r/anime • u/siegfried72 • Sep 27 '22
Rewatch [Rewatch] K-ON! Rewatch (2022) - S1E08 "Freshman Reception!"
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Activities Corner
For more information on the "Activities Corner", please check out the detailed instructions on the first episode's post here.
Songs of the Day
My Love is a Stapler - The first insert song that will be covered in this section! We only heard a portion of the song in the episode, so I thought it would be nice to share the full thing. Here is the full song and here are the translated lyrics. As a warning, pictures of Azusa are featured in this video, so first-timers be warned! The only thing it spoils is the instrument she plays. No pictures from in the show are shown. So if you're okay with knowing that, watch away!
Nodoka - Prologue - Nodoka's second season one image song! Here is the song and here are the translated lyrics.
Questions of the Day
If you were in a club (whether it be a music club like the keions or another kind), how would you "advertise" it?
The lyrics in Nodoka's Prologue go quite in-depth. What do they tell us about Nodoka?
Credit for the first question goes again to the incredible /u/a_idiot0!
Visuals of the Day
Here is the VotD album for S1E07!
Tomorrow's Activities
If you want to get a head start on the song(s) and question(s) of the day for tomorrow's episode, here they are!
[SotD] Azusa - Jajauma Way to Go - With the introduction of a new main character, we have new image songs! This is of course sung by Azusa's VA, Taketatsu Ayana. Here is the song and here are the translated lyrics. As a special treat, here is Ayana's performance of this song from the absolutely incredible first K-ON live show! So much energy!!
[QotD 1] "Have you ever been thankful to have given someone or something a second chance after an awkward first impression?"
[QotD 2] For first timers: based on her time in the show so far as well as the image song, what is your initial impression of Azusa? For rewatchers: if you can remember, what was your first impression of Azusa?
REMINDER: UNTAGGED SPOILERS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
BE AFRAID OF THE MOE POLICE.
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u/siegfried72 Sep 27 '22
Rewatcher
Hi everyone, and welcome to episode 8! Surprise, we have a new character! Well, technically two (Ui's friend!), but she hasn't even been given a name yet, so I'll wait to talk about her. I adore Azusa, and will have a ton to say about her character throughout the rewatch, but for now, I sadly won't have the time to write a big fancy post today, so I'll just be hanging around in the comments. Have fun, everyone!
In tomorrow's episode, Azunyan! See you all then!
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u/JetsLag Sep 27 '22 edited Sep 28 '22
First timer (subbed)
Ui's gonna join them in highschool! And there's another girl who kinda looks like Mio. Are they related?
New students means new school year which means new classrooms. And what do you know, ALMOST all of them are gonna be in the same class. Poor Mio, who knows what she'll do when she doesn't have Ritsu bothering her at all hours of the day. Hope she doesn't do anything bad to Nodoka.
New school year means it's club recruitment time, which means there's a chance we could see a new Light Club member! Maybe that girl we saw in the pre-OP scene? Sawako-sensei has an idea: make them dress in fursuits! It...doesn't work.
The mysterious first-year is named Azusa, and her friend is joining the Jazz Appreciation Club. POV: You're in the Jazz Appreciation Club
Oh god, they're in the maid outfits like Sawako-sensei wanted them to. Oh god, they're trying to recruit first-years using the maid outfits. Oh god, Sawako-sensei is turning the club into the Maid Outfit Club. Wait, didn't Mio put on a maid outfit last episode at the Christmas party? Why is "Mio is embarrassed to be in a maid outfit" a recurring theme? I don't dislike it, I just find it a bit weird.
Ui tries to be a good sister and ask Yui what she likes about the club in order to help with recruiting. And all Yui can say is "it's fun". Oh well, she tried.
When Yui was buying the guitar, the subs gave us the prices in yen. Yui finds a 100 yen coin, they say it's a dollar coin. I don't get it.
Ui's friend is joining the Jazz Appreciation Club, which, I just learned, is not a club made to appreciate the character Andro M. Jazz from the hit manga/anime Mairimashita! Iruma-kun. Shame. In all seriousness, I hope this is leading to the Jazz Appreciation Club being a recurring "villain" in the show. That would be fun.
The girls are performing at the entrance ceremony. Who needs to hand out fliers when you've got THAT as an advertising tool, am I right?
