K-On! (TV series)

K-On! is a Japanese anime television series based on the four-panel manga series of the same name written and illustrated by Kakifly. The series follows the everyday lives of five high school girls who are members of the light music club (a club for playing light music, a Japanese genre encompassing J-pop and J-rock) at Sakuragaoka High School.

The story begins with Yui Hirasawa, a carefree and somewhat airheaded girl who knows nothing about music, mistakenly joining the light music club because she thought it would be easy. With the club on the verge of disbanding due to lack of members, Yui, along with rhythm guitarist Mio Akiyama, bassist Ritsu Tainaka, and keyboardist Tsumugi Kotobuki, must work to keep the club alive. Later in the series, they are joined by Azusa Nakano, a rhythm guitarist who joins as a junior member.

The series focuses on the girls' practice sessions, performances at school festivals, and their everyday activities, such as studying, hanging out, and partaking in various school events. While the light music club is the central focus, the anime is largely slice-of-life, emphasizing the friendships and humorous interactions between the characters. K-On! is known for its cute character designs, upbeat music, and generally lighthearted and relaxing atmosphere. The anime's success led to a second season titled K-On!!, and a movie adaptation.