Clannad: After Story

Similar emphases on family and both leave you with a similar satisfying feeling. Plenty of drama, heartbreak, and a little comedy to make these slice of life stories about families growing up some of the best anime there are. Clannad After Story has more romance and much more drama while Wolf Children has more emphasis on the kids growing up and discovering who they want to be. 

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Both involve a parent raising their child (or children in Wolf Children) whilst overcoming their own personal issues. It's difficult to say exactly how similar the two situations are without giving huge spoilers, but they're pretty similar.

Also, both series have a fantastic soundtrack and incredible animation, and they're both extremely emotional watches. Chances are that one or another might make you shed a tear at some point. And if you were left with somewhat of a void after watching either CAS or WC, one of these will probably fill it.

(Bear in mind, though, that if you're going to watch After Story, it might be an idea to watch Clannad's first series first). read more 

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Everyone takes away something different when watching a series. When I think I found a new favourite, I really ask myself, what was so great about what I just watched? What about it moved me so much? I ask myself that of Clannad: After Story (CAS) and Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki (OK).

CAS and OK have very sad and poignant moments. OK has the saddest opening I've seen to date. CAS made me cry at the end. Without revealing the plot, tragedy strikes and the story telling is very well done in both.

Raising a child has its ups and downs and this is well captured in both. There is the ineffable cuteness of a child, the difficulties of raising one and finally the satisfaction of seeing them grow. This aspect is well captured in the narratives and you really get to share in the emotions of parenthood.

So, if you watched one and felt really emotionally moved by the sad moments and parenting, you will no doubt enjoy the other. read more

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Both anime have a heavy focus on real-life struggles, though with a bit of magic sprinkled within the plot. They're also massive tearjerkers with somewhat ambiguous endings, though Wolf Children's is less controversial. And finally, both of them are about learning to continue hoping and carry on, even in the darkest of moments - wonderful art pieces of inspiration and love. 

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An even more powerful, even more pure, beautiful film about parenting and romance. Clannad: After Story has the emotions, Ookami Kodomo No Ame to Yuki has it too. Both are Slice of Life genre. Clannad and Clannad AS are both about family and children, so is Ookami Kodomo No Ame to Yuki. Both are at times funny, romantic, sad, tragic and joyous. Both are highly recommended. 

report Recommended by Wei_Jay_Tan

Both have similiar topics the importance of family and the struggles of adulthood.
Also both have a fantastic soundtrack and incredible animation and they're both extremely emotional scenes.
If you like it,you will definetly like the other 

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Nagi no Asukara addpermalink

Realistic, supernatural anime that deal with love in all its different forms. In addition, there are striking similarities between the main protagonists and their respective relationships with their families and their primary love interests. 

Consider watching the other if you enjoy the exploration of the themes of romance, friendship, family, and the changes in these relationships as time passes. 

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Slice of life/Romance series that deal with love in all different forms. They feel quite real and realistic considering they both have supernatural elements. 

There's good character development in both with each own interesting story.
Both series are quite emotional, also with cute, happy and comical moments. 
They give of very much the same feeling. 

report Recommended by TiigerLily

A slice of life anime with a glaring supernatural element that governs the story. 
This includes a character driven plot where all of the main cast has a fleshed out character development (save a minor few), a solid romance storyline, breath taking animation, memorable music, and copious cliff hangers and plot twists that will give you "the feels".

Nagi no Asukara are one of the few animes that will fill the void when finishing Clannad: After Story. Likewise, Clannad and Clannad: After Story is an appropriate series to watch if you want more stories like Nagi. 

report Recommended by Akio-kun

School life romantic comedies, both of them also in the drama genre.
They both involve a group of friends which grow up while time passes.
Both of them give you the same feeling, they're really emotional. 

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They are similar in Drama Scene I love them Both but If you like Clannad AS then you ll most probably like Nagi no Asukara.. 

report Recommended by wasif_khan

Both are coming-of-age stories about the changes in life as time progresses and brings about emotions that impacted my outlook on life 

report Recommended by XyriaLight

Both feels Anime with great romance about a group of friends just growing up together. 

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Aria The Origination addpermalink

although in the exterior they look very different,Aria and Clannad are quite simmilar 

Both of them give the viewer that heartwarming feeling after watching an episode.
Also both of them teach the viewer morals through the storyline.

