Updated October 3, 2022 by Ernie
When we think about anime that involves music, we think of Love Live!, or Zombieland Saga! But before those costume-clad idols swept our screens with their kawaii performances and cheerful songs, there was K-On!
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The members of the Light Music Club rocked on our screens with hit songs like Fuwa Fuwa Time!, No, Thank you!, and Don’t Say “Lazy.”
Now if you’re feeling like going on a trip down memory lane or just simply want to watch some old but gold anime, you came to the right place! And if you’re curious in what order you should watch, the K-On! Episodes and the movie, then you are in the right! You can either watch it by release order or go by its chronological watch order! But many would prefer to watch it in its chronological order.
K-ON! WATCH ORDER
Chronological Watch Order
- Season 1: K-On!
- Season 2: K-On!! (Episodes 1-21)
- Season 2: K-On!! (Episode 25: Planning Discussion)
- Season 2: K-On!! (Episode 22: Entrance Exams)
- Season 2: K-On!! (Episode 26: Visit)
- Season 2: K-On!! (Episode 23: After School!)
- K-On! Movie
- Season 2: K-On!! (Episode 24: Graduation Ceremony)
K-On! History
K-On started as a four-panel manga written by Kakifly. It was serialized from 2007 to 2012, amounting to six volumes. This manga was then adapted into an anime series by Kyoto Animation that ran from 2009 to 2010, with two seasons and a movie.
As a musical anime, it spawned albums, bonus volumes, and even video games.
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K-On! Story
Yui Hirasawa is a first-year student. She is confused about what club she would join and stumbled upon the Light Music Club. Misinterpreting the club as a music club that plays simple and easy to use instruments, not guitars or drums! Embarrassed, she apologizes and quits the club.
However, this was unacceptable to the remaining club members as they were facing disbandment due to the lack of club members. They have bribed and offered Yui a lot of things just so she won’t leave- yet she still declined.
But what changed her mind entirely was when the club members played her a piece. With that piece, something lit up inside her. So she takes up a guitar and becomes the club’s Guitarist and Vocalist.
This starts the beginning of their musical journey as a band!
Characters
Yui Hirasawa
The main character of the series. She is the band’s guitarist and vocalist. She accidentally joined the light music club thinking they would be playing easy music. Although she wanted to quit, she was convinced not to! Lucky for the band, Yui has perfect pitch and is musically gifted!
She goes against the norms of female main character tropes with her fearless demeanor. She’s also fond of giving people hugs or holding someone’s hand. She can be an air-head while she marches on her own beat. She would trust her intuition rather than read manuals. Daring, I must say
Mio Akiyama
One of the main characters of the series. She is the band’s writer, bassist, and second vocalist! A kind and warm person despite the fact that she is shy and sensitive. She easily connects to people with her empathy and comfort she brings.
She can be quite shy and timid, even so, she serves as a voice of reason when their group is too chaotic.
Even if she can be rigid and by the book, she learns to loosen up as the series goes on.
Ritsu Tainaka
One of the main characters of the series. She is the club’s self-appointed leader and the band’s drummer. She is a ball of energy that keeps the band running with her encouragement and jokes!
She has this carefree personality that makes it difficult for her to remember important announcements, thus her friend Mio always reminds her. As the club’s president, she finds ways to collect funds for the club… albeit underhanded means.
Tsumugi Kotobuki
One of the main characters of the series. She is the club’s rich girl, pianist, and musical composer. She is sweet and gentle… and she brings sweets, much to the excitement of Yui!
She is considered as a piano prodigy as she had played and practiced ever since she was young. She has also won many piano recital contests.
She might look frail and gentle, but she has this physical strength that would shock you!
Azusa Nakano
One of the main characters of the series. She served as the band’s second guitarist and the new president when all of the senior members had graduated. Behind her timid and shy personality is a talent and prowess with the guitar.
Ever since she was young she had been exposed to jazz music and learned how to play guitar. At first, she was disappointed with the lazy behavior of the club but soon got used to it.
She has been so attached to her senior members that she begged them not to graduate until she graduates with them. Selfish, yet so innocent.
Conclusion
Now that’s for our K-On! watch order! Now, don’t say lazy! Go! Go! Maniac! And watch K-On!? What to read more watch orders? Check out more to serve as your guide!
