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May 17, 2014 9:26 AM

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Mars_ said:
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What didn't you like about the OG Clannad?

It was boring with arcs that dragged on too long and annoying characters.


What, really? You didn't find it funny? Who annoyed you, aside from the main girl?

Fuko, kotomi, both purple hair sisters.

Basically every harem member. Especially Fuko. Her arc had so many episode of just passing out starfish.
May 17, 2014 9:28 AM

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Cupquake said:
Basically every harem member. Especially Fuko. Her arc had so many episode of just passing out starfish.
I rewatched it about a month ago and there was only one episode about giving out starfish

although prior to my rewatch I remembered there being a lot more
May 17, 2014 9:29 AM

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Little Busters was made by the same people? That was one of the worst series I've ever seen. Not even sure why someone would spend money producing it.
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JD2411 said:
Cupquake said:
Basically every harem member. Especially Fuko. Her arc had so many episode of just passing out starfish.
I rewatched it about a month ago and there was only one episode about giving out starfish

although prior to my rewatch I remembered there being a lot more
The fact that there was only one, yet it seemed like there were at least three makes it worse IMO.
May 17, 2014 9:30 AM

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Takaoreo said:
Wait until Angel Beats gets a reboot after VN release, it won't be too rushed/cliched I hope.
It'll be in like 2019 since most Key visual novels are adapted 4-5 years after the original release

and depending on sales it might not even get an adaptation
May 17, 2014 9:31 AM

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Mars_ said:
Little Busters was made by the same people? That was one of the worst series I've ever seen. Not even sure why someone would spend money producing it.
The visual novel is one of the best things ever written imo

The adaptation wasn't awful but could have been a lot better
May 17, 2014 9:32 AM

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The starfish girl was comedic gold. I loved that shit. I thought the twins were cool too. But to each his own.
May 17, 2014 9:32 AM
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Little Busters was made by the same people? That was one of the worst series I've ever seen. Not even sure why someone would spend money producing it.


Visual Novel and especially all of the unlockable stuff/EX is probably the best you'll get out of a Visual Novel if you get immersed into the earlier stuff.

For the record, I like JC Staff's adaptation. Hate is just stupid at this point.
May 17, 2014 9:33 AM
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AS > Kanon 06 > AB > Air

but yeah I think/hope the Angel Beats VN will fix all the potential-wasting factors the anime had and might become pretty sick


These are known as Key's great stories (Clannad/After Story, Angel Beats, Air, Kanon (2006))
that's bullshit btw, Key's big three are Clannad, Little Busters and Rewrite
Angel Beats will quite likely join them once the real deal gets released but we'll see
May 17, 2014 9:38 AM

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Air was solid, not good but solid. What didn't people like about it? I think it had the best protagonist actually.
May 17, 2014 9:39 AM

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After Story > Kanon (2006) >>> Clannad >>>>>>>>>>> Angel Beats

Kanon definitely has the best characters but After Story was slightly more emotionally impacting. I still haven't managed to finish Angel Beats because it is boring as fuck. Haven't watched Air because I already know the VN is way better so I'll be playing that eventually.
May 17, 2014 9:40 AM

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Let's seeee.......

Never seen Air or After Story sooo

Angel Beats > Clannad > Kanon 2006 ( kinda stopped watching it at episode 10 or 11)> Little Busters (stuck at episode 19)

Heard LB is suppose to get better when you reach EX, but LB is horribly boring atm. Might finish it after I finish Monster. >_>

May 17, 2014 9:41 AM

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Joshua1207 said:
After Story > Kanon (2006) >>> Clannad >>>>>>>>>>> Angel Beats

Kanon definitely has the best characters but After Story was slightly more emotionally impacting. I still haven't managed to finish Angel Beats because it is boring as fuck. Haven't watched Air because I already know the VN is way better so I'll be playing that eventually.

What makes angel beats boring to you? I just find it strange considering that you got stuff like K-on on your favorities...
May 17, 2014 9:42 AM

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pacify said:
Angel Beats both got shit adaptions


Angel Beats didn't get an adaptation, the anime is the source material. Though the upcoming VN adaptation will undoubtedly be much, much better, and I say that having loved the anime.
May 17, 2014 9:46 AM

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Chill_ said:
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After Story > Kanon (2006) >>> Clannad >>>>>>>>>>> Angel Beats

Kanon definitely has the best characters but After Story was slightly more emotionally impacting. I still haven't managed to finish Angel Beats because it is boring as fuck. Haven't watched Air because I already know the VN is way better so I'll be playing that eventually.

