Aug 19, 2021
This anime is simply peak of Slice of Life anime. There are very few that even come close. Do you like slice of life? Do you like CGDCT? Do you want to just chill while watching anime? Then watch this. Are you looking for an anime with a complex plot, an anime that has some deeper meaning that can be understood only if you watch Rick and Morty, or are looking for an anime that has MAPPA-tier fight sequences? Then avoid this anime.
This review will be looking at K-On! as a slice of life anime, with expectations adjusted to that fact.
Story [9]
Simply put, there isn't
...
really any. Nearly all of the story progression is placed in two episodes. But that is fine. CGDCT is not a genre to watch if one cares about plot, and this is no exception. The very little story it provides is still great, however, and gives us some introduction of the characters, as well bringing us into the light music club. The micro-stories that each episode is centered around are generally fantastic, though with two effectively repeating after a year in school.
Art [9]
As expected of Kyoani, the art is goat. Fluid movement, full of details, and well fitting the overall theme and vibe of K-On!. Characters are expressive, change outfits, and look overall fantastic. There is no part of the anime that will make you go "budget moment 🤣", however, there are only a few spots where Kyoani goes all out, creating something beyond human comprehension, and while usually that would be enough to make me place a 10/10 in the art category, it made me only thirst for more. The baseline quality was too grand for its own good.
Sound [9]
The music in this anime will often blue-ball you, playing only a couple seconds of music outside of concerts and such. However, the full songs that they do play, as well as OP and ED are amazing. Nonetheless, if you plan to watch this anime for the music, you may as well find the songs on Spotify because the characters don't play full songs that often.
Characters [10]
Each member of the main cast has a unique personality, with plenty occasions where they show their traits. They have their own struggles, and have their own joys. They fit well with each other when together. Mugi. The characters' interactions are also very enjoyable to watch. Simply put, the characters are incredibly polished, consistent, and enjoyable to watch and listen to speak.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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