Aria is anyway much more less dramatic,because while Clannad can be very tense at times,Aria is always laid back and relaxing...

anyway,these 2 animes are both a must watch,especially for the comedy/slice of life fans out there 

report Recommended by clannad4ever

Beautiful stories evoking emotional response 

report Recommended by goomblor

Both shows have the same feel to it. Watch the prequels first. 

report Recommended by Aquamarine-

Slice of life with a tremendous emotional plots and a lot moral lessons. Clannad After Story is more focused in romance, Aria is focused in the daily lifes of the main characters, both anime series tell the happy and sad experiences of the main characters.  

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The core of both series centers around their characters growing and becoming better people, experiencing a new understanding of themselves that become obvious in retrospect.

The stakes of both are simple and down-to-earth (humanity is never at stake).  The drama in both series is often understated (especially in Aria).  They both aim to convey something beautiful about life, and if they succeed for you, you might change certain ways how you act or think.

They convey in deceptively straightforward but profound terms the beauty and meaning in family or of teaching. 

report Recommended by Index1

They are both incredibly beautiful. Characters experience both good things and sad things. Both are extremely powerful and heartwarming. They're also experiencing how good friends and family can be. 

report Recommended by Sero

Both series are affected very important things that make us think about real life.

A masterpiece is on the same level with Clannad: After Story. 

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Myself; Yourself addpermalink

If you loved clannad you'll also like myself yourself. Because both of these anime series have similar drawings, sad background stories of characters and hopeful expectations from the future and a big romance
 

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One of the best representatives of a genre. Very beautiful histories with a shade of grief 

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These are both tragic love stories, and both have a happy ending in them. Not only that but its comedic just like clannad was (well in the beggining xP). Myself; Yourself AND clannad, are my 2 favorite animes hands down. 

report Recommended by kingd0mhearts

Both anime show the pain and hardship that had to be endured during the relationship. Both has a bit of comedy in it. Clannad is a bit more dramatic and imo clannad does a better job of making you feel the emotion but both anime taught me a lot.  

report Recommended by Ryuu_Hatake

Both Have a strong cast of characters, a cheery start with a somewhat misleading OP, deep development among all characters, and both will certainly terrorize you emotionally to some level. Watch at you're own discretion.  

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Anime based on a romance, with a very original story and with a touch of drama 

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They both involve a somewhat large cast of students dealing with their own issues. It seems like your typical harem judging by the profile of the anime, but there's a lot more behind that

Myself;Yourself and Clannad: After Story lean towards the depressing side yet the animes & their plots are very enjoyable from the beginning until the end 

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Kimi ga Nozomu Eien addpermalink

Also romance,drama,and also you can feel the life from this anime!Also,like Clannad,Kimi ga Nozomu Eien is full of feelings to friends,who later become lovers.
In Kimi ga Nozomu Eien Haruka is similar to Nagisa. 

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Toradora! addpermalink

If you watched Clannad you have to watch Toradora.  They are very similar story-wise and the characters are sort of similar too.  I would say Toradora had more entertainment while maintaining the I-love-her-and-she-loves-me-yet-other-girls-like-him-too sort of atmosphere.  Yeah it'll most likely help you get out of the sadden state if you watched Clannad. 

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Both feature similar entertaining romcom styles, though Toradora leans more towards comedy while Clannad (especially AS) has more drama. While Clannad has stronger thematic development and is more poignant overall, if you liked one you will probably like the other. 

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I can't stress how much I loved both these series. Evoking a diversity of emotions (among them, laughs, hearty smiles, tears, and "aww moments" from cuteness), these unforgettable romantic comedies are the archetypes of their genre. If you enjoyed one, you will most definitely enjoy the other (although I was initially hesitant to try Clannad since it is more "drama heavy", Toradora had its tear jerker moments as well).

Enjoy!
Riotnoob. 

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Toradora and After Story greatly share the theme of "growing up" in a sense. Clannad After Story goes with the more realistic approach though which highly suits it. Toradora has a more dramatic feel due to certain conflicts presented in the story line. Overall, Toradora's dramatic phazes can be enjoyed if you liked the drama in After Story; the idea works likewise. 

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Romance, Problems with one's self, Slice of lifey. All the normal stuff that creates a good show with a welcoming atmosphere. I enjoyed both of these shows almost equally as much and recommend anyone that has watched Clannad and Clannad: After Story to go and watch Toradora! 

