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Vexx · 2010-10-05, 17:51

Yuu Asakawa (voice actress).. her appearance as Sawako's band buddy and having her sing with her on the character tunes was inspired if you know Yuu's singing background and former roles as a VA.

keroro gunsou · 2010-10-05, 22:21

Now, Ritsu gets the top!!! (39 votes) Even Yui has votes of the same number,39 , I saw Ritsu got the top in the first time !!

Oh Ritsu gets 40 voters. Still Yui got 39 voters.

Forte · 2010-10-07, 06:47

41 Votes for Ritsu right now... as many as Yui...

GO RICCHAN!!!

kitten320 · 2010-10-07, 14:31

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Originally Posted by WBoon

Oh, and why is that people claim that K-On's story being boring (but cute) is okay because it's related to 'your daily life', but having Mio being boring but realistic is not? Sure, let's like Ritsu and Yui who are less similar to real people than Mio is.

Mio a realistic character? I didn't meet a single person who is like Mio and freaks out from everything.

But I met a bunch of people who are similar to Ritsu. Didn't meet Yui like but there are airheads out there, maybe not to such extend.

EDIT: Wow... Mio has only 35 votes while Yui and Ritsu are fighting for number one with 42 and 41 votes? Things sure had changed since season 1, in pleasing way for me. Finally Ritsu gets the deserved love.

Sad that Mugi and Sawako are still low in numbers, but I guess you can't have everything so I will be enjoying whatever I can get.

SaintessHeart · 2010-10-07, 14:59

Ritsu would be the more realistic one than Mio. I would say that the latter is shortsighted when it comes to alot of things (as typical of most highschool students who think that the piece of paper is a guarantee to a safe future), but pragmatic.

Highschool is a one-time memory to make in life - there is no second chance to make them. There is a need to balance both school and play to have an enriching experience.

bloppyblue · 2010-10-07, 16:34

I'm pretty happy with Ritsu's place as second right now. I remember seeing popularity polls all the way from season one, some without Ritsu even placing (during overall top characters in Japan).

As for how realistic the characters are... Really, none of them are that realistic xD I haven't really seen a Ritsu-type person without having them be overly b*tchy... I've talked to a couple of people who remind me of Mio (although they have morals too strong to be as flexible as she is) and a couple people who've reminded me of Yui (but no where near as cute). None of Mugi... A lot of people in high school right now aren't as relaxed and go-with-the-flow as she is... Or maybe my type of personality has just prevented me from talking to anybody like that...

Anyways, back on topic, GO RITSU!

kitten320 · 2010-10-07, 19:04

Lol, Mugi is only 4 votes apart with Mio

Yeh, Mio period sure has passed...

She would be a much better character is she was given a time to grow as a character... or would act something similar to Yomi, her lost twin sister from Ga Rei series.

Forte · 2010-10-07, 19:55

In my opinion, season 1 concentrate at Mio's moeness. However, Season 2 mostly concentrate at Azusa and the others rather than Mio. That's why Mio's period has passed, I think... XD

VEE · 2010-10-07, 21:52

I can't believe what i'm seeing, ,Ritsu on the top? Holy yes!
Mio is dropping in her counts, not surprising.

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Originally Posted by WBoon

Oh, and why is that people claim that K-On's story being boring (but cute) is okay because it's related to 'your daily life', but having Mio being boring but realistic is not? Sure, let's like Ritsu and Yui who are less similar to real people than Mio is.

I won't say Mio is realistic either. Not that i met any~~...but that's what make her rather special in the anime at the first place. But if you kill off her 'super fear trait' , Mio can be really a normal person that you encounter anywhere.

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originally poster by bloppyblue
As for how realistic the characters are... Really, none of them are that realistic xD I haven't really seen a Ritsu-type person without having them be overly b*tchy... I've talked to a couple of people who remind me of Mio (although they have morals too strong to be as flexible as she is) and a couple people who've reminded me of Yui (but no where near as cute). None of Mugi... A lot of people in high school right now aren't as relaxed and go-with-the-flow as she is... Or maybe my type of personality has just prevented me from talking to anybody like that...

In fact I've seen quite a lot of Ritsu. And the fact I'm living with one- my sister really reminds me of her. LEO person- they does have strong characteristic, and loud in a way.

I think all characters deserves their own winning. They are all really special.

keroro gunsou · 2010-10-07, 22:59

Ritsu is essentially realistic character as highschool girl, only exaggerated !
Exaggeration is needed for anime !

But I guess Mio is not realistic character.... Yui is more nonrealistic than Mio....
Anyway I want to make friends with Ritsu, if Ritsu is real person.

hahaudon_ts · 2010-10-08, 00:13

I think all the girls are based on real

Out there, must be someone who always fear or shy something, or airhead , or strong character etc. . But "based on" is different than "the same". None of the real girls can be this cute

)

Anyway, I like all character in K-ON, I want to make friend with all of them if ther are real(except Azunyan cause I love her . Azunyan is mine :">)

Vexx · 2010-10-08, 00:28

Aye, they're all "real" to the extent that 20-some-odd episodes of 20 minutes each can create the illusion of depth. You can find any number of real world people that would fit the same 20-words-or-less description. Its just that you get enough exposure to a real person to learn a lot of nuance that the illusion of a series can't really match.

