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Ho-Kago Tea Time
Origin	Toyosato, Japan
Genres	Soft rock, Rock music, Comedy music
Years active	April 9, 2007 (April 9, 2007)–present
Members	Ritsu Tainaka Yui Hirasawa Tsumugi Kotobuki Mio Akiyama Azusa Nakano

Ho-Kago Tea Time is a fictional music group from the anime K-on!. The band was founded by Ritsu Tainaka and has 5 active member including Ritsu Tainaka(Drums), Mio Akiyama(bass), Tsumugi Kotobuki(also known as Mugi)(keyboard), Yui Hirasawa(1st guitar), and Azusa Nakano(2nd guitar). Ritsu, Mio, and Mugi were first to join the band in 2007 followed by Yui about 2 weeks later. In 2008, Azusa joined the band after hearing them playing at a concert in there school

First Stage

The first stage of the band consist of Ritsu Tainaka, Mio Akiyama, Tsumugi Kotobuki, and Yui Hirasawa and has 3 albums and 6 songs (not including Instrumentals)

Albums

Fuwa Fuwa Time

• Fuwa Fuwa Time, (ふわ ふわ ちめ) was the first song written by Ho-Kago Tea Time and was played at their first concert and is a fan favorite. The major vocal roles went to Yui and Mio
• Tsubasa Wo Kudasai, (つばさ を ください) is not ever played in the anime or manga, but is available on spotify[1]. It is based off of a japanese folk song, Tsubasa Wo Kudasai. Major vocals went to Ritsu, Yui, and Mio

Cagayake! Girls

• Cagayake! Girls is the fist opening to the anime. The major vocal roles go to Yui
• Happy!? Sorry!! is also only available on spotify[2]. again, the major vocal roles got to Yui

Don't Say "Lazy"

• Don't Say "lazy" is the first closing of the anime. Major vocal roles got to Mio
• Bitter Sweet Beauty Song is only available on spotify[3]. Major vocal roles are shared by Mio and Yui

Second Stage

The second Stage of the band introduces Azusa to the band and with her, many more songs. This Stage has 7 albums and 20 songs

Albums

Ho-Kago Tea Time II

• Ichigo Parfait Ga Tomaranai is only available on spotify[4]. The major vocal roles go to Yui
• Pure Pure Heart is a song played for the Mio fan club which started after she tripped on stage causing a minor wardrobe malfunction. Naturally, Mio has all the major vocals
• Honey Sweet Tea Time is available on spotify , though is mentioned briefly in the anime. All major vocal roles go to Mugi
• Samidare 20 Love is available on spotify. Major vocal roles go to Mio
• Tokimeki sugar is available on spotify. Major vocal roles go to Mio
• Fuyu No High is available on spotify. major vocal roles go to Yui
• Tenshi Ni Furetayo is a farewell song made for Azusa because Yui, Mio, Ritsu, and Mugi are graduating from high school that year. Everyone has some sort of vocal role
• Ho-Kago Tea Time is available on spotify. Major vocal roles go to Ritsu, while everyone else has more minor roles

Gohan Wa Okazu/U&I

• Gohan Wa Okazu is played once in the anime and once in the movie and is written by Yui. "gohan wa okazu" translates to "rice is a side-dish". All major vocals go to Yui
• U&I is played once in the anime and is written by Yui. This song was made a "thank you" to Yui's little sister, Ui. All major vocals go to Yui

Singing!

• Singing! is played at the end of the movie. All major vocals go to Mio.
• ohayou, Mata Ashita is available on spotify[5]. Everyone has very important roles in the song

Utauyo!! Miracle

• Utauyo!! Miracle is the last intro song for the anime. Majr vocal roles go to Yui
• Kirakira Days is only available on spotify[6]. major vocal roles go to Yui

Unmei Wa Endless

• Unmei Wa Endless is available on spotify[7]. major vocal roles go to Yui
• Ichiban Ippai is available on spotify. major vocal roles go to Yui

No, Thank You!

• No, Thank You! is played as the last closing song more the last episodes, major vocal roles go to Mio
• Girls in Wonderland is available on spotify[8]. major vocal roles go to Mio

Go! Go! Maniac

• Go! Go! Maniac is the second intro song to thea anime. major vocal roles go to Yui.
• Genius...!? is available on spotify[9]. major vocal roles go to Yui.

Listen!!

• Listen!! is the second closing song in the anime. Major vocal roles go to Mio
• Our Magic is only available on spotify[10]. major vocal roles go to Mio

Image songs

Yui Hirasawa

(Note that all songs are produced and sung by Yui Hirasawa)

• Oh My Giita!! is a song dedicated to her Guitar, Gīta. available on spotify[11]
• Shiawasa Biyori. There is not much this song. It is avaible on spotify
• Gi-ta ni kubittake is more intence then Yui's normal style and is on spotify[12]
• Sunday Siesta is a very slow and calming song
• Let's Go is a song that suits Yui's style. most of the song is just variations of her voice singing

Mio Akiyama

(Note that all songs are produced and sung by Mio Akiyama)

• Seishun Vibrations is very fitting to Mio's more serious style of of music. Its is avaiable on spotify[13]
• Aozora Monologue is a more slow and somber song compared to the other songs from the band

Ritsu Tainaka

(Note that all songs are produced and sung by Ritsu Tainaka)

• Drumming Shining My Life is a perfect reflection of Ritsu's style. it is very fast and wild. It is available on spotify[14]
• Yuuzora A La Carte is more of a slow song and is a perfect example of Ritsu's serious side

Tsumugi Kotobuki

(Note that all songs are produced and sung by Tsumugi Kotobuki)

• Diary wa Fortissimo is a fast song and is one of the few times we hear Mugi sing. It is available on spotify[15]
• Yesai no Jounetsu Is a slow song compared to Mugi's care-free style

Azusa Nakano

(Note that all songs are produced and sung by Azusa Nakanoi)

• Over the Starlight shows Azusa has more of a fast paced style. it is on spotify[16]
• Joyful Todays is slower and more calming then Azusa's preferred style.

Ui Hirasawa

(Note that all songs are produced and sung by Ui Hirasawa)

• lovely Sister Love is a song likely dedicated to her sister, Yui. It is available on spotify[17]
• Oui! Ai Kotoba is a very calming song and soft song, which is very fitting for Ui's Style
• Uki Uki My Own Way is a slow, yet loud song. it is available on spotify[18]
• Shiny Gems is a slow, upbeat song

Jun Suzuki

(Note that all songs are produced and sung by Jun Suzuki)

• Junjou Bomber!! is a fast song that conveys a lot of energy. It is on spotify[19]
• Midnight Superstar is likely based on a Jazz or Ragtime style of song

Nodoka Manabe

(Note that all songs are produced and sung by Nodoka Manane)

• Coolly Hotty Tension Hi is a high energy song. It is available on spotify[20]
• Prologue is a slow song that captures the peace of mind of Nodoka
• Jump is a a high energy song. it is available on spotify[21]
• Hidamari Living is a very slow song

Come With Me!!

Almost every character of K-on sung a song titled "come With Me!!". It is always the same song, the only difference is who sings it

Instruments

Every Member of Ho-Kago Tea Time has their own instrument

• Yui Hirasawa has a Cherry Sunburst Gibson Les Paul Standard electric guitar

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• Mio Akiyama Has a left handed Fender Precision Bass

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• Ritsu Tainaka Has a Yellow Yamaha Hipgig Drum Kit
• Tsumugi Kotobuki uses a Korg Triton Extreme 76-key

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• Azusa Nakano uses a Cherry Red Fender Mustang

A Japanese Mustang.