The decision to watch both of these shows is far from regrettable and will leave you with hours of happiness and days of life changing thoughts and feelings. 

report Recommended by bonmcrean

If you liked Clannad's amazing character depth and relationship development, than Toradora is a great choice for you. While it can get a bit cheesy at times, Toradora is one of the best romantic character dramas I've ever seen, with characters that serve as the perfect example of 'show don't tell'. Highly recommended to anyone who likes brilliantly complex characters and also enjoys a good old' feels trip. 

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Steins;Gate addpermalink

Both have the same sort of drama and similar feel at some point 

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ef: A Tale of Melodies. addpermalink

Both approach adult conflicts in a very human way (Clannad AF: aftger episode 8). Both are drama + romance + slice of life and both will probably make you cry...XP 

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ef: A Tale of Memories. addpermalink

Artwork in both animes is outstanding and avant-garde (same applies to ef - tale of melodies). Both incorporate supernatural characters in surreal settings and heavy doses of symbolism (ef much more so). Ef's characterization is markedly more in-depth. Clannad avoids the ef serie's intense (but well-executed) melodrama, whereas ef avoids Clannad's harem stereotypes.  

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It's got the same vibe and feel about it! Both animes have great characters, and the love story in both animes are truly remarkable. What the two shows also have in common is the magic and mystery of the world the characters live in! If u liked Clannad Afterstory, you will also love Ef: A tale of memories, and vice versa! They both have bittersweet ends, where you will either end up crying, or have this sense of happy feeling when the show is done! 

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Both of these shows have a similar art style, that I believe aids in the telling of the story. Although I would identify Ef as a bit more on the artsy side, both shows tell their respective stories in interesting ways that fully utilize the characters and art style. Also, the characters in both these shows are vivid, real and relatable, which just enhances the ability of these shows to pull on your heart. Also, both of these shows have a unique supernatural element that at first I thought would "cheapen" the stories, but in the end I think it added to the surreal art and plot style of the works. Though these shows have a few differences (mainly in the way Ef has that distinctive SHAFT style that I love in all their works) I enjoyed both of them very much, and I still identify these shows among my favorites. read more 

report Recommended by nitso

Anime based on a romance, with a very original story and with a touch of drama 

report Recommended by Ackron

Both A Tale of Memories and Clannad After Story explore really deep themes and make you look at life in a different perspective. They touch on subjects such as depression and death which would make you cry and sympathize with the characters. If you like deep and complex plots, you should check out Clannad After Story and its prequel, Clannad. 

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Kobato. addpermalink

Both endings are really sweet and touching. If you loved Clannad then you will love Kobato too. 

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Hachimitsu to Clover II addpermalink

Clannad ~AS~ may actually be slower-paced than H&C II, with both being peaceful slice-of-lifes tinged with despair.  Very emotional stories, truly masterpieces.  

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Nana addpermalink

Nana is about two girl who have a lot of problems in their life and have to keep struggling, just like Nagisa had to. Both anime made me laugh and cry. The first few episodes of Nana may seem childish or boring, but that's the same problem I had with Clannad, however, in the end, they both became my favourite animes.  

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Kimi no Na wa. addpermalink

Clannad After Story is very good at making you feel awful for all the tragedy in it's characters' lives and attempts to end everything on a beautiful positive climax, but can't possible make up for how much sadness it manipulates one into.

Kimi no Na wa does not reach the same extent by sheer factor of time constraints for it being a self contained movie, but very much follows a similar emotional arc.

These are works for those less jaded, that aren't so terribly familiar with the ache of loss for something esoteric or long forgotten. If you're into recreational agony and felt like Kimi no Na wa didn't take it far enough, then Clannad is for you. read more 

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Air addpermalink

Both made from the same company and in similar style. Both are moving and worthful. In Air story of protagonists take place in the past, in Clannad characters get together in other world. If you like Clannad, then you must to watch Air. 

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Aishiteruze Baby★★ addpermalink

Romance that is building up following the main character who is taking care of a child its a touching anime just like clannad I saw the recommendation of it and I watch Ababy in 2days <3 got to love it 

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Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora addpermalink

If you liked very touching stories filled with love, like Clannad ~After Story~. Then Hanbu no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora would make it as another ideal anime that you should watch! Unlike Clannad ~After Story~, it's straight to the point without dragging it too long, explaining the short 6 episodes of the anime itself. A great short story! 

