That was meant to be a brief description of what clannad after story is about.. haaa im not joking when i say clannad after story will have a very strong impact on you. Unless you don't have a heart :) You will probably cry just a little... Okay your gonna cry a lot, I did. Both happy and sad tears!
~Story~ (Alright im trying not to have any spoilers here so bare with me)
Clannad After Story is a second season to the original Clannad and is different in so many levels. The series starts with a couple of character arcs on characters who were kind of in the shadows in the first season. Then however unlike Clannad (which is made up of mainly arcs alone) there is then a big climax that leads on from there. The characters of focus, Tomoya and Nagisa, begin to develop their relationship which leads to a somewhat happy but somewhat catastrophic event which is were the tears normally start to kick in. This climax introduces a new character called Ushio and the drama starts. However the ending involves an unexpected, supernatural twist which changes everything!
~Characters~
The characters of focus are of course Nagisa the female main and Tomoya the male main. The other girls who had there arcs back in season 1: Kotomi, Tomoyo, Ryou, Kyou and Fuko are mainly background characters but are still as loveable as always. Now Nagisa Furukawa, shes just genreally a lovely character her role in this series is indeed veyr significant. Tomoya, he's just so inspirational, one of my favourites! He started as an average, bored teenager who had no motviation at all to this wonderful, courageous and brave adult and his character development is just lovely to watch! And of course Ushio, she's just adorable! She's strong and fearless like her father but has the sweetest personality like her mother :) Nothing else can really be said without giving spoilers :/
~Art~
What makes this anime even more beautiful is the fact that all these beatuiful paths, cities, fields and places are real places in Japan! They have been defined and enlightened and every scene just seems like a work of art, something you would hang on your wall or paint on a canvas. The use of lighting is also fantastic and really helps portray the atmosphere and the time of day making the scene even more breathtaking!
~Music~
The opening song is catchy and well composed also the art is brilliant! The other various soundtracks used like "The palm of a tiny hand" work perfectly with the scenes they are allocated to and sound simply beautiful! Also Dango Daikozuku is also interpreted in their often. Some may think "euggh thats songs so annoying" thats what i though at first. But after experiencing Clannad After Story you will probably tear up just listening to it! And the ending... Wow. Its cute but a complete mood killer, its upbeat and happy but utterly ruins the atmosphere. Not a bad song though
Now to summaries my review i have to say i have been so inspired and motivated by this anime! I get this unexplained feeling just speaking about Clannad After Story, it has made me want to live life to its fullest! I can't really explain the impact! Tomoyo has gone through true despair, he hated life and thought nothing of it. He grew and expereinced some heart shattering events and learnt a very valuable lesson along the way and is a very inspirational man! Clannad After Story will teach you the importance of friendship and family! It definatly deserves more attention!
Okay i think im done now! So message me your thoughts or tell me if your agree or disagree with this review if you want :) Thanks for reading!
