Kanon (2006)

The bottom line is that Clannad and Kanon are probably the best harem anime out there, due to the fact that the protagonists are ones that you actually like. Usually in harem anime you feel like punching the main character to death, but Clannad and Kanon make you rethink the harem genre.

Both of these harem series are game conversions from 'Key', animated by 'KyoAni'. As such both series are very very pretty and extremely well-produced.

Clannad and Kanon center around a male high school student (Yuichi in Kanon, Tomoya in Clannad). They are similar in personality: both are quite sarcastic and at times, obnoxious, towards the girls they are surrounded with. There is also a female in each that is the main love interest for the male (Ayu in Kanon, Nagisa in Clannad); they are similar in character design and influence on the male. The plots are also similar; each has a number of arcs related to the girls' stories and how they affect the males' lives.

In short, both of these series are quite similar, and surely if you liked one you would like the other. If nothing else they are beautifully produced and a joy to watch.

Both Kanon and Clannad are based on visual novels by Key and were animated by the same studio. The stories are somewhat similar: the male lead meets some girls and spends time with them while trying to help them with their problems, although sometimes he plays pranks on them.

Both anime have great animation and similar character designs and while there's some humour in the first few episodes, they get really sad near the end of each arc.

Love and despair, bitter and sweet, and acceptance and denial; these are but a few of the recurring themes that form the foundation of Kanon and Clannad. From this foundation arises these two series as they tell the tale of one man whose destiny unfolds before him. Though similar in many ways, the respective heroes of Kanon and Clannad are still quite distinct from one another. As for the heroines, Kanon and Clannad both employ characters based on Moe characters. Interestingly, both series' heroines remain unique to each series. Lastly, the setting and the style of Kanon and Clannad are similar yet unique.

The paradoxical comparison between the two series is indeed seen in a myriad of ways. Yet, for viewers seeking satisfaction or perhaps heartwarming events or even events that can push one to tears, Kanon and Clannad are two sides of the coin. Enjoying one series consequently results in the enjoyment of the other.

Clannad is made by the Kyoto Animation studio, which is the same studio that created Kanon 2006. The protagonists are also very similar, in that they're great guys that are actually worth a damn (something absent in most anime). The characters in both of these series are loveable and heartwarming, as are their stories. In my opinion, both are a must-watch!

Both series share an almost mystical aura about themself. Where dreams and react with reality and miracles happen in the strangest ways. You will find yourself laughing and crying with these two series. And maybe, just maybe make you believe a little more in your dreams and miracles.

After watching Kanon 2006, I had an empty feeling, thinking I would never see an anime like it again. Clannad has done a wonderful job in proving myself wrong. Both series have quite some similarities. Such as the art style, the peaceful opening/ending theme, the sound in general, the cuteness of the girls, the different stories the characters have to tell and how they handle their problems. Both anime have a male lead who is surrounded by girls and their story is told in different story arcs. If you enjoyed watching Kanon 2006 or Clannad, the obvious next step would be to watch the other!

Both Series deal with a male lead character helping different types of girls with problems they may have. The stories both give you a feel for the male character and the female character he is currently involved with.

As many people before me have stated, Clannad and Kanon are similar in that they both revolve around a male lead and they both follow the same stile of developing one girl around the male lead then moving to the next. They both even look alike with some of the characters looking almost identical.

However there is one thing that makes the two series different. While kanon didn't have much humor and stayed serious through most of the arc's Clanned is quite funny with a lot of dry humor thrown into the story.

Thats not to say Clanned isn't serious hell if it wasn't for the humor the first arc of Clanned could have been more depressing the the first arc or kanon.

Bottom line is both are really good anime to watch and if you like one the other should be right up your ally.

If you like Clannad, you'll surely like Kanon. Both series involve the main guy with a large group of girl friends. Not quite a harem anime because the guy is only really interested in one girl romantically. Both series of the same animation studio producing them, high production values, are school slice of life stories, a single character that excels at fighting, extreme amounts of comedy, some sad dramatic parts, crisp and interesting character designs, and a touch of the supernatural. Clannad and Kanon are entertaining whirlwinds of excitement and neither is to be missed.

Both are about one kind hearted guy who makes lots of female friends who have either a very drepressing background or are facing hard times.

Each anime is set to open your hearts and make you cry by showing a slice of life in a emotional way.

Clannad is made by the same people as Kanon (2006). It has the same harem set up at Kanon (2006) and supports its great animation with an equally great plot and character arcs.