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Haibane Renmei addpermalink

You've seen one of these masterpieces and you don't know where to go next? Looking for something as brilliant and perfect which isn't a copy of the anime you just saw? This is it. Both are shinning pinnacles of slice-of-life, which may seem like a genre for which it is easy to produce animes, while in reality it's quite tricky to avoid all the pitfalls of mediocrity and make something so enjoyable and heartwarming as these two. 

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Plastic Memories addpermalink

Ok first of all its very interesting , but in the same time sad , that what it makes it similar to each other , i would recommend whatching both if you like anime that has somewhat sad and happy parts in it ( sorry for my bad eng lol ) its my first recomm to  

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Elfen Lied addpermalink

Both series are technically solid, though plot and character-wise, they are sub-par.

Both series have one purpose: To prey on your emotion and to make you cry.

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Kamisama no Inai Nichiyoubi addpermalink

Both series contain heartfelt experiences that may or may not make you cry, along with a daughter-father relationship in the works. They have beautiful animation and art style and deal with similar death related themes. Ai from Kami-Nai and Ushio from Clannad also share similar childish characteristics although diverse from their ages. In each world, the characters are also given second chances. In Kami-Nai however, darker themes are discussed and it is more death-related and fantasy than Clannad AF. In Clannad AF, more drama and romance is involved and it is definitely more slice of life with a slight mix of supernatural. 

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Kumo no Mukou, Yakusoku no Basho addpermalink

The side story in Clannad of the girl in the lost world  coincides with the storyline of The Place Promised in Our Early Days. They carry the exact same sad empty atmosphere.

Both also regard young men going through hardships due to lost loves. Ah, serious complicated love. 

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Suzuka addpermalink

This anime is recommended because the story is well made, romance and drama sets you to thinking about real life. Like Clannad this story will touch your emotions. 

This anime has 26 nice episodes, the after story off this anime isn't shown but its readable in the manga. Still i recommend the anime and the manga to the fans of Clannad after story!

--------Story -----

Yamato Akitsuki travels to Tokyo alone to study in one of the high schools located within the area. He lives in with his aunt who operates a public bath solely for the ladies in the local district and begins his normal high-school life. One day, he chances upon a girl in school and is immediately mesmerised by her beauty. He is shocked when he realise later that the girl, Suzuka, is actually living next door to him. From then on, Yamato's ordinary life begins to change little by little. 
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Kowarekake no Orgel addpermalink

A show that is very much emotional and heartfelt as the other. 

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Shuffle! addpermalink

-Both animes's setting/story goes by an omnibus format, and have small arcs for each heroine that doesn't diverge from the central plot of the story (with the setting intact) 

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White Album 2 addpermalink

First thing I would like to let you know is that I am a Slice of Life with romance.
1) I have seen so many anime series of genre Slice of Life but they are 100% School oriented but in these series, Slice of life comes out of School life.
2) Male Main character both suffers and they are not clear out their feeling.
 

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Sakamichi no Apollon addpermalink

Both anime can be very tear jerking and really fun to watch with it's in depth characters 

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Anime: Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko: Everything Flows

Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko: Everything Flows addpermalink

Cat Daru and Garbage doll from Clannad act really similar  

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Little Busters! addpermalink

The setting and concept is strongly similar yet the direction of the story goes on a different route. If you enjoyed Clannad, you will love this anime because both contains the same 'Key magic' and mysterious elements to the plot 

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Bakuman. addpermalink

I am treating Bakuman., Bakuman. 2, and Bakuman. 3, all 75 episodes, as one series

The similar aspects:
-Dramatic moments that may or may not make you tear up
-Extremely well-written romance
-Some incredibly touching moments
-Some hilarious moments

The different aspects
-Clannad: After Story is much more serious than Bakuman.
-Without spoiling anything, the final* ending of Bakuman. ending makes much more sense (*Bakuman. 3)
-The premise of Bakuman. is overall more Shounen, meaning the Main Characters have a goal, and they're going to make in a reality
-Bakuman. has an overall more realistic feel to it

In conclusion it is really up to the watcher, however, both shows are perfect examples of very, very well-written Slice-of-Life, Drama, Rom-Coms(sort of), that will give you a feeling of accomplishment when you finish the entire series. read more 

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