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Kanon

2006 – 2007Show1 season24 episodesTV-14

AnimationComedy
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

A deeply moving, profoundly sad animated series about mystery and the mind, with standout editing and score.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing · you want to half-watch while scrolling

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Not for laughs or adrenaline.

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Episodes

1 season · 24 episodes · best: S1E24 "Yume no hate no kanon 'kanon'" 9.0

Episodes

8.3

Story

Can the future exist without a past?

Yuichi hasn’t seen his cousin Nayuki in years. Now that he’s back, all knowledge of ever visiting has vanished. He tries to adjust to the vaguely familiar surroundings, but the gaps in his memory haunt him as time grows short. The pieces of the puzzle have appeared – an eerily silent beauty with blazing tresses, the mysterious girl with the winged backpack, and the sword-wielding demon slayer – but it’s up to Yuichi to discover how they fit together.

Feels like

  • Non-Linear Time Loop Mystery
  • Melancholic Supernatural Drama
  • Visual Novel Adaptation
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Memory and Identity
  • Atmospheric Soundtrack
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • Bittersweet Romance
  • Psychological Horror Elements

Cast

24 of 38 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tatsuya Ishihara, Noriko Takao, Kazuya Sakamoto
Written by
Fumihiko Shimo
Produced by
Shinichi Nakamura, Yoko Hatta

Everyone

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Facts

October 6, 2006 · March 16, 2007 · Ended

First aired
October 6, 2006
Last aired
March 16, 2007
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 24 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
39 countries

Tropes

Dub-Induced Plot Hole, Butt-Monkey, Byronic Hero +9

  • Dub-Induced Plot Hole
  • Butt-Monkey
  • Byronic Hero
  • Memento MacGuffin
  • Idiots Cannot Catch Colds
  • Featureless Protagonist
  • Ret-Gone
  • Troll
  • Mobile Shrubbery
  • Childhood Memory Demolition Team
  • Pet Baby Wild Animal
  • Trademark Favorite Food

12 of 135 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Kanon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kanon?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, Kanon streams on Crunchyroll. It also streams in 38 other countries.

Is Kanon worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Kanon okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Kanon?

10 h

About 10 hours: 24 episodes in 1 season of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2006 to 2007.

Will Kanon make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Can I half-watch Kanon?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 8 for complexity.

Is Kanon in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.