Clannad and Kanon (2006) were made by the same creators and thus resemble each in other in many aspects. They're both harem/romance anime with a touch of fantasy and humor as well as some slightly dramatic twists.

Another notable resemblance between the two are the considerably cuter than average girls which I think could very well serve as a definition for moe.

both of these animes are about a young man, who is kind of a day dreamer, who does not care for his life or his home town. but they both find or run into a girl who changes all of that. they do everything in there power to help those around them that are in need. there is no reason why you would not like one of these animes if you liked the other.

In both Kanon 2006 and Clannad the main guy in each series is trying to help out all of the girls around him. He is also kind of a smart alick with a good sense of humor that says funny things to the people around him and can always make anyone laugh.

Kanon and Clannad are both very similiar. First of all you'll became aware of the same drawing style, but also the romance dramatic storylines are very alike.

In Both Animes the Plot is of a very kind Highschool Student, who makes many connections to female students and until the half the viewer does not realise which girl the main character has really fallen for.

Also in both Storys some flashbacks happen because the main charakter has forgotten some really important things in the past.

Beautiful story with specyfic characters. Real tear - jerker. If you looking for good (ecchi free) romance witch touching scenes you'll love this both animes. On top of that both anime have great graphics and music (same studio).

This is probably the easiest rec I'll ever make. Both Kanon (2006) and Clannad are astounding works produced by Kyoto Animation, and the similarities in style and presentation between the two are enormous. In addition, both flaunt wonderful drama mixed with tinges of comedy and romance (Clannad moreso), which gives them a broad appeal. If you like one, the other is a 110% guaranteed hit.

These two anime are really, really similar. Starting from characters, throug the plot and the dream theme, they are like siblings. In both you will find high school students' life filled with unusal events, a boy with many girlfriends all having feelings for him, and a mystery to be solved with much effort.

Both of these series feature many of the same themes and concepts throughout their length, and are of similar length. If I'm not mistaken they're also both adapted by visual novels from Key and produced by Kyoto Animation. Both deeply involve the watcher in engaging stories, although I think that Clannad's story has a better effect after having played the visual novel. Kanon can still easily be viewed with no playing of the game and is a magnificient remake of the earlier version with very nice animation. Overall, if you liked the themes in one of these series, you'll love the other ^^

To begin with the similarities, these series have male leads who can basically only be distinguished from each other by their hair colour. These guys then go on babbling about how bored they are, while simultaneously hanging out with several attractive girls who seem to take it naturally that this guy randomly starts asking them personal questions. Soon the main character has saved the lives and solved all the problems of these girls and he's officially the exalted hero of the universe.

If you seriously liked one, there's a high chance you'd like to watch the same thing again.

Kanon and Clannad are both great anime based off of visual novels by Key. They both can pull off humor, drama, and romance in an amazing way.

Apart from the reason that both animes are created by KEY. They are both very similar anime, there's a main male lead who are surrounded by girls who likes him and tries to go out with him. Both storylines are rather sad to a certain extent but they always end with a happy ending.

Nothing can really be said here other than if you liked one I can 100% guarantee you will like the other. Both were produced by the same company and are based on H-Games. Both are equally emotional animes and have endings that are superbly done. Clannad focuses more on the relationship of family and Kanon focuses more on friendship. Both animes have a budding love relationship so if you are one for romance or drama you will not be dissapointed.

Clannad and Kanon are KyoAni's productions and it really shows. Following a formula in which a Highschool boy gets to interact and help a cast of girls, both have superb production values through and through. Comedy, romance and in Kanon's case a great dose of drama, these are anime that are very likely to captivate the same target audience.

Both series are VERY alike in the sense that both the main characters are very kind and try to do the right thing, and he attracts a large array of female characters to him, all with very....uh unique personalities and interests, but they are all drawn to his kindness. Both stories progress by advancing the plot by introducing the past of each female character and/or either having the main character help them out in some small way that has deep meaning to each one of them,therefore developing feelings for him or becoming very good friends.Some of these characters may have even met him in the past. Sometimes it's a crisis he has to overcome, or it's to help one of his female friends make friends or overcome fears, they both delve into the supernatural at times and the whole series has one female character that the male lead eventually falls for.

There's something special about Kyoto Animation's work. With many different levels, it draws you into the series with it's beautiful animation, stunning soundtrack and heart wrenching storylines. Both Clannad and Kanon share this magical world created of similiar weaving stories that captivate the heart. They are a perfect combination making you walk every step of the way with their characters, feeling their emotions and listening to their thoughts. Truely remarkable and it's frightening just how similiar yet wonderfully different these two series are.

