(L) K-On! Manga discussion

[Ryonea]

Originally Posted by Lord of Fire

This was just too funny, this is something they should've done in the anime as well.

Spoiler:

No one tried to impersonate Mugi, though I wonder if there's anyone who would fit that role.

Ironic how Ritsu loves messing with her club/band mates, but can't stand it when they do it to her. Then again, many pranksters probably don't like falling for their own jokes.

Also, Yui impersonating her younger sister. Aside from the first anthology, I think this is the first time we've seen her do that (it's usually the other way around).

Spoiler:

Well, nobody's hair is curly enough to impersonate her
Azusa might work since she and Mugi were featured exchanging hairstyle in the beginning of 5th chapter of volume 4, but of course she resembles Mio the most since Azusa's hair is also straight

[Goggen]

Originally Posted by SaintessHeart

Spoiler for spoiler:

Azunyan serves as an alternative to Mio since they both look alike.

Minus the boobs, of cour - *gets run over by a car*

Spoiler:

*keeps on driving with no remorse whatsoever*

Spoiler for spoiler:

May I ask why are they all holding white liles?

Spoiler:

Wait... Aren't lilies associated with death?

[Micromonster]

Originally Posted by SaintessHeart

QUESTION :

Spoiler for spoiler:

May I ask why are they all holding white liles?

Originally Posted by Goggen

Spoiler:

Wait... Aren't lilies associated with death?

Spoiler for lilies:

Yup, I've definitely heard of them being associated with death, but it depends on the time and culture.

Like in the Middle Ages it stood for spirituality, for the ancient Greeks it could stand for sexuality...

As for Japan- well, one just has to look at the word 'lily' in Japanese. xD

[kankyo]

Originally Posted by SaintessHeart

QUESTION :

Spoiler for spoiler:

May I ask why are they all holding white liles?

Originally Posted by Goggen

Spoiler:

Wait... Aren't lilies associated with death?

Better question:

Spoiler:

Which of the 9 flowers in that picture is actually a lily?

A classic example of seeing what one wants to see?

Spoiler for hint:

There's pretty much one thing white lilies are associated with in Japanese culture and it starts with "yu"

[Goggen]

Originally Posted by kankyo

Better question:

Spoiler:

Which of the 9 flowers in that picture is actually a lily?

A classic example of seeing what one wants to see?

Spoiler for hint:

There's pretty much one thing white lilies are associated with in Japanese culture and it starts with "yu"

Ugh, I get it. That'll teach me to reply to certain posters...

[Tainaka]

When I saw the lilies I immediately thought of the graduation flowers... coincidence? Or maybe that's just me XD

Anyway, this chapter was hilarious so I would be happy if it were in the OVA. But honestly I'd prefer, like many of you, to see

Spoiler for chapter:

the Ritsu's bf chapter animated along with awesome jealous Mio action

Good times.

[Goggen]

Originally Posted by Tainaka

Anyway, this chapter was hilarious so I would be happy if it were in the OVA. But honestly I'd prefer, like many of you, to see

Spoiler for chapter:

the Ritsu's bf chapter animated along with awesome jealous Mio action

Maybe they'll find a way to incorporate them both into the DVD ep? Or maybe even include the new one in the movie?

[BaKaBaKaOtaKu]

hi!! i've been a lurker around this place for several months now. so uhh.. nice to meet all of you!! *bows*

Maybe they'll find a way to incorporate them both into the DVD ep? Or maybe even include the new one in the movie?

hope so!! but seriously, this zeroth chapter is effin awesome!! i loled so hard!! and hell yess!! RIICCHAANN!!! XDDD

oh! and i love lilies...Nishishi...

[darkchibi07]

Guys, English manga cover is out:

http://www.yenpress.com/wp-content/u.../09/K-ON_1.jpg

[Sparvid]

The logo looks a bit... weird. In the original, the characters are all of the same width: http://www.animekon.com/uploads/2008/12/K-ON-manga.jpg

But hey, not long left now

[bloppyblue]

Originally Posted by Sparvid

The logo looks a bit... weird. In the original, the characters are all of the same width: http://www.animekon.com/uploads/2008/12/K-ON-manga.jpg

But hey, not long left now

Oh... I really wish they had left the logo untouched (it's says K-ON! anyways)...

[Ryonea]

I've been wondering about this for a while... but do you guys think that K-ON! was inspired from Haruhi?

For me, the first time I see K-ON! picture (the one on the official site's front page). I immediately think that it is Haruhi-themed (ep.12, the music concert) with Lucky Star's drawing style. Those were my first impression. Apparently, the character designer is the same as Lucky Star's . But as the anime went on, I changed my mind about the theme.

Around the middle of s2, I started to pay attention to the manga and I accidentally found out that Kakifly-sensei has worked on some Haruhi doujins before.

I found them here:
http://danbooru.donmai.us/post/index...kakifly&page=3


After seeing that, my initial thought about the series resurfaced again. There are quite some similarities:
- The story centers around the club activity, with the members mostly doing nothing.
- The cosplay elements.... especially the cosplay music performance.
- The tea-serving in the clubroom
- 5 people members with some similarities in their appearance, personality, and also roles. For example, Mikuru's appearance and tea-serving role is given to Mugi, while the cosplay victim role and the voluptuous body is given to Mio.


Since Haruhi anime aired in 2006, and K-ON! manga started in 2007, I think it kinda makes sense.

What do you guys think? Sorry if this has been discussed before ^^;

[D-Gold]

Anyone find the english k-on vol 1 manga in stores yet?

[Otaku Guy]

Does anyone know the official release date for the english manga?

[Goggen]

Originally Posted by Otaku Guy

Does anyone know the official release date for the english manga?

Last I checked, it was supposed to come out at the end of this mon--HOLY SHIT AMAZON HAS IT IN STOCK! *orders*

EDIT: Wow, and it's already "Shipping Soon". Man, that was fast!

[Tatiana Razajev]

Originally Posted by Goggen

Last I checked, it was supposed to come out at the end of this mon--HOLY SHIT AMAZON HAS IT IN STOCK! *orders*

EDIT: Wow, and it's already "Shipping Soon". Man, that was fast!

In my case, I've had it on pre-order since August along with other titles. Heck I even have volume 2 on pre-order. On the subject of shipping, the fun part is volume 1 arrived today. Haven't read it in full yet, but plan to later. Along with some of the manga I got.

[Nerroth]

I got volume 1 at a local store today!


I like it.

[CrowKenobi]

Got my volume 1 as well; a good read!

[Sparvid]

Haven't had time to read it cover to cover yet (I bought the two latest Lucky Star volumes as well), but a quick browsing left me very impressed.

I was worried that the color pages would be printed in b&w to save costs, but nope, it's all there. And compared to the aforementioned Lucky Star which sometimes has greyscales that can look a bit muddy, the printing is very clear and nice-looking. The original lettering for sound effects, etc. is mostly left in with unintrusive translations, and the notes in the back seems informative for both newbies and existing fans.

The only thing I can complain about at all is the logo, and that's pretty much the least important thing with the whole package

Looking forward for the other volumes.

[D-Gold]

I just got my copy of k-on vol 1 today. I was surprised that it had all of those color pages also. I haven't read it yet though.