K-On!

***K-On!*** (Japanese: けいおん!, Hepburn: *Keion!*) is a Japanese four-panel manga written and illustrated by Kakifly. It was serialized in Houbunsha's monthly *seinen* manga magazine *Manga Time Kirara* between the May 2007 and October 2010 issues. It was also serialized in Houbunsha's magazine *Manga Time Kirara Carat*. The manga relaunched from April 2011 to June 2012 with two separate storylines published in *Manga Time Kirara* and *Manga Time Kirara Carat*. The manga is licensed in North America by Yen Press. A spin-off manga about a different band of high school girls, *K-On! Shuffle*, began serialization in July 2018.

A 13-episode anime adaptation produced by Kyoto Animation aired in Japan between April and June 2009. An additional original video animation (OVA) episode was released in January 2010. A 26-episode second season, titled *K-On!!* (with two exclamation marks), aired in Japan between April and September 2010, with an OVA episode released in March 2011. An animated film based on the series was released in Japan on December 3, 2011. Bandai Entertainment had licensed the first season until their closure in 2012. Sentai Filmworks has since re-licensed the first season, in addition to acquiring the rights to the second season and film. The title of the series comes from the Japanese word *keiongaku* (軽音楽), which means popular music. *K-On!* has achieved strong sales in Japan, and by 2011 gross revenues had reached over ¥15 billion.

## Plot/Synopsis

### K-On!

A fresh high school year always means much to come, and one of those things is joining a club. Being in a dilemma about which club to join, Yui Hirasawa stumbles upon and applies for the Light Music Club, which she misinterprets to be about playing simple instruments, such as castanets. Unable to play an instrument, she decides to visit to apologize and quit.

Meanwhile, the Light Music Club faces disbandment due to a lack of members. This causes the club members to offer anything, from food to slacking off during club time, in order to convince Yui to join. Despite their efforts, Yui insists on leaving due to her lack of musical experience. As a last resort, they play a piece for Yui, which sparks her fiery passion and finally convinces her to join the club.

From then onward, it's just plain messing around with bits and pieces of practice. The members of the Light Music Club are ready to make their time together a delightful one!

### K-On!!

It is the new year, which means that the senior members of the Light Music Club are now third-years, with Azusa Nakano being the only second-year. The seniors soon realize that Azusa will be the only member left once they graduate and decide to recruit new members. Despite trying many methods of attracting underclassmen—handing out fliers, bringing people into the clubroom, and performing at the welcoming ceremony—there are no signs of anyone that plans to join.

While heading to the clubroom, Azusa overhears Yui Hirasawa say that the club is fine with only five people and that they can do many fun things together. Changing her mind, she decides that they do not need to recruit any members for the time being.

*K-On!!* revolves around the members of the Light Music Club as they experience their daily high school life. From rehearsing for concerts to just messing around, they are ready to make their last year together an exciting one!

### K-On! Movie

Graduation looms for the founding members of the Light Music Club. With only a few precious weeks of school left, the girls decide to make the most of it and plan a trip abroad. Hawaii, New York, Dubai—many destinations are suggested, but after a little help from the club's precious pet turtle, Ton-chan, London is chosen as the host of their next misadventure!

Yui Hirasawa, Mio Akiyama, Tsumugi Kotobuki, Ritsu Tainaka, and Azusa Nakano will visit famous landmarks, perform live music for Londoners, and eat all sorts of delicious food, all while stumbling clumsily from place to place. But the fun won't last forever, as heartfelt songs and goodbyes will be made as their high school days together come to a close. One thing is for certain though: the undeniable friendships these girls have formed is something that will carry on long after the final scene rolls.

## MAL Info:

### K-On!

Type: TV

Episodes: 13

Score: 7.84

Ranked: #735

Popularity: #103

Adaptation: K-On!

Source: 4-koma manga

Status: Finished Airing

Aired: Apr 3, 2009 to Jun 26, 2009

Premiered: Spring 2009

Broadcast: Fridays at 01:59 (JST)

Producers: Pony Canyon, TBS, Movic, Rakuonsha, Animation Do

Licensors: Bandai Entertainment, Sentai Filmworks

Studios: Kyoto Animation

Genres: Music, Slice of Life, Comedy, School

Duration: 24 min. per ep.

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

### K-On!!

Type: TV

Episodes: 26

Score: 8.15

Ranked: #352

Popularity: #224

Adaptation: K-On!

Source: 4-koma manga

Status: Finished Airing

Aired: Apr 7, 2010 to Sep 29, 2010

Premiered: Spring 2010

Broadcast: Wednesdays at 01:25 (JST)

Producers: Pony Canyon, TBS, Movic, Rakuonsha, Animation Do

Licensors: Sentai Filmworks

Studios: Kyoto Animation

Genres: Comedy, Music, School, Slice of Life

Duration: 24 min. per ep.

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

### K-On! Movie

Type: Movie

Episodes: 1

Score: 8.34

Ranked: #188

Popularity: #595

Adaptation: K-On!

Status: Finished Airing

Aired: Dec 3, 2011

Producers: Pony Canyon, Animation Do

Licensors: Sentai Filmworks

Studios: Kyoto Animation

Source: 4-koma manga

Genres: Music, Slice of Life, Comedy

Duration: 1 hr. 50 min.

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

### Anime:

https://myanimelist.net/anime/5680/K-On

https://myanimelist.net/anime/7791/K-On

### Movie:

https://myanimelist.net/anime/9617/K-On\_Movie