Nakano Azusa, who joined the light music club as a junior member of Hirasawa Yui and the others, one year younger than her, has a very serious personality, but at the same time, she has a cute side to her. The members affectionately call her "Azunyan," and we've put together a summary of Nakano Azusa's charms! While she tries to practice seriously, the childlike expressions she occasionally shows are a must-see, and they really show off Nakano Azusa's cuteness, so try to experience as much of her charm as possible.
Azusa Nakano's Profile and Personality
Azusa Nakano is characterized by her petite build and long black twintails. At 150cm tall and weighing 46kg, she's shorter than the other members, and her blood type is AB.
Her earnest personality rivals that of Mio Akiyama, and while she often scolds the relaxed atmosphere of the Light Music Club, she gradually begins to enjoy spending time with the five of them after school.
She deeply admires her four seniors, including Yui Hirasawa, and shows her caring side by throwing in 1,000 yen as an offering to pray for their success in the university entrance exams.
Nakano Azusa also suffers from a tendency to sunburn easily. Despite using sunscreen in the summer, her skin quickly darkens, to the point that even her closest friends would recognize her as a different person when they saw her tan.
Azusa Nakano joins the light music club after seeing After School Tea Time's performance!
When Azusa Nakano enrolls at Sakuragaoka High School, she is so moved by After School Tea Time's performance at the new student welcome concert that she decides to join the light music club.
However, when I actually joined the club, I found that they didn't seem to practice hard, and due to my serious personality, I sometimes became infuriated by the relaxed atmosphere.
Yui Hirasawa, in particular, not only hugs her but also teases her and loves her. While she dislikes being called "Azunyan," she is shown to be worried when she falls ill with a fever.
Perhaps due to their similar personalities, she also adores Mio Akiyama, and in the original manga, there's a scene where she openly confesses her feelings, saying, "I wish I had an older sister."
Azusa Nakano's occasional childish side is adorable
Azusa Nakano is generally portrayed as a responsible person, but she is especially vocal in making Yui Hirasawa, who also plays guitar, practice harder.
While she has such a serious personality, her tendency to sulk also suggests she is a girl her age.
A scene that particularly touched viewers' hearts was the expression she showed in the final episode of the second season of "K-ON!", where she tearfully begged the graduating students, Yui Hirasawa and the others, "You don't have to practice... I don't want you to graduate."
Nakano Azusa was always being pushed around, but when it came time to say goodbye, the emotions of her everyday life welled up inside her and she couldn't bear it anymore.
Additionally, the performance of "Touched an Angel," a song written for Nakano Azusa by graduates Yui Hirasawa and others, must have left many fans unable to hold back their tears during the final episode.
Nakano Azusa plays rhythm guitar in After School Tea Time!
Azusa Nakano grew up playing guitar as an elementary school student, influenced by her parents' jazz band.
In After School Tea Time, he plays rhythm guitar, and having been playing the guitar since he was a child, he demonstrates considerable skill.
Her friend and fellow jazz club member, Jun Suzuki, also rates her above Azusa Nakano.
The guitar he plays is a red-bodied Fender Mustang, which he explained he chose because of its narrow neck, which is suitable for his small hands.
Yui Hirasawa and Mio Akiyama each named their instruments "Gita" and "Elizabeth," respectively, and Azusa Nakano also named her Mustang "Muttan."
Azunyan at the mercy of her seniors
In After School Tea Time, Nakano Azusa is constantly at the mercy of her seniors, but it's not uncommon for her to be hugged, teased, and teased, especially by Hirasawa Yui.
The nickname "Azunyan" was coined by none other than Yui Hirasawa. It began with giving cat ears to Azusa Nakano, and the association led to the creation of "Azusa-chan...cat ears...Azunyan!"
She dislikes it, saying, "They give me weird nicknames," but as time passed, she stopped getting upset when they called her Azunyan, so she probably gave up.
However, when Yui Hirasawa had a fever and missed school, Azusa Nakano, who is usually very clingy, seemed to find her annoying, but at that moment she was portrayed as very worried about her, revealing her deep affection for her.
When Azusa Nakano was in her third year, she formed the Wakaba Girls!
When Yui Hirasawa and the other three seniors graduate from Sakuragaoka High School, she's left with only one member of the light music club. Her friends Ui Hirasawa and Jun Suzuki join the club.
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With the addition of two junior members, Sumire Saito and Nao Okuda, a new all-girls band called "Wakaba Girls" is born in the Sakuragaoka High School Light Music Club.
わかばガールズ♪#この可愛さがわかる人RT#可愛いと思ったらRT#けいおん #k_on #keion#nhkbsp #BSプレミアム#NHK pic.twitter.com/RCS7QEMIZZ
— “嘲笑のひよこ” すすき (@susuki_Mk2) December 8, 2016
The exploits of the band, centered around Azusa Nakano, are depicted in "K-ON! High School." Initially, they are eager to join the club, even more so than Yui Hirasawa and her friends.
However, Nakano Azusa's emotions are running wild, and she turns to Yui Hirasawa for advice on her club activities, showing us a different side of her than in "K-ON!".
Also, there are more comedic moments compared to when Yui Hirasawa and the others were still in the series, so you can enjoy a different flavor.
Ui Hirasawa and Jun Suzuki join the group as third-year students♪
The Light Music Club was left with only one member left, but Ui Hirasawa and Jun Suzuki join the group.
