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Though it may just be a result of me liking this particular group more than the others, I think the high level of interplay and symbiosis the characters share with one another supports this claim. CharactersPersonally, I'd say Clannad's cast is the best yet of the Kyoto Animation lineups. All in all Clannad is an audible treat, and given the top-notch voice acting, it's nothing short of impressive. On its own the Clannad soundtrack showcases a large number of, simply put, beautiful tracks, so this certainly provides for one of the series' greatest merits. In addition, the voice actors capture the emotion and enthusiasm of the characters with great finesse, which plays perfectly with the energetic background music.And, in essence, this same level of intrigue and mastery is present throughout. Clannad's basketball match in its latter half is exemplary proof, as it leaves no stone unturned it's lavish with detail, covering everything from the dribbling of the ball to Sunohara yelling 'nice shot!' in the background. Simply put, for those familiar with any of the studio's previous works, expect a continuation of the trend that doesn't disappoint.SoundIf there's one thing that impresses me as much as Kyoto Animation's consistent visual brilliance, it would have to be their ability to compliment it with perfect musical and audio scores. Though it lacks a bit of realism by sticking true to the visual novel designs, by no means is this really a fault, as everything looks amazing regardless. Character designs are splendid and vividly detailed as usual which, combined with exquisite backgrounds and scenery, make for some of the best animation short of Miyazaki. Kyoto Animation continues to lead the industry with its gorgeous visuals, and their work has very notably inspired an upward trend in overall quality.

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Being that it also incorporates a solid and satisfying ending, I can't find any major flukes with its pacing - it sets out to be a fun series with a tinge of drama on the side, and it certainly succeeds.AnimationOf all the sections in this review, this is probably the hardest to write about. The series balances its charming and dramatic airs in a way that, overall, gives it a more lighthearted appeal than its predecessor combined with a general lack of magical surrealism, I think this works wonders if harmonizing all its different elements to work well together. Its narrower focus along with its heavier romantic undertones give it its own unique flare, which makes it satisfying in its own right.

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This methodology works a bit better in my opinion, as it allows for stronger bonding between the main characters while still incorporating all the girls and the full side cast to great effect.In this manner, Clannad establishes itself as a worthy successor in Kyoto Animation's line of work, and certainly avoids merely dwelling in Kanon (2006)'s shadow. It still touches upon many of the girls' in a minor context, but ultimately it uses them to direct the central romance as the series' staple point. As soon as Fuko's arc closes, the series spins off in a different overall direction, emphasizing the romantic developments between Okazaki and Nagisa instead of drawing out different dramatic arcs with different girls. This certainly is no detriment, as both arcs prove quite enjoyable, but it inaccurately portrays Clannad as a mere rehashing of the same plot with different characters. Indeed, Fuko's arc bears an enormous number of similarities to Makoto's arc, down to even episode count, and the only real difference comes with its tradeoff of a bit of drama for more humor. At its core Clannad is only superficially a harem, as its touching romance, solid drama, and clean humor all distance it from the genre norm.In many ways, Clannad follows a structure very similar to Kanon (2006), so fans of the its predecessor (myself included) will likely feel right at home in its first episodes. Though their works all retain the basic harem elements of their source material by means of large female casts, the studio has proved, yet again, that a great anime does not need to be guided by them. StorySince my first experience with Air some three years ago, I've found myself continually impressed with Kyoto Animation's visual novel adaptations.