Forte · 2010-10-08, 02:58

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Originally Posted by hahaudon_ts

I think all the girls are based on real

Out there, must be someone who always fear or shy something, or airhead , or strong character etc. . But "based on" is different than "the same". None of the real girls can be this cute

)

Of course they are, with some 'others thingy' added...

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Originally Posted by hahaudon_ts

Anyway, I like all character in K-ON, I want to make friend with all of them if ther are real(except Azunyan cause I love her . Azunyan is mine :">)

I really understand about that... XDD I just realized that I fell for 2D girl since I saw the headbandless Ritsu... Lol... *smacked*

bloppyblue · 2010-10-08, 06:22

Just wondering, is it already to use this favourite character(s) thread as a general character discussion thread as well? Cause we can't discuss about every character in a character-specific thread, and the general series thread doesn't really fit.

GMT · 2010-10-08, 09:43

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Originally Posted by bloppyblue

I'm pretty happy with Ritsu's place as second right now. I remember seeing popularity polls all the way from season one, some without Ritsu even placing (during overall top characters in Japan).

As for how realistic the characters are... Really, none of them are that realistic xD I haven't really seen a Ritsu-type person without having them be overly b*tchy...

Are you saying that Ritsu isn't a bit of a jerk? She ripped up Mio's literary club application form at the start of the series, generally drags her into things against her will, was notably jealous of Nodoka for being friends with Mio in their second year, perpetually neglects her responsibilities to the club, mocks Yui as often as she serves as Yui's comic foil in some practical joke, played a rather cruel joke on Azusa in Episode 26 (almost reducing her to tears,) and once pitched this huge whine-fest about how playing the drums keeps her out of the spotlight.

I'd say Ritsu is very realistic. She's just blessed with a group of friends who are remarkably tolerant of the shortcomings of her character.

kitten320 · 2010-10-08, 10:33

True, actually you just need to get used to such person. They might seem mean atfirst glance but eventually you start warm up to them.

Of course there are those who put all those traits to higher degree and then they do look very mean and probably are...

Rhyel · 2010-10-08, 11:00

If I will choice by realistic. Maybe Jun and UI?

I Voted in Mio and Mugi because I have much more funny moments and nice surprises with this characters.

Sorry my English.

Micromonster · 2010-10-08, 11:48

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Originally Posted by Vexx

Aye, they're all "real" to the extent that 20-some-odd episodes of 20 minutes each can create the illusion of depth. You can find any number of real world people that would fit the same 20-words-or-less description. Its just that you get enough exposure to a real person to learn a lot of nuance that the illusion of a series can't really match.

I agree completely with Vexx. I doubt it is possible to create someone absolutely realistic in a relatively short anime (Or a long one, for that matter - because there are plenty of opportunities to screw up in a longer story). A person is composed of not just one or two, but at least a dozen layers that help define their character.

To make someone realistic... you need a lifetime for that. Only in that much time can you introduce the many different things, small quirks and whatnot that makes a person who they are, or show the experiences that shaped them that way.

But I'd say that the second season of K-On managed quite well, given the limited time/episodes that they had. They made a relatively good illusion.

And I'd agree with GMT too. Ritsu's negative side is very realistic and adds more depth to her, compared to Mugi for example. We have never really seen Mugi snap or lose her pleasant, polite persona(triple alliteration!), but I also believe that's due to the nature of the K-On show. Heck, some people even raged at Ritsu's drama and irrational jealousy (but aren't we all irrational sometimes?), while I think that was a good touch and only made her more believable.

Back on topic - I voted for the aforementioned genki girl. And she's currently at the top!

Lord of Fire · 2010-10-08, 12:06

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Originally Posted by Micromonster

Back on topic - I voted for the aforementioned genki girl. And she's currently at the top!

And with quite a lead too. That's impressive.

I guess her frequent exposure in season 2 made a world of difference compared to season 1, which was basically all about Mio (and Yui to some extent).

keroro gunsou · 2010-10-08, 12:20

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Originally Posted by Lord of Fire

I guess her frequent exposure in season 2 made a world of difference compared to season 1, which was basically all about Mio (and Yui to some extent).

I dont agree.
For me Ritsu was impressive in season 1 !!

At least,Ritsu's irrational jealousy to Nodoka is not negative for me.
Her feeling, Mio would go away,meant her strong friendship to Mio.
She expressed her jealousy so clearly.

And, She asked Mio to stay with me more until Im sleep, it is her honesty.
This scene is very sweet...

View Poll Results: K-On!! (Second Season) - Favourite Character(s) Poll
Akiyama Mio	83	38.43%
Hirasawa Yui	84	38.89%
Tainaka Ritsu	84	38.89%
Kotobuki Tsumugi	64	29.63%
Nakano Azusa	89	41.20%
Hirasawa Ui	41	18.98%
Suzuki Jun	26	12.04%
Manabe Nodoka	25	11.57%
Yamanaka Sawako	39	18.06%
Tachibana Himeko	30	13.89%
Ton-chan	22	10.19%
Other	9	4.17%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 216. You may not vote on this poll

2010-10-05, 17:51	Link #41
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	Yuu Asakawa (voice actress).. her appearance as Sawako's band buddy and having her sing with her on the character tunes was inspired if you know Yuu's singing background and former roles as a VA. __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!

