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bloppyblue · 2010-11-30, 18:34

Damn, I want my K-On. But I'll wait until an upcoming con when I can purchase the manga at US price instead of Canadian.

Has there been any drastic changes in the American release of K-On?

Ferny · 2010-11-30, 20:46

I got mine a few days ago~ I've already read it about six times.

I'm actually pretty surprised at the... how do I word this? "Yuri subtexts," maybe? But knowing how Tsumugi is, I guess I really shouldn't be surprised. I mean, I always knew she was a yuri fangirl, but it's noticeably more apparent in the manga.

Vexx · 2010-12-01, 03:20

I have the japanese editions so its kind of interesting to see how they translated volume 1. Its not terrible... but there were a number of awkward bits. OTOH, some of the gags are wordplay and those are often a bear to deal with.

As for the yuri subtext: yeah its more pronounced in the manga (and not really unexpected in an all-girls high school situation, "you go with what is available" sez Mugi). I give the anime points for muting it a bit and focusing on the friendship bonding.

My only real complaint is the same complaint I have with almost all english editions -- the artwork is smudgy compared with the originals. It has to do with the quality of paper used in the printing and the resolution of scanning amongst other things but its always a bit annoying when the original was 600 yen and you're paying nearly $12 for less quality. Nonetheless, I support Yen Press for their work (as long as they avoid pulling TP or ADV unreliability antics).

Lord of Fire · 2010-12-02, 15:32

Interesting facts I learned upon reading the appendices:
- Kakifly does NOT like fried oysters, despite his nickname.
- He plays guitar, owns at least three of them (all are Gibsons – probably why he made Yui play a Gibson as well) and is a lefty (and based Mio's left-handedness on himself).

Overall speaking, I was quite satisfied with how Yen Press handled it. You could argue over their use of pop music over light music, but they explained why they did it like that, and I thought it made sense, so no complaints from me.

Goggen · 2010-12-08, 19:07

Has the English cover for vol 2 been posted yet?

Sparvid · 2010-12-14, 15:53

Spoiler for vol. 4 omake:

Ryonea · 2010-12-14, 18:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparvid

Spoiler for vol. 4 omake:

Spoiler:

~~Otaku Guy~~ · 2010-12-14, 19:44

I just bought the 1st Volume in English at the store and I just read the 1st Three pages and already I'm disappointed with the English Translations. I hope it gets better because I love K-ON and I don't want the manga to disappoint me.

Goggen · 2010-12-14, 19:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otaku Guy

I just bought the 1st Volume in English at the store and I just read the 1st Three pages and already I'm disappointed with the English Translations.

Just curious here - what, specifically, disappointed you?

~~Otaku Guy~~ · 2010-12-14, 19:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goggen

Just curious here - what, specifically, disappointed you?

Well the number 1 thing probably being the insert of the word "Pop" instead of "Light". Whenever they say Pop Music Club I kinda wanna shoot myself.

krko · 2010-12-15, 06:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparvid

Spoiler for vol. 4 omake:

Spoiler for omake:

M.Marangio · 2011-02-07, 09:51

Link: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...ra-this-spring

BaKaBaKaOtaKu · 2011-02-07, 10:29

0MFG! what does this mean?! there's new k-on manga?!! FAQING YEEESSSHHH!!!

what will it be about? 0MG! i think i might hyperventilate..

it's new k-on manga right? XDDD if so, I AM SO HAPPY!!

EDIT: this means more MITSU! L0L.

Yui Is My Wife · 2011-02-07, 10:43

THERE. IS. A. GOD. (Cries Manly Tears).

Time to break out the caviar and icecream, My Wife, LET'S FEAST!!

GMT · 2011-02-07, 10:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by M.Marangio

Link: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...ra-this-spring

Fans of the comic, commence worrying. Graduation was a good point to end the comic, and Kakifly seemed satisfied with ending the story with the girls' high school graduation. Now he seems to have had an about-face on the issue.

So will he take it in a new direction, or will it be a rehash of old ideas packaged solely to milk the cash-cow?

