh:
When did the second season start airing?
When did the second season start airing?
The fourth episode aired last week, so the first episode aired in the first week of April.
Typically anime seasons in Japan run on the quarter system with new seasons (cours) starting April-July-October-January. K-On!! is going to run over two cours (April-September), twice as long as the first K-On!.
The fourth episode aired last week, so the first episode aired in the first week of April.
Typically anime seasons in Japan run on the quarter system with new seasons (cours) starting April-July-October-January. K-On!! is going to run over two cours (April-September), twice as long as the first K-On!.
24 episodes ?
Nah Azunyan won't quit. She's a girl, and enjoys the attention given to how cute and adorable she looks.
I do my best to resist her cuteness and cuddliness. I really do my best though.....*fails badly* :heh:
Well it's kinda good she stayed with them, shes an asset to the band. Experienced guitarist I remember ?
24 episodes ?
I'm not being exact because holidays and sports events sometimes vary a season and I haven't bothered to do the detective work to see if its 24, 25, or 26.
SaintessHeart
2010-05-04, 04:36
Well it's kinda good she stayed with them, shes an asset to the band. Experienced guitarist I remember ?
She's better than Yui in the technicalities, but less talented.
Then again, her purpose in the band is a stuffed toy to be cuddled and hugged by the rest of the band members. :D
Lord of Fire
2010-05-04, 11:46
She's better than Yui in the technicalities, but less talented.
How does being more technical mean less talented?
Kak Worm
2010-05-04, 12:10
How does being more technical mean less talented?
I think he meant that Azusa has the advantage in terms of experience, but Yui on the other hand seems to be more talented on the account that she learns quickly and has perfect pitch.
SaintessHeart
2010-05-04, 13:22
How does being more technical mean less talented?
You know, in music writing music is a skill, composing music is a talent.
Similarly, being able to play naturally with little formal training like Yui, that is talent.
Lord of Fire
2010-05-05, 03:06
I see, I see. Guess I hadn't thought of it that way.
SaintessHeart
2010-05-05, 06:48
I see, I see. Guess I hadn't thought of it that way.
I have studied enough music in my whole life to be able to discern between talent and skill. Being someone with neither, it makes it easier for me to see what others do. :D
Both talent and skill are *useful* ... and neuroscience studies show there's a lot more overlap than previously thought. Some of it is chance basic brain wiring and physicality, some added with focus and practice. No shame to be one or the other.
SaintessHeart
2010-05-05, 14:32
Both talent and skill are *useful* ... and neuroscience studies show there's a lot more overlap than previously thought. Some of it is chance basic brain wiring and physicality, some added with focus and practice. No shame to be one or the other.
Talent is more inclined towards natural ability....while skill is something that can be learnt.
Perfect pitch cannot be learnt, relative pitch can....but for it to rival perfect pitch, one needs at least 20 over years of experience. For one, I am a person who totally suck at strings no matter how much I play. And I can never play slow songs less than 80 bpm without losing rhythm a couple of minutes into the song. :heh:
so is there really going to be twenty + episodes?
so is there really going to be twenty + episodes?
Yes, I believe 24 episodes.
Chocolate Pocky
2010-05-10, 09:16
Yes, I believe 24 episodes.
That's a lot of episodes! I bet a majority is goin to be fillers if its 24 episodes.....
Lord of Fire
2010-05-10, 11:17
That's a lot of episodes! I bet a majority is goin to be fillers if its 24 episodes.....
And that's a bad thing?
That's a lot of episodes! I bet a majority is goin to be fillers if its 24 episodes.....
Define "filler" (that's usually a pejorative). So far the anime-only episodes have been written with the help of the mangaka and have been, imo, very nice additions to the story.
Its letting him tell stories that don't work well in a 4-koma context.
Agito Akiyama
2010-05-10, 14:09
I want more songs like Don't Say Lazy :( it's such an awesome song
And more songs with Yui
Regarding the episodes, I don't care about fillers as long they are funny and entertaining.
Chocolate Pocky
2010-05-10, 15:13
Define "filler" (that's usually a pejorative). So far the anime-only episodes have been written with the help of the mangaka and have been, imo, very nice additions to the story.
Its letting him tell stories that don't work well in a 4-koma context.
Oh well then. I didn't know that.:heh: Well, as long as they're funny and stuff, then I won't I mind at all! :heh::cool:
haha i just thought of something. What if they put an endless eight in season 2? hahaha
No. Way. Endless Eight will not be missed even by otakus in Japan (they are the best line of defense).
Only if it is endless Mio fangirl stalker episodes...with different outfits for Mio mixed with a pool episode or a miedo cafe.
DJ Trouble
2010-05-10, 20:11
Seeing that the problem with E8 wasn't the concept, but the execution, I wouldn't mind if they tried again. They've just got to change up enough so that every ep doesn't feel like watching the same episode for two months. As long as they're not making the episodes with the mindset of keeping us guessing if it's the last one or not, then there shouldn't be too many problems.
is there really going to be 20 + episodes in this season?
If the DVD count is correct...yes there will be something around 25 episodes this season.
is there really going to be 20 + episodes in this season?
Um, either you or someone has asked this question several times and its been answered each time ... the series is expected to have 24+ episodes this year.
Um, either you or someone has asked this question several times and its been answered each time ... the series is expected to have 24+ episodes this year.
Given that this followed a comment about there needing to be a K-On version of Endless Eight, I found the question oddly appropriate :D
Gordy Lechance
2010-05-10, 23:57
Ton-chan is awesome. But just noticed she hasn't got "land" in her tank to take a rest. Wouldn't she get tired from nonstop constant swimming? Dosen't she at least need some sleep? :heh:
Ane who else wants the adorable Azunyan Number-2 from Episode 14 to make another appearance? :)
Ton-chan is awesome. But just noticed she hasn't got "land" in her tank to take a rest. Wouldn't she get tired from nonstop constant swimming? Dosen't she at least need some sleep? :heh:
Ane who else wants the adorable Azunyan Number-2 from Episode 14 to make another appearance? :)
I'm assuming she's a sea-turtle and will eventually be the size of a small car.... oops.
SaintessHeart
2010-05-11, 06:52
Ton-chan is awesome. But just noticed she hasn't got "land" in her tank to take a rest. Wouldn't she get tired from nonstop constant swimming? Dosen't she at least need some sleep? :heh:
Ane who else wants the adorable Azunyan Number-2 from Episode 14 to make another appearance? :)
Turtles have gills and can survive indefinitely underwater. The reason why they can survive on land is the ability to form water bubbles around their gills to keep them wet.
And Jun-chan's kitty......nyaa~. :heh:
One_king
2010-05-11, 20:32
haha i just thought of something. What if they put an endless eight in season 2? hahaha
i hope not :(
endless eight is suck (at least for me) :heh:
i hope not :(
endless eight is suck (at least for me) :heh:
I thought it was a fascinating experiment that I never want to do again :heh:
SaintessHeart
2010-05-13, 10:11
I thought it was a fascinating experiment that I never want to do again :heh:
If stalking Mio for 8 episodes with her in different kinds of cosplay and Mugi at hand attempting all sorts of perverse confrontations, I don't mind. :heh:
But then, K-ON!! would get cut from the air and otaku fans would riot in front of the MBS and TBS stations, causing social unrest in Japan and prematurely ending the K-ON!! franchise forever.
Manwards
2010-05-18, 14:30
Of course, "Endless Eight" made perfect sense in the supernatural context of Haruhi, as the characters were literally trapped in a time loop and the show was going to (astounding) lengths to portray that, by putting the viewers in the same situation as the characters. It wouldn't happen in K-ON!!, for the same reason there were no mecha or monsters in Clannad. It wouldn't serve the story. Personally, I loved "Endless Eight", for the same reason I loved The End of Evangelion or any other in-universe experiment in storytelling.
everybody knows I'm just kidding about the endless eight right?
Anyone else thinks that this episode (ep. 7) was a bit on the creepy side?
Someone in the episode seven discussion thread (http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=93890&page=5) next door nicely defined it as "lame-creepy (http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?p=3055873#post3055873) for the win" or something like that. It managed to convey the latent creepiness of idol worship and also the lameness of such celebratory gatherings in many ways while still being funny. Quite a complicated episode in many ways.
Personally I rather liked Mio's poem ... can't help it the heathens and peasants didn't get it :)
Also one of those episodes that people were not sure that Kyoto Animation would make it..since they had "skipped" it already. Some were complaining about it...but now it has been made.
Just one more skipped arc that needs to be made (I think they have two or three they skipped at this point), but fortunately those can literally be set at any point in the story.
