Chris Beveridge
04-15-2011, 06:08 AM
http://cdn-www.mania.com/content_pics/000006/67/65/1b7220a8fbbd4a0e_thumb.jpgReview by Chris Beveridge (http://www.mania.com/kon-vol-1_article_129546.html)
Mania Grade: B
In Summary:
Considering the reputation that precedes K-On, I can't say that the show won me over completely, but I also put myself into the mode of realistic expectations before watching it. Without any real knowledge of it beforehand, I had a good time watching it and getting to know the characters. The music angle is one that I really like in seeing it come together with the girls. They're all fun with their quirks and personalities and I felt that I wanted to see more of it as it went on, especially with the really well done ending sequence that has me wanting to see them really figure out the whole band thing. K-On has a lot going for it here if you're a fan of this type of show and it's one that's definitely worth checking out. The only real drawback to this release is the lack of high definition audio, something that I had thought we had managed to put behind us awhile ago when it comes to Blu-ray releases, but it's more of a deal breaker for some rather than others.
Mania Grade: B
In Summary:
Considering the reputation that precedes K-On, I can't say that the show won me over completely, but I also put myself into the mode of realistic expectations before watching it. Without any real knowledge of it beforehand, I had a good time watching it and getting to know the characters. The music angle is one that I really like in seeing it come together with the girls. They're all fun with their quirks and personalities and I felt that I wanted to see more of it as it went on, especially with the really well done ending sequence that has me wanting to see them really figure out the whole band thing. K-On has a lot going for it here if you're a fan of this type of show and it's one that's definitely worth checking out. The only real drawback to this release is the lack of high definition audio, something that I had thought we had managed to put behind us awhile ago when it comes to Blu-ray releases, but it's more of a deal breaker for some rather than others.