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I wasn't too keen with the anime at first. The factor that made me continue to watch this anime was its sound. This is probably true for many first time viewers: you watch Air because of the prowess of one or two of its production elements. However, my views have changed once I watched all 13 episodes.

We are first introduced to Kunisaki Yukito. Yukito is in search of a girl with wings who flies in the sky. He travels town by town looking for this girl. Finally, he settles down at a small seaside town. During his stay, he meets three girls that may be ... the girl that he is looking for. From there, the anime develops a story that may be deeper and more complex than you have ever imagined it to be. Not only does this anime explore romantic love but the love of a sibling, mother and a friend as well; this is what sets Air apart from all the other anime. Make sure to keep tissues within reach while watching Air.

Never has the sky looked so beautiful and magical yet so real in an anime. The surroundings are splendidly done; none too bright nor too shallow. The surroundings perfectly complement the scenes throughout the entire anime. The movements of the characters are so fluid and minute. Character design is consistent: great from the beginning to the end.

As I have mentioned previously, Air's sound captured me. The OP and ED songs were magnificent. The background music was just amazing. It plays at the right time to give this anime an even glossier finish. Probably one of the very few anime soundtracks that make me feel so connected and emotional just listening to it.

You cannot help but love all the characters in Air: from the lonely Misuzu to the adorable Potato. Each character has their own personality and a sad story to couple it. Although Kano and Minagi (the other two main female characters) are only given a short amount of time for their arcs, it was ample enough for one to like and feel empathy for the character. I can probably say the same for most of the supporting cast. As for Misuzu, I cannot help but feel pain myself watching her through her ordeals. I, personally, don't think she deserved this kind of life (just like her guardian, Haruko thinks).

In the end, I grew to like this anime not only because of its sound, but because of the anime itself. I have never expected something so deep and complex to come from an anime. Most of the times, before I knew it, the front of my shirt was wet. Perhaps the anime that will tug my heartstrings the most.

K-On! offers you exactly what it says it will offer: moe, fluffiness, and music.

Every week, you get your serving of cuteness and some music. This is the kind of show where you don't have to watch it in high-brain-power mode. You can just chill, turn off your brain almost completely and still get the concept. There are moments in this show that will make you laugh and some that will nearly make you cry.

Iif you are looking for in-depth character development in a series, K-On! will not exactly offer that to you. Ritsu, Mio, Mugi, Yui, and Azusa did have some character development but ... not to the point where it will satisfy your need (most likely). Also, each character have their own interesting personalities that make the show even more enjoyable.

Although the show is named K-On! (keion for light music), you will not really get the hardcore music scenes and songs that you'd want. If you look at this show as a music club with 5 girls, you will be pretty much disappointed if you take it from that point of view. If you look it at the other way, 5 girls who come together because of music, you will not be disappointed.

In brief, I recommend K-On! if you're looking for a moe anime that will give you the lulz, but don't expect it to be really deep because its based after a 4-koma manga after all.