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Summer break is now over; the second semester has started for Tomoya, Nagisa and the others, and little has changed. Since Tomoya's relationship with his father is still troubled, he continues to live with Nagisa and her family, even if it means getting roped into organizing a baseball team for the family bakery. Life at school continues as normal with Sunohara as carefree as ever; however, when his sister Mei voices her concerns about him, the series of events that follow place a strain on Sunohara and Tomoya’s friendship. Whether it's saving a person from themselves or passing on a message from the past, one thing’s for sure: no matter how tough things get, good friends will always be there to help out.
The 'girl in the sky' is a legend passed down through the ranks of one special family. Armed with the magical puppet skills he learned from his mother, Yukito Kunisaki follows in her footsteps, traveling from place to place, ever searching for that girl in the sky, ever chasing after that legend. His journeys have led him to a small costal town where he meets a girl that has a peculiar interest in him - could she be the one? As events slowly start to unfold in front of his very eyes, Yukito finds himself amidst a story that spans a thousand summers...
In both there is thread about other world, mysterious world, magic world. In Clannad AS it is the girl with robot and in Air it is girl with wings. In main story male character is surrounded by girls. In both you can find drama and romance(not that many in Air as in Clannad AS, but it is).
In both series there is a distinct kind of relationship that goes beyond trust and sexual attraction. However, both are also pit up against insurmountable odds and thier dedication seems to blind them to the fact that they cannot succeed. Commitment to a higher whole than themselves seems to be a predominant theme in both of these anime.
If you liked the mix of drama and romance in Clannad After Story then you may want to check out Air. It has a similar sort of tone to that of Clannad After Story, so if you liked that in AS then you may like that in Air.
Both shows are by Kyoto Animation, KEY and Visual Art's. Combining the brilliant visual novel features into the anime, Kyoto Animation captured the brilliant tear-jerking scenes of the visual novels in both of these anime. While Air features less characters than Clannad, both share similar designs and they are certainly worth a watch.
Clannad Afterstory and AIR, apart from having very similar tragic themes also alike in that they have beautiful animation. Bottom line- if you liked one or the other then you'll like the other as well. Clannad Afterstory is the continuation of the first Clannad as well as a few side stories, alternate perspectives of the story, as well as a second ending.
These are two bitter-sweet stories about the harsh road to adulthood and the problems life casts in one's way. The loss of something irreplaceable and how life should go on even after such an incident are themes you will find in both animes.
Clannad - After Story and Air have quite a few things in common, among those:
1) The romance in both anime is realistic
2) Both anime have a knack for drawing tears
3) Both flesh out their characters in an exquisite manner
Air and clannad are both drama animes from Key, though Air doesn't play in a school environment, and the main male character doesn't have such a hard time with the girl, it still has a lot of drama in it. personally i think Clannad and Air are both very memorable and you won't regret watching either of them.
Instead of repeating what all other recommendations are saying I'll say this: If you fail to agree with them you have to be mentally challenged. Both are about gaining something and having it ripped away thus very emotional at times and extremely good. Air is a bit older so the animation is a bit weaker but still its very good considering its age.
If you like Clannad After Story you'll also like Air. Both are kinda depressing and enough to make you cry or sad. :(
both prety awesome, I realy enjoyed this anime even cryed a little and yeah thats not quiet normal for me to get all emotional over somehting like that .. and so you know... (= <3
To start off, their both made by "Key" which has a knack for creating masterpeices that touch you're heart in unique ways. They both focus somewhat on a supernatural theme, air more then clannad. Would definatly like anything made by key if you liked clannad.
Both of these animes have complex, supernatural storylines, but are also accompanied by drama, humour, and romance. Another similarity between the two is the art. Fantastic.
It's been seven years since Yuuichi Aizawa returned to the city he once lived in as a child. Though many things happened to Yuuichi in his past, he can only remember bits and pieces. His parents left Yuuichi in the care of Akiko once again, and this time, he will attend the same school as his cousin Nayuki. Many different girls appear before him, and some of them seem to know him from his past. Yuuichi must now recover his memories of the dark secrets that he erased from his heart, before he loses his precious ones.
In both, Clannad and Kanon you can find jokes, romance, drama and other similar things. Main character is surrounded by girls. There are mysterious characters too just like Mai or Makoto in Kanon and girl in other world or the cat in Clannad After Story.
Animes are similar, just like prev. serie of Clannad with Kanon.
Becous kanon and Clannad after story bith are very dramatic animes. Both animes are about love. In both anime there is many dramatic moments, but the end of story will suprise you.
