I know and understand k-on's actual critical rating (is very high 8/10) but it is still my favorite anime of all time and I'll explain why.
Look I am not saying with a hint of irony that k-on is a masterpiece (in its own way) I understand why people can criticize it or not like k-on but when people compare the story of k-on to the story of steins; gate of course it's going to lack (in comparison) they're different shows I think people should love this show for what it was meant to be a slice of life story focused on every day situations and a heart warming story about friendship and life that everyone can relate, for example a subtle story about how things change but accepting that and enjoying what is in front of you while it lasts because if you're too worried about the future you won't appreciate what you have in the present.
Another amazing aspect of this show is the character development watching the first and last episodes are like watching the same faces but different shows with different characters going from a timid and shy person to overcoming your fears or from having no goals or direction in life to having a passion and mastering it and so on.
And the story of friendship showing how it can break the boundaries of time and place but knowing it's meaningful is genuine because of how real the characters are and just like a bag of bricks it'll hit you hard and leave you weeping
All of that contributes to a relatable and genuine story that I will defend heavily.
Look I am not saying with a hint of irony that k-on is a masterpiece (in its own way) I understand why people can criticize it or not like k-on but when people compare the story of k-on to the story of steins; gate of course it's going to lack (in comparison) they're different shows I think people should love this show for what it was meant to be a slice of life story focused on every day situations and a heart warming story about friendship and life that everyone can relate, for example a subtle story about how things change but accepting that and enjoying what is in front of you while it lasts because if you're too worried about the future you won't appreciate what you have in the present.
Another amazing aspect of this show is the character development watching the first and last episodes are like watching the same faces but different shows with different characters going from a timid and shy person to overcoming your fears or from having no goals or direction in life to having a passion and mastering it and so on.
And the story of friendship showing how it can break the boundaries of time and place but knowing it's meaningful is genuine because of how real the characters are and just like a bag of bricks it'll hit you hard and leave you weeping
All of that contributes to a relatable and genuine story that I will defend heavily.