2010-10-05, 22:21	Link #42
keroro gunsou Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010	Now, Ritsu gets the top!!! (39 votes) Even Yui has votes of the same number,39 , I saw Ritsu got the top in the first time !! Oh Ritsu gets 40 voters. Still Yui got 39 voters. __________________ Last edited by keroro gunsou; 2010-10-06 at 10:13.

2010-10-07, 06:47	Link #43
Forte The IV th Numerals Graphic Designer Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Anywhere. Just passing by though...	41 Votes for Ritsu right now... as many as Yui... GO RICCHAN!!! __________________

2010-10-07, 14:59	Link #45
SaintessHeart NYAAAAHAAANNNNN~ Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 35	Ritsu would be the more realistic one than Mio. I would say that the latter is shortsighted when it comes to alot of things (as typical of most highschool students who think that the piece of paper is a guarantee to a safe future), but pragmatic. Highschool is a one-time memory to make in life - there is no second chance to make them. There is a need to balance both school and play to have an enriching experience. __________________ When three puppygirls named after pastries are on top of each other, it is called Eclair a'la menthe et Biscotti aux fraises avec beaucoup de Ricotta sur le dessus. Most of all, you have to be disciplined and you have to save, even if you hate our current financial system. Because if you don't save, then you're guaranteed to end up with nothing.

2010-10-07, 16:34	Link #46
bloppyblue SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK!!! Join Date: Feb 2007	I'm pretty happy with Ritsu's place as second right now. I remember seeing popularity polls all the way from season one, some without Ritsu even placing (during overall top characters in Japan). As for how realistic the characters are... Really, none of them are that realistic xD I haven't really seen a Ritsu-type person without having them be overly b*tchy... I've talked to a couple of people who remind me of Mio (although they have morals too strong to be as flexible as she is) and a couple people who've reminded me of Yui (but no where near as cute). None of Mugi... A lot of people in high school right now aren't as relaxed and go-with-the-flow as she is... Or maybe my type of personality has just prevented me from talking to anybody like that... Anyways, back on topic, GO RITSU!

2010-10-07, 19:04	Link #47
kitten320 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007	Lol, Mugi is only 4 votes apart with Mio Yeh, Mio period sure has passed... She would be a much better character is she was given a time to grow as a character... or would act something similar to Yomi, her lost twin sister from Ga Rei series. __________________ My anime list

2010-10-07, 19:55	Link #48
Forte The IV th Numerals Graphic Designer Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Anywhere. Just passing by though...	In my opinion, season 1 concentrate at Mio's moeness. However, Season 2 mostly concentrate at Azusa and the others rather than Mio. That's why Mio's period has passed, I think... XD __________________ Last edited by Forte; 2010-10-07 at 20:54.

2010-10-07, 22:59	Link #50
keroro gunsou Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010	Ritsu is essentially realistic character as highschool girl, only exaggerated ! Exaggeration is needed for anime ! But I guess Mio is not realistic character.... Yui is more nonrealistic than Mio.... Anyway I want to make friends with Ritsu, if Ritsu is real person. __________________

2010-10-08, 00:13	Link #51
hahaudon_ts Member Join Date: Sep 2010	I think all the girls are based on real Out there, must be someone who always fear or shy something, or airhead , or strong character etc. . But "based on" is different than "the same". None of the real girls can be this cute ) Anyway, I like all character in K-ON, I want to make friend with all of them if ther are real(except Azunyan cause I love her . Azunyan is mine :">)

2010-10-08, 00:28	Link #52
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	Aye, they're all "real" to the extent that 20-some-odd episodes of 20 minutes each can create the illusion of depth. You can find any number of real world people that would fit the same 20-words-or-less description. Its just that you get enough exposure to a real person to learn a lot of nuance that the illusion of a series can't really match. __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Novel series rough drafts; vol. 1 thru vol. 3 complete Volume 4 in work, Visit the thread for short stories!

2010-10-08, 06:22	Link #54
bloppyblue SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK!!! Join Date: Feb 2007	Just wondering, is it already to use this favourite character(s) thread as a general character discussion thread as well? Cause we can't discuss about every character in a character-specific thread, and the general series thread doesn't really fit.

2010-10-08, 10:33	Link #56
kitten320 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007	True, actually you just need to get used to such person. They might seem mean atfirst glance but eventually you start warm up to them. Of course there are those who put all those traits to higher degree and then they do look very mean and probably are... __________________ My anime list

2010-10-08, 11:00	Link #57
Rhyel Senior Member Graphic Designer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Solar System Age: 48	If I will choice by realistic. Maybe Jun and UI? I Voted in Mio and Mugi because I have much more funny moments and nice surprises with this characters. Sorry my English. __________________ Thanks KiNA for this lovely signature.