If you're looking for a damn good cry, go for either of these fantastic animes. These are the type of shows that make you feel so much it's almost impossible not to be moved, it's amazing how much beauty can be found in such tragedy... yeah... get some tissues.
Similar in story, art and style of work. Also made by the same group around the same time and is just a beautiful as this one.
What to say that hasn't all ready been said? Not a lot...Both these animes are the pinnacle of there genre, and two of the best anime you could ever watch. I found Clannad a bit boring at times but still very good, but o boy was it worth watching to get to see After story. Emotions may arise in even the most manly of people, if you feel nothing watching either of these then you probably lack heart.
Both stunning and beautiful with the same atmosphere to them, nothing less then masterpieces for all ages.
If you liked Kanon/Clannad, you'll guaranteed like the opposite because both of them got very much drama and the main character are both males.
This masterpiece (Angel Beats!) has all right to join the Key animation bundle being Clannad, Air & Kanon (2006). And the tear jerking magic they produce. On top of all that they added something extra this time, some comedy and action.
both prety awesome, I realy enjoyed this anime even cryed a little and yeah thats not quiet normal for me to get all emotional over somehting like that .. and so you know... (= <3
If you're desperate for more shows like Clannad, this anime was directed by the same studio and the manga was written by the same studio. Very similar shows. Same kind of awkward humor prevalent in Clannad.
These are two of my favorite anime's in the world, on par with AnoHana and Ef. The first twelve episodes of Kanon line up very well with Clannad, but the second half goes with After Story as it is less haappy-go-lucky and much more serious. Both of them are unbelievably well done haremish romance dramas that take on a supernatural aspect and make you fall head over heals in love with the characters. Kanon works with arcs, where After Story essentially follows Tomoya and Nagisa, but otherwise they are extremely similar in character development and personality. Both shows will draw you in, make you cry (After Story a little more than Kanon), break your heart into a thousand pieces, then pick it up and tape it all back together <3 Watch them, I mean it!
Death and reincarnation are inescapable, but what happens in between? Without warning and without his memories, a boy who only recalls his last name - Otonashi - wakes up next to a girl named Yuri who offers him a gun and tells him to shoot an angel. Assuming it must be a misunderstanding, Otonashi is then almost killed by the angel and is drawn into Yuri's army to battle to delay the beginning of his next life. Immortality is within reach, but if Otonashi remembers how he died, will he keep fighting or allow himself to vanish?
Angel Beats! and Clannad After Story share many things in common, similar animation style, similar characters personalities, both were produced by the same studio and since these are the works of Kei, from how Clannad was i predict that Angel Beats will have a similar plot, sad, sorrowful, dramatic with plenty of ending options, be it happy, sad or between this two. Both send the same feeling so if you liked Clannad you will definitely enjoy Angel Beats and vice-versa.
Few series try to get you to care about its characters as much as these two. Although Clannad develops them a bit better, both series focus on making you love the characters in it before tragically taking them away from us.
The highlights of both shows are funny character interactions, and both do well most of the time at humor. They definently have some memorable "highlight scenes".
It also helps that these 2 have near-identical main characters.
Finally, both of them take their animation to a whole other level. Angel Beats is the prettiest anime I've seen, and Clannad isn't far behind. You will be wowed with every bright, detailed scene they throw at you.
This masterpiece (Angel Beats!) has all right to join the Key animation bundle being Clannad, Air & Kanon (2006). And the tear jerking magic they produce. On top of all that they added something extra this time, some comedy and action.
The shows are both sad with some supernatural stuff thrown in. I even think the theme songs are by the same artist... The songs sound similar, at least.
both prety awesome, I realy enjoyed this anime even cryed a little and yeah thats not quiet normal for me to get all emotional over somehting like that .. and so you know... (= <3 It showes a diffrent view of what could happen after life... so its quiet intersting
it may be strange to think how these 2 animes could be anything alike by reading the synopsis for both stories, even if they where both done by Key. But trust me when i say you couldnt be more wrong both these anime have a story that focuses on the story that comes with each char, it may tell the story in a diffrent setting with diffrent methods, but one thing is for certain both these animes do it extremely well and if you liked one try the other, and you too will be surprised. both anime's are an emotional rollercoaster of laughs and cries and i'm sure if you enjoyd one the other will be amazing aswell
What can you say? Both amazingly emotional animes. The stories themselves are not that similar, but the feelings they create are. Big doses of comedy -which is actually funny- and deep plotlines. Only 3 animes have ever given me such an emotional experience. The best thing that I can say without giving away any spoliers would be : Both of these stories punch your heart in the face.
