Story: The story of Clannad ~After Story~ is really one of the strong points of the show. Most high school romance animes always end in the main couple getting together and then its happily ever after. However After Story break out of this spiral and shows that life is not all smiles and happy times after high school. One of the charms of the story on this season is how real it feels, Tomoya and Nagisa's lives as they enter the working society and struggles of everyday life is shown perfectly here, and it also shows you the unity and importance of family. Its a really refreshing feel that sets After Story on a different field from A LOT of other shows of the same genre.
Art: Althought the first couple of episodes had a small animation decline for KyoAni standards, once again I am left extremely satisfied with the look of the show. The colors, animation, backgrounds, they are all done perfectly well and makes Clannad ~After Story~ a very graphically beautiful show. There is really nothing much to say here.
Sound: This is one of the show's best aspects, using the original soundtracks from the visual novel it was based on, and combined with the various touching moments that you encounter on After Story. You really get to appreciate the wonderful musical pieces that the Key Sound Label has composed. This is an example of good music used at the right times to create a beautiful sounding show. Also hat goes off to Nakamura Yuichi for his role as Tomoya.
Characters: Clannad has been praised by their wonderful characters, and After Story continues to further develop those characters. However past the high school timeline, some people might be a little let down as all the other Clannad heroines are reduced to little side character with limited screen time with the exception of Nagisa of course. On the positive side we are treated to how Nagisa and specially Tomoya are forced to change and mature in order to deal with the world of adult society, and also on the responsibilities of parenthood. After Story manages to do what not every anime can do and that is give you very "real" characters.
Enjoyment: I liked After Story, even though it lacked on the comedy department which made the first season of Clannad so enjoyable. This season brought its own charms. It did kinda feel slow paces sometimes but the last couple of episodes makes it worth it.
Overall: It is sad to see the entire Clannad series end...however, Clannad ~After Story~ is an excellent sequel and conclusion to a great series. Needless to say fans of the first season will absolutely love this and I really recommend everyone to watch this show, it really makes you realize the true value of family and friends and it is also one of the better animes that you can watch.