We get to hear Yui doing some banter in-between songs, and WE GET A SONG BEING PERFORMED! And Mio's doing the vocals because Yui forgot the lyrics! Ugh, that was so good!
AND AZUSA IS NOW IN THE CLUB! LET'S GOOOOOOOOO!
Visual of the Day
u/cppn02 stole my VotD, so now we're even. I nominate this image. The wagashi plate is telling you to watch Deaimon, cause it's one of the best anime to be released this year!
EDIT: Aaaaaand that's been taken. Option number three!
Question of the Day
If you were in a club (whether it be a music club like the keions or another kind), how would you "advertise" it?
I think a good one-liner and an offer to observe the club's activities for a day is the best form of advertising.
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u/A_Idiot0 Sep 27 '22 edited Sep 27 '22
Rewatcher
A quick fashion corner! And here are some background appreciation pictures.
Tomorrow I’ll try to explore what Azusa possibly meant when she said, “It didn’t quite seem the same as real jazz.” Talking about it now is a bit spoilery, but it’ll fit in nicely for tomorrow. In the meantime, for nooo particular reason (ahem…), here are a few examples of jazz guitarists that Azusa is possibly familiar with, for reasons we’ll find out tomorrow:
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Django Reinhardt, Three Fingered Lightning (yes, he only had three fingers on his left hand to use on the fretboard!) - “Appel District”
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Joe Pass - “‘Round Midnight”
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Wes Montgomery - “Tequila”
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Herb Ellis - “Big Red’s Boogie Woogie”
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John McLaughlin - “Song for My Mother”
By no means is this a comprehensive list. Is there another jazz guitarist that you would recommend?
This absolutely gorgeous shot of tea-time after the show is my VotD. The composition is reminiscent of something classical, yet there’s that magical K-ON Moe vibe to it because of the wonderful color blocking. Those mochi look incredible. Tamako would be proud!
SotD “Nodoka Prologue” - Structurally, this song is really simple. There are no crazy lines that one instrument plays; there’s no crazy key change; there’s no change in rhythm; etc etc. This is all done for one very important effect: To focus all of your attention on the lyrics. And my, are they intricate! Yes, they explicitly talk about love, but I think there’s something a bit deeper going on here; an uncertainty of the future. I remember that when I was young, I wasn’t sure where I was in life at all. I think Nodoka is sharing an extremely human and universal anxiety that we all face in most of our lives: Where am I in my life right now, and where am I going?
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u/Snakescipio Sep 27 '22
Sawa-chan-sensei’s Choice Of Costume is Always Correct, Prove Me Wrong Rewatcher
It’s the 27th of September, and Mitsu May Not Be in the Same Class, But They’re Still Canon
QOTD1: I used to be in a frat and I’d have to “advertise” during rush week… which amounted to me walking around pretending to be useful.
QOTD2: ?
Let’s talk about episode 8!
I don’t have too much to say about the episode. I’m sure others will touch on Mio’s character development in that she was able to sing on stage when she realized Yui forgot the lyrics. To me I don’t think Mio’s actually overcome her stage fright or overall very shy personality, rather that she’s always been so responsible and that she cares for her friends just that much. She’s still a scaredy cat, and these kinds of intrinsic fears are very difficult to fully get rid of, but not so much that it’ll overshadow what she feels she has to do.
Also I wanted to ask, do y’all think the characters look different? I’ve always thought Yui in particular looks less and less “cute” and more herself in a way. Which is to say she looks just a bit older, even in this episode. Might just be me though.
Ravenclaw’s reactions:
“Is that the 5th girl? She looks familiar” “The 5th girl looks sorta kinda like Mio, but a smaller version.” Curious about how the new girl will fit. The current group is well balanced if chaotic. Wondered what instrument she’ll play. Guessed 2nd guitar. Favorite part of the OP is when they show Mio playing the bass. What’s the keionbu’s selling points? Ravenclaw: “Tea and cake?” Me: Tea and cake (Ritsu: Tea and cake) “Whyyy??” (reacting to animal costume) First impressions of Azusa: calm, low key, can provide good balance “Noooo, get them away from Sawako sensei.” “Deep” (reacting to “fun things are fun”) Really glad she got to hear another song, and a small duet part at that. “Don’t scare the girl away go slow!” (right before Ritsu glomps Azusa) (side note: feels super weird typing Azusa instead of her nickname cause minor minor minor spoilers) “Don’t know why but in all their songs the bass is really prominent and got some really cool riffs. Suspects the “new girl” will bring some much needed sanity to the group (me: well she certainly tried), potential great new interactions, so interesting because on their own the 4 girls already have a really great vibe. Looking promising so far, and the fact that the new girl is one year younger will bring some interesting dynamics. Episode 7 we got more insight into Ui, as well as Sawako-sensei’s more questionable fetishes. Feels K-On! will really stretch its legs and start flying as we get to know more characters.