Master_Yoma
2010-05-26, 22:44
Mio was so cute when she was a kid
shyezrylei
2010-05-27, 18:20
Don't Mio and Ritsu look like a couple when they were younger? Ristu being more masculine and Mio more Feminine?
GreatTeacherKen
2010-05-27, 21:06
I think they look like a couple now; I guess some things don't change. :p
Gordy Lechance
2010-05-29, 11:17
Please don't fail at life, Yui. :heh: You have so much musical talent; cultivate it. :)
Don't listen to that bitter old cow Sawako just because her hopes and dreams went down the toilet. ;)
TakuanInc.
2010-05-29, 21:08
Please don't fail at life, Yui. :heh: You have so much musical talent; cultivate it. :)
Don't listen to that bitter old cow Sawako just because her hopes and dreams went down the toilet. ;)
Dude, Sawako was just letting Yui realize that she placed her choice in the wrong field in that paper. XD
Please don't fail at life, Yui. :heh: You have so much musical talent; cultivate it. :)
Don't listen to that bitter old cow Sawako just because her hopes and dreams went down the toilet. ;)
To be specific -- Yui put "Musician" where she should have put the SCHOOLS she was applying to. And didn't list any schools anywhere. Sawako is simply making them figure it out on their own. Nadoko broke up into laughter because she saw immediately why they were disapproved.
CaptGloval
2010-05-30, 02:41
Aside from the mistake of putting it in the wrong field, the rigors of the conservatory just might frighten her or turn her off from music altogether. Now that would be the waste.
Lord of Fire
2010-05-30, 03:01
Aside from the mistake of putting it in the wrong field, the rigors of the conservatory just might frighten her or turn her off from music altogether. Now that would be the waste.
I think that, as long as the remaining band members and her own sister support her, she'll be alright.
wingman32x
2010-06-02, 13:34
Hey guys, quick question. Do Yui and Ui have parents? I've never seen them and Oba-chan certainly seemed like a mother to them in the latest episode...
Konakaga
2010-06-02, 14:17
Hey guys, quick question. Do Yui and Ui have parents? I've never seen them and Oba-chan certainly seemed like a mother to them in the latest episode...
It was mentioned at some part of the first season that their mom, and father are out traveling the world together a lot it seems, they do have them though, if I am remembering this right, it's been a while since I watched the first season though.
wingman32x
2010-06-02, 14:20
It was mentioned at some part of the first their mom, and father are out traveling the world together a lot it seems, they do have them though, if I am remembering this right, it's been a while since I watched the first season though.
Ah, I remember something like that now. Thanks! My memory is a bit rusty since I watched season 1 a while ago and I've watched a lot of other anime since then :heh:. Thanks again.
There are a few pictures that Yui and Ui have that has a third skirt in the image that would sugget their mother, and one assumes their father too the picture.
I think I posted it somewhere here earlier, but according to the Blu-ray character profile insert, their dad works with something that involves going overseas a lot, and the mom joins him on those trips in part to help him out, and in part because they apparently can't stand being apart from each other.
Lord of Fire
2010-06-02, 16:26
I think I posted it somewhere here earlier, but according to the Blu-ray character profile insert, their dad works with something that involves going overseas a lot, and the mom joins him on those trips in part to help him out, and in part because they apparently can't stand being apart from each other.
Guess that explains Ui's behavior towards Yui then (well, it's probably one of the reasons).
I'm no expert on Japanese school schedules, so I wonder if the exams in latest episode mean that summer break is coming up soon thereafter?
IIRC, the next couple of manga chapters are set specifically during summer, so if they want to drag it out longer, they have to do original stories for a while. I guess it depends on whether the second season will end with graduation or not.
Well they did use a piece of an older story in this lastest one...though they switched it from winter to summer exams. Basically it was just the part with Sawako complaining about not having tea and cake, and Yui's high scores.
Lord of Fire
2010-06-04, 07:42
I did some thinking on this show and it's characters, and the more I do, the more I think of these girls as a somewhat dysfunctional bunch, who use their club/band as group therapy to analyze and fix each other's problems and become better in the end.
Here's what I found after some brainstorming:
- Mio's is shy and introverted and acts mature to try and hide it. Ritsu taught her to be more outspoken and less unsure about herself, and if Mio's flashback in episode 8 is anything to go by, it seems to be working.
- Ritsu is hyperactive, extroverted and wants to be the center of attention. Mio is teaching her (usually through physical violence) to set her limits and accept that she can't always get what she wants.
- Yui is clumsy, airheaded and is seemingly unintelligent. The cause is her younger sister spoiling her rotten due to Parental Abandonment. Because of her awakened musical talent and through her own determination to make something of her life, Yui slowly learns how to be more mature and be less dependent of her younger sister.
- Mugi is the typical rich girl who was molded by her parents to perform (since she said she won various prizes throughout her childhood). However, she desires to live a normal life, one that is not influenced by her wealth. I think the reason that she provides the club with everything they want is because she wants to be liked by them. By hanging around these 'normal' girls, she will eventually realize that she doesn't have to ignore her rich heritage to be accepted by 'normal' people.
- Azusa, like Mugi, is also a child who grew up too fast. Because her parents were musicians, they probably wanted her to be one too and put a lot of pressure on her (given that she could already play guitar when she was little). As a result, she acts distant and mature, but Yui has seen that she hungers for attention and teaches her that it's okay to have fun once in a while. That is probably also why Yui started giving her those cat-ears and nicked her 'Azu-nyan'.
- Sawako wants to be seen as a mild and gentle women, but has a wild character that she sees as a burden. I think she made a wise choice by choosing for a teaching profession. It's exactly what she needs to balance the two sides, and the Light Music Club is the perfect place where she can learn to do just that.
- Ui is emotionally dependent on Yui. She wants what's best for her sister, but is slowly neglecting her own desires and just goes wherever Yui goes. Azusa is the one who told Ui to be more distant from her sister, and once Yui becomes more mature on her own, Ui will probably understand the true value of Azusa's words and let her sister go her own way while she goes hers.
- Jun seems to be like Ritsu. She too is quite energetic, but she's also distant from her friends (as evidence by episode 5, where she spent a lot of time just reading manga). She also seems to tire very fast, so I think she too doesn't know her own limits and what others want from her. I think Azusa and Ui befriended her to help her learn her limits, even though I can't really say if its effective without seeing Jun 'grow'.
- Nodoka's problem is probably that she's too mature and serious and doesn't really seem to know how to truly have fun. This will probably make it harder for her to find friends, and I think Yui caught onto that very early on and befriended her. It's probably also the reason why Sogabe decided to pass her Mio Fanclub membership on to her. She probably understood that she needs to hang around with people who can help her have a good time. In return, Nodoka started acting as Yui's second guardian, looking after her when Ui could not.
...Not bad for a show about a bunch of cute girls doing almost nothing while playing a bit of music.
winhlp32
2010-06-05, 02:05
The TBS K-ON website has the information for the second season DVDs. Volume 1 has 3 three episodes, which pretty much confirms this being a 26-27 episode series. The DVD cover for volume 1 is also out on the site, looking very similar to the cover of season 1's volume 1, this time with Azusa included.
I'm a bit disappointed by the lack of silly humor recently (which was abundant in season1 and demonstrated brilliantly in the class trip episode). The last few episodes have been more smiles than LOLs for me, seems like the humor is more restrained and a lot more focus on character development.
I wonder, is this going to be the trend from now on?
SaintessHeart
2010-06-05, 10:51
- Azusa, like Mugi, is also a child who grew up too fast. Because her parents were musicians, they probably wanted her to be one too and put a lot of pressure on her (given that she could already play guitar when she was little). As a result, she acts distant and mature, but Yui has seen that she hungers for attention and teaches her that it's okay to have fun once in a while. That is probably also why Yui started giving her those cat-ears and nicked her 'Azu-nyan'.
I am more inclined to think that Azunyan, like her fraternal sister Mio, are simply trying at "act appropriately for their age", so as to maintain an image of being grown-ups.
Apparently, it falls apart on a regular basis. Mio can never get past her multiple phobias to become a proper grown-up, while Azunyan can never physically look like a grown-up. Mio is a girl trapped in a mature body while Azunyan is a young adult trapped in a loli's body (hence her mature thinking when interpreting Mio's "washing of the shower head" and "eating of the taiyaki at the gill cover" :D).
Generally speaking, they both can never grow up, Mio being emotionally, while Azunyan being physically. :heh:
Lord of Fire
2010-06-05, 13:21
I am more inclined to think that Azunyan, like her fraternal sister Mio, are simply trying at "act appropriately for their age", so as to maintain an image of being grown-ups.
