Clannad (2007)
A deeply moving Japanese anime series about a troubled young man whose life is quietly transformed by an unexpected friendship and the redeeming power of human connection.
Clannad - Series Information
- Original Title: CLANNAD
- First Air Year: 2007
- Last Air Year: 2009
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-PG
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 44
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: October 5, 2007 (United States - TV-PG), October 5, 2007 (Germany - 12), October 5, 2007 (Australia - PG)
- Networks: TBS
- Alternative Titles: 团子大家族 (CN), クラナド (JP), 小鎮家族 (TW), แคลนนาด อาฟเตอร์ สตอรี่ (TH)
- Production Companies: Kyoto Animation, movic, Pony Canyon, TBS
- Production Countries: Japan
Clannad - Plot
Tomoya Okazaki is a third year high school student resentful of his life. His mother passed away from a car accident when he was younger, causing his father to resort to alcohol and cigarettes. This results in fights between the two until Tomoya's shoulder is injured in a fight. Since then, Tomoya has had distant relationships with his father, causing him to become a delinquent over time. While on a walk to school, he meets a strange girl named Nagisa Furukawa who is a year older, but is repeating due to illness. Due to this, she is often alone as most of her friends have moved on. The two begin hanging out and slowly, as time goes by, Tomoya finds his life shifting in a new direction.
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Clannad - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Yuichi Nakamura
- Mai Nakahara
- Ryotaro Okiayu
- Kikuko Inoue
- Ryo Hirohashi
- Daisuke Sakaguchi
- Mamiko Noto
- Akemi Kanda
- Houko Kuwashima
- Ai Nonaka
Writers
- Fumihiko Shimo
Clannad - FAQs
Is Clannad based on a visual novel?
Yes, Clannad is adapted from the acclaimed visual novel of the same name developed by Key and published in 2004. The visual novel is renowned for its emotionally resonant storytelling, and the anime adaptation by Kyoto Animation faithfully captures its heartfelt narrative across two seasons.
Does Clannad: After Story have a happy ending?
Clannad: After Story concludes with a bittersweet but ultimately hopeful ending. After enduring profound tragedy and loss, Tomoya is granted a second chance through a supernatural twist tied to the Illusionary World arc, allowing him to rewrite fate and reunite with those he loves most.
Where can you stream Clannad online?
Clannad is available to stream on HiDive and the Hidive Amazon Channel via subscription. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. HiDive is generally considered the primary dedicated streaming home for the series.
How many seasons and episodes does Clannad have?
Clannad consists of 2 main seasons plus a collection of specials. Season 1 (Clannad) contains 22 episodes, Season 2 (Clannad: After Story) contains 22 episodes, and Season 0 includes 5 special episodes, bringing the total to 44 episodes across the main seasons.
What is Clannad about?
Clannad follows Tomoya Okazaki, a disillusioned high school student whose life changes after meeting Nagisa Furukawa, a kind girl repeating her year due to illness. The series explores themes of friendship, family, love, and personal growth, earning widespread praise for its emotional depth and mature storytelling.
What is the content rating for Clannad?
Clannad is rated TV-PG in the United States, making it suitable for most audiences with parental guidance suggested for younger viewers. While the series is generally gentle in tone, it deals with mature emotional themes including grief, illness, and family hardship that may be intense for very young viewers.
Who are the main voice actors in Clannad?
The principal voice cast includes Yuichi Nakamura as Tomoya Okazaki, Mai Nakahara as Nagisa Furukawa, Ryotaro Okiayu as Akio Furukawa, Kikuko Inoue as Sanae Furukawa, Ryo Hirohashi as Kyou Fujibayashi, Daisuke Sakaguchi as Youhei Sunohara, and Mamiko Noto as Kotomi Ichinose, among others.
When did Clannad first air?
Clannad first aired on October 5, 2007, broadcasting on TBS in Japan. The second season, Clannad: After Story, premiered in October 2008. The series concluded in 2009, with Kyoto Animation producing both seasons to considerable critical and fan acclaim.
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