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Clannad

2007 – 2009Show2 seasons44 episodesTV-PG

AnimationComedy
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic–9.0

A deeply moving, deeply romantic animated series about growing up and family, with standout score and characters.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares or adrenaline.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 44 episodes · best: S2E18 "Daichi no hate" 9.8

Episodes

7.8
8.8

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Heartbreaking Drama
  • Slice-of-Life Romance
  • Family Bonds
  • Emotional Rollercoaster
  • High School Life
  • Supernatural Elements
  • Coming of Age
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Cherished Memories

Cast

24 of 125 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tatsuya Ishihara, Noriyuki Kitanohara, Naoko Yamada
Written by
Fumihiko Shimo
Produced by
Shinichi Nakamura, Yoko Hatta
Music by
Shinji Orito

Everyone

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Facts

October 5, 2007 · March 13, 2009 · Ended

First aired
October 5, 2007
Last aired
March 13, 2009
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 44 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
18 countries

Tropes

The Glomp, Moon Rabbit, Pungeon Master +9

  • The Glomp
  • Moon Rabbit
  • Pungeon Master
  • 2D Visuals, 3D Effects
  • Art Shift
  • Dude, He's Like in a Coma
  • Unflinching Walk
  • The Name Is Bond, James Bond
  • Headbutt Thermometer
  • The Power of Friendship
  • By the Power of Grayskull!
  • Only Six Faces

12 of 312 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Clannad?"

Questions about Clannad

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Clannad?

HiDiveHidive

In the United States, Clannad streams on HiDive and Hidive. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is Clannad worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.2).

Is Clannad okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceSuicide themesDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, suicide themes, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Clannad?

18 h

About 18 hours: 44 episodes in 2 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2007 to 2009.

Will Clannad make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is Clannad plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Clannad in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.