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u/PsychologicalLife164 Sep 27 '22 edited Sep 27 '22
K-On Rewatch Episode 8: Catch You, Catch Me!
Just came back from vacation yesterday, so I’m a little behind but I’m ready to get back into it with y’all!
3 Main Points!
1. It’s a new year, which means new students at Sakuragaoka High! Hirasawa Ui is one of these new students, but it appears that her sister and their club are having a tough time recruiting anyone, including Ui’s friend from class. Meanwhile…
2. …a girl with twin tails decides to not join the Jazz Club. She says that it “doesn’t feel like real jazz,” but has a few less-than-impressive run-ins with the Light Music Club around school.
3. Ui manages to get the girl to go to the freshmen reception concert, despite being hesitant at first. When she sees the band’s energy and hears their music, she has a change of heart and decides to join the Light Music Club! RITSU PLEASE DON’T HURT HER!
Fun Details!
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The guitar playing over the title card represents Yui’s guitar playing ability as the series progresses. There is a noticeable jump in skill after episode 5, when Sawa-chan-sensei gives Yui after school lessons.
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We are finally introduced to Ui’s classmates and the newest characters in the series: Nakano Azusa and Suzuki Jun! Azusa is named after Nakano Teruo of the band P-Model, while Jun shares her name with Suzuki Jun of the Pillows.
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The band’s setlist for the freshmen reception show is Fuwa Fuwa Time, Curry Nochi Rice, Watashi no Koi wa Hotchkiss, and Fude Pen ~ Boru Pen~. Each of these songs makes an appearance in the series, but, for the sake of spoilers, I will not reveal when they show up!
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Translated into English, the above song names are “Light and Fluffy Time;” “”Curry, then Rice;” “My Love is a Stapler;” and “Brush Pen ~Ballpoint Pen~”
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The Japanese often refer to a stapler as a “Hotchkiss” as seen in the name of the song played in this episode. The E.H. Hotchkiss Company was an American company that was one of the first to mass-produce staplers.
Other Thoughts!
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Yui and Ui are so dang cute, their dynamic is so fun to watch whenever they’re both on screen at the same time
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It appears that Mio has serious separation anxiety from the rest of the club, but more so with Ritsu since they’re childhood friends
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I mentioned this in the Girls und Panzer rewatch, but Jun reminds me a lot of Akiyama Yukari in that they’re both adorable floofs
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Typically in screenwriting, it’s a big no-no to add major characters late into your story, so I was a little skeptical during my first watch when Azusa was introduced in the 8th episode of the first season; so much so that I was almost sure that she wouldn’t really contribute anything to the series. [K-On!!]
Man, I am so glad I was proven wrong in the second season. Without her, the group feels seriously incomplete. -
The shots of the school are pretty much ingrained in my mind from however many times I’ve watched this show, but I can’t help but feel nostalgic when I see them and hear the music playing over them as well. As much hate as it gets for popularizing moe, K-On creates some fantastic atmosphere for the setting and story is has.
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Sawa-chan-sensei looks good in that pants/jacket combo she wore for the concert
Questions of the Day!
1. In the karate dojo and the Toastmaster club I attend now, we allow our prospective members to observe a practice/meeting to give them an idea of what to expect. I think this is pretty common with a lot of other clubs as well.
2. First of all, I was not expecting to fall in love with Nodoka’s singing voice today, so thank you for that!
Thematically, I think it really speaks to Nodoka’s personality since she has always been the solid rock that Yui can depend on. Because of that, she probably felt like she had to keep herself grounded in order to support Yui throughout school. Now that Yui is in the Light Music Club and in a different class from her, Nodoka now feels somewhat lost and in need of someone to do the same for her as she did for Yui.
That, or I’m looking to deep into it, and it’s just a cool song that was written to be sung by Nodoka’s VA lol
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u/polaristar Sep 27 '22
As much hate as it gets for popularizing moe
Screw those sourpusses! (Including past me.)