What makes angel beats boring to you? I just find it strange considering that you got stuff like K-on on your favorities...


I haven't given Angel Beats a try in a while, but I know I've given it a try on three separation occasions and I always stop around the 5 episode mark. If I recall correctly those are the more "slice of life comedy" moments but all the characters were extremely unlikable that I couldn't care for it and it made it boring. Yeah, I know its a KEY work so its supposed to get more emotional (and it supposedly does) but if I don't care for any of the characters it makes it hard to watch.

And K-on is a fantastic anime. Never a boring episode there. All of the characters (outside of Mio perhaps) are very likable and their interactions are funny and heartwarming. The second season was a bit sad as well.
May 17, 2014 9:48 AM

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Clannad > AS > AB > Air/Kanon(2006)/Kanon

but Little Busters >>>> all
May 17, 2014 9:52 AM

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Rin's ponytail > Tomoyo After > Clannad/AS > Angel Beats > LB/Refrain > Kanon(2006) > Air
May 17, 2014 9:59 AM
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Zeally said:
Let's seeee.......

Never seen Air or After Story sooo

Angel Beats > Clannad > Kanon 2006 ( kinda stopped watching it at episode 10 or 11)> Little Busters (stuck at episode 19)

Heard LB is suppose to get better when you reach EX, but LB is horribly boring atm. Might finish it after I finish Monster. >_>


Watch Refrain (which is probably what you're talking about) before you go into EX.

And not seen Air or Kanon yet so I won't make a judgement on which series is better.
May 17, 2014 10:01 AM

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Joshua1207 said:
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After Story > Kanon (2006) >>> Clannad >>>>>>>>>>> Angel Beats

Kanon definitely has the best characters but After Story was slightly more emotionally impacting. I still haven't managed to finish Angel Beats because it is boring as fuck. Haven't watched Air because I already know the VN is way better so I'll be playing that eventually.

What makes angel beats boring to you? I just find it strange considering that you got stuff like K-on on your favorities...


I haven't given Angel Beats a try in a while, but I know I've given it a try on three separation occasions and I always stop around the 5 episode mark. If I recall correctly those are the more "slice of life comedy" moments but all the characters were extremely unlikable that I couldn't care for it and it made it boring. Yeah, I know its a KEY work so its supposed to get more emotional (and it supposedly does) but if I don't care for any of the characters it makes it hard to watch.

And K-on is a fantastic anime. Never a boring episode there. All of the characters (outside of Mio perhaps) are very likable and their interactions are funny and heartwarming. The second season was a bit sad as well.

Hmm, I get your point. I have also disliked some anime because I have not liked characters like mirai nikki because male mc was so annoying lol.
May 17, 2014 10:25 AM

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antonn said:
Rin's ponytail > Tomoyo After > Clannad/AS > Angel Beats > LB/Refrain > Kanon(2006) > Air


What Tomoyo After made into an anime? Or are you just talking about the VN?
May 17, 2014 10:27 AM

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truffles40 said:
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Rin's ponytail > Tomoyo After > Clannad/AS > Angel Beats > LB/Refrain > Kanon(2006) > Air


What Tomoyo After made into an anime? Or are you just talking about the VN?

Mostly just talking about the tomoyo chapter episode.
May 17, 2014 10:27 AM

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I'd have to go with Clannad. Angel Beats was too short leading to a lot of melodrama, it had a lot of potential though. Haven't seen the other 2 anime
May 17, 2014 10:28 AM
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antonn said:
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Rin's ponytail > Tomoyo After > Clannad/AS > Angel Beats > LB/Refrain > Kanon(2006) > Air


What Tomoyo After made into an anime? Or are you just talking about the VN?

Mostly just talking about the tomoyo chapter episode.
Tomoyo's anime OVA is a VERY different thing from Tomoyo After lol
May 17, 2014 10:34 AM

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HaXXspetten said:
Tomoyo's anime OVA is a VERY different thing from Tomoyo After lol

I figured as much just from seeing the preview of it. Tomoyo After title is just what sticks in my head for w/e reason.
Speaking of which I should probably get around to reading it now that it's on my mind.
May 17, 2014 10:43 AM

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I didn't like any of them.
May 17, 2014 10:46 AM
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antonn said:
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Tomoyo's anime OVA is a VERY different thing from Tomoyo After lol

I figured as much just from seeing the preview of it. Tomoyo After title is just what sticks in my head for w/e reason.
Speaking of which I should probably get around to reading it now that it's on my mind.
it's alright albeit not spectacular

the very first few minutes are really damn wtf tho..
May 17, 2014 11:21 AM

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Clannad, Kanon and Air. I like them three.
I didn't like Angel Beats for some reason.
May 17, 2014 11:41 AM

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They all suck, but in order of least sucks to most sucks: Angel Beats > Clannad > Air.
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May 17, 2014 11:53 AM

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I've only seen Clannad and Angel Beats of those anime, so I'll go with Clannad. Angel Beats would've been better if they didn't rush the drama to the last few episodes but was really fun overall.

