K-On!: Ura-On!

K-On!: Ura-On! / うらおん! / K-On! Specials / Uraon! / Keion Specials

Genres: Comedy
Studios: Kyoto Animation
Licensors: Sentai Filmworks
Rating: 6.38 / 10
Rank: #7996
Popularity: #2973
Users Listed: 65,245
Users Scored: 34,927
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 04/07/2022
Aired: July 29, 2009 – January 20, 2010 (Summer)
Type: special
Source: original
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 7

Synopsis:

Beyond the main narrative of K-ON!, the "Ura-ON!" series offers glimpses into the everyday lives and hidden moments of the Sakuragaoka High School Light Music Club. These short-form episodes delve deeper into the personalities of the core members – Yui, Mio, Ritsu, Tsumugi, and Azusa – showcasing their interactions outside of performance, revealing personal aspirations and quiet struggles.

Set against the backdrop of a peaceful Japanese high school, "Ura-ON!" cultivates a warm and relatable atmosphere. The episodes often explore themes of friendship, self-discovery, and finding joy in simple moments. Expect gentle humor, slice-of-life scenarios, and a heightened appreciation for the bonds forged through shared passions. It provides an intimate companion piece to the main K-ON! story, expanding the world and character dynamics with charming brevity.

Episodes:

Episode 1: Yui's Curiosity Series: Mugi-chan / Mio-chan / Ricchan (Aired: 07/29/2009)
Episode 2: Ricchan's Kodak Moments Series (Aired: 08/19/2009)
Episode 3: Mio's Panties (Aired: 09/16/2009)
Episode 4: Little Yui-chan (Aired: 10/21/2009)
Episode 5: K-ON's Uninhabited Island Series (Aired: 11/18/2009)
... and 2 more episodes

Characters:

Akiyama, Mio (Main) - Voice Actors: Hikasa, Youko
Hirasawa, Yui (Main) - Voice Actors: Toyosaki, Aki
Kotobuki, Tsumugi (Main) - Voice Actors: Kotobuki, Minako
Nakano, Azusa (Main) - Voice Actors: Taketatsu, Ayana
Tainaka, Ritsu (Main) - Voice Actors: Satou, Satomi
Hirasawa, Ui (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yonezawa, Madoka

Staff:

Kakifly (Original Creator)

Reviews:

User Kazedouya (Score: 7/10):
K-ON! Specials Story: Random stuff all and over again. Art: The art is very lame, but since it is a special it will be ok imo. Sound:Nothing much to say if you have watched K-ON!nnCharacters:nnThe same there toonnEnjoyment:nnIt’s really funny to watch, so I will recommend all who has completed K-ON! To watch this special.nnOverall:nnHmm, see the special if you want something to laugh about.
User Retro8bit (Score: 6/10):
The K-ON! series has been subject to much debate. Some people felt it was the best lite hearted series to come around in a long time, while others felt it came off a bit too moe and simplistic for its own good. I have to say up front that I really enjoyed the first season of K-ON! It mixed well the music themes with a nice easy to get into story. Unfortunately not so much with these specials though. They are, well, they’re a little thin. These specials feel exactly like what it says in the title...a special. Being that the episodes only last roughly twoto three minutes, fans might be surprised that most of the episodes are split into about 3 parts an episode. Meaning that each skit lasts only about a minute or less. Sometimes they lead into one another, while other times they differ completely from the last scene. The skits remain quite random, and gone is the music theme the series set. Now we see the characters caught up in more random situations. Whether it be Yui thinking random thoughts about the cast, to the band being stranded on a deserted island, to watching them build a snowman in the winter. As expected they are all episodic, and don’t build on anything for the series future. I think the reason I was dissapointed with these, is because they remained a bit too bland in their approach. The situations they are in are not particularly as interesting as you would expect from K-ON!, making these feel more like a side attempt. Now some may argue that these are only 2 minute specials, and that they aren’t suppose to be particularly deep. While this is true, I still feel at the same time it could have been handled better.nnMost people will probably hate the art style in these. While I can give them credit that they did stylized the look of K-ON! to some degree, the character design in this is quite poor. The characters are drawn very simplistic, with round hands, and under detailed backgrounds. It looks like something a 2nd grade student would make in their art session. I don’t mind simplicity, but this was a bit too much.nnThe sound I enjoyed quite a bit in this, which is rightfully so being that the franchise has a music theme. Although there is no opening theme to these, they use tracks for the actual anime, and the ending credits are fast paced and exciting. You even get some catchy bloops and bleeps in the background. The voice acting is also well done, all actresses came back to fill their appropriate roles. They’re cute, charming, and fun to listen to.nnSurprisingly, I did feel the characters retained their personalities from the series, which will make these feel very familiar to their fans. Yui and Ui are still sweet, Mio is still as shy as ever, and even Azusa makes appearances here. Really that’s what made up for some of…
User Alzza (Score: 4/10):
These little specials are basically random short silly storylines, either told by the story or the characters. It does not continue or relate to the season in any way. Story: Basically its random things. Some funny and some lame. Art: The art for all the specials are the same. Nothing unique or creative towards it. Just basic child drawing cartoon. Sound: Nothing special about the sounds.Character:nAll the same main characters are still in this.nnEnjoyment:nDidn't really enjoy this since it was completely random and silly.nnOverall:nThere is really nothing special about these specials overall. You can just watch it to have a bit or laughter. If you are high, then i recommend you to watch it.
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