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YES! The story goes on. And what an episode!
Beginning with Tomoya having no idea what he wants to do in the future and super cute Nagisa ("Then I have to make you a present every day"), the first Botan appearance that did not annoy (Doll mode xD)
And how come Tomoya didn't know her birthday yet? OMG what a boyfriend :v
And a lot of
dramatic irony
.. Nagisa becomes sick and has to repeat 3rd class another time (so this is possible in Japan, we in Germany are not allowed to repeat the same class for two times in succession)
The flashbacks were sad, they actually looked like Nagisa had really gone :'(
Next time we'll have Tomoya baking bread? I hope he has more talent than Sanae-san :D - now I'm already full of anticipation for next episodes. After Story wins!
OMG I think I got more tears than last one! The story starts out great with Okazaki doing finally the dating process, which none was in the first season so this season it's good then Kyou and Botan her pet. That was great!
Was great to see more of them being in groups to talk! :D However the sad for me I'm afraid started when Nagisa started to get weak and thus sick. The worst was just to watch and know you can do nothing but look and suffer along with tears T_T
Probably in resume since I don't want to do wall texts the next set of tears was for Okazaki and his difficulties of doing sacrifice such as his school. T_T
Sucks Nagisa missed so much of school. Fall/Winter! The school ceremony was nice with the flowers. Was quite surprised at seeing again that old teacher and meeting Sunohara with Okazaki. Now what was his name?
Nagisa's birthday party was good and gave me some LOL but very sad episode! T_T
ALso the flashbacks were T_T as well as Okazaki being sad!
I find it to waste not put some screen shots to remember so here and if you want me to put them in spoiler PM me! I won't bite. :P
1. I LOL and found it very cute Okazaki with Botan!
2. This is where the tears star pretty much. T_T Nagisa don't die and stay alive!
3. Probably one of the best group shots I seen around anime since I started in Clannad.
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i'm assuming no more arcs and that now we delve into the after story front and centre
the preview song changed!
the last two arcs were very good, but for some reason, i had a feeling that they were "Clannad" enough, if that makes enough sense... maybe not enough Kyou...
hello1357 said: i'm assuming no more arcs and that now we delve into the after story front and centre
the preview song changed!
the last two arcs were very good, but for some reason, i had a feeling that they were "Clannad" enough, if that makes enough sense... maybe not enough Kyou...
OMG if it gets more intense I think the bucket of tears will happen. T_T SAD one!
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hello1357 said: i'm assuming no more arcs and that now we delve into the after story front and centre
the preview song changed!
the last two arcs were very good, but for some reason, i had a feeling that they were "Clannad" enough, if that makes enough sense... maybe not enough Kyou...
OMG if it gets more intense I think the bucket of tears will happen. T_T SAD one!
men dont cry. only women cries.
but i have to admit clannad is intense (in someway).
They've tied up the school life part of the story pretty well imo. Wish that would be how the first season ends.
So there are around 15 episodes left (I think). Will there be still more small arcs behind going back to the main plot or a big plot for the After Story arc?
Very touching episode. I liked this one the most so far. I can relate to Tomoya in some ways. For example, I'm a senior and am going to graduate in several months but I don't have much of an idea of what do do after I graduate so I can understand his confusion and stress over his future.
Best show of a very strong season.
Nagisa is so cute! Tomoya is so sweet! But they didn't graduate together! It wasn't supposed to be like that! Boy, those flashbacks were amazing, an the music, oh the music.
I've never cried at anime but this show will likely get me started. Great episode.
Best clannad episode so far. The music was excellent in this episode, except for ending, which kinda of ruins the mood. I hope to see more episodes like this in the future.
10/5 for the episode
I can't wait for next week's episode
HoaRy said: Nagisa becomes sick and has to repeat 3rd class another time (so this is possible in Japan, we in Germany are not allowed to repeat the same class for two times in succession)
dunno, I think even in Germany you'll be able to repeat a 3rd time with a special reason. With Nagisa it's the poor health.
Beautiful episode and the end of the final pre-after story: Nagisa Arc. I'm a little bit curious how it will go on, there are still 15 episodes left.
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HoaRy said: Nagisa becomes sick and has to repeat 3rd class another time (so this is possible in Japan, we in Germany are not allowed to repeat the same class for two times in succession)
dunno, I think even in Germany you'll be able to repeat a 3rd time with a special reason. With Nagisa it's the poor health.
Beautiful episode and the end of the final pre-after story: Nagisa Arc. I'm a little bit curious how it will go on, there are still 15 episodes left.
All I have to say is my hope is with Nagisa not dying although I hope Fuko will also come around since I really liked her arc of season 1 most. Brb still got to watch this subbed! :P
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I think I might be the only person who didn't love this episode.
It was cute seeing Tomoya finally taking the intiative and asking Nagisa out to a date. Too bad she had to get sick though - I would have looked forward to seeing that. Nonetheless, everyone concerned for Nagisa's well-being was sweet - especially Tomoya. Moreover it was nice to see him finally show a release of emotions by crying.