Ui Hirasawa plays guitar, just like her older sister Yui Hirasawa, and Jun Suzuki, who originally played bass in the Jazz Research Club, also plays bass in the Light Music Club.
Ui Hirasawa also inherited her sister's genius. Not only does she quickly master the guitar, but she also plays the organ along with Azusa Nakano's guitar and Jun Suzuki's bass. Her level of skill is so impressive that it amazes her advisor, Sawako Yamanaka.
わかばガールズ、誕生の瞬間！#この可愛さがわかる人RT#可愛いと思ったらRT#けいおん #k_on #keion#nhkbsp #BSプレミアム#NHK pic.twitter.com/Wcvdp2upbM
— “嘲笑のひよこ” すすき (@susuki_Mk2) August 11, 2016
Jun Suzuki also shines with his bass playing skills, honed through the highly competitive Jazz Research Club. He also plays a vital role in the band, advising troubled members Azusa Nakano and Ui Hirasawa.
The juniors also decide to join the light music club♪
The light music club is now down to three members, but they're faced with the reality that they need four members to join. In an attempt to attract new members, they hold a live concert to welcome new students, where they sing and play guitar, but the results are disastrous.
このにしきが送ってきた画像の娘斎藤菫さんかもしれないね。 pic.twitter.com/CN5KN9oX1p
— 一生@バイク暫くお休み (@wrisseir) December 20, 2015
However, when Sumire Saito, who works as a maid at Kotobuki Tsumugi's family home, tries to retrieve a tea set left in the club room, she is discovered by the three and is forced to join the club, where she takes on the role of drummer.
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Also, Nao Okuda joins the club for a trial membership after the new student welcome concert, but he is a beginner at instruments and even surprises Azusa Nakano and the others with his handling. However, after being introduced to DTM by Sawako Yamanaka, he contributes to the Wakaba Girls' music production on a computer, even though he can't play an instrument, and also works behind the scenes as a PA engineer at live shows.
Azusa Nakano's voice actress is Ayana Taketatsu
竹達彩奈 pic.twitter.com/uM0ugwiM5E
— 女性声優画像bot (@w_seiyu_bot) January 7, 2018
Azusa Nakano is voiced by Ayana Taketatsu.
竹達彩奈pic.twitter.com/U7VPNKxkLHカワイイと思ったら、ファボ、ＲＴ＆フォローお願いします！！
— 女性声優大好き (@kanoupus1) January 3, 2018
She made her breakthrough playing Azusa Nakano in "K-ON!" and has since gone on to play leading roles and heroines in various series.
声優・竹達彩奈ちゃんの脚っていいよね・・・ https://t.co/s3IutRmDx9 にじいろびより pic.twitter.com/6t0W3lBDtW
— にじいろびより (@nizibiyo) January 6, 2018
In addition to her signature charming voice, Azusa Nakano's cute appearance has led to her success in many fields, and she has also launched her solo career since 2012.
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— 女性声優画像bot (@w_seiyu_bot) January 2, 2018
At first, she avoided singing, fearing it would overwhelm her, but her mother told her that Yui Horie, whom she respects, is also active as a voice actress and artist. Her mother's words encouraged her to pursue the career.
#nowplaying 竹達彩奈 - 春がキミを綺麗にした pic.twitter.com/35kNjGYD3j
— にぎ (@nigi_official) January 3, 2018
She still watches live videos, revealed that she attends Yui Horie's concert merchandise booths and purchases merchandise, and even became deeply moved when she covered "Tsubasa" at her own solo concert.
She's also active in the unit "petit milady" with popular voice actress Aoi Yuki!
#nowplaying 魔法使っちゃった by petit milady pic.twitter.com/rrcgO1tVsp
— ミスト区女子えおるぜあのひめ（新鎌ヶ谷の王かきみ） (@kakimilk) January 12, 2018
Ayana Taketatsu is also active in the music duo "petit milady," teaming up with popular voice actress Aoi Yuki, who has starred in a variety of popular works, including Madoka Kaname in "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" and Hibiki Tachibana in "Senki Zesshō Symphogear."
https://twitter.com/animeseiyu/status/951205293827883008
This music duo, who are dominating the female voice acting world, express a unique worldview that often becomes addictive after just one listen.
#nowplaying 恋はみるくてぃ - petit milady pic.twitter.com/lQnUddhDWF
— SyuN (@SyuN_yui_junna) January 7, 2018
Many of their songs have been used as theme songs for various works, and they've also released music CDs and videos, making them a voice acting duo that's enjoyable not only for the ears but also for the eyes.
— あまも＊petit milady垢 (@tenkyuu90) January 3, 2018
The two also host a radio show where the two engage in friendly, private girl talk—a must-listen.
Serious yet childlike! The gap between their personalities and their personality is what makes Azunyan so appealing!
Contrary to her cute appearance, Nakano Azusa has a serious personality and can be strict with even her seniors. On the other hand, she is sad to part with Hirasawa Yui and the others after graduation, making for a charming contrast between her personality and her cute personality. Also, the sight of Nakano Azusa being teased by her seniors is very heartwarming, and it's not uncommon to find yourself naturally falling in love with Azunyan as you watch. Nakano Azusa's cuteness is obvious just from the nickname given to her by Hirasawa Yui, but be sure to experience her charm for yourself in the video.
