Yui Hirasawa
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 3, 2009 – June 26, 2009
- Season
- Spring 2009
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Kyoto Animation
- Director
- Naoko Yamada
- Original creator
- Kakifly
- Music
- Hajime Hyakkoku
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 78/100
- Also known as
- K on, K-ON, K-ON! Season 1
- Score across sites
- 7.90/10
- Wikipedia
- Read article
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Cute Girls Doing Cute Things96%School Club96%Band93%Primarily Female Cast92%Female Protagonist91%School86%Primarily Teen Cast85%Iyashikei82%Episodic81%Rock Music81%
overview details
Synopsis
Hirasawa Yui, a young, carefree girl entering high school, has her imagination instantly captured when she sees a poster advertising the ‘Light Music Club’. Being the carefree girl that she is, she quickly signs up. However, Yui has a problem, she is unable to play an instrument. When Yui goes to the clubroom to explain, she's greeted by the other members: Ritsu, Mio and Tsumugi. Although disheartened at Yui’s lack of musical know-how, they still try to convince her to stay to prevent the club’s disbandment. After playing Yui a short piece which re-ignites her imagination, they succeed in keeping their new member and guitarist. Along with the tasks of school and homework, Yui begins to learn the guitar with the help of the other band members, experiencing many mishaps along the way. However, with the school-festival drawing near and Yui getting stuck with her practice, will the Light Music Club be ready in time for their debut? (Source: MAL Rewrite)
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Should you watch K-ON!?
Yes, if you enjoy comedy, music and slice of life, especially stories with cute girls doing cute things, school club, band.
Fans rate it highly: 78/100 on AniList, with 66% of 118.5K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #11 highest-rated anime of 2009.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 3.7% of viewers drop it.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Continue the story
Read on from Chapter 139 (Vol. 34)
Adapted all 139 manga chapters across 4 seasons and 2 TV specials. Fully adapted by WIT Studio (S1-3) and MAPPA (S4).
Manga arc guide →Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kakifly
- Director
- Naoko Yamada
- Series composition
- Reiko Yoshida
- Character design
- Yukiko Horiguchi
- Music
- Hajime Hyakkoku
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. K-ON! is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: K-ON! Season 2 (2010)
- Optional extras: K-ON!: Live House!, K-ON! Season 1 Shorts
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (2)
- OP1“Cagayake! GIRLS” by Aki Toyosaki & Youko Hikasa & Minako Kotobuki & Satomi Satou · eps 1-8
- OP2“Cagayake! Girls (Go Nin Ver.)” by Houkago Tea Time · eps 9-12
Endings (1)
- ED1“Don't say 'lazy'” by Aki Toyosaki & Youko Hikasa & Minako Kotobuki & Satomi Satou
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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K-ON! FAQ
How many episodes does K-ON! have?
K-ON! has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch K-ON!?
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is K-ON! finished?
Yes. K-ON! has finished airing — the final episode aired June 26, 2009.
Is there a season 2 of K-ON!?
Yes — the story continues in K-ON! Season 2 (2010).
Where do I start K-ON!?
Start here: K-ON! is the first entry, followed by K-ON! Season 2.
Is K-ON! based on a manga?
Yes. K-ON! adapts the manga by Kakifly. See the continuation guide on this page for where the anime ends in the source.
Who animated K-ON!?
K-ON! was animated by Kyoto Animation and directed by Naoko Yamada.
Who sings the opening of K-ON!?
The opening, "Cagayake! GIRLS", is performed by Aki Toyosaki & Youko Hikasa & Minako Kotobuki & Satomi Satou.
Where can I watch K-ON!?
K-ON! is listed on HIDIVE, Bilibili, Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.