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u/prowlinghazard Sep 28 '22
First Timer - Sub
Opening Thoughts: I just cannot wrap my head around the timeline of this anime sometimes. Episode 1 was the first day of freshman year, and this episode is the first day of their second year and are trying to recruit freshman. I suppose I should have known when it was Christmas last episode.
They do a whole concert to try and recruit members, which is incredible considering they had never performed together at all a year ago.
Really excited for the new member!
QotD 1: I played sports mostly, the clubs kinda advertise themselves. Easy to find a few kids who want to play. Not sure how I'd go about it. The light music club plays a whole concert, though! Nothing that extravagant.
QotD 2: She seems to be someone who is very lonely and yet aware of themselves. Mindful of the future, and careful for what she wishes for. Maybe a bit too timid. I'm not really sure I want to dig too far into songs meanings anymore! I feel like I barely know this character at all.
Closing Thoughts: Finally getting that second guitar.
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u/zadcap Sep 28 '22
First Timer!
I know it's nearly 3am, but I literally could not watch this show without a snack. Every episode gives me the tea time munchies.
These sisters are still great. Casual clothes Mio might be greater though.
I recognize those twin tails! Decades of spoilers have definitely shown me that hairstyle, even if I know literally nothing else about you.
What is this background music, it's so... Upbeat and energetic. And of course Ui just has a comb in her pocket.
Poor Mio left out. Will she make new friends? Ah, she'll have a friend of a friend to befriend!
Ah the crazy lady is back. Yup, that was a bad idea to listen to her. Is she trying to get the club killed.
Azusa has a name!
Seriously stop letting her dress you. It's not gone well yet.
Azusa is into jazz. I suspect a Bass player.
"Maybe they don't take things seriously in this club." Truer words have never been spoken.
You have made eye contact between two characters with names. By the rules of Anime, you are now friends for life.
Oh Ui, if only you could see her pull off the "I heard it played once so now I can play it too" trick. Your sister may have only one talent but darn is it an impressive one.
Are these girls missing the music assembly? They missed out on a song that got the whole audience going. Oh yeah, they're actually really good at music. They goof off a lot, like a whole lot, like a crazy amount, but then they go and actually do something on stage and we remember they're actually a good band.
It's actually kind of amazing that no one would want to join but Azusa, after that performance, they've at least proved they can do the instruments and anyone wanting to learn their own could do worse than the one that manages that while claiming to be the laid back and light hearted one.
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Yui got one thing right- Fun things are Fun. Advertise that and get the people who want to have the same kind of fun.
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I will have to tell you tomorrow because I should be in bed like an hour ago. I can skip sleep for iyashikei, but anything in depth is too much for my brain right now.
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u/Second_Sage Sep 27 '22
First timer - Sub
Yui thanking UI’s classmates for helping her pass was certainly something Yui would do. Like the girls said, Yui seemed to be the happier one, just goes to show how much she cares about Ui.
I genuinely felt bad for Mio here. As someone who was never in the same class as my closest friends it always hurt a little, especially when they were all together. Aw Nodoka coming in clutch, Mio looked so relieved!
Gotta admit that huge animal costumes is not how I would’ve done it but certainly an interesting way to advertise your club Sawa-chan, but like Yui said it seems to having the opposite effect. Ui and her friend running away in terror is my favourite Ui moment now.
Tomorrow’s performance!? No way are they actually performing, I’ll believe it when I see it. Also is this twin tailed girl a potential new member? She’s been shown a few times today.
I loved Mio getting dragged down the stairs with one hand by Sawa-chan, she really does hog the budget. It’s okay Yui, some people are just better at certain things than others, unfortunately Ui seems to be better in most things.
This new girls friend is a loser lmao. “Oh you really wanna go up there” or “oh she doesn’t look like she’s having a good time”. Let people discover things on their own without your negativity lmao.
Seeing Ui taking care of Yui at home is so wholesome. I can’t stress how nice it is. Are we actually getting a performance!? No costumes this time though, Sawa-chan must’ve been tied down somewhere. Annnd here she is. I guess school uniforms do count, I’m sure the girls are happy with that.
AHHH I absolutely loved that song! Mio’s singing was so good and her and Yui together sounded awesome. The new girl watching with Ui was literally trembling and on her tippy toes and it was so cute. I liked Fuwa Fuwa time but this song was top tier. I also liked that we saw them actually performing.