Apparently, it falls apart on a regular basis. Mio can never get past her multiple phobias to become a proper grown-up, while Azunyan can never physically look like a grown-up. Mio is a girl trapped in a mature body while Azunyan is a young adult trapped in a loli's body (hence her mature thinking when interpreting Mio's "washing of the shower head" and "eating of the taiyaki at the gill cover" :D).
Generally speaking, they both can never grow up, Mio being emotionally, while Azunyan being physically. :heh:
That comes close to what I said, does it not?
Azusa tries too hard to be mature and almost seems to have forgotten what it means to truly have fun. On the outside, she acts cold and somewhat distant, but deep inside, she wants in on the action. Once she truly learns that it's okay to take a break and have fun once in a while, I think she'll grow up to be a much less distant and cold. I don't think her body shape truly has much of an influence on her thinking, though I'm sure she's aware of it as well.
Mio is, like you said, a child trapped in an adult body. However, she too wants to have fun and enjoy herself. However, her problem is that she doesn't know how and may even be afraid to change, thinking people might see her as less mature, adn I think this is the basis of some of her phobias. If she can overcome some of her fears, I think she'll grow up enough to not let herself be controlled by her inner child too much anymore.
Of course, it's in no way going to be easy and they can't do it by themselves, but I do think they CAN change over time.
7thFonon
2010-06-07, 21:16
I'm a bit disappointed by the lack of silly humor recently (which was abundant in season1 and demonstrated brilliantly in the class trip episode). The last few episodes have been more smiles than LOLs for me, seems like the humor is more restrained and a lot more focus on character development.
I wonder, is this going to be the trend from now on?
Maybe it's done on purpose? I wouldn't be suprised if the trend continues.
When season 1 started, Yui and everyone else were first-year students. Now that they're 3rd-year students (Seniors), I guess it wouldn't make sense if Yui still acted the same way she did when she was younger. I mean, episode 9 was a good example of this. Even though Yui is still silly, it's definitely apparent that she has matured a lot since the beginning of Season 1. I'm thinking they are taking the characters' age into account.
Besides, if the people in K-On never changed, Yui's homeroom teacher would be wearing a masked Baboon suit every day to class. xD
Mio can never get past her multiple phobias to become a proper grown-up, while Azunyan can never physically look like a grown-up. Mio is a girl trapped in a mature body while Azunyan is a young adult trapped in a loli's body
Never thought about the two like that, but it's so true. xD Even at the beginning of Season 2, I think Ritsu even comments about how Azunyan hasn't changed.
Maybe it's done on purpose? I wouldn't be suprised if the trend continues.
When season 1 started, Yui and everyone else were first-year students. Now that they're 3rd-year students (Seniors), I guess it wouldn't make sense if Yui still acted the same way she did when she was younger. I mean, episode 9 was a good example of this. Even though Yui is still silly, it's definitely apparent that she has matured a lot since the beginning of Season 1. I'm thinking they are taking the characters' age into account.
Besides, if the people in K-On never changed, Yui's homeroom teacher would be wearing a masked Baboon suit every day to class. xD
I guess that makes sense :(. Anyway, we'll find out for sure this week; plenty of chances for humor when Sawa-chan's involved.
Master_Yoma
2010-06-09, 22:26
Wow Sawako still got it she can still play like a rock god
kitten320
2010-06-09, 22:42
Sawako really needs to give K-ON some private lessons.
Master Chibi
2010-06-10, 01:48
You know I'm surprised Mugi doesn't feel horribly left out.
Yui sticks to Azu for cute shit.
She talks to Ritsu for someone on common ground.
Ritsu talks to Yui for someone on common ground.
Ritsu also talks to Mio since they've been friends forever.
Azu talks to Yui because she thinks she'd be amazing if she really tried harder.
Azu talks to Mio because she's the only other really serious member in the band.
Mio talks to Azu because she's the only other really serious member in the band.
Mio talks to Ritsu since they've friends forever.
But what about Mugi? They're basically just using her for the fine china, high class pastries, and summer lodging.
SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT THIS.
Mugi likes to watch. All is well.
panzerfan
2010-06-10, 03:22
I think Mugi is already trying to reach out, but it's still a tough thing for someone with this sort of background to simply pour their soul out. Heck, even Sawako practices inhibition.
I do want more than the little glimpses of Mugi's inner self that we got in S1 K-On over the summer lodge practices and the pillow fights. She seems to be just as quirky as Yui.
Whenever they get around to animate the Mugi/Ritsu chapter, plenty of Mugi's personality can potentially be focused on, considering the amount of scenes that can be expanded or added to fit a full length episode.
kitten320
2010-06-10, 05:39
You know I'm surprised Mugi doesn't feel horribly left out.
Yui sticks to Azu for cute shit.
She talks to Ritsu for someone on common ground.
Ritsu talks to Yui for someone on common ground.
Ritsu also talks to Mio since they've been friends forever.
Azu talks to Yui because she thinks she'd be amazing if she really tried harder.
Azu talks to Mio because she's the only other really serious member in the band.
Mio talks to Azu because she's the only other really serious member in the band.
Mio talks to Ritsu since they've friends forever.
But what about Mugi? They're basically just using her for the fine china, high class pastries, and summer lodging.
SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT THIS.
Mugi is kinda at fault herself, nothing stopped her to get close to Azusa when she had first appeared. Nor to get to know Yui better.
Besides she is not that left out, if something happens she is always included like for example same spying thingy.
She also gets supported by others quiet a lot, take same pillow fighting. So no, she is not left out. She might not have the bestest friend but she is their friend. She isn't used like it might happen with others.
Lord of Fire
2010-06-10, 07:37
You know I'm surprised Mugi doesn't feel horribly left out.
Yui sticks to Azu for cute shit.
She talks to Ritsu for someone on common ground.
Ritsu talks to Yui for someone on common ground.
Ritsu also talks to Mio since they've been friends forever.
Azu talks to Yui because she thinks she'd be amazing if she really tried harder.
Azu talks to Mio because she's the only other really serious member in the band.
Mio talks to Azu because she's the only other really serious member in the band.
Mio talks to Ritsu since they've friends forever.
But what about Mugi? They're basically just using her for the fine china, high class pastries, and summer lodging.
SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT THIS.
I think Mugi herself encourages this behavior.
IMO, she tries too hard to please everyone, perhaps out of fear of being disliked. And given that she probably has little experience in the behavioral aspects of the 'common folk', she likes to watch them in their daily lives, so that she can eventually blend in without screwing up too much.
SaintessHeart
2010-06-10, 10:31
Mugi likes to watch. All is well.
I am with him. Mugi simply influences the other girls into affectionate and intimate actions with her AoE Mugivision™ (as shown in Episode 8).
You know I'm surprised Mugi doesn't feel horribly left out.
...
But what about Mugi? They're basically just using her for the fine china, high class pastries, and summer lodging.
SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT THIS.
Actually, Mugi herself recognizes this and takes steps to address it (without spoilering too much) -- hopefully we'll get to see that animated (its really quite funny).
Bonta Kun
2010-06-12, 16:04
Ah I really wish they would the MugiXRitsu chapter, it's probably one of my fav chapters but then all the MugiXwhoever chapters are probably a fav to me.
Besides Mugi-chan I think they should have more of the "lass that sits beside Yui" I had only caught up with 2nd season recently and like many others come to really like her, didn't think she was so popular:p
It would be pretty funny if they did an episode where the plot focuses on a couple of the nameless classmates, with the main girls only appearing sporadically throughout the episode.
shyezrylei
2010-06-14, 23:18
It would be pretty funny if they did an episode where the plot focuses on a couple of the nameless classmates, with the main girls only appearing sporadically throughout the episode.
But, what would the episode be about? We really don't know anything about the nameless classmates so I guess the episode would be more of "HTT Fangirls" obsessing over how awesome each of the 5 band members are.
Bonta Kun
2010-06-16, 18:32
But, what would the episode be about? We really don't know anything about the nameless classmates so I guess the episode would be more of "HTT Fangirls" obsessing over how awesome each of the 5 band members are.
I think anything about 5 other girls daily life would be fine, wouldn't be any different from whats going on atm with the gang.
Just daily shenanigans 5 of the other girls from the class, with some "HTT fangirl" going on here and there:D
I'm easliy pleased with this type of thing:p
Marcus H.
2010-06-18, 00:27
Just as long as Himeko Tachibana is in it, I'm on it.
lullabies
2010-06-20, 02:57
This is kind of random, but does anyone know who the girl in the ED is?
Black dress, black hair, cat ears - I'm thinking Azunyan but NOPE looks way too mature to be her.
Maybe Mio? Idek. But she's really cute ):
And I want to cosplay as her LOL~ so I just want to know who she may be.
http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/5640/vlcsnap2010061213h53m56.png
One supposes it is an older Mio dressed up for the video.