It lacks action but it is great none the less. It the story is immense and really gets to you in many ways. One minute you could be laughing and/or smiling, then the next you could be crying your eyes dry. Both Clannad After Story and Angel Beats! will be making you ask for more at the end.
P.S. If your going to watch Clannad After Story, I advise you watch Clannad first, as Clannad After Story is like a second season to Clannad.
They're both Key productions! Both have fantastically emotional plot pivot-points. (And in some ways Angel Beats! has a better ending.)
Both very sad animes with After Story taking the cake with it tugging on your emotions. Both very good animes, again with an edge to After Story, but I suggest watching both.
I've been solely into slice of life anime for quite a long time now, and can honestly say that there are almost no other shows out there as moving as Clannad or Anohana (5 cm per second comes really close though). These are the only two shows that have ever made me change the way I see or feel about the world, and I find that amazing to be coming from an animated show. Although Clannad season 1 was more just a dramatic harem to me than an emotionally touching show as After Story was, if you're looking for a show that will change your outlook on family and friends, I highly recommend Anohana and Clannad/AS. These two shows are probably the most beautiful pieces of work I've ever seen in my last 10 or so years of watching anime.
If you like one, you'll probably like the other. Both animes feature several heartwrenching moments, both have likable characters with great personalities, both have great animation style, quality, soundtracks and voice acting, and both are, in my opinion, must-watches amongst slice-of-life fans.
There are very few shows out there that are so spectacularly emotional, heartwarming, gut-wrenching, mature, bittersweet, and serious, which can make you laugh and cry at the same time, but AnoHana and Clannad do just that. Both of these shows center around a group of high school students as they deal with complex emotional issues, like love, loss, and mutual understanding. The characters must deal with difficult problems from their past while trying desperatly to look towards the future. Both shows are full of tears and laughter as the characters face with their problems with the support of others, finding themselves in the process. There is also a stong element of the supernatural weaved through both shows that is vital to the plot. These are two of the greatest shows I have ever seen, and if you want a break from the standard school-life story and wish for something a bit more involved and rich, then these shows are for you. If you liked one, I'm sure you'll like the other.
Both animes are having the same somewhat "tragedic" plot. So, if you want to be all "emo-ish" with anime, you should try both of this. Or If you've loved AnoHana, i'm sure you'll love Clannad: AS too.
These are the two most beautiful stories I've ever witnessed. They have so much in common, it's hard to know where to start. They are both incredible stories of what people can accomplish when they come together. They show to importance of friendship and bonds that can never be broken, and of course that love trancends more than just distance, but time, tragedy and death. I think Clannad AS has a wider range of emotional factors but they are both so emotionally moving it's impossible not to cry. Clannad really makes your heart hurt but in a good way, where AnoHana had me balling like a child at the end. But they were tears of joy, not loss. Don't get the wrong idea, they are both beautiful endings. Even though there are still tears rolling down my face as i write this, there's also a smile. The ending to AnoHana is so PERFECT. Everyone absolutely must watch them both. The AnimePlaney description of Clannad AS doesn't do it justice, and AnoHana doesn't have one yet. I'm telling all drama romance fans to watch them, and bring more than one box of tissues!
In a high school setting, there are many people whose stories must be told: Hiro, an aspiring manga artist whose view of the world is "missing a certain color," according to himself; his childhood friend Kei, who is vying for his attention; Kyosuke, a photographer and cameraman who seeks to capture true emotion in his work; the ever-cheerful Miyako, who meets Hiro by chance and immediately becomes attached to him; the gentle Renji, unsure of his aspirations to become a novelist; and Kei's mysterious and quiet sister Chihiro, who seems to be a different person every day. As time passes and they interact with one another more, their paths increasingly intertwine as shades of regrettable pasts emerge.
both have a great story full of emotions and romance... funny and sad in the same time... both have a great animation and both are full of cute girls xP
Both series got very strong drama stories, and although the story in ~ef~ might be a little more stylistic oriented while in CLANNAD it feels more down to earth, they still got that magical realism feel may appeal to many people.
Both of these beautiful anime deal with a lot of drama. You can't help but feel bad for the characters and wish for their happy endings. Both show has a beautiful design different from the other but creating a similar dramatic feel. Though these stories are very unique both of them instill a warmness within you along with the sadness.
The drama of Clannad and Ef both hit so hard that the series are awesome to watch, the animation, I think clannad was better than Ef, since Ef had two storylines of which one I did not care for very much. Both stories introduce heavy love problems for the men, though they continue supporting and eventually findtrue love.
both prety awesome, I realy enjoyed this anime even cryed a little and yeah thats not quiet normal for me to get all emotional over somehting like that .. and so you know... (= <3
