Clannad (2007)
Anime series · 23 episodes · Kyoto Animation · directed by Tatsuya Ishihara
ComedyDramaRomanceSlice of LifeSupernatural
Kyoto Animation's Clannad is a supernatural slice-of-life drama directed by Tatsuya Ishihara. It follows cynical high school senior Tomoya Okazaki as he befriends the shy, ailing Nagisa Furukawa and a diverse ensemble of classmates. Together, they navigate school life, personal struggles, and the complexities of coming of age and family.
Clannad screencaps & stills
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Clannad in motion
Short loops for study, each cut to a single shot.
The story
The narrative centers on Tomoya Okazaki, a high school student grappling with profound personal loss. His mother’s death led his father into alcoholism and gambling, creating a rift between them and leaving Tomoya feeling isolated and directionless. This bitterness defines his outlook as he drifts through his final year of school.
His routine changes when he encounters Nagisa Furukawa, an older student repeating her grade due to a chronic illness. Nagisa, lonely after her friends have graduated, finds an unexpected connection with Tomoya. Their developing friendship, alongside their interactions with other students, begins to challenge Tomoya's cynical worldview, suggesting a path toward healing and a more hopeful future. The series explores how these relationships can reshape a life marked by grief and detachment.
Credits & cast
- Studio
- Kyoto Animation
- Director
- Tatsuya Ishihara
- Story
- Key
- Music
- Jun Maeda
- Voice
- Ai Nonaka as Fuuko Ibuki
- Voice
- Mamiko Noto as Kotomi Ichinose
- Voice
- Houko Kuwashima as Tomoyo Sakagami
- Voice
- Mai Nakahara as Nagisa Furukawa
Where to watch Clannad
Streaming services that list it. Availability changes by country.
Clannad colour palette
The main colours across the whole series, by share of the picture.
Colour script
The dominant colour of each sampled frame, from the first minute to the last.
Where Clannad happens
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Clannad background art
Frames with no characters in them: the places, as painted.
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Matched frame to frame, on style and colour.
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Questions about Clannad
Who made Clannad?
Clannad (2007) was animated by Kyoto Animation and directed by Tatsuya Ishihara.
Where can I watch Clannad?
HIDIVE and Amazon Prime Video list Clannad. Availability changes by country.
What anime are like Clannad?
Fans most often recommend Kanon, Angel Beats!, Air, Toradora!. In look: Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Beyond the Boundary -I'll Be Here-: Past.
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