BaKaBaKaOtaKu · 2011-02-07, 11:02

yeah, i pretty much agree about how satisfying the end was. here's to hoping that he'd handle this well. what will it be about? side-stories before grad? or, or, college life? OMG. I don't know what to think. i can't sleep anymore.XDD

WHat if it's about what we are to see in the film? 0_o this is to having new source materials for another tv season? i'm having mixed feelings here.

Yui Is My Wife · 2011-02-07, 11:04

I for one would not mind seeing them grow further as human beings.

Yui-chan has finally found a calling in life; the only question is, as it is a hobby-based calling, would it conflict with where her university studies would take her for the rest of her life.

Yes, its an all women's university (which makes fears of things staying the same somewhat grounded), but it would be interesting to see if Mio would conquer her androphobia and fear of things in general, which unfortunately was not QUITE resolved by Episode 26.

Ritsu learning responsibility and how to calm down.... Going boldly where no Tainaka has gone before...

Mugi-chan is now TRULY heading out into the wide world rather than the artificially controlled enviroment of High-School's innocence. The question now remains; does she actually "love" any of her three sisters "the most."

Azunyan, we'll be waiting for you!!

And Nodoka, although its not made certain which University you ended up at, your occasional sanity-providing presence will be much welcome as always.

Goggen · 2011-02-07, 11:36

Hmm... Interesting. Not really sure what to make of it... I've said before that I do not want a new season of the anime that goes past the point where the manga ended... It reached a logical end point, so just leave it be. But if the original author himself creates an actual sequel (IF indeed that is what this is) then, that might change things... If it's as good as the original, that is.

*please don't screw it up* *please don't screw it up* *please don't screw it up*

Sciel · 2011-02-07, 12:40

Pretty much expected this to happen . Kakifly/whoever would be mad to just kill off K-on altogether considering its popularity and cash-cowness (i made a word !

)

Lord of Fire · 2011-02-07, 12:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMT

Fans of the comic, commence worrying. Graduation was a good point to end the comic, and Kakifly seemed satisfied with ending the story with the girls' high school graduation. Now he seems to have had an about-face on the issue.

So will he take it in a new direction, or will it be a rehash of old ideas packaged solely to milk the cash-cow?

I do hope it's going to be a 'college years' manga, coz I'm not sure if using the secondary cast (Azusa and co) will work out as well as the main 4 we've grown to love.

And with this, the doors of K-ON! season 3 have been busted wide open. I guess all that remains is an official announcement of KyoAni.

2010-11-30, 20:46	Link #762
Ferny :D Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Zombieland. >:3 Age: 28	I got mine a few days ago~ I've already read it about six times. I'm actually pretty surprised at the... how do I word this? "Yuri subtexts," maybe? But knowing how Tsumugi is, I guess I really shouldn't be surprised. I mean, I always knew she was a yuri fangirl, but it's noticeably more apparent in the manga. __________________ Christian, otaku, writer, artist, gamer, and guitarist. :3

2010-12-01, 03:20	Link #763
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 66	I have the japanese editions so its kind of interesting to see how they translated volume 1. Its not terrible... but there were a number of awkward bits. OTOH, some of the gags are wordplay and those are often a bear to deal with. As for the yuri subtext: yeah its more pronounced in the manga (and not really unexpected in an all-girls high school situation, "you go with what is available" sez Mugi). I give the anime points for muting it a bit and focusing on the friendship bonding. My only real complaint is the same complaint I have with almost all english editions -- the artwork is smudgy compared with the originals. It has to do with the quality of paper used in the printing and the resolution of scanning amongst other things but its always a bit annoying when the original was 600 yen and you're paying nearly $12 for less quality. Nonetheless, I support Yen Press for their work (as long as they avoid pulling TP or ADV unreliability antics). __________________ "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!

