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| This was, by far, the best episode of the entire series. I got so emotional... T^T I absolutely adore Ushio. 100/5. |
| *crying again* Tomoya found himself in the same situation that his father was in when he was a little boy. I guess this will prompt Tomoya to make amends with his father. It would still be VERY hard for me to forgive him. |
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| this was the best episode of the series so far, it could also have made a good ending episode. |
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| Ushio is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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| I was just rewatching some parts of the show, and damn...this episode is just pure gold. Bawled my eyes out the first time I saw this, when Ushio breaks down in Tomoya's arms. Actually, everything after where Ushio calls Tomoya "papa" for the first time is so emotionally charged that still I tear up now. The seiyuu and animation really nail the emotions so well. It's cool how I cried a lot harder this episode than during Nagisa's death, despite the fact that episode 16 was a lot more tragic, whereas this one was happy. But holy hell, the catharsis depicted here is just so powerful. As Tomoya and Ushio, who have wanted to talk for years but were unable to, release all their pent up feelings in their tears, my own tears just started flowing like a flood from a burst dam. This has got to be the best episode of the entire series--and one of my favorites out of all the animes I've seen. The last scenes really are among the most immensely moving scenes ever animated. 5/5 does not do this episode justice. Now, if only the ED wasn't so freaking upbeat, this would be completely perfect. |
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| so true about the ED - should have kept it as dango song, Season 1 just the ED would make you cry. |
| This has got to be the most real piece of animation I have seen. |
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Veethorn said: This has got to be the most real piece of animation I have seen. Ya know, I can see how some people wouldn't like Clannad - for me, I like it, but it isn't my favorite piece of Key animation. But this episode is so "real," like you said. There's no arm-twisting - the moments in this episode are genuine and evoke genuine emotions. It's about as powerful and moving as any piece of animation I've seen. |
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| Yup, not even Matranga could ruin this episode. I still cried in the same 2 spots even though I could see it coming. However, every time I watch the episode, the flashbacks of Naoyuki continue to impress me more each time. |
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| I was on the verge of tears again throughout the entire episode, but the moment that really got me was when she basically said "It was the first toy you got me... Daddy." And thus, the dams burst. Talking about Nagisa on the train got me as well. |
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| Awww Ushio is adorable.....Dubs and Subs!!!! <3 |
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| Okay this episode REALLY got 2 me!!! i cried 2 times then went 2 the bathroom {no joke} then came back pressed play and started crying more D'X i loved how Tomoya was related to his father... and how u figure out he wasn't such a bad guy... that made me cry... when Ushio called Tomoya a daddy that made me cry and when they were remembering Nagisa... that made me cry... it was so bad i could almost not hear them cuz i was trying 2 catch my breath... how can they cry with smiles? i would LOVE 2 cry with a pretty face lol... anyway Ushio is really cute... im glad she was so concerned about finding that 1 toy cuz it was they 1st 1 her daddy bought for her... her Akio impression was so funny 2 X'D oh an she looked pleasant when she 1st woke up XD im so happy they're finally a family! Tomoya has finally realized after all that time what he's done... i'm so happy... =D |
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| Best episode of the season, Their scene in the field + tomoya on the train, in mix with the OST made me cry t_t this episode gets a 11/10 |
| This show is powerful stuff. I'm so glad he realised what he had and didn't let his step parents and daughter drift away. "First present from papa." Buh-weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee~~~~ |
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| Easy way to make a dude cry? Show them this episode of Clannad. Feelings of a distant dad revealed + love for a cute daughter = make a man weep |
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TWWK said: Easy way to make a dude cry? Show them this episode of Clannad. Feelings of a distant dad revealed + love for a cute daughter = make a man weep It wouldn't have any context, they'd have to watch the whole series. |
PharaohSauron said: I was on the verge of tears again throughout the entire episode, but the moment that really got me was when she basically said "It was the first toy you got me... Daddy." And thus, the dams burst. Talking about Nagisa on the train got me as well. Same moments got me too. TWWK said: Easy way to make a dude cry. Couldn't agree more. I'm 22 and this series already got me going three times. |
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| (when watching and re-watching this scene) Please excuse me, i need to go and cry my heart out. ........................WAAAAAAHHHHH *cries REALLY REALLY hard* |
| Best episode of AS by far. Wonderfully scripted. |
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| First I kind of hated how Tomoya was acting towards Ushio, all cold and indifferent. Even if he still suffered from Nagisa's death, it's not easy to forgive. All harsh feeling kinda melted away though, as he finally realized it himself and opened up to Ushio. That was one of the most heartbreaking scenes I've ever seen and of course that resulted in many wet napkins. Thank you, Clannad. |
