Past Anime Review: CLANNAD Season 1

October 22, 2011
Posted by MedusaS


ZOMG, THAT TOOK FOREVER!


But here it is! The CLANNAD review!

I have to say, for one of my favorite romance animes, the plot is quite forgettable. So please pardon me if I get anything wrong!


The story begins with Tomoya Okazaki, as he begins a new term on his last year of school. Okazaki is labelled as a delinquent, due to his family background.


Suddenly, walking past a field of cherry blossoms, he bumps into a soft-spoken girl of the name of Nagisa Furukawa. She is a repeat student, who had to repeat due to a sickness she had. She has a dream: to restart the empty drama club! 

Okazaki Tomoya

So the delinquent joins in and helps her, not knowing the life changing experience he will have from doing so.


While reforming the drama club, They are helped by Tomoya's best friend and ULTIMATE LOSER, Sunohara Youhei! (He is also labelled as a delinquent). Two girls, Kotomi Ichinose and Fuko Ibuki, also join the club. Tomoya also meets Nagisa's parents, who are... an interesting bunch. Other girls such as the Fujibayashi sisters and Sakagami Tomoyo also appear here and there.

Sunohara Youhei

Well, the theme of the anime is of helping one another, of which Fuko's story begins first. She was actually a victim of an accident, of which she is bedridden in a hospital. But HOW IS SHE moving and walking like nothing happened? Well, mystic forces are at work...

Ibuki Fuko

With Fuko's sister getting engaged, things start to turn for the worst. Fuko's presence starts to vanish as people just forget who she is. Well, to keep it short, it had a moving but sad ending! T_T

Nagisa Furukawa

Things go well with Kotomi, though she can't play the violin for NUTS. However, her story changes as a strange man who knows Kotomi suddenly gives her the scare, and she retreats to her home. Surprisingly, she lives in an abandoned like house. All of which gives Tomoya the dejavu, of which he is reminded of a horrible memory of the past, the death of a family. Nagisa, Tomoya and the Fujibayashis attempt to help her move on and forget the past.

And finally, the last development, the stories of Tomoya and Nagisa emerge, all of which are also sad stories to hear of their past. Tomoya's inability to play his favourite sport, and the loss of Nagisa's parents' dreams.


However, the anime's climax all comes down to the final play of the drama club. Would it be a success, or would it end up in failure? WATCH TO FIND OUT. Hehheh.

Kotomi Ichinose

Ryou Fujibayashi

Plot-wise, it is well crafted, and I have no issues with that. Even after watching it again, it was SO HEARTWARMING THAT I CRIED. 


Well, if you are wondering what is the theme, it is that of clanship, (Oh thats where the title is derived from) and family. 

Kyou Fujibayashi

However, this anime is quite depressing, but eventually they all end up in happy endings (except for the fuko one). Another thing is that its slightly boring, (its like watching a drama without action). 


Now let me take a deep breath. CLANNAD premiered with 22 awesome episodes, with an extra and OVA. After Season 1, it had Season 2, with 22 EPISODES, 2 extras, and ANOTHER OVA. After which, there was also a CLANNAD film. You can also find CLANNAD in manga, in the PC Visual novel, OR the traditional Light Novel. Wow.

Furukawa Family

CLANNAD S1 was subbed by Aquastar-Anime, Doki, Static-Subs, Coalgirls, and a.f.k.

Enjoy your CLANNAD!! ^_^


PS: OH, AND CHECK OUT THAT COOL VIDEO UP THERE. DarrenW spent 2 whole weeks on that stuff and I can't get enough of it!


Next review: Which anime is like Ouran but the female version?


MedusaS
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