Eh, I'm not much of a Nagisa fan - but the episode was good :)
I find it ironic that this episode made people cry, since its ep 9... if u recall in Clannad, the first season, ep 9 was the episode that made people cry, The fuko arc... maybe theres a connection o.o.
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Please keep spoilers in a spoiler tag. You're spilling a major spoiler out. It'll be bad for those who haven't watched the movie or played the game.
Poor Nagisa...
This is what I've waited the most. This episode almost got me how much more for the later episode. This series is really epic.
The episode was good, not as good as other episodes, but still good. The birthday party and graduation moments were nice. At least Nagisa will go into this year having some friends unlike last year.
The one thing I love the most about Clannad is that the love between Nagisa and Tomoya is deeper than just plain lust, which is what 99.99% of other romance shows are about.
Ecchi shows are just not my piece of cake. I see a panty shot and the score of the episode automatically drops by 5 points (out of 10). Personally, I find shows like Rosario terribly unappealing and Akane seems to be going in that direction with the last episode...
I'm assuming Kotomi screentime will be reduced to near zero in the next episodes. They definitely need to keep characters like Kyou, Tomoyo and Sunohara to liven up the sad parts.
All KyoAni needs to do is change the ending song... it breaks up the mood too much. Is there a petition?
Sidenote: These BS-i raws are insulting this series... Why can't HD MBS have widescreen.
The one thing I love the most about Clannad is that the love between Nagisa and Tomoya is deeper than just plain lust, which is what 99.99% of other romance shows are about.
Ecchi shows are just not my piece of cake. I see a panty shot and the score of the episode automatically drops by 5 points (out of 10). Personally, I find shows like Rosario terribly unappealing and Akane seems to be going in that direction with the last episode...
I'm assuming Kotomi screentime will be reduced to near zero in the next episodes. They definitely need to keep characters like Kyou, Tomoyo and Sunohara to liven up the sad parts.
All KyoAni needs to do is change the ending song... it breaks up the mood too much. Is there a petition?
Sidenote: These BS-i raws are insulting this series... Why can't HD MBS have widescreen.
WE ALL WANT FUKO! Also!
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yakyuu-addict said: The episode was good, not as good as other episodes, but still good. The birthday party and graduation moments were nice. At least Nagisa will go into this year having some friends unlike last year.
Loved the Botan doll part.
Thanks for reminding me! I wanted to point out that in the game, Botan lets out a fart during class and Tomoya is forced to take the fall for it! Here's the script:
Kyou: "We'll go with the 'stuffed toy.'" Botan: "Puhi~ Puhi~" Tomoya: "... what the hell is that...?" Kyou: "One of Botan's seven skills." Botan: "Puhi!" Kyou: "All right, Botan... go!" Botan: "Pu..."
The moment Kyou motions to him, Botan suddenly freezes up like a statue.
And then he stays like that, without a quiver...
It's as if he's no longer breathing, not even a wink. Tomoya: "... you don't mean... he's gonna stay frozen like a doll in class...?" Kyou: "Isn't it cool?" Tomoya: "Are you a dumbass?" Kyou: "Hah?" Tomoya: "You can't hope to keep him like that for 50 minutes, can you?" Kyou: "I can. I did forget about him one time when he sank underwater for 10 minutes straight."
That's animal cruelty... Ryou: "U-umm... if we don't hurry back to class... well... the Teacher will..." Kyou: "Oh, that's not good. The bell already rang, too." Tomoya: "Do you truly think that that stuffed animal disguise will be all right?" Kyou: "It'll be fine. If you're in doubt then, here!"
As she says that, she thrusts Botan into my chest. Tomoya: "...?" Kyou: "I'm handing him over to you." Tomoya: "Handing him over...?" Kyou: "You want proof that he can stay like that, right?" Kyou: "That's why I'm giving him to you. Put him on your lap while you're taking class." Tomoya: "Are you serious?" Kyou: "Have confidence in Botan and me." Tomoya: "........." Kyou: "Well then, I'm counting on you~" Tomoya: "... I'm only borrowing him for a bit."
My not so encouraging face says. Kyou: "Yeah, don't forget to give him back~"
Kyou says that, and immediately heads back to the school building.
I look at Botan's frozen face. Botan: "........." Tomoya: "........."
My face reflects in his round eyes.
And there... Tomoya: "Huu~"
I gently blow his eyes with a breathe. Botan: "........."
Seems his eyes are getting a little teary.
But it was so sudden that it doesn't look like he did it.
That's pretty impressive. Ryou: "Um... Okazaki-kun... we should also..." Tomoya: "Yeah, you're right."
I hold Botan for a while and went back to class with Fujibayashi. Teacher: "Okazaki, what exactly does coming to school mean to you?" Tomoya: "Leave me alone..." Teacher: "Really... if you just think about taking lessons every once in a while..."
The teacher grumbles as he turns to the blackboard.
I kind of understand what he wants to say...
The famous delinquent of this school, holding a stuffed pig toy in his lap as he takes lessons...
