>>2660124I used to be pretty elitist with my anime and I didn't like watching anything overly popular or cutesy. I decided it would be better to open myself up and stop being a cunt, so I started broadening my horizons a bit, and one of the series I ended up watching was K-On, since I'd heard of it before and it seemed sorta fun and easy to watch. I didn't want to take it too seriously initially but I fell totally in love with it and I am now completely obsessed with it. I have no regrets. Anime like K-On is now my favourite sort of anime, y'know, relaxed, funny anime that doesn't make me want to cut my wrists or give me a headache. That said I do still watch stuff like that too, I don't want to limit myself.
I think one the reasons K-On gelled with me so much is the music factor; I love music, I am a musician and I was in a band for a while. It's a pretty big part of my life, more so than anime or games. I also loved the high school setting, having a good time with your friends and the whole, "enjoy it while it lasts, 'cause it only happens once" theme. I'm pretty sentimental and I love that sort of thing, it means a lot to me.
As for Ritsu, well, I actually liked Mio first, and I still do. I love all of them equally. But I ended up sorta falling for Ritsu more than the others for various reasons. She's confident, independent, strong, super cool and laid back, caring, honest, and just radiates positivity. Plus she's a rocker, and I love her tomboyish, stylishly unkempt look. She's the kind of person I know I could have a relationship with and enjoy being around.