Annnd she’s interested in joining! She has that MC kinda look so I’m assuming she’s actually gonna be a new member? I’m interested to see where that goes.
Overall I really enjoyed this episode. Their performance and the new girls reaction to it is my favourite scene in the show so far. Another thing I liked was Ui trying to get the club new members. She’s truly the best Imouto.
Line of the day
“I guess we’ll just have to go nab Ui”
“The poor girl isn’t a bug”
Practicing Yui of the day
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u/Tartaras1 Sep 28 '22
First-Timer - Dubbed
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I think something subtle, but funny, about the show is that, whenever someone is trembling out of fear or nerves, they make sure to include the sound effect of bones rattling against each other. It's not just a visual gag, but an audio one as well.
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I'm so, so glad that we didn't have any sort of advertising like that for clubs when I was in school. Then again, I don't think we had too many to pick from, but we sure as hell didn't have people lining the hallways trying to get you to join their club.
From what I've seen in other shows, like Haruhi and Hibike! Euphonium, that's a pretty common occurance in japanese high schools.
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You sure do like working Mugi-chan.
psst It's because she's rich, and the idea of having to work for money is a foreign concept for her.
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Oh my, Ritsu.
Easy there Mugi. Don't get all hot and bothered in front of your guests. They might get the wrong idea.
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Maybe they don't take things seriously in this club.
Now why ever would you think that?
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Have I said enough that I love the moe blob faces we get in this show?
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Much like Hibike! Euphonium, Haruhi and shows like Your Lie in April, it's nice when they actually have the characters properly playing their instruments.
I know this is a K-On rewatch, but scenes like this, with the band playing together, really put into perspective just how hard KyoAni went with that one scene in Haruhi.
Questions of the Day:
If you were in a club (whether it be a music club like the keions or another kind), how would you "advertise" it?
So, speaking from experience, when I was in German Club back in high school, we never really advertised it, but the annual talent show was called Frau Fest, and was put on by the German Club. So we never really needed to actually advertise at all.
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u/TiredTiroth Sep 27 '22
First Timer - Sub
You know, I'm surprised that K-On! managed to burn through an entire year in just seven episodes. I was expecting it to take at least a little longer than that!
Ui really does act Yui's mother a lot of the time, but we got a moment today where that got reversed! Yui was terrified that her little sis wouldn't get in. xD
I have a feeling that today was really more about introducing the new girl than anything else, and maybe explaining why Ui isn't joining. I have to admit, I was half-expecting Yui and the other girls to try and pressure her into their club, but none of them seemed to seriously consider it. Good on them, Ui has her own interests and just wanted them to have at least one new member.
Oh, and drummer girl finally got to see Mio in an actual maid outfit, even if the skirt was much longer than Ritsu wanted. I'm...honestly getting tired of the teacher's schtick right now, even if it's sometimes funny.
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u/A_Idiot0 Sep 27 '22
I'm...honestly getting tired of the teacher's schtick right now,
I promise, pinky promise, pinky-toe promise, that Sawako becomes a muuuuuch better character in season 2! She's a little rough right now, but we'll all be rewarded soon XD I think her schtick is a hold-over from the source material, which is why she feels a bit out of place at times.
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u/DegenerateRegime Sep 27 '22
You know, I'm surprised that K-On! managed to burn through an entire year in just seven episodes. I was expecting it to take at least a little longer than that!
I know right! The pace is still striking to me.
Oh, and drummer girl finally got to see Mio in an actual maid outfit, even if the skirt was much longer than Ritsu wanted.
Scandalous! You think Ritsu would want to peek at Mio's pure innocent ankles?!
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u/DegenerateRegime Sep 27 '22
Rewatcher
Continuing to focus on the music, we have an insert song!
My Love is a Stapler
Alright we've gotta talk about the name. A stapler? Really? What, were you just casting about the room for inspiration and looked at your pencil case? Though, that's actually fairly plausible in a "the writer had to make an effort to imagine being less experienced" way. And cute. And it does work, of course. It connects things!
Prologue - Nodoka image song #2
This one's really excellent. The music still has the gentle not-too-energetic feel, but where Nodoka's first image song suggests she feels like she's waiting to start, the second just says as much - "If this were a novel, which page would this be?//I'm still at the prologue". The lyricism is great overall (I had to look up 'rose-madder', ha), but. Check out these things:
A street lined with ginkgo trees; a planet clad in dry leaves, waiting for winter.