Is kind of funny in anyone's point of view...
Or maybe it's more like creepy.
I get the feeling that the people around me are keeping their distance. Male Student: "What's wrong with Okazaki?" Female Student: "Maybe he's kind of tired?" Male Student: "So, what is that, a pillow?" Female Student: "Whatever it is, it's still kinda freaky." Tomoya: "......... glare!"
I give a nasty glare at the people gossiping.
That Kyou... she probably gave Botan to me knowing this would happen...
Well, I should try and hang on for 30 more minutes... Teacher: "Well, if you use the formula a while ago, you'll get the value of 'x' and 'y.'"
Puuuuuuuu.
A strange noise came out and echoes through the class as soon as the Teacher stops talking...
And then a smell... Tomoya: "........."
Damn Botan... farting on someone else's lap like that...! Tomoya: "... huh?!"
Everyone's eyes came upon me! Tomoya: "N, no! It wasn't me!" Sunohara: "Don't make such poor excuse. It can't be helped if it wants to come out." Tomoya: "I told you it wasn't me..." Sunohara: "'Wasn't me?'" Tomoya: "........."
H-How should I say this...?
Is it okay to say that the stuffed animal farted?
No way in hell I can! Teacher: "Okazaki, if you have a stomach ache, you should go to the washroom." Tomoya: "... I guess I'll do that..."
Getting out of my seat, I hold on to Botan and leave through the door. Teacher: "You're taking the stuffed doll with you to the washroom?" Tomoya: "Leaving it alone is sad..."
I say that at the last moment as I grab onto him. Botan: "Pu... puhi..." Teacher: "Puhi?" Tomoya: "It's just me farting..." Teacher: "I see. Maybe you ate something bad during lunch." Tomoya: "........."
Rattle...
I say nothing as I leave the classroom.
As I do that, I hear laughter from inside.
TuXeyM11 said: What happense here? Is there like a time jump?
Sort of. If you watched the movie, it'd all make sense.
Anyways, from this point on, I am going to HATE myself for watching the movie. Should have stuck with reviews on it and not watch it due to it's crappiness, but no, I just had to. Ugh. All because of the fact that:
I'm warning you.
Nagisa dies.
Pretty much, this series is ruined for me due to the spoilers from the movie, ugh. Good day.
TuXeyM11 said: What happense here? Is there like a time jump?
Sort of. If you watched the movie, it'd all make sense.
Anyways, from this point on, I am going to HATE myself for watching the movie. Should have stuck with reviews on it and not watch it due to it's crappiness, but no, I just had to. Ugh. All because of the fact that:
I'm warning you.
Nagisa dies.
Pretty much, this series is ruined for me due to the spoilers from the movie, ugh. Good day.
If you've watched the movie and think you're utterly spoiled: You've still got something coming. =)
This was definitely the saddest episode of After Story so far. I had teary eyes for half the episode. I loved that we finally got to see how much Tomoya cares for Nagisa. In all the previous episodes, you couldn't really see how they felt about each other, but this one certainly made it obvious.
I think that this episode would have made a better ending for last season though because it feels like ending, yet like everything's jut beginning. Glad to see they're finally moving on to the real After Story. The previous arcs weren't too bad, but I think they're really going to pale in comparsion to what's yet to come.
TuXeyM11 said: What happense here? Is there like a time jump?
Sort of. If you watched the movie, it'd all make sense.
Anyways, from this point on, I am going to HATE myself for watching the movie. Should have stuck with reviews on it and not watch it due to it's crappiness, but no, I just had to. Ugh. All because of the fact that:
I'm warning you.
Nagisa dies.
Pretty much, this series is ruined for me due to the spoilers from the movie, ugh. Good day.
Movie or not there is no way I am going to believe in the spoiler until I see done in this series. I refuse to believe that spoiler! Plain and simple.
Some thing after subs
More tears is all can say. Sunohara will be accepted as a Model with Sakagami most likely giving him good kicks in the ass so that he is not lazy!
I will yell out "I HATE DISEASES!" officially I try sometimes closing my eyes but cancer/AIDS all these things you can only watch the person till he or she dies. I really hate that and wish to do something but always want to do something but never really know what just something to help someone recover from such life threatening crap!
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now they are already moving to the end? how are they supposed to end this? there are still too many episodes left. but i really feel pity for nagisa, it like a endless loop where she cant escape from.
This episode felt like it was like, the last episode or something. And it probably would have been for some other series.
But it's sad that they won't let Nagisa graduate. They've hinted how that she's gotten good grades and all. It's just that she has poor health. Too bad they won't let her add in the days from her first year as a senior to her 2nd year as a senior (or maybe even that wasn't enough to graduate??)
But I suppose what was surprising was this episode pretty much covered about 80% of the school year. It's like "zoom, forget what ever else happened during the school year, it wasn't important."
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Maybe we should assume or predict inside a spoiler tag, if possible. Majority of what we may assume may be based on the movie. There are members who haven't watched the movie yet.