SaintessHeart
2010-06-20, 06:09
She's Mio, seme mode. :D
This is kind of random, but does anyone know who the girl in the ED is?
Black dress, black hair, cat ears - I'm thinking Azunyan but NOPE looks way too mature to be her.
Maybe Mio? Idek. But she's really cute ):
And I want to cosplay as her LOL~ so I just want to know who she may be.
http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/5640/vlcsnap2010061213h53m56.png
She's Mio's "inner cake self" and possibly her "older self". Note the identical faces. Also note that when they touch that "regular Mio" ends up with a similar bow in the next scene.
SaintessHeart
2010-06-20, 13:11
She's Mio's "inner cake self" and possibly her "older self". Note the identical faces. Also note that when they touch that "regular Mio" ends up with a similar bow in the next scene.
Yeah....old enough to lick cream and strawberries....if you get what I mean. :heh:
I guess it is just Mio's inner self because she's shown inside the cake. Apparently there is a probability for her that Azunyan may be quite close about her liking the things akin to "cleaning showerheads and eating taiyaki from gill covers".
The animator and scriptwriter seem to enjoy having that kind of....subtlety when making K-ON, because we are seeing way too many indirect *ahem* references throughout the past episodes.
From Mio's subliminal Q&A of showerhead washing and taiyaki gill-cover eating to Ui, Jun and Azunyan's "doesn't matter if we make lots of noise" conversation during a rainy weekend in the music room, I wonder what those "Kotobuki Corp employees" will write about next. :D
← wants an anime original dedicated to Mugi (One can only dream).
shyezrylei
2010-07-06, 06:25
They need more Jun, she has great character in my opinion. Jun and Ritsu would make an awesome pair "torturing" and "bullying" Mio. But overall, I would hate to see a good potential character go to waste.
Apparently, today's episode has...
A new OP:
OXbmFRYVd70
I'm guessing that someone wants to sell more CDs.
I like the new OP visuals a lot (high school girls make music video.... amateur silliness). I .... don't care for the song :P
fict_ticious
2010-07-06, 12:34
New OP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXbmFRYVd70
Great Scott.
New ED: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-xNybD8kho
Fantastic.
Whoa. I really love the animation on the new OP, but again the song - what were they thinking, chipmunk singing all over again? I actually liked Go! Go! Maniac on the first listen, but this... I'm not sure if I can bring myself to like it eventually. Again though, I love the animation; it's really cute.
New ED, however, is brilliant. Mio in a hoodie is win.
fict_ticious
2010-07-06, 12:39
New OP is great if you put it on mute or if you turn on the vuvuzelas.
I kid, it actually fits the accompanied animation, especially the class concert thing.
There is so much awesome in the ED I'm not sure where to start. Looks like they have Mugi on the Organ again. They must love that thing.
Tsumugi~
2010-07-06, 12:40
Amazing :0 they better hurry up and release the damn raw!
Fan art with the new ED outfits in 3, 2, 1...
The ED is amazing, both the song and the animation. I wonder what's the deal with the new uniforms are. Not that I'm complaining over the ties and plaid skirts... :heh:
College uniforms?
Also..how does the new end stack compared to "Don't Say Lazy"?
it's better then don't say lazy.
I like the new ED about the same.. but it isn't *quite* as hard-edged as "Don't Say Lazy", its a bit closer to "Listen" in feel. Reminded me a bit of some of ZONE's later videos. And I do wonder if the uniforms seen in the video are that "all women's university" garb - some foreshadowing?
LOVE is hard, don't say lazy isn't. :x
Minor things I like from the OP:
Yui's choreography (presumably made up by herself), and the classmates imitating her the third time (awwww).
Mugi's usual beautiful calligraphy skills.
Mio's reaction to her nameplate.
Yui sitting behind the drums when Ritsu gets her picture taken.
Nodoka disappearing completely behind the 5-girl glomp.
Bonta Kun
2010-07-06, 15:47
Well like with the 1st OP, I like the animation but don't care much for the songs, they don't click.
Do like this ED tho more than 1st, very nice.
Here's another un-surprise that's a surprise for many: The first half the second season is #2 in the female demographic for anime this season. It's also #2 in the (probably mostly male) Dengeki poll. It lost out to Hakuouki for women and to Angel Beats in the Dengeki poll.
NSFW Source(Sankaku) (http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2010/07/07/womens-top-10-summer-2010-anime-best-of-spring/)
Is there an updated list of the known classmates? I haven't seen anything about them for a while now, and I figure that a couple of them must have gotten official names from the closed captions in the most recent bunch of episodes.
Here's another un-surprise that's a surprise for many: The first half the second season is #2 in the female demographic for anime this season. It's also #2 in the (probably mostly male) Dengeki poll. It lost out to Hakuouki for women and to Angel Beats in the Dengeki poll.
NSFW Source(Sankaku) (http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2010/07/07/womens-top-10-summer-2010-anime-best-of-spring/)
Its interesting to watch the formerly rigid lines of "publishing genre" corrode and leak as more and more anime achieves crossover popularity. Might want to take an early bet on this getting a live-action treatment (like Love*Com did) and pick up the whole "non-anime" audience faction.
there's already a live action k-on movie
porn, yes, but it's live action.
there's already a live action k-on movie
porn, yes, but it's live action.
Not exactly the mainstream audience item but yeah, most anime gets some kind of porn treatment for the gods-forsaken otaku.
Peanutbutter
2010-07-07, 15:07
Got my hands on the concert.
Looks like the songs they really played the instruments were stapler and fuwa fuwa time. I don't mind though. I'm now a total devout to Hikasa's voice. Stapler was great. I could loop her songs for days. :heh:
0utf0xZer0
2010-07-07, 15:17
there's already a live action k-on movie
porn, yes, but it's live action.
I swear I remember hearing about Rozen Maiden live action porn. K-On seems like a sane choice by comparison.
K-On! K-owns another record, with the let's go concert BD becong the best selling music BD in japan ever (or so far as ANN choose to spin it:eyebrow:) and the third music BD to top the weekly BD sales chart. It sold around 22000 copies during its first week. Kyo-Ani really stumbled into what seems to be an inexhaustible gold mine. To think that they started with a cast whose biggest name was Sanada Asami. :heh:(source) (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-07-06/k-on-concert-bd-is-no.1-selling-music-bd-in-japan-so-far)
Its interesting to watch the formerly rigid lines of "publishing genre" corrode and leak as more and more anime achieves crossover popularity. Might want to take an early bet on this getting a live-action treatment (like Love*Com did) and pick up the whole "non-anime" audience faction.
The other note from that is that these other anime seem to have achieved cross-popularity: Arakawa (A second season is coming), Working!! (which was great and deserves another season), Ookiku (nuff said), and even Kaichou wa Maid-sama (which is going for 2 cour anyway and is inoffensive fun)
SaintessHeart
2010-07-08, 09:55
I swear I remember hearing about Rozen Maiden live action porn. K-On seems like a sane choice by comparison.
Probably the same company that did Haruhi and Macross H-actions.
Master_Yoma
2010-07-08, 22:17
I dont like when Mio cries it look so sad
winhlp32
2010-07-27, 06:10
http://www.tbs.co.jp/anime/k-on/news/news.html#201007271520
If my translation is correct, there's a nation-wide census to be held in October. And the Kyoto city council has adopted K-On as it's 'image character'? (i.e. if true, K-On is now a tool for propaganda).
Below that news, you'll also see that Denny's in Japan has officially allowed K-On to endorse their products, as opposed to using look-alikes a few months back: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-05-26/k-on-lookalikes-appear-in-denny-website-in-japan
http://www.tbs.co.jp/anime/k-on/news/news.html#201007271520
If my translation is correct, there's a nation-wide census to be held in October. And the Kyoto city council has adopted K-On as it's 'image character'? (i.e. if true, K-On is now a tool for propaganda).
Below that news, you'll also see that Denny's in Japan has officially allowed K-On to endorse their products, as opposed to using look-alikes a few months back: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2010-05-26/k-on-lookalikes-appear-in-denny-website-in-japan
Kyoto PREFECTURE council determined it. Kyoto city is capital of Kyoto prefecture, but not itself.
I live in Kyoto, so I guess I can see the poster on the street or station.
Another case: Miyagi prefecture use Sengoku BASARA for the election of top person(president?) of the prefecture.
http://livedoor.2.blogimg.jp/amosaic/imgs/9/1/91e2b50c.jpg
"It is time to determine how Miyagi's future will be!"
