When their high school's pop-music club is about to be disbanded due to lack of interest, four girls step up to fill the membership quota. Unfortunately, lead guitarist Yui Hirasawa has never played an instrument in her life. Ever. And although she likes the idea of being in a band, standing in front of the mirror posing with her guitar is a lot easier than actually playing it. It's gonna be a while before this motley crew is rocking out, but with their spunk and determination cranked to 11, anything is possible!
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Kakifly is the music-enthusiast/manga creator behind K-ON!, a series that has spawned an anime, concert tours, music CDs, and more!
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I watched the anime and loved it. When I found out that the english version of the manga was out I got it right away. There is no real storyline and primarily focuses on how the characters interact with each other. Each character has their own interesting personalities; Yui the absent minded and lazy guitarist, Ritsu the hyperactive drummer, Mio the mature, but easily scared, bassist, and Mugi the polite and rich keyboardist.
The art is great and there are a few colour panels thrown in for good measure, which is always a plus. In the back there are some pages of notes that clarify japanese honourifics and also explains some of the jokes that have been somewhat lost in translation. Interestingly enough the back also includes a list of basic guitar chords and a "crash course" of sorts on how to read musical notation. If you like the anime, slice-of-life stories, or 4 panel comics, give this a try.
The art is great and there are a few colour panels thrown in for good measure, which is always a plus. In the back there are some pages of notes that clarify japanese honourifics and also explains some of the jokes that have been somewhat lost in translation. Interestingly enough the back also includes a list of basic guitar chords and a "crash course" of sorts on how to read musical notation. If you like the anime, slice-of-life stories, or 4 panel comics, give this a try.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
K-ON! Fans Should Be Pleased With This Release!
Nov 17 2010
By Julio C. Castrejon
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This quick review is for those that already watched the Anime version and want to read the manga in english. The manga covers the first eight episodes of the show, but right before Azusa is introduce. The translation is very well done which is a great start. The characters are called or refer to as in their original japanese counterpart or as close to. For example, the characters will be refer to as "Sensei" "Onee-Chan" "Nodoka-Chan" and nicknames such as "Rit-Chan" and "Sawa-Chan." The Original Japanese symbols are present during character expressions and for sound effects along with the translation next to it. At the end of the manga there is a quick music 101 theory on how to read notes. There is also a small glossary that tells the meaning of each character's name and where the names came from. There is also a reference guide to some of the cameos and objects that appear as you read along. The original format of the manga is retain which shouldn't be a surprise. There are also full color panels for each chapter which is real nice, and a bonus comic at the end and a guest comic strip. Overall this is a must have for fans as the english version is faithfully produce as close as the original japanese version.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable, and like the anime, but more compact.
Nov 15 2010
By Travis M. Keshav
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After having imported and watched the anime, it's nice to see the manga that started it all.
This is effectively equivalent to the first 8 episodes or so of the series, with few changes; Mugi is a little more shamelessly into the pairing of her fellow bandmates, we get a little more fanservice, and a lot less filler.
So, is this good? Certainly. It's a wonderful distillation for fans of the show. As much as I like it, however, it's not sufficiently spectacular to merit five stars; it is an interesting, amusing comedic 4-panel manga, but without my appreciation of the anime, I'm not sure I would find it as compelling.
That all being said, it's still recommended.
This is effectively equivalent to the first 8 episodes or so of the series, with few changes; Mugi is a little more shamelessly into the pairing of her fellow bandmates, we get a little more fanservice, and a lot less filler.
So, is this good? Certainly. It's a wonderful distillation for fans of the show. As much as I like it, however, it's not sufficiently spectacular to merit five stars; it is an interesting, amusing comedic 4-panel manga, but without my appreciation of the anime, I'm not sure I would find it as compelling.
That all being said, it's still recommended.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
So...you want me to review K-On?
Jan 31 2011
By Gavin H.
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Very well.
K-On...well, there's this club. In Japan, they call it the "light music club"...here, it's the "pop music club". There's only four members...and one of them doesn't really get how to play music.
So that's the basics of it.
To be more in-depth, K-On is a manga about a group of girls who join a club to prevent its closure. But with only three members, they're unable to maintain their status. To make up for this, they rope in Yui Hirasawa. She's not the brightest bulb and a bit on the clumsy side, but they get her a guitar and off they go. The manga documents their activities together.
Before I read the manga, I had already watched the anime. The whole thing is very light-hearted and not that plot-focused. If you're going to understand K-On!, you have to be aware that this is not the sort of thing you read to see the story go anywhere. Each chapter is self-contained and there is no overarching storyline. K-On!'s main strength is it's strong characterization. Those who enjoy K-On! to its fullest are the ones who get attached to the characters. Once you get in the proper mindset, K-On! is a funny and cute series that really pulls the reader into its world. It exemplifies the concept of "feel good". Unless you're trying to be a grump, by the end you will feel cheery.
K-On! is probably my favorite Japanese franchise in years. The author (kakifly) has a strong talent for characterization. This is not a story about conflict and resolution, it's a slice-of-life. That said, I don't think I've read anything that does the genre better.
K-On...well, there's this club. In Japan, they call it the "light music club"...here, it's the "pop music club". There's only four members...and one of them doesn't really get how to play music.
So that's the basics of it.
To be more in-depth, K-On is a manga about a group of girls who join a club to prevent its closure. But with only three members, they're unable to maintain their status. To make up for this, they rope in Yui Hirasawa. She's not the brightest bulb and a bit on the clumsy side, but they get her a guitar and off they go. The manga documents their activities together.
Before I read the manga, I had already watched the anime. The whole thing is very light-hearted and not that plot-focused. If you're going to understand K-On!, you have to be aware that this is not the sort of thing you read to see the story go anywhere. Each chapter is self-contained and there is no overarching storyline. K-On!'s main strength is it's strong characterization. Those who enjoy K-On! to its fullest are the ones who get attached to the characters. Once you get in the proper mindset, K-On! is a funny and cute series that really pulls the reader into its world. It exemplifies the concept of "feel good". Unless you're trying to be a grump, by the end you will feel cheery.
K-On! is probably my favorite Japanese franchise in years. The author (kakifly) has a strong talent for characterization. This is not a story about conflict and resolution, it's a slice-of-life. That said, I don't think I've read anything that does the genre better.
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