In this post, we take a closer look at the current status of the series “K-On!”, also known by the following titles:
- けいおん!
- K-ON! Season 1
Status#
Based on our analysis, the series is NOT FINISHED. ❌
Here’s how we reached that conclusion:
- Some related entries are still listed as ongoing on MyAnimeList
- The series is listed as ended on Trakt
- The original source material has not been fully adapted, according to MangaUpdates
Taken together, these points indicate that K-On! is still ongoing in some form.
Watch order#
K-On! ↗ ↖
Summary
The Light Music Club indulges in easy and simple activities, or that is what the carefree Yui Hirasawa first believes. When Yui goes to formally quit the club, she finds out that if she leaves, the club will not have enough members to continue its activities. This puts Yui in a sudden dilemma. However, its members—the mature Mio Akiyama, the playful Ritsu Tainaka, and the ladylike Tsumugi Kotobuki—decide to perform an instrumental piece to try and keep Yui. The song not only fills her up with excitement, it also leads her to decide to remain in the Light Music Club.While the sounds of cheerful girls fill the clubroom of the Light Music Club, the members juggle both schoolwork and their love for music. They may play around once in a while, but that makes the high school life in K-On! even more exciting!
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
K-On! was published in English by Yen Press from November 30, 2010, to December 13, 2011. The publisher later released the manga as a 4-in-1 omnibus volume. It was also published in Polish by Studio JG from April 24, 2015, to February 26, 2016; and in Brazilian Portuguese by NewPOP Editora from July 2011 to October 2012.
K-On! ↗ ↖
K-ON! Season 1
Summary
A fresh high school year always means much to come, and one of those things is joining a club. Being in a dilemma about which club to join, Yui Hirasawa stumbles upon and applies for the Light Music Club, which she misinterprets to be about playing simple instruments, such as castanets. Unable to play an instrument, she decides to visit to apologize and quit.Meanwhile, the Light Music Club faces disbandment due to a lack of members. This causes the club members to offer anything, from food to slacking off during club time, in order to convince Yui to join. Despite their efforts, Yui insists on leaving due to her lack of musical experience. As a last resort, they play a piece for Yui, which sparks her fiery passion and finally convinces her to join the club.
From then onward, it is just plain messing around with bits and pieces of practice. The members of the Light Music Club are ready to make their time together a delightful one!
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
The series received a Best TV Animation Award at the 2010 Tokyo International Anime Fair.
K-On!: Ura-On! ↗ ↖
K-On! Specials
Summary
The seven Blu-ray disc volumes of K-ON! have an extra short anime "Ura-ON!"
K-On!: Live House! ↗ ↖
K-On! OVA
Summary
It is almost the end of the year, and Houkago Tea Time has been invited to participate in a live house on New Year's Eve! The iconic band members are Yui Hirasawa, the carefree guitarist who is enthusiastic to play music; Mio Akiyama, the shy bassist who gets embarrassed easily; Tsumugi Kotobuki, the gentle and sweet keyboardist who finds joy in normal activities; Ritsu Tainaka, the extroverted drummer who likes to tease Mio; and Azusa Nakano, the rhythm guitarist who is one year younger than the rest but slightly more mature.Performing in the set gives the girls the rare opportunity to meet various people from different bands, including the one that invited them, Love Crysis. Will Houkago Tea Time be able to delight their audiences successfully?
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
K-On!! ↗ ↖
けいおん!!
Summary
It is the new year, which means that the senior members of the Light Music Club are now third-years, with Azusa Nakano being the only second-year. The seniors soon realize that Azusa will be the only member left once they graduate and decide to recruit new members. Despite trying many methods of attracting underclassmen—handing out fliers, bringing people into the clubroom, and performing at the welcoming ceremony—there are no signs of anyone that plans to join.While heading to the clubroom, Azusa overhears Yui Hirasawa say that the club is fine with only five people and that they can do many fun things together. Changing her mind, she decides that they do not need to recruit any members for the time being.
K-On!! revolves around the members of the Light Music Club as they experience their daily high school life. From rehearsing for concerts to just messing around, they are ready to make their last year together an exciting one!
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
K-On!! won the Animation Kobe Award in the Television category during the Animation Kobe festival in 2010.
K-On!!: Ura-On!! ↗ ↖
K-On!! Specials
Summary
Extra short anime "Ura-On!!" included in the limited edition of the K-ON!! Blu-ray.
K-On!!: Keikaku! ↗ ↖
けいおん!! 計画!
Summary
The summer holidays are coming to an end, but the girls from Houkago Tea Time want to take one more trip before their next semester starts. With countless travel destinations to choose from and as many preferences as there are club members, coming to an agreement seems far-flung.Unable to reach a decision, they remember that they must first apply for new passports. As simple as it may sound, the routine visit to a government office and filing a form soon turns into an all-day adventure for Yui Hirasawa and the rest of the band.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
K-On! College ↗ ↖
Summary
Following their memorable graduation, the original members of the Light Music Club now begin their lives as college students. As grown-ups, Yui Hirasawa and the others must learn how to be more responsible—from not oversleeping to personal grooming. College may be tough, but with the presence of a light music club and a group of new faces, the girls can handle anything in their way.As the sounds of joyful music play in the fleeting story of K-On! College, the quartet faces their next stage in life head on while retaining their usual goofy personalities.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
K-On! College was published in English by Yen Press on July 23, 2013. It was also published in Brazilian Portuguese by NewPOP Editora in December 2013.
K-On! Highschool ↗ ↖
けいおん! highschool
Summary
As the only member of the pop music club not to graduate, the responsibility of recruiting new members has fallen to Azusa. Ui and Jun have agreed to help out their friend, but they might be more interested in having actual afterschool teatime than making music. Even when Azusa secures the necessary four members to keep the club alive, the lack of musical experience (and musical instruments) is going to be a challenge! Will the high school pop music club survive to take the stage once more?!(Source: Yen Press)
Background
K-On! Highschool was published in English by Yen Press on October 29, 2013. It was also released in Brazilian Portuguese by NewPOP Editora in April 2014.
K-On! Movie ↗ ↖
映画 けいおん！
Summary
Graduation looms for the founding members of the Light Music Club. With only a few precious weeks of school left, the girls decide to make the most of it and plan a trip abroad. Hawaii, New York, Dubai—many destinations are suggested, but after a little help from the club's precious pet turtle, Ton-chan, London is chosen as the host of their next misadventure!Yui Hirasawa, Mio Akiyama, Tsumugi Kotobuki, Ritsu Tainaka, and Azusa Nakano will visit famous landmarks, perform live music for Londoners, and eat all sorts of delicious food, all while stumbling clumsily from place to place. But the fun won’t last forever, as heartfelt songs and goodbyes will be made as their high school days together come to a close. One thing is for certain though: the undeniable friendships these girls have formed is something that will carry on long after the final scene rolls.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
The movie won the Feature Film Award in the 17th Animation Kobe Awards in 2012 and the 2012 Newtype Anime Awards for Best Anime Film.