Afternoon Tea
2010-07-28, 00:06
huh? whats going on?? I dont get? Is this some sort of K-on! day or something :meh:
K-ON! fans are aghast at Haruhi director and former Kyoto Animation staffer Yamakan’s efforts to ridicule the show on a live broadcast, even going so far as to pluck the head off a K-ON! figure.
ltVOzqLvcyE
K-ON!’s… What was she called now? I forgot… the one who isn’t Yui. What was her name again? Ah, who cares….
[Upon being handed a Ui Nendoroid he proceeds to pull its head off]
Watching K-ON! fans are convinced this whole episode represents a deliberate effort to slight K-ON!, and must be evidence of considerable animosity, if not hatred, of the show by Yamakan – certainly it is hard to explain his actions any other way.
Link: NSFW (http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2010/07/29/yamakan-ridicules-k-on-pulls-head-off-ui/)
Tsumugi~
2010-07-28, 22:28
K-ON! fans are aghast at Haruhi director and former Kyoto Animation staffer Yamakan’s efforts to ridicule the show on a live broadcast, even going so far as to pluck the head off a K-ON! figure.
ltVOzqLvcyE
Watching K-ON! fans are convinced this whole episode represents a deliberate effort to slight K-ON!, and must be evidence of considerable animosity, if not hatred, of the show by Yamakan – certainly it is hard to explain his actions any other way.
Link: NSFW (http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2010/07/29/yamakan-ridicules-k-on-pulls-head-off-ui/)
Lol, poor Ui got owned :uhoh:
Afternoon Tea
2010-07-28, 22:38
Lol, poor Ui got owned :uhoh:
:T_T: why!!
lol I don't wanna see the reaction of K-ON otakus.... (many possibilities)
wow.... purely sour grapes from someone who should know better. I like Yamakan's work... but I also like Miyazaki's work and I wish they'd both shut up sometimes.
Afternoon Tea
2010-07-29, 00:06
haters...
i want to see what Kakifly looks like... you would think theres some sort of picture out there of him..
Afternoon Tea
2010-07-29, 00:27
Kind of random
yes but when i typed his name in, hes a mysterious person not much background from making such an awesome anime
K-ON! fans are aghast at Haruhi director and former Kyoto Animation staffer Yamakan’s efforts to ridicule the show on a live broadcast, even going so far as to pluck the head off a K-ON! figure.
ltVOzqLvcyE
Watching K-ON! fans are convinced this whole episode represents a deliberate effort to slight K-ON!, and must be evidence of considerable animosity, if not hatred, of the show by Yamakan – certainly it is hard to explain his actions any other way.
Link: NSFW (http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2010/07/29/yamakan-ridicules-k-on-pulls-head-off-ui/)
Lol, poor Ui got owned :uhoh:
After publicly mocking K-ON! and defacing one of its cast, Yamakan has been the target of otaku death threats.
After plucking the head off of Ui, 2ch’s legion of creepy K-ON! fans was in uproar, with one fan going so far as to threaten the Haruhi producer with death: “I’ll cut off Yamakan’s head to punish him for the grievous crime of insulting K-ON!”
He was subsequently reported to police and faces probable arrest unless savvy enough to have employed an anonymous proxy.
As if this fracas were not enough, at the same event Yamakan apparently also went on to insult seiyuu Kana Hanazawa upon seeing her video, saying “her face is huge” amongst other unfriendly remarks.
With the atmosphere at the event thickening fast he then proceeded to tangle with the CEO of Good Smile Company, who light-heartedly remarked “that was an amusing teen movie” – Yamakan ignored him completely and then left the event.
Many have remarked that it appears Yamakan’s real talent is not for anime direction but instead for annoying people.
So yeah, he didn't think his actions through... (asking for a death wish)
Let's hope it won't end in him paying with a video of him getting beheaded by turban-wearing otakus somewhere in the back-alleys of Akihabara while the K-ON! OP theme from the first season is blasting in the background...
I wonder what he said about K-ON though...
Possible reasons would be:
1) Was bored.
2) Doesn't like K-ON!
3) The same people who liked/loved Kagami/Konata/Miyuki/Tsukasa moved on to Mio/Ritsu/Yui/Tsumugi...
4) Success is getting to him (Black Rock Shooter).
5) I don't know why he did that...
Afternoon Tea
2010-07-31, 02:15
So yeah, he didn't think his actions through... (asking for a death wish)
I wonder what he said about K-ON though...
Oh my.... K-on!! Fans in Japan are HxC to the Max! killing someone? dang man these K-on! fans are the complete opposite from the show it self lol
lol they are more Haruhi than K-ON! -> a.k.a. violent extreme /b/
Lord of Fire
2010-07-31, 10:34
Just goes to show you, do NOT mess with otaku, be it K-ON! or otherwise.
Cosmic Eagle
2010-07-31, 21:23
K-ON! fans are aghast at Haruhi director and former Kyoto Animation staffer Yamakan’s efforts to ridicule the show on a live broadcast, even going so far as to pluck the head off a K-ON! figure.
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Watching K-ON! fans are convinced this whole episode represents a deliberate effort to slight K-ON!, and must be evidence of considerable animosity, if not hatred, of the show by Yamakan – certainly it is hard to explain his actions any other way.
Link: NSFW (http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2010/07/29/yamakan-ridicules-k-on-pulls-head-off-ui/)
Trolling: fail
Personal security: fail
Nice going there. Actually come to think of it, it seems directed more towards Kyoani itself rather than the show
yeah, yeehaw.... classic "entertainment industry hate". I'm fine with him being bitter with KyoAni because they really didn't handle that well and we know Yamakan directs well (e.g. Kannagi). However, attacking what are generally well-received works by the company just makes him look juvenile and leads one to believe KyoAni may have not been in left field when they canned him.
Afternoon Tea
2010-08-02, 23:13
yeah, yeehaw.... classic "entertainment industry hate". I'm fine with him being bitter with KyoAni because they really didn't handle that well and we know Yamakan directs well (e.g. Kannagi). However, attacking what are generally well-received works by the company just makes him look juvenile and leads one to believe KyoAni may have not been in left field when they canned him.
possibly angry or scared of K-ON!'s Publicity, I bet hes worried it will become more then Haruhi
Now SEGA http://www.sega.com is the new Sponsor for K-On! ( I see the change in episode 17).
Waiting for a Nintendo 3DS - K-On! Game. :)
shyezrylei
2010-08-03, 10:39
I really wish they release a K-ON!! game for the consoles, that would totally be relevant.
Tsumugi~
2010-08-03, 10:41
I really wish they release a K-ON!! game for the consoles, that would totally be relevant.
Well there's that rhythm game coming out for psp :P
shyezrylei
2010-08-03, 10:59
Well there's that rhythm game coming out for psp :P
Yeah and I just had a PSP too and that's why they need to release a K-ON game for consoles. For people who don't have a PSP or any other handheld. Plus, 3-D HTT on a big screen would be sweet!
Tsumugi~
2010-08-03, 11:03
Yeah and I just had a PSP too and that's why they need to release a K-ON game for consoles. For people who don't have a PSP or any other handheld. Plus, 3-D HTT on a big screen would be sweet!
I'd love one for the ps3 :0 with uncharted 2's graphics :Q______
Lord of Fire
2010-08-03, 11:45
Well, at the very least they drew in a big sponsor, so I take it the quality isn't going seriously downhill anytime soon.
A K-ON! game, aside from the PSP one, would be awesome.
Sophrosyne
2010-08-03, 12:02
I'd love one for the ps3 :0 with uncharted 2's graphics :Q______
A game where you have to eat cake in order to avoid practice? :heh:
Tsumugi~
2010-08-03, 12:05
A game where you have to eat cake in order to avoid practice? :heh:
I'd sell my soul for that :heh:
bloppyblue
2010-08-05, 20:44
a game where you have to eat cake in order to avoid practice? :heh:
k-on!! Rock band?!?
k-on!! Rock band?!?
I would love a Rock Band filled with japanese rock/pop music but the chances of that happening are rather slim...
MeoTwister5
2010-08-07, 22:04
K-On! to end in September? (NSFW) (http://www.sankakucomplex.com/2010/08/08/k-on-ends/)
This supposedly applies for both the anime and the manga.
DISCUSS!
bloppyblue
2010-08-07, 23:00
-heartbreak-
At least it'll end on a high note :') We can avoid the pain of witnessing a horrible downfall.
It's alright. K-ON will never die!!
Lord of Fire
2010-08-08, 02:26
^Agreed. If it has to end, then I'd rather see it end at the peak of its popularity than drag on and possibly Jump the Shark.
Epic concert required.
Plus likely there will be at leasst one if not two "extra" episodes...one being an OVA if they follow last season's pattern.
I don't really think it's shocking that the anime will end in September. There are 26 episodes announced for this season, and 8 more episodes would mean that the episode during the last week of September would be the finale. Doubt there will be a third season -- lol K-ON!!!.