May 17, 2014 12:01 PM

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I haven't seen Air or Kanon. Clannad will most likely remain the best, but I'll remain optimistic.
Clannad AS>>>>>Angel beats>>Clannad

Anyone who disagrees with my opinion is factually wrong.

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May 17, 2014 3:25 PM

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Jrittmayer said:
Clannad, by far.

Its length allowed the story to be developed alot more and I liked the characters more.

Thats about it.
Clannad AS

though the only thing we can talk about in terms of story is that Air is the worst Key adaptation by far.
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May 17, 2014 3:40 PM

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Clannad AS > Kanon 2006 = Clannad > Angel Beats > Air.

Those are all that I've seen. Air was just too short to fully develop. And the character designs looked pretty bad too. Angel Beats was good, but still it needed more episodes.
May 27, 2014 12:55 AM

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Clannad . your argument is invalid lol
May 27, 2014 2:28 AM
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Only watched Angel Beats and Clannad. So not much to compare.

Angel Beats easily.
Yoshii Kiria took over as leader of Fairytale and rebuilt it and became one of Tsukunes formidable enemies but let's save that story for another time

Hehe, let me introduce him to you again, kid. This is Shuzen Issa (who is MIA during the final battle), who will become your 'trainer' starting today. You still have much to go if you want to become the headmaster.

Like the two souls have started to become one.
May 27, 2014 2:30 AM
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I hate the format and the storytelling of Kanon, I really hate that format. Not to mention it was boring as hell, couldn't finished. Clannad is very boring and unnecessary sometimes as well, If I was the one producing the anime I would cut half of it. Angel Beats = horrible development and length. Didn't watch Air. I cried in one part of Clannad After Story, and as a whole the anime is not bad.


Wait until Angel Beats gets a reboot after VN release, it won't be too rushed/cliched I hope.


Omg when is this happening
Yoshii Kiria took over as leader of Fairytale and rebuilt it and became one of Tsukunes formidable enemies but let's save that story for another time

Hehe, let me introduce him to you again, kid. This is Shuzen Issa (who is MIA during the final battle), who will become your 'trainer' starting today. You still have much to go if you want to become the headmaster.

Like the two souls have started to become one.
May 27, 2014 2:33 AM

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I've seen Angel Beats and Air.
Loved Air because Yukito has so much swag.
Angel Beats was meh. Couldn't attach to the characters
May 27, 2014 3:08 AM
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Fundog said:
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I hate the format and the storytelling of Kanon, I really hate that format. Not to mention it was boring as hell, couldn't finished. Clannad is very boring and unnecessary sometimes as well, If I was the one producing the anime I would cut half of it. Angel Beats = horrible development and length. Didn't watch Air. I cried in one part of Clannad After Story, and as a whole the anime is not bad.


Wait until Angel Beats gets a reboot after VN release, it won't be too rushed/cliched I hope.


Omg when is this happening
Still TBA. It's planned as a super-long multi-chapter release coming out over several years though with the first installment supposedly coming sometime later this year. Whether it will actually manage to do so however is still not confirmed

Official website in case you want: http://key.visualarts.gr.jp/angelbeats/index.html
May 27, 2014 3:26 AM
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Mars_ said:
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Angel beats>Kanon >>>>>clannad after story>>air>>>clannad


You, my friend, have very backwards tastes. Either that or I do.

What didn't you like about the OG Clannad?


You do, although I'll commend you for liking Spice and Wolf so I won't say anything more.
Yoshii Kiria took over as leader of Fairytale and rebuilt it and became one of Tsukunes formidable enemies but let's save that story for another time

Hehe, let me introduce him to you again, kid. This is Shuzen Issa (who is MIA during the final battle), who will become your 'trainer' starting today. You still have much to go if you want to become the headmaster.