Firstly, I watched Kanon before Clannad... but having watched both, I can see why people would think that both are similar to one another =)

Firstly, both have really strong female characters that each carry their own special personality traits.  And next, I really liked how they both delivered the ending (even though Clannad has a continuation).  They both presented the main female character to the audience at the beginning, developing their story as a side to all the others.  And finally at the end, she has her own debut and it really won me over at the end =)

I personally enjoyed Kanon's storytelling more, but the main lead in Clannad is definitely one in a million ^^ so definitely if you like one, you should try the other.

At the start: Main male characters are similar, both are making jokes of girls araound em.

In animes there are some fantasy, magic and other things like that. There is romance and lots girls are around Tomoya and Yuichi.

Animes are created by same studio so there is similar animation, draw etc.

I watched Clannad first, and now im on kanon 2006, they are so similar. i thought i would never find on like clannad again, but its like a contiuation.

certain characters look similar, and there is one character in each of the stories that make you want to cry so bad because of the fact that they are so special and they have a horrible, compelling story- still beautiful anyway. i didnt like Air though. too slow.

They have sort of the same feeling in what the events are concerned. They both have a dose of mistery which is in some cases almost overlaping. Also the characters are very much alike and somethims makes you think you are watching the same anime. The graphics are very much alike and good by the way. Last but not least they are made by the same studio, which also made Air TV and Sola I think.

Clannad and Kanon are the best of the harems that I've seen. Great plot, great characters, and great art are evident in both series. If you've seen one, then you should definitely check out the other!!

If you liked Clannad or Kanon, you'd like the other because thier both pretty much the same show with minor differences.

Both feature one extra cool male lead, one stupidly cute female lead, awesome parent characters and a bunch of other cute girls all wanting the leads attention for different reasons.

Both shows deal in a mix of comedy and heavy drama, Clannad being the better in both, they guarantee tear jerking, heart warming and side splitting moments.

Both shows deal with 'dream sequences'.

The difference in these shows is the plot, while they do share the same set up (mini arcs all leading up to a final main arc) they differ obviously in story.

I won't say anything here story wise in either, but if you enjoyed one of these great titles, please, check out the other.

Clannad and Kanon (2006) are adaptions of VNs made by Key that follow practically the same format: The main male character helping out the people around him with their problems. One more thing, if you liked Ayu or Fuuko in one of these shows, if it wasn't for their different obsessions (taiyaki and starfish), they would've been almost exact copies. While both shows offer some comic relief, Clannad is definitely heavier on the comedy part. If you enjoyed one of these, give the other a shot as well.

Both shows are made by the same company, but that isn't the only reason. If you've seen one of these shows and then go to watch the other, you'll notice that the stories use many of the same plot devices. Also to add another bullet-point, they both are the same genre (duh).

The main characters of Da Capo and Kanon are very much alike and the side characters have their own stories. They both have their own elements of magic, and their plots are quite different.

Both Da Capo and Kanon are beautiful stories about how love is the strongest form of magic in existence, driving all real magic into utter insignificance.

Since I haven't watched Kanon (2002) before lol!

Anyways, when I first started watching Da Capo, I feel like even though they're both harems, the direction of the anime really pulls towards a certain pairing. You know who is going to end up with who... and despite the obvious couple, you wanna watch because you wanna watch how the male character deals with all the other females.

The two male protagonists are also really similar to me. They're both really nice guys, somewhat lacking in original personalities (but I guess the girls make up for it)... all the girls eventually develop a crush on him, and yet in the bottom of his heart, he only loves one.

I think if you love one, you have to give the other a try. Differences in plot but both include a touch of magic!

These two shows have a really similar athmosphere to them, and both feature really emotional storylines. While ef - a tale of memories has less episodes to it, both series contain multiple "arcs" involving different characters.

This concept allows the writers to tell the main storyline from more than one standpoint, and they did a pretty good job at it in these two shows. If you liked the tragic background, or the simple but really touching storyline of any of these two shows, you'll most definitely like the other!

There are a multiple of different personalities involved in each Kanon 2006 and Ef ~ A Tale of Memories. There is an emotional side to each and tragic plotlines for some of the main characters. The characters are also extremely easy to relate to and in each it is almost effortless to get each characters perspective.

These two almost fairy-tale stories set in contemprorary world, with interesting plot and lovable characters are, for sure, like diamonds among average rocks. Heart moving, deeply emotional storylines accompanied by charming sceneries are what those anime have in common, so if you like these kind of things, just try it :)