Pretty surprised though that the manga will end as well. I thought it would continue publishing like the Lucky Star manga and show the girls graduating and moving on to college.
That is really sad news :(. I love K-on's brand of humor and KyoAni has done an amazing job bringing it to life.
Hey, maybe they'll finish Full Metal Panic now?
Tsumugi~
2010-08-08, 05:36
Nah, they'll probably continue Haruhi now..
Haruhi, huh..... I guess it's watchable.
Tsumugi~
2010-08-08, 05:43
Haruhi, huh..... I guess it's watchable.
I don't really mind as it's one of my favourite series, but I sure will miss K-ON :'(
KyoAni already has a series they are working on after K-On. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nichijou
Not much is known as to how much they'll do with it though.
As for K-On...well its in others hands, plus they've been able to hold very high numbers on the music charts.
SaintessHeart
2010-08-08, 08:35
KyoAni already has a series they are working on after K-On. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nichijou
Not much is known as to how much they'll do with it though.
As for K-On...well its in others hands, plus they've been able to hold very high numbers on the music charts.
Well they are the first fictional band to hit No.1 on Oricon. :heh:
Kyoani's new series look abit like Kyou No Go No Ni to me.
Bikerider
2010-08-11, 01:21
And just to prove I'm completely bored out of my skull and wanted to answer a question of mine: How tall are the HTT girls ? I found a full length shot of Mio with her bass. I measured both and came up with her height. If the bass is 44 inches long then Mio is 5' 4 &1/2."
^:heh:
She's 5' 3'' actually. Weighs 54kg, blood type A, etc etc.
:uhoh: *whistles* (http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?p=3177919#post3177919)
And just to prove I'm completely bored out of my skull and wanted to answer a question of mine: How tall are the HTT girls ? I found a full length shot of Mio with her bass. I measured both and came up with her height. If the bass is 44 inches long then Mio is 5' 4 &1/2."
Nice deductive work though...
She's the tallest, with Azusa coming the shortest at 4'11"
SaintessHeart
2010-08-11, 04:21
Nice deductive work though...
She's the tallest, with Azusa coming the cutest at 4'11"
Fixed. If Mio is the bijin, Azunyan is the loli. Where there is a pretty one there must be a cute one.:D
I've noticed that all the cover omake jokes from the manga have made it into the anime somehow. The first ones were on Mugi's eyebrows being food made it. The next volumes made it into the shorts on the DVDs (about Mugi's eyebrows turning upside down and only Yui noticing), the third volumes made it into the Mio miedo training episode about her and Yui's uniforms being tight.
SaintessHeart
2010-08-13, 01:00
I've noticed that all the cover omake jokes from the manga have made it into the anime somehow. The first ones were on Mugi's eyebrows being food made it. The next volumes made it into the shorts on the DVDs (about Mugi's eyebrows turning upside down and only Yui noticing), the third volumes made it into the Mio miedo training episode about her and Yui's uniforms being tight.
Mio's uniform is probably tight too, around her chest. :D
Azunyan probably didn't feel that way...*gets clawed to death*
Afternoon Tea
2010-08-13, 11:44
I hope his new Series Nichijou is going to be good! Hoping they keep the High Quality Animation, and the same style as K-ON!. If they do this i would watch it :)
Tsumugi~
2010-08-13, 11:59
I hope his new Series Nichijou is going to be good! Hoping they keep the High Quality Animation, and the same style as K-ON!. If they do this i would watch it :)
Well they used the same style wih Haruhi S2, so hopefully they'll use it again :D
Afternoon Tea
2010-08-13, 12:11
I dont really care too much, but if KyoAni keeps it with the Haruhi-K-on! Style then I would be fine. But theres only 7 episodes left -->http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=11262&page=25
i gauss thats pretty long :)
LTTP, but I noticed the tags 'keionbu' on the girls' bags signify their time of joining the club. Someone should be able to refute it if that were not the case:
'ke' - Ricchan, as founder (?) leader of the club, 'i' - Mio as 'person Ricchan dragged in, 'o' - Mugi as the tee-hee keyboardist, 'n' - Yui-han and her castanets, and 'bu' - Azunyan is best nyan
bloppyblue
2010-08-16, 10:40
LTTP, but I noticed the tags 'keionbu' on the girls' bags signify their time of joining the club. Someone should be able to refute it if that were not the case:
'ke' - Ricchan, as founder (?) leader of the club, 'i' - Mio as 'person Ricchan dragged in, 'o' - Mugi as the tee-hee keyboardist, 'n' - Yui-han and her castanets, and 'bu' - Azunyan is best nyan
Oooh, that's a cool observation... Cookies for you!
Oooh, that's a cool observation... Cookies for you!
Om nom nom. I note that the Ep 5 reveal of the tags suggest that Mugi and Mio had theirs mixed ep, but in Ep 16 when Azunyan sneaks in on a sleeping Mugi the 'o' tag dangled from Mugi's bag (the ep with the stickers) and in Ep 17 when the girls entered the studio the 'o' purple tag is kind of visible from Mugi's bag, so I'm inclined to believe that was an animation error in the first episode when the tags were revealed.
Afternoon Tea
2010-08-20, 13:33
2010-09-28
will be the saddest day ever
Tsumugi~
2010-08-20, 13:35
Doesn't it come out on the 9th?
Afternoon Tea
2010-08-20, 13:37
Doesn't it come out on the 9th?
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=11262&page=25
Tsumugi~
2010-08-20, 13:42
Ugh, I was thinking about the manga lol
Afternoon Tea
2010-08-20, 13:52
Ugh, I was thinking about the manga lol
that will also be a despressing day, the final end is on that anime day
Lord of Fire
2010-08-20, 15:43
And thousands of fans will cry in agony when that time comes.
Afternoon Tea
2010-08-20, 15:54
The Location of K-on!!
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The Toyosato Elemetry school is there High School
seriously that is a LONG freaken walk to school because they have to pass the Toyosato train station to get there school, and look how far that is
go here and copy and paste this (Toyosato Town, Shiga Prefecture, Japan) --> http://maps.google.com/maps?f=s&utm_campaign=en&utm_source=en-ha-na-us-sk-gm&utm_medium=ha&utm_term=map
more info
Cool little thing i fond! Since Yui's Parents Work for a trading Company here is a fun fact!
Toyosato also is the birthplace of Itoh Chube'e, the founder of ITOCHU Corporation, one of Japan's largest trading companies. His house is open to the public.
Omi shonin merchant and founder of Itochu Corporation (C. Itoh) and Marubeni, two of Japan's largest trading companies, in 1858. At age 15, he started out peddling his linen goods on foot from Shiga, traveling west to Wakayama and Osaka. He soon set up shop in Osaka. He even had a shop in San Francisco, California. His second son Seiichi, also born in Toyosato, set up the C. Itoh company in 1918 and started importing textiles from England where he had studied abroad.
Toyonichi Junior High School is next to the train station thats probably where Yui went to middle school
http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/6841/mapr.th.jpg (http://img835.imageshack.us/i/mapr.jpg/)
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William Merrell Vories (they guy who built the school) (October 28, 1880 - May 7, 1964) or Hitotsuyanagi Mereru (一柳米来留,ひとつやなぎ めれる) was an educator, architect, missionary and entrepreneur born in the United States who worked mainly in Shiga prefecture in Japan.
Vories was born in Leavenworth, Kansas in 1880, graduated from Colorado College in 1904. At first he hoped to be an architect, though he came to Japan in 1905 as an English language teacher with an intention to engage in Christian missionary work among the Japanese. While working as a teacher in Omi Hachiman, Shiga prefecture, he was asked to inspect the construction of Kyoto YMCA office building in 1908, and thus started an architectural design firm (later called "W.M.Vories & Company Architects Ichiryusha").[1] Through YMCA activities in Japan he became acquainted with many American and Japanese people and received numerous commissions to design houses, churches, schools, hospitals, and YMCA facilities. In 1917, Vories married the daughter of viscount Suenori Hitotsuyanagi, Makiko Hitotsuyanagi (一柳満喜子 Hitotsuyanagi Makiko?, 1884-1969), and became a naturalized Japanese citizen in 1941, taking his wife's family name of Hitotsuyanagi.[2] In 1918, he founded the Omi Mission, and devoted his efforts to Christian missionary work and education. However, he was also an entrepreneur, and established Omi Sales Company in 1920, to promote an ointment named Mentholatum to earn funds to support his missionary work. The company was renamed Omi Brothers (近江兄弟社 Ōmi Kyōdaisha?) in 1934. Vories also loved music, making carols and is credited with introducing the Hammond Organ into Japan.[citation needed] He was posthumously awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class by the Japanese government. His house in Omi Hachiman is now the "Vories Commemorative Museum".
