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The word 'anime' (アニメ) is a Japanese shortening of the English word 'animation' — a gairaigo, or foreign loanword.
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Head to head
ARIA The ANIMATION vs K-ON!
| 7.6 | Score | 7.8 |
| 55,159 | Popularity | 271,350 |
| 13 | Episodes | 13 |
| 2005 | Year | 2009 |
| Tv | Format | Tv |
| Finished | Status | Finished |
What they share
Slice of LifeFemale ProtagonistPrimarily Female Cast
The verdict
On the numbers, K-ON! edges it — but they share 3 traits, so the right pick depends on your mood.
- Higher ratedK-ON! scores 78% vs 76%.
- More popularK-ON! has the bigger audience here.
- NewerK-ON! (2009) is the more recent release.
Comparing from the catalogue's scores and community tags. Open ARIA The ANIMATION or K-ON! for the full picture.