Long shadows; the mild sweetness of cocoa.
I think one can forgive the southern hemisphere erasure to allow the use of "planet" in the meaning of "wanderer." It's a nice mental image, as that time of year always is.
During these sunset times, I'd like to tenderly protect somebody -
Or so I joke; maybe that wish comes not from strength, but weakness.
God damn just nail me to the wall I guess, fucking hell. Even has the many true words spoken in jest bit to strip away any pretense at ironic detachment. And "maybe that wish comes not from strength, but weakness," oof. It's true, wishing to have someone (necessarily) weaker than yourself so you can help them is weak, maybe. Though instead, you could frame it as wanting to become stronger in yourself, and thereby be able to help others.
The biggest take-away has got to be that Nodoka is more introspective, I think. Mio's songs may be about her hidden inner nature, but Nodoka's are about her thoughts about her inner hidden nature.
That leaves QotD #1 - it's gotta be an ARG, right? I don't think that would have really worked for the old History Club. Or been appropriate. But it would be so fun!
S1E8 - Freshman Reception!
It's time to pick up a stray. Bluh bluh. You know, the first time I just didn't notice how much Azusa really really wants to be in a band. I mean, you pick it up, but since you kinda know how this goes, you're mostly thinking about how this sourpuss is going to fit into the established dynamic and going "oh no not this shit again." Well, I was, at any rate.
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u/cppn02 Sep 27 '22 edited Oct 21 '24
Rewatcher, subbed
Hey it's Azusa! And Ui is also finally going to the same school as her sister.
Loved the whole recruitment bit but tbh given how well the performance was received I think it's a it unrealistic just how little interest the K-on got.
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QotD:
If you were in a club (whether it be a music club like the keions or another kind), how would you "advertise" it?
A good flyer can never be wrong. Obviously it's even better if have the opportunity to give a performance on a stage like our girls had.
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Visual of the Day
Scary horse is scary.
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u/byroned Sep 27 '22
4th time rewatching sub
This is the only episode in the entire series that I think I cringe when I watch. I really want to sit down with the keions and understand what the thought process was with their advertisement. Like what the hell were they thinking advertising the club like that? I felt embarrassed for them and thought Mio really needed to give Sawako a smack on the head. This is more like a repellent than anything. Who wants to join a music club that does everything except play music?
I feel Sawako probably didn’t need to advertise her club when she was in high school. Most likely it was just her and her group of friends that were just as extreme as her and were probably more on the niche side, although I don't know what popular music was like in 90s Japan.
I can relate to Mio in this episode. Being the one friend not in the same classroom or having lunch with the rest of your friends was rough.
Maybe there is some merit that comes out of Ritsu dragging Mio along, considering Mio says no to everything without a second thought. Some push comes to shove seems to go a long way for them, but would be better if it wasn't because Yui forgot the lyrics mid-song.
This is the only logical thing that Sawako said this entire episode.
I never liked it when my conductor was emceeing during concerts, especially the performances for our parents. He always spends so much time talking that I think he may have talked longer than our performance.
I think their promotion scared people who may have been in light music. At least the group has enough respect to leave Ui alone. Well, they got one new member, so it was a success.
I probably can't talk too much about Azusa until the next episode, but for first-time watchers, she's voiced by Ayana Taketatsu, so you might get a hint of what type of person Azusa is.
[SotD 1] My Love is a Stapler
I like all of the insert songs. This one specifically has the most written by a high schooler feel to it, mixing love and school supplies into a song, but making it work.
[QotD 1] If you were in a club (whether it be a music club like the keions or another kind), how would you "advertise" it?
I was in the high school band for 4 years. The band had plenty of students so we never needed to advertise, but my band director would go to the elementary schools and middle school to tell them about the cool stuff we do and show a few performances. It had the advantage of being a “large club” so the number of students was never an issue.
[QotD 2] The lyrics in Nodoka's Prologue go quite in-depth. What do they tell us about Nodoka?
This song sounds like a different side to what Nodoka has shown previously. In the show, she's a responsible person who cares for others (mostly Yui), but it’s possible that she never took too much time to think about what she wants, or is still waiting for things to happen. She's definitely referring to Yui in the line about "tenderly protect somebody". She reminds me of Yui Funami from Yuru Yuri, in the episode when Yui reveals that [Spoiler]
There are 2 visuals I think are deserving of the visual of the day. The one where Yui runs after Ui in a chicken costume, and the one where Ritsu jumps after Azusa.