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Senjuji temple
Is probably the Shrine they go to During New Years Since it is the Closest Temple in there town
One of the places purported to be where the Goshu Ondo 江州音頭, Shiga's bon dance originated.
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They live in the Shiga Prefecture, Kinki region, Honshu island, JAPAN
http://photoguide.jp/w/images/thumb/8/8c/Mapregions.png/400px-Mapregions.png
Kinki region of Japan in light pink. ( in the song " Gohan wa Okazu" they Say they dont live in Kensai which is RIGHT next to Kinki, Kensai is in Dark Pink)
If you're from Kensai, Its all about Okonomyaki and Rice! But im not from Kansai, What the heck!
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Pictures
http://photoguide.jp/pix/thumbnails.php?album=143
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3-d model yui's house
http://www.syu-ta.com/blog/2010/05/11/041614.shtml
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Great collection there... one of things I enjoy about anime is the use of real locations, dialects, and references. It not only reduces their design time but it adds an air of reality to a series.
Afternoon Tea
2010-08-20, 18:04
dude they walk soo far.. god, now that i think about it, i sud be greatful at high school i can drive a car to school
There is always a chance they'll surprise us. Though to be fair, KyoAni will be out of source material for a third season for a while even if the manga continues in some form.
Though this does give them time to work on other projects people are waiting on...Full Metal Panic for one, more Haruhi for another. Not sure about Lucky Star. Also there is a set group that wants more Key productions out of KyoAni.
For now we wait until September to see what happens with K-On and then until December and 2011 to see just what KyoAni does with their next manga based comedy series.
winhlp32
2010-08-26, 22:47
As you probably know, K-ON school Sakurakou has a real-life model, a former school in Toyosato town, near Kyoto. Unlike in Haruhi school's case, K-ON's real life model is open for visitors and the musicroom is decorated with countless K-ON merchandise, as well as various things that appeared in the anime, including Giita, Erizabesu, and Muttan.
Regarding this case, somebody tried recreating the part from episode 11 of the second season where the girls are boiling hot and trying to find something to cool themselves with, they fish out an old electric fan in the storage room. This person brought an old electric fan and left it in the club room. So far there's no problem. However, apparently, after some time this electric fan started to smoke and caught on fire when somebody turned it on. Thankfully, the fire doesn't seem to have inflicted any damage. But should it catch fire when nobody was present, it might have caused serious harm.
Source for the quote
http://www.animeraku.com/2010/08/htt-clubrooms-real-life-model-was-about.html
Original Japanese article:
http://bushitsu.blog47.fc2.com/blog-entry-539.html
Afternoon Tea
2010-08-29, 02:44
Source for the quote
http://www.animeraku.com/2010/08/htt-clubrooms-real-life-model-was-about.html
Original Japanese article:
http://bushitsu.blog47.fc2.com/blog-entry-539.html
WOOOOOOOOW 0.0 just wow...
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OMG only 4 more Episodes :upset:
anyway this is probly the best tour of k-on real life up to date with season 2 it is breaken down to more partts, this person basicly shows all all the scenes of K-on!! season 2 In real life
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Tsumugi~
2010-08-29, 02:49
5 Actually :'D
Sorry if this has been posted already, but looks like HTT are already on the government payroll (http://www.pref.kyoto.jp/koho/broadcast/movies/kokusei-yokoku.asx)!
winhlp32
2010-09-02, 19:18
For those in Asia wanting to catch HTT on a bigger and more legal television screen, K-On!! Season 2 premiers October 20 on Animax Asia.
bloppyblue
2010-09-03, 14:18
http://a.imageshack.us/img801/1309/fyeah.jpg (http://img801.imageshack.us/i/fyeah.jpg/)
Some dude on /a/ is making a K-ON Beat-em-up.
Website: https://bitbucket.org/capac/fight-engine/overview (not much help)
Tech demo: http://megaswf.com/serve/40541/ (not much on there)
"trailer": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCT69f_pYog (no game footage)
IRC: #k-on-fighter@irc.rizon.net
Forum: http://konfighter.forummotion.com
His wishlist + strategy: http://bitbucket.org/capac/fight-engine/wiki/Wishlist
tastythoughts
2010-09-04, 16:05
Uhm so I've just heard of something recently.... I dunno if it's already been denied or something, but I really wanna know....
Is Miura Akane really gonna be a new character? I've seen pictures that look legit, and some that don't. I've even listened to her 'character song' (Side note, I liked it >w>) I've seen plenty of people saying 'We know she's a hoax' but I just wanna be sure... ^^''
Uhm so I've just heard of something recently.... I dunno if it's already been denied or something, but I really wanna know....
Is Miura Akane really gonna be a new character? I've seen pictures that look legit, and some that don't. I've even listened to her 'character song' (Side note, I liked it >w>) I've seen plenty of people saying 'We know she's a hoax' but I just wanna be sure... ^^''
The most recent talk of this I've seen is March of this year. It's a complete hoax.
tastythoughts
2010-09-04, 21:17
The most recent talk of this I've seen is March of this year. It's a complete hoax.
Okay, thank you so much ^-^
winhlp32
2010-09-05, 01:13
Pretty soon this poster will be all over the Kyoto Prefecture...
http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/2576/kyotoz.jpg (http://img186.imageshack.us/i/kyotoz.jpg/)
And in other news, Yoko Hikasa thought that 'I can't see it' on just one show isn't enough...
http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/8046/shinot.jpg (http://img843.imageshack.us/i/shinot.jpg/)
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/1589/miouc.jpg (http://img29.imageshack.us/i/miouc.jpg/)
Afternoon Tea
2010-09-12, 16:45
Pretty soon this poster will be all over the Kyoto Prefecture...
http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/2576/kyotoz.jpg (http://img186.imageshack.us/i/kyotoz.jpg/)
And in other news, Yoko Hikasa thought that 'I can't see it' on just one show isn't enough...
http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/8046/shinot.jpg (http://img843.imageshack.us/i/shinot.jpg/)
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/1589/miouc.jpg (http://img29.imageshack.us/i/miouc.jpg/)
lol i dont get it, what is it for
lol i dont get it, what is it for
I think it's a census... at least that's what it says in english right on the picture :P
Lord of Fire
2010-09-13, 01:51
lol i dont get it, what is it for
Promotion of National Census in Kyoto (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2010-07-27/k-on-characters-to-promote-japanese-census-in-kyoto)
Afternoon Tea
2010-09-13, 03:33
Promotion of National Census in Kyoto (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2010-07-27/k-on-characters-to-promote-japanese-census-in-kyoto)
thanks!
OVA BETTER LIGHTEN THINGS UP FOR ME! I WANT2X the light comedy no more Depressing stuff and ALL FUN! thats why i watched this anime! the last two episodes better be good medicine to heal us
thanks!
OVA BETTER LIGHTEN THINGS UP FOR ME! I WANT2X the light comedy no more Depressing stuff and ALL FUN! thats why i watched this anime! the last two episodes better be good medicine to heal us
that would end a year of K-on very nicely =)
MeoTwister5
2010-09-13, 06:02
I prefer shots of reality at this point.
I prefer shots of reality at this point.
I second that. ENUFF IS ENUFF! I have enough of these m-ther f-ing moe in this m-ther f-ing anime! lol
With all jokes aside (wait, we were joking? :P), it would be nice to see the Keion Club in that high-society all-girls school - with a little bitchiness added to it please? It's an all-girls school. You've got to have some cat fights in there.
Or, of course, we could just all be happy and moe and act cutesy and stuff and live the rest of our lives in virtual happiness.
technomo12
2010-09-13, 06:34
Last episode Y_Y
ITS! over Y_Y
NO more heart warmnig episodes Y_Y
NO MORE MUGI FANTASIES! Y_Y
WHY GOD WHY!!!!!!!!!
Last episode Y_Y
ITS! over Y_Y
NO more heart warmnig episodes Y_Y
NO MORE MUGI FANTASIES! Y_Y
WHY GOD WHY!!!!!!!!!
well guess coz life goes on... just like our lives lol
shazi302
2010-09-13, 07:56
I'm just waiting for the last episode... TAT
Lord of Fire
2010-09-13, 11:34
Nothing lasts forever, all good things must come to an end and more of that stuff.
I'll be sad when it ends, because this season was even more entertaining than the first one was.
Oh well, it's a good thing to watch whenever I'm bored or am in the need for something 'light and fluffy'.:)
technomo12
2010-09-13, 11:44
sigh its like Aria all over again still it was a nice show ranking it would give it about 9.5/10
since well I WAS HOOKED!