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| Rewatching the series again after over a year and this episode is still just as breathtaking as it was back then. |
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| This is hands down the most emotional, heart-touching episode in AS. I was literally on the verge of tears when Ushio said, "It was the first thing from daddy." |
| That was the most touching thing I think I've ever seen. It almost brought me to tears, which is amazing because I haven't cried in over two years. I never cry and it takes a lot to bring me to anywhere near it. |
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| Sniff...too many tears. ;_; |
| Tomoya is a fairly self indulgent, self pitying, good for little twirp through most of Clannad. But in this episode he takes it to such a level that damn near crosses the line of unforgivable. You do NOT treat a 5 year old child like that. That said... I'm a 46 year old grown man with three grown daughters, three grandchildren... and I was bawling like a baby by the time the train "Let me tell you about mommy" scene came around. There should be laws against making shows like that! Or at least some sort of warning on the package! "Warning, the surgeon general has determined that Episode 18 of Clannad After Story is dangerous to your emotional state; if you watch this show insure there are plenty of kleenex handy." |
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| I need to take a break. ;__; |
| I remember when i watched this, it was a historical moment because of the liquid in my eyes. It was beautiful. I really hated it when he was so cold against her. |
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| Oh my, I have never cried so much watching anything. This anime is amazing. I think I'll have to adjust my score from 8 to10 just because of this episode. |
| Oh my God. I was on the border of tears several times while watching anime. I was on the border of tears few times while watching Clannad as well. But now I started crying at the same moment Ushio did, and couldn't stop since... and we still have 6 episodes to go... this series is just so incredibly touching... Why haven't I watched it earlier? |
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| This was an amazing episode! Absolutely no surprise why it was the highest rated of this series! |
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| Just watched this episode and I agree, it's the best episode of the series till now, what a wonderful and touching episode, it brought tears to my eyes T_T more than episode 16, since Fuko's arc that I haven't cried so much watching Clannad ;_; I love this anime :') |
| I think it's only normal to tear or even cry after seeing such beautiful and heart warming episode... :') |
| I couldn't get over this episode, I really couldnt resist, I watched it like once a day for two more days and each time, I would cry a bucket lol |
| These last few episodes are making me tear up. So touching. |
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| OMG !a terribly sad episode..ushio and tomoya hug in the field..when tomoya remembered nagisa in the train,his sorrowful expressions..it was toooo much for me T_T the BGM was a great one too...in summary it is the best anime episode I have ever watched <3 |
Cloudy-Sky said: Yeah indeed... I thought that the drama ended when Ushio Hugged her dad like that and started crying. But inside of me i saw that as a happy moment. Like the things will only get better now, no more tears. But Tomoya crying for Nagisa was heartbreaking... Its not about the future anymore. It was about a sad past that cant be undone.The person that changed him, made him love,think,act and become the person he is now doesnt exist anymore... I really thought that the tears Tomoya shed there were pretty unique and "true" if you can get what i mean. By the way dont tell me that Nagisa is living through Ushio or at Tomoya heart or something. A dead person cant be replaced by anyone and Tomoya Will ALWAYS have a huge unfilled gap in his heart that Ushio and all his friends will never manage to fill. that is sooooo right ..sniff sniff! |
| There were many eye-watering scenes in this episode but, that train scene where Tomoya finally cried while trying to describe Nagisa, that was overkill. I cried like a little kid. It was refreshing! Clannad, the shit I talked before I actually watched it. I'm glad I went in with no expectations. Nothing can replace Nagisa. |
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| Having me alternate crying between tears of sadness and joy is just unfair. I guess that's what makes Clannad such a remarkable show. |
| I've never cried more in my life than when I watched this episode, which is really something coming from an asshole like me. If this episode doesn't make you cry, than you have no soul. :P In all honesty though, it was brilliant. Clannd ~ AS ~ is by far the best anime I've seen, and I don't think that will change any time soon. |
| Lemme smang it girl. |
| 860+ votes of 5 out of 5. Has anybody watched any other episode, ova, special, movie with that kind of rating on this site? Very well deserved too, incredible episode! |
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ProBoner said: 860+ votes of 5 out of 5. Has anybody watched any other episode, ova, special, movie with that kind of rating on this site? Very well deserved too, incredible episode! Well, best anime is best... :D |
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| @ ProBoner I have checked quite a few episodes of the high ranked series I have watched as well as Haruhi Movie and I found for example: 5 out of 5: Loved it! 544 94.94% 4 out of 5: Liked it 16 2.79% 3 out of 5: It was OK 9 1.57% 2 out of 5: Disliked it 1 0.17% 1 out of 5: Hated it 3 0.52% Voters: 573 5 out of 5: Loved it! 356 91.28% 4 out of 5: Liked it 26 6.67% 3 out of 5: It was OK 6 1.54% 2 out of 5: Disliked it 1 0.26% 1 out of 5: Hated it 1 0.26% Voters: 390 Both taken from Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica forum :-). Although this episode of Clannad was one of the best I have ever seen :-) |
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