2010-12-02, 15:32	Link #764
Lord of Fire The Voice of Reason Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Netherlands Age: 47	Interesting facts I learned upon reading the appendices: - Kakifly does NOT like fried oysters, despite his nickname. - He plays guitar, owns at least three of them (all are Gibsons – probably why he made Yui play a Gibson as well) and is a lefty (and based Mio's left-handedness on himself). Overall speaking, I was quite satisfied with how Yen Press handled it. You could argue over their use of pop music over light music, but they explained why they did it like that, and I thought it made sense, so no complaints from me. __________________

2010-12-14, 15:53	Link #766
Sparvid hic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: A Swede in Tokyo	Spoiler for vol. 4 omake: "Ricchan, you are 180°" __________________

2011-02-07, 09:51	Link #772
M.Marangio Senior Member Join Date: May 2007	K-On! Manga Relaunches in Manga Times Kirara This Spring Link: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news...ra-this-spring

2010-11-30, 18:34	Link #761
bloppyblue SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK!!! Join Date: Feb 2007	Damn, I want my K-On. But I'll wait until an upcoming con when I can purchase the manga at US price instead of Canadian. Has there been any drastic changes in the American release of K-On?

2010-12-08, 19:07	Link #765
Goggen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010	Has the English cover for vol 2 been posted yet?

2010-12-14, 19:44	Link #768
~~Otaku Guy~~ Disabled By Request Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: The Mitten Area.	I just bought the 1st Volume in English at the store and I just read the 1st Three pages and already I'm disappointed with the English Translations. I hope it gets better because I love K-ON and I don't want the manga to disappoint me.

2011-02-07, 10:29	Link #773
BaKaBaKaOtaKu Stupidity is Bliss. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: In Hancock's Heart	0MFG! what does this mean?! there's new k-on manga?!! FAQING YEEESSSHHH!!! what will it be about? 0MG! i think i might hyperventilate.. it's new k-on manga right? XDDD if so, I AM SO HAPPY!! EDIT: this means more MITSU! L0L.

2011-02-07, 10:43	Link #774
Yui Is My Wife Paper-Fan of DOOM!! Join Date: Jul 2010	THERE. IS. A. GOD. (Cries Manly Tears). Time to break out the caviar and icecream, My Wife, LET'S FEAST!! __________________

2011-02-07, 11:02	Link #776
BaKaBaKaOtaKu Stupidity is Bliss. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: In Hancock's Heart	yeah, i pretty much agree about how satisfying the end was. here's to hoping that he'd handle this well. what will it be about? side-stories before grad? or, or, college life? OMG. I don't know what to think. i can't sleep anymore.XDD WHat if it's about what we are to see in the film? 0_o this is to having new source materials for another tv season? i'm having mixed feelings here.

2011-02-07, 11:04	Link #777
Yui Is My Wife Paper-Fan of DOOM!! Join Date: Jul 2010	I for one would not mind seeing them grow further as human beings. Yui-chan has finally found a calling in life; the only question is, as it is a hobby-based calling, would it conflict with where her university studies would take her for the rest of her life. Yes, its an all women's university (which makes fears of things staying the same somewhat grounded), but it would be interesting to see if Mio would conquer her androphobia and fear of things in general, which unfortunately was not QUITE resolved by Episode 26. Ritsu learning responsibility and how to calm down.... Going boldly where no Tainaka has gone before... Mugi-chan is now TRULY heading out into the wide world rather than the artificially controlled enviroment of High-School's innocence. The question now remains; does she actually "love" any of her three sisters "the most." Azunyan, we'll be waiting for you!! And Nodoka, although its not made certain which University you ended up at, your occasional sanity-providing presence will be much welcome as always. __________________

2011-02-07, 11:36	Link #778
Goggen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010	Hmm... Interesting. Not really sure what to make of it... I've said before that I do not want a new season of the anime that goes past the point where the manga ended... It reached a logical end point, so just leave it be. But if the original author himself creates an actual sequel (IF indeed that is what this is) then, that might change things... If it's as good as the original, that is. **please don't screw it up please don't screw it up please don't screw it up**

2011-02-07, 12:40	Link #779
Sciel Etoilé Join Date: Dec 2007	Pretty much expected this to happen . Kakifly/whoever would be mad to just kill off K-on altogether considering its popularity and cash-cowness (i made a word ! )