It's a funny feeling when I'm not looking forward to this week's episode as much as I looked forward to the past 23 episodes, because after this episode airs then K-ON is more or less over, save for the extra episodes.
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winhlp32
2010-09-13, 18:42
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20100913-00000142-bark-musi
Survey to Japanese people: Which anime character would you go karaoke with, and the song you'd sing with him/her:
Top5 Female,
#1 Hirasawa Yui - Utauyo!!MIRACLE
#2 Akiyama Mio - No, Thank You!
#3 Tainaka Ritsu - FuwaFuwa Time
#4 Izumi Konata(Lucky Star) - CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA(DBZ OP)
#5 Ranka Lee(Macross Frontier) - Seikan Hikō(Macross F insert)
bloppyblue
2010-09-13, 18:57
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20100913-00000142-bark-musi
Survey to Japanese people: Which anime character would you go karaoke with, and the song you'd sing with him/her:
Top5 Female,
#1 Hirasawa Yui - Utauyo!!MIRACLE
#2 Akiyama Mio - No, Thank You!
#3 Tainaka Ritsu - FuwaFuwa Time
#4 Izumi Konata(Lucky Star) - CHA-LA HEAD-CHA-LA(DBZ OP)
#5 Ranka Lee(Macross Frontier) - Seikan Hikō(Macross F insert)
Fuwa Fuwa Time? Random lol... But I guess it's the k-on signature :P
I am more surprised to even see Ritsu's name in the list.^_^
bloppyblue
2010-09-13, 20:28
I am more surprised to even see Ritsu's name in the list.^_^
Well, she does seem like the most fun to hang out with :P
SaintessHeart
2010-09-13, 23:07
Fuwa Fuwa Time? Random lol... But I guess it's the k-on signature :P
That is because Ritsu is the Genki girl of the group. Her energy fits nicely into the song though the energy could be better used for playing with Mio in front of Mugi, and earning some cash while at it. (http://img25.imageshack.us/f/houkagovol217.jpg/).
I doubt I would want to go karaoke with Azunyan. I'd die of moe overload. :heh:
I wonder what is this "healing" the google translation of the article refers to. Supposedly Yui is (by far regardless of gender) the most popular because her voice is "healing", Mio's there because she's moe and cool, and Ritsu because of her energy. I lol'd at the song choice for Konata though. :heh:
MeoTwister5
2010-09-14, 05:58
I expect chaos on 2ch and 4ch within the next few hours.
Well more than the usual anyway.
winhlp32
2010-09-14, 07:57
http://yunakiti.blog79.fc2.com/blog-entry-6495.html
A look into the K-On!! Volume 3 Blu-Ray package(covering episode 7 to 9), besides introducing more 3-2 classmates, includes a huge poster of Ritsu undressing, and those really bad Mio stickers that appeared in episode 7 of season 2.
Also, Mugi's cassette tape has to be the most spiffy so far.
Source updated:
Houkago TeaTime 2 Album confirmed for an late October release.
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2010-09-14/k-on-album-to-ship-on-audio-cassette-tape
That is because Ritsu is the Genki girl of the group. Her energy fits nicely into the song though the energy could be better used for playing with Mio in front of Mugi, and earning some cash while at it. (http://img25.imageshack.us/f/houkagovol217.jpg/).
I doubt I would want to go karaoke with Azunyan. I'd die of moe overload. :heh:
Azunyan would be competing against you for high score (over-achiever mode).
lelouch5203
2010-09-15, 11:50
do u guys think will release k on!!! ?? hehe^^ i really like this anime..
do u guys think will release k on!!! ?? hehe^^ i really like this anime..
Come again . . . what are you asking, exactly? If you're asking whether the second season will be picked up by an American anime licensing/distribution company like the first season was . . . the answer is "Probably. Depends on how the first one sells, whenever they actually release the dub."
Chocolate Pocky
2010-09-15, 16:40
Come again . . . what are you asking, exactly? If you're asking whether the second season will be picked up by an American anime licensing/distribution company like the first season was . . . the answer is "Probably. Depends on how the first one sells, whenever they actually release the dub."
I think he/she is asking if there's gonna be a third season.
If they follow the girls into college, they'd probably call the series HTT: University! or some such nonsense. Its still "light music" (keion) but they'll probably want to differentiate it from the high school club of that name.
Afternoon Tea
2010-09-15, 20:29
if they follow the girls into college, they'd probably call the series htt: University! Or some such nonsense. Its still "light music" (keion) but they'll probably want to differentiate it from the high school club of that name.
lets go season 3!
frozenpandaman
2010-09-15, 23:02
Hoping for a season 3, mostly because I didn't like the ending all that well. :P It probably wouldn't be as good as the first two, but that's just my opinion...
Afternoon Tea
2010-09-15, 23:16
Hoping for a season 3, mostly because I didn't like the ending all that well. :P It probably wouldn't be as good as the first two, but that's just my opinion...
If there was a third season i would like that season to be more like Season 1 and more about music stuff, I still love season 2 though
If there was a third season i would like that season to be more like Season 1
Likewise, but can't agree with the music stuff. The music stuff is great, but I hope that S3 would return to the more warmhearted feel of S1 than the all-out-cutesy feel of S2. I think the problem was that the guys at KyoAni added their own slice-of-life feel to S1 when the manga is suppose to be the all-out-cutesy like S2 has become. Probably never going to happen, but if KyoAni derive away from that atmosphere (ignoring the pointless 4kome elements of the manga) and just emphasize on that warmhearted feel of S1, S3 would be awesome.
So, ironically, unlike FMA and Kanon, being less true to the adaptation in a potential S3 would make it work better.
Jimbasushi
2010-09-16, 02:47
Come on Season 3, in college!!!!
now that the season is ended. (well after the two episodes) K-on will be off the current series forums. *Cries* THEY NEED A SEASON 3!!!!!!!! I don't know how I'll be able to live life anymore! (I'm serious I probably will be depressed for the rest of my life.)
ronelm2000
2010-09-16, 20:14
Me as well...although on a different note...K-ON always has a special place in my heart...
3 things can happen:
1. Some otaku goes to blackmail kakifly and produce manga material for S3
2. FanFiction will continue the legacy. XD
3. KyoAni will make OVAs of K-ON for life.
Me as well...although on a different note...K-ON always has a special place in my heart...
3 things can happen:
1. Some otaku goes to blackmail kakifly and produce manga material for S3
2. FanFiction will continue the legacy. XD
3. KyoAni will make OVAs of K-ON for life.
after the 26th and 27th episode, the next ova won't come out i think until march 2011
I always get a bit nervous when people clamor for a third season of this show. I mean, how many episodes of cute hijinks can one make before it starts to get repetitive? I mean, yes, there's the Azusa continues the legacy of the Sakura High Light Music Club, and that looks like it's going to be good for one bonus episode . . . but what happens after that? Does the show writing staff do the edgy thing and let the girls of HTT fade into history? Or do the original four make so many "guest appearances" that they completely steal the spotlight? Or perhaps they follow the original four into college. Will they do a believable rendition of the girls in college? Or will they bow to the terrible will of the otaku and make it just like the girls in high school; only they're in college? And what happens to Azusa and whatever band she cobbles together?
I'd like to think that a third season could be really well done, but I'm also very much afraid that such an endeavour stands an excellent chance of being done just to milk the cash cow.
So, as sad as I'll be to see K-ON!! go; I'm of the opinion that, perhaps, it's better to go out on top.
white wing
2010-09-16, 20:32
Me as well...although on a different note...K-ON always has a special place in my heart...
3 things can happen:
1. Some otaku goes to blackmail kakifly and produce manga material for S3
2. FanFiction will continue the legacy. XD
3. KyoAni will make OVAs of K-ON for life.
chances that blackmail will indeed make kakifly produce material for s3 but it will be shit like all episodes are just fillers, i honestly think this is enough @_@
i even think s2 has too much fillers already
and actually what i'd like too see aside from htt in college is the next keionbu, with azusa and new members, i'd really like to see that
chances that blackmail will indeed make kakifly produce material for s3 but it will be shit like all episodes are just fillers, i honestly think this is enough @_@
i even think s2 has too much fillers already
and actually what i'd like too see aside from htt in college is the next keionbu, with azusa and new members, i'd really like to see that
The fillers are what makes up k-on. These fillers are the best.
GreatTeacherKen
2010-09-16, 20:50
Filler only applies to series with a myth arc like One Piece, Bleach, etc since it's defined as stuff that doesn't advance the plot, characterization, setting in any way, in other words, it can be easily removed without influencing the story at all.
But K-On!, most slice of life, and episodic series, lack a myth arc so using the word filler doesn't really make sense and is arguably missing the point.
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