Like the two souls have started to become one.
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HaXXspetten said:
Fundog said:
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I hate the format and the storytelling of Kanon, I really hate that format. Not to mention it was boring as hell, couldn't finished. Clannad is very boring and unnecessary sometimes as well, If I was the one producing the anime I would cut half of it. Angel Beats = horrible development and length. Didn't watch Air. I cried in one part of Clannad After Story, and as a whole the anime is not bad.


Wait until Angel Beats gets a reboot after VN release, it won't be too rushed/cliched I hope.


Omg when is this happening
Still TBA. It's planned as a super-long multi-chapter release coming out over several years though with the first installment supposedly coming sometime later this year. Whether it will actually manage to do so however is still not confirmed

Official website in case you want: http://key.visualarts.gr.jp/angelbeats/index.html
Not counting how long it would be to get a translation.
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NeoAnkara said:
HaXXspetten said:
Fundog said:
LuckyKotori said:
Rashkolnikov said:
I hate the format and the storytelling of Kanon, I really hate that format. Not to mention it was boring as hell, couldn't finished. Clannad is very boring and unnecessary sometimes as well, If I was the one producing the anime I would cut half of it. Angel Beats = horrible development and length. Didn't watch Air. I cried in one part of Clannad After Story, and as a whole the anime is not bad.


Wait until Angel Beats gets a reboot after VN release, it won't be too rushed/cliched I hope.


Omg when is this happening
Still TBA. It's planned as a super-long multi-chapter release coming out over several years though with the first installment supposedly coming sometime later this year. Whether it will actually manage to do so however is still not confirmed

Official website in case you want: http://key.visualarts.gr.jp/angelbeats/index.html
Not counting how long it would be to get a translation.
well that's one thing though, given that it's released episodically you could technically start translating an episode as soon as it comes out rather than having to wait for the whole series to be released in JP before starting to TL it

that is if anyone picks it up that fast of course
although I'd just read it in JP instead if it takes too long
May 27, 2014 3:37 AM
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Angel Beats is the best of these. Clannad first season was quite good but After Story is only boring.
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Damn you for being able to read Japanese. If I can read Japanese I would have played fortissimo long time ago.
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Damn you for being able to read Japanese. If I can read Japanese I would have played fortissimo long time ago.
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Damn you for being able to read Japanese. If I can read Japanese I would have played fortissimo long time ago.
Kamito, praise me more
Btw you have read Yumina the Ethereal right? How high would you rate it?
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NeoAnkara said:
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@Hax

Damn you for being able to read Japanese. If I can read Japanese I would have played fortissimo long time ago.
Kamito, praise me more
Btw you have read Yumina the Ethereal right? How high would you rate it?
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I'm probably in the minority regarding how much I enjoyed Yumina though but entertainment-value-wise it was just hilarious :P
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Hi! I'm here just to give a more detailed answer if anyone hasn't watched both up till now! I personally cried over angel beats the most. Air was pretty sad but I didn't find the plot that interesting, and it didn't really put an impact on me. Kanon? It was okay.. Not terrible but not that great. Clannad is actually really amazing. It's like watching your friends grow up. But the thing is, clannad is more of a 'slice of life' kind of thing. Like the struggles you go through in life, and the characters are pretty cool. If you plan on watching clannad though, you should be someone with quite a lot of patience and attention span because I'm the kind of person who gets bored and falls asleep in class, and I did, indeed, cry like a mad man while watching clannad, but I cried the most during clannad after story, however, I did get bored, and I watched it (completed it) only after almost a month. But it is VERY touching. I loved angel beats the MOST because I honestly clenched my heart, and stomach over this anime. I love it because it's quick, yet it sort of grows upon you. It becomes 'a part' of you I would say. The characters are extremely comical, and during a sad moment, there's bound to be someone funny saying something, which makes me cry, while laughing. But during the saddest parts, my throat feels like it's burning, I can't speak no matter what, and my tears just flow NON STOP. I used 3 tissue boxes on angel beats... And the plot for angel beats is also really cool! Like the creativity in the idea of the whole thing. But please watch both. You WON'T regret it. You'll bawl your eyes out and suffer from post anime depression syndrome but it's worth it! oh and clannad is easier to understand, while angel beats is more complicated, but it's an extremely beautiful anime.
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Clannad AS>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Clannad>>Shit>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Angel beats.
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Clannad AS and Angel Beats had the most emotional endings. But overall I prefer Kanon.
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AIR Or Kanon ~ can't choose really
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