When seen in that light, Clannad ~AS~ effectively played out a story that neither catered to an audience nor skewed reality (except for the orbs of light, of course). There is a bit of controversy over the ending of ~AS~, but those who wish to have a “truer” ending can consider the second to last episode as such (don’t hate me for suggesting it). While he may not know it, he is destined to face pain and suffering through his life. While the first season portrayed many main characters and their stories, ~AS~ focuses on the life of Tomoya and lightly on the lives of those who surround him. The power that Clannad ~AS~ exerts comes from its characters. Torch can be a real mood breaker at times. Torch is very upbeat, but many people consider it unnecessary and I agree. The ending song, Torch, which is played in every episode, serves to alleviate this, for better or worse. Each sad moment is profound and beautiful, but nevertheless it is sad. Don’t get me wrong, Clannad ~AS~ really has some happy moments as well, but Kyoani tends to depress many, many times. Even when rewatching episodes, I cried again. I won’t lie, I cried at least 5 times throughout the season. Kyoto Animation does many things with Clannad ~AS~ including some very effective humor in many places, but Clannad ~AS~ will make you cry and smile, often both in the same episode. If you are looking for a cheerful anime, turn away now.
That is to say, not all aspects of Clannad ~AS~ are perfect, but the impact was enough for me. Does it matter that there are miracles and magic orbs of light flying around? For me, no. While many of the situations may be overblown and excessively dramatized (at least in the opinion of some people), it is ultimately true that every facet of Clannad ~AS~ gives the audience some insight into life. It is a respectable reflection of life and delves into what many shows do not, and cannot, represent: the story after the story. Clannad ~AS~ takes the tale of the first season and shapes it around a single person. The genuine meaning of “life goes on.” Additionally, by extending over many years, the true significance of every event begins to emerge. You see, what Kyoani succeeds in is hitting on the points that make life truly what it is. As I watched Clannad ~AS~, it was not as much a slice out of Tomoya’s life but a slice out of mine.
However, “slice of life” can be a deceptive term. A slice out of the life of a delinquent who can’t seem to do anything right and struggles to protect what really matters to him as the world comes crashing down. While it may be classified as a romance or even a harem anime by some (at least the first season could be), I really classify Clannad ~AS~ as a slice of life.
What Clannad ~AS~ really excels at, however, is the way it tells the story of that man. What the viewer gets when watching it is the story of a man. The concept of Clannad ~AS~ is neither truly unique nor breathtakingly wonderful. I am well aware that not everyone enjoys Clannad and ~AS~, especially since the magical light orbs are outlandish to some, but for me it was a bit of a godsend among anime. Through this story, Clannad ~AS~ can powerfully change the way you perceive the world around you. What Clannad ~AS~ gives the viewer is a story of life. The first few episodes run almost identically to those of the first season, but the true After Story part branches off in a manner that is unique only to ~AS~. For those of you who watched the first season and dropped the show, I urge you to pick up ~AS~ and give it a chance. It is difficult to convey the emotions that went through my mind as I watched Clannad ~AS~. For those who are interested in the individual components, here they are and the reasons behind them are available at the end of the review:Įnjoyment (in this case influence): 10+/10 At first glance, there is nothing notably outstanding about it as a whole. I won't spend much time on the individual components of Clannad ~After Story~ (or Clannad ~AS~ as I will call it now) like I have with my other reviews. Note that there may be very minor spoilers. That being said, this review is tailored to all readers, and can be understood without knowledge of the first season. Is not necessary, it is highly recommended if you want to get the most out of ~After Story~ as well as this review. In that sense, no other anime can compare, as no other anime has provided an equivalent reaction on my part.īefore you continue, you should know that Clannad ~After Story~ is a continuation of the story from Clannad and an adaptation from the original Visual Novel by KEY. It legitimately moved me to make certain decisions, for better or for worse. In a nutshell, Clannad ~After Story~ influenced the way I will live for the rest of my life and not just in some half-assed way like any other show would. I experienced something that changed my life.
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