By TheBigN
I’m definitely not the first to find and link to this K-On! MAD (yes, I know some of you are probably saying “Not another one.”, but meh), but I think it’s an awesome combo enough that it needs more exposure.
Coming off the recent episode, I’ve also found that whenever KyoAni tries to add in some melodrama to the show, like in this previous episode with Ritsu and two episodes ago when Azusa was wondering if the club was where she really belonged and stuff, it comes off as awkward to me. Not bad, but awkward. Some of it is probably due to me reading the source material beforehand (which will make me really enjoy this next and last broadcasted episode), but I also think that a certain pace/feeling has been set for K-On!, so breaking it up is a little disorienting. Granted, Ritsu’s situation was much more so than Azusa’s which made sense given here character, but to me it was still noticeable.
And as for the series ending broadcast next week, if there’s more K-On!, that would be nice, but it definitely wouldn’t be nice to see the overzealous fans and detractors (especially the “bandwagon hater” types) come with it. Just saying. 
I've been tired for a while myself.
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Strangely enough, I did enjoy the awkward melodrama. Ritsu has jealous moe, and needs comforting.
This man is correct. JEALOUS MOE ~
I enjoyed it as well. It was still awkward how KyoAni placed it though.
Then be a gentleman and help her out!… *crickets*
Well, thats the first time I’ve seen that MAD, and absolutely FAB it was, so thanks for the link. I also didn’t mind the Ritsu drama. Just girls being girls ;3
My usual problem with the latest K-ON eps. The only episode I REALLY liked recently is the episode most others seem to bash (episode 10). The other parts of the sandwich, 9 and 11, weren’t bad, but the drama near the end just feels out of place for K-ON. I’d rather have 2 more beach episodes with extras than more K-ON drama.
First: That video was awesome.
Second: I too, actually liked the drama, also, Ritsu is (in my opinion) the only awesome character in K-ON. Well, she’s my favorite anyway, so I was glad to see her be in the spotlight for [most of] the episode.
Not only that, but I felt as though the drama was a welcome change from the same old stuff that is in every episode:
1. Eat food
2. Drink tea
3. Dress up in costumes
I was pumped to see some kind of change.
I thank you for the warm welcome first of all.
Also that MAD.
This is my first time seeing it.
It’s Ritsu-lous! Anything with Ritsu is awesome to me!
And ending? I thought it was a 13 episode series! (Damn you Wiki for lying to me)
“And as for the series ending broadcast next week, if there’s more K-On!, that would be nice…”
More K-On! later, maybe. Myself, I think Kyoto Animation has more important things to work on, if they’re desperate to continue a single-season series.
IMO, KyoAni did a great job translating from the source material by filling in the blanks. They transformed the series from ‘meh’ to ‘hmm’ by introducing new arcs that ‘flesh out’ the characters as compared to the manga. There’s more untapped potential should KyoAni choose to follow up in a few years time.
That said, I don’t get the confusion over the series ending early. They ran out of source material, plain and simple. That’s what you get for adapting a series too early. The elusive 13th ep is most likely a DVD exclusive and KyoAni written. (Ok, not everyone does research on their anime)
is K-ON! that good?
npal: I wouldn’t say that the drama’s out of place. Just that KyoAni fit it in a way that you would notice the change. And not in a good way to be honest.
glothelegend: I enjoy the same old stuff, so change isn’t necessary. But I liked what they tried to do here, but I wish it was executed better. And more focus on Ritsu is good, since she tends to get the short end of the stick popularity-wise anyhow.
Suzumiya Yuki: It’s 13 episodes, but apparently only 12 broadcasted?
dm00: Importance is in the eye of the beholder. I can wait.
MrMayat: The series was already a “hrm” sort of series to me beforehand, but I definitely would like to see more of those moments that expand on the relationships between the characters. Like the Yui/Ritsu relationship and how quickly they seemed to get along.
Animenerdz: Depends on the person. It’s a decent watch. :3
After so long, I’m still unable to care about Ritsu. Heck, even Tsumugi whom I figured I wouldn’t like is now slowly winning me over.
The “Bandwagon hater” clique that have been throwing bait in blogs and forums for instant attention and gratification are a part of the reason why I stopped going in this part of Asuki.
I think they have totally missed the point of K-on, firstly for never reading the original material, because it would waste their Ô so precious time.
K-on never intended to be the moe and musical version of Campbell’s “Hero’s Journey” or a SERIOUS BUSINESS social commentary as some people so wanted it to be /eyeroll. Then they just hammered their expectations as if it should be the sole and true purpose of the series/genre/anime as a media that it became disgusting and disheartening.
There are ways to express one’s opinion and crticism. Unfortunately, some of those who did it had done it in a tactless and tasteless way, no better than the denizens of a certain imageboard.
PS: tl;dr, they almost managed to kill my enjoyment of the hobby. Thanksfully, Guin Saga and Haruhi S2 are here, Canaan and Umineko are coming.
Shin: Knowing you, she never was really going to cater to your tastes, so oh well. Maybe if she was a trap, it would help her in your eyes.
Sheba: It was annoying to see it on both sides really, and that’s what I try to convey in these posts. While it wouldn’t stop me from enjoying the anime, it does make me feel like I’m caring much more than I should about the people who watch it (or don’t watch it) as well. And I feel like I need to chill.
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It always bewilders me how people can recreate studio animation like this MAD. They did a nice job.
Really well made video. As someone commented on the Youtube page, Cowboy Bebop has the best opening ever.
Since the manga is ongoing, I hope they continue K-On! with a second season.