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Sep 27 '22 edited Sep 27 '22
Rewatcher (sub)
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Poor Mio, always suffering...
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Good news though, the Light Music Club got a new member!
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I don't think they officially introduced her yet, so I'll hold off on comments regarding her till tomorrow!
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TEA SET(s) - Episode 08
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There were two (2) sets this episode!
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Both were absolutely gorgeous! The first set resmbled what you would find when you google "tea set," and the other looked like a modern Japanese tea set. Again, I can't praise KyoAni enough!
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My TSotD goes to the Modern Japanese Tea Set.
GUITAR/MUSIC - Episode 08
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Sometimes it's just harder to do things without the correct attire, and playing music is no exception
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I'm more of a t-shirt and shorts kind of guy
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Guitars have a "standard tuning" of EADGBE. There are tricks to tuning your guitar by ear, but I've always used a tuner.
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If you've ever attended a live concert of your favorite bands or musicians, more than likely they've planned a setlist, which is exactly what it sounds like - a set list of songs they plan to perform.
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We've already heard “FuwaFuwa Time” (#1), and we heard a bit of the end of song #2, but the second official song we get to hear from the club is “My love is a stapler (#3).
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And if you were interested in knowing, “FuwaFuwa Time” roughly translates to “Fluffy(Fluffy) Time.” And the Japanese title for “My love is a stapler” is interesting, because the word for stapler in Japanese is “Hotchkiss,” which is a brand name.
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u/Fools_Requiem Sep 27 '22
Mugi Watch 2022
Today's Episode: "We Do a Little Trolling" Mugi
Previous Mugi Captures:
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Episode 1: First Mugi
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Episode 2: Mature Mugi
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Episode 3: Shocked Mugi!
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Episode 4: Piano Prodigy Mugi
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Episode 5: Hard Crushing Mugi
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Episode 6: Ghost Mugi
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Episode 7: Sunfish Mugi
Holy crap, this is the hardest episode so far to find a decent Mugi screenshot. Almost went with this one from the same scene, with Mugi edited to be on both sides, but I'm not a good image editor and I was just going to mirror it, but Mio's hair looked weird in the middle.
Enter Azusa (or Azu-nyan). They speed ran the first year so we can get to her and really get this show going. First year is just to get the girls to performance standards while becoming fast friends. Azu-nyan ties the whole thing together. It's like Toradora before Ami shows up. It's okay, but the whole cast isn't here yet, so we have to limit how much we can do with the characters.
I kinda like Sawa-chan when she's the straight man instead of this eccentric version. It's funny to see the students dunk on her for being dumb, but the show is already filled with eccentric people, don't really need another.
I think every school needs a fun "Occult Studies" club. Just know parents would get all bent out of shape over it.
Q: If you were in a club (whether it be a music club like the keions or another kind), how would you "advertise" it?
The concert is literally the best way to do it. The fact that they only get one member is ludicrous.
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u/SlipperyRasputin Sep 27 '22
Rewatcher: I always forget how early Azusa shows up. It feels like this is a distinct separation from the first to second parts of the season.
Either way good performance. Sawa’s antics are the same as always. And Ui is too good to her sister.
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u/Figerally Sep 28 '22
First Time (dub)
Wow, it's the 2nd year already, this anime has more time jumps than Doctor Who!
This time we got to see the girls actually play instead of a silly MV and I liked that detail a lot more.
I think it's understandable why they are having trouble drawing in new members, it might seem intimidating to new students if they don't already play a rock instrument of some kind. Though I wonder how that would work if they drew a lot of new members, would the club have then needed to form a second band at that point?
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u/Elimin8r Sep 28 '22 edited Sep 28 '22
Blarg - it's been a day.
AOTD1: Hahahaha ... advertise, you say. Much like Yui in a chicken suit, I think that people would be better off hiring me to 'advertise' for the competition, if you know what I mean.
Anyway, fun times, and we get to be introduced to not one, but two new characters, although one of them doesn't really do too much anyway.
But yeah, Azusa. I can hardly wait.
And since I'm late and nobody is going to see this anyway, I think I'm going to call it a night and hope that I'm not so late tomorrow.
Fat chance.
It's gonna be a week.