Parents' Guide to K-On

TV Apple TV Anime 2011
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Common Sense Media Review

By Jeremy Looney , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 10+

Music and high school experiences in slice-of-life anime.

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Parent and Kid Reviews

age 10+

Based on 4 parent reviews

age 8+

Based on 4 kid reviews

What's the Story?

K-ON is an anime series about the girls who form a band through their high school's music club. Yui Hirasawa (voiced in English dub by Stephanie Sheh) just started high school and wants to do something new with her life, so she searches for a school club to join. Luckily, at the same time, the Light Music Club is looking for a new member to play the guitar and keep their club from getting shut down. Yui decides to learn guitar and join the Light Music Club, and together the girls form their band and begin their high school journey.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say ( 4 ):
Kids say ( 4 ):

Fans of music and slice-of-life anime might enjoy this series full of fun and wacky characters. K-On is a simple story about growing up in high school and the adventures you have along the way. Yui finds a passion in music and something to motivate her in life. Growth is a theme, as Yui and the other girls strive to improve and create something bigger than themselves. Most of the show focuses on the club's after-school activities rather than the actual act of playing music (getting lunch, going shopping, playing at the beach, etc.). Some of these moments can be touching and down to earth. Overall, the series is good but simple; it's mostly about friends just hanging out and the innocent adventures they have.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the importance of being motivated and having passion. Are there any characters whose lives are changed through motivation? What causes are there for a lack of motivation?

  • Families can also talk about the many great benefits of learning an instrument. What are some of the benefits outside of the joy of music?

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