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(Eiga Keion)
K-ON! Movie
The wait is finally over. The lovable gals of the Light Music Club return for one last hurrah... and a spectacular one at that. A seamless blend of the slice of life, comedy, and musical elements the original series was known for, the K-ON! Movie marks its territory as one of the more notable animated works of the year.
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(Bangai-hen Keikaku!)
"Extra Chapter - Plans!"
Included with the ninth and final volume of the K-ON Blu-ray/DVD releases was a third bonus episode. Much like the two that aired during the televised broadcast, this latest one takes place prior to the girls' graduate when they're planning for an overseas trip. What that actually translates to is our lovable light music band being unable to agree on a destination and realizing they need to get passports first.
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(Bangai-hen - Houmon!)
"Extra Chapter - Visit!"
The second bonus episode of K-ON takes place some time after the girls get accepted into the same university but before their graduation ceremony. Focusing on the yearbook photos and the vast majority's discontent over their picture -- particularly Yui -- this final showing brought both sweet and funny moments to help tie-in the actual ending. Oh yeah, a surprise announcement about a K-ON movie was made at the very end too.
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(Bangai-hen - Kikaku Kaigi!)
"Extra Chapter - Project Meeting!"
Judging by Yui's bangs (or lack thereof), this first of two side story episodes takes place some time after the graduation photos in episode 21 and before their entrance exams in episode 22.
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(Sotsugyou Shiki!)
"Graduation Ceremony!"
The budget is blown! This finale looked amazing every step of the way and didn't disappoint in tugging on the emotional strings. Azusa is brought to tears like I've been waiting for all this time and receives a surprise performance of "Touched By An Angel" from her seniors.
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(Houkago!)
"After School!"
Now that Yui and the others have finished their entrance exams and gotten into their school of choice together, there's nothing left to do but wait around for their graduation ceremony. Hanging out in their clubroom one last time was on the itinerary, as was leaving behind a memento of all of Houkago Tea Time's songs.
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(Juken!)
"Entrance Exams!"
K-ON episode titles seem to purposely hint at only half the story and this week was no different as it was as much about Valentine's Day as it was entrance exams.
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(Sotsugyou Arubamu!)
"Graduation Yearbook!"
Guys or girls, bangs are a part of your hair you never want to mess up, especially the day before high school graduation photos.
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(Matamata Gakuensai!)
"The School Festival Once Again!"
Alright, going above and beyond this time around. I have two insert videos along with lyrics to mark the long-awaited Houkago Tea Time performance at the school festival. We knew "U & I" was coming, but the other new song turned out to be "Gohan wa Okazu" (Rice is a Side Dish). No joke!
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(Romi Juri!)
"Romeo and Juliet!"
In case you haven't heard, the next chapter of the K-ON manga will be the last. This marks the end of series' three-year run at four volumes and just a bit before the anime, which will likely conclude on a similar note with the girls' high school graduation.
