I'm really enjoying this cast Tamako Market has going on. It obviously focuses on its main characters, but the supporting characters all show their own sparks of personality as well.
It's definitely too early to say because we're only two episodes in, but things like the faster pacing of scenes and the perspectives an episode takes differentiate it from K-On to me. I also feel like this show is more liberal about its POV characters than K-On, partly to the type of stories being told.
Despite the preview from episode one being all about Midori, there was also the bit with Tamako's dad that I enjoyed. We'll see if the new character shares the spotlight in the next episode as well. The new character seems pretty likely to be an outsider character. There might be a bit more involved in introducing this new character into the setting, so I wouldn't be surprised if it were dedicated to her. That being said, I feel like Yamada is capable of introducing a character and having some focus on the characters of the shopping district as well.
Tamako has the cutest casual clothes, by the way. Loving this show!
Edit: Ehh... I might change my avatar to Tamako (or Midori) again. Maybe.