On K-ON!: Azusa Idolatry is to Green Power Ranger Fandom

by 7 on May 29, 2009

I guess it’s safe to assume that anyone’s who’s watched Episode 9 is probably blurbing (if they haven’t yet gotten crazy saying, ‘OMG OMG Azusa’s in the OP! AHhhh!’) how the OP sequence was slightly modifed (even as far as modifying the OP track to include Azusa’s intrument) to feature the Light Music Club’s latest recruit, Nakano Azusa.
Of course, I don’t have any objections to this modification whatsoever, mainly because IT IS NO LESS THAN MANDATORY that she be included in the OP.

With all of these blurbs regading OPs and additions,  I just can’t imagine but think about how Azusa resembles those Green Power Rangers (yes, I watched them as a kid, yes I like the Green ranger…YOU GOT A PROBLEM WITH THAT?!) who purposely delay their debut only to steal the spotlight from the original cast – they even go as much as spamming their so-called OP sequence with whoever the Green Ranger is! Doesn’t that sound familiar? Oh snap! It’s the same with Azusa!

Wait..don’t get me wrong. As much as I try not lean on one single character, I enjoy watching Azusa’s demeanors – she’s like a combination of the orignal four, and  at times, Sawako.

And here’s a little something for her avid fanboys (and fangirls)…animated GIFS that I made out of boredom. Each one has two versions…one large and one small, each made with a different method. I’m still experimenting on the best way to make animated gifs out of videos.

{ 7 comments }

lelangir May 29, 2009 at 9:24 pm

IMHO these aren’t great because they’re not seamlessly looped, but perhaps that’s just a personal quibble (check above link).

7 Reply:

Yea, you’re right. But like I said, I’m still experimenting with different ways to generate GIFs. Hopefully, I can find one that works very soon.

Persocom May 29, 2009 at 9:51 pm

These are WIN ^^ I’d like to figure out how to make gifs from videos too, it’s so hard to find someone willing to make them when you find something you must have XD Azusa ftw.

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TheFuzzy May 29, 2009 at 9:57 pm

There is one huge flaw in your theory. The Green Ranger isn’t moe.

And thanks to your post I am now trying to resist the temptation to imagine him with twintails.

I hate you. ;-(

EDIT: Also, you might want to try experimenting with cross dissolve for your GIFs. It helps when there are a few pixels (but still noticeable) difference between your frames.

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Snark Reply:

Oh yes the Green Ranger is moe! He is very moe.

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7 Reply:

Sorry…I’m going to have to agree with Snark..He really is Moe, well a bunch of them are anyway. I hate you too. :lol:

Lea May 30, 2009 at 1:57 pm

Azusa moe. <3

She’s so cute. It looks like she has her own portable kira-kira and shoujo-bubbles to bring around for whenever necessary. XDDD

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53RG10 May 30, 2009 at 5:59 pm

You should experiment in APNG…just for the heck of it.

And the green ranger is shit! IT’S ALL ABOUT THE WHITE RANGER [though they're both the same person....>_>]!!!!!

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Keiri Reply:

Yes, do try APNG format. MNG is also pretty good but it’s not very web browser friendly at the moment unless browser developers decide to crank up support for it.

And uh… Sorry, 53rg10! Green Ranger for me. I like folks who started out as evil badasses and that’s when he stole the show for me. :wink:

Lol the things I used to watch as a wee kid. ^^;

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Jesus159159159 May 30, 2009 at 6:51 pm

Holy crap Green Ranger! Thats pretty hardcore 8) and now I can’t unsee the resemblance (in their sudden popularity that is). Man, I remember like if it were yesterday when everyone talked about the Green Ranger and totally neglected the Black Ranger (he used to be everyones fav)

And I don’t think the GIFs are that bad, I mean its your first/around the first time doing them right?

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Gargron May 31, 2009 at 1:16 pm

Can’t say much about Power Rangers, it was so-o-o long ago, but the GIFs are adorable. Especially the second one. I know that this happens quite often with me lately, but when Azusa said “nyaa~~” I died.

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