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| Unevaluated | Ggultra2764 | # | ||||||
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Watched 4 episodes... I've chosen to drop watch of the series since I'm now at my limit for what I can tolerate. Events were feeling far more forced than what I seen from Clannad (TV) and I barely could tolerate the overuse of moe from this series, especially in the case of Mei's return. But with the melodrama I seen through After Story's most recent episode, I've had enough. Since I have seen so little of the series up to this point, it won't be fair for me to rate it. So, I've chosen to keep this review Unevaluated. Last updated Friday, October 24 2008. Created Friday, October 24 2008. | ||||||||
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| Unevaluated | Stretch | # | ||||||
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(Five episodes watched): So far, it looks like the established cast of Clannad is serving in a comedy sequel, with the same witty and sarcastic style, and I'm enjoying it. Episode one was a baseball game played by an ad-hoc team and number two is the first half of a two-parter about a scheme to fake a romance. Episode three got surprisingly serious as Sunohara got angry at Tomoya, and I got the feeling that ouch, a friendship may be ruined by accident. This faked romance wasn't just a joke, it was quite poignant and the consequences will extend beyond a minor plot arc; and this show will have something of an ongoing plot it seems. Clannad AS seems to be in a higher class than most of the shows I watch, with better all around quality, especially in terms of writing. I liked episode five, which was largely a flashback to present-day dorm manager Misae's days as a student herself. There was little humor but the story held my interest firmly, which isn't easy. I had largely--completely, actually--forgotten who Misae was, so this interesting little story was all the more surprising. I hope it continues in episode six. ...and I still haven't a clue what's going on in the scenes with a rusty old robot. A dream? A parallel universe? Artsy-fartsy stuff that was never intended to be understood by the viewer? Last updated Sunday, November 16 2008. Created Saturday, October 11 2008. | ||||||||
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| Unevaluated | Forbin | # | ||||||
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First Look: It's clannad, the designs are there. It was basically an Intro episode. Last updated Thursday, October 09 2008. Created Thursday, October 09 2008. | ||||||||
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| Unevaluated | AstroNerdBoy | # | ||||||
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Through 6 episodes... The first episode would be classified as filler, but considering how fun it was, who cares. ^_^ Episode 2 features Mei and Youhei as does episode 3 and 4. Episode 5 starts the Misae arc which ends with episode 6.Last updated Monday, November 10 2008. Created Sunday, October 05 2008. | ||||||||
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watching now with extremely high hopes... 7 eps watched... Clannad (TV) is back and has what it takes to be stronger than ever! The series continues right where it left off last time with them all playing baseball in the park. I love continuation attempts and this series will easily prove why. Nothing has changed: the main lead is still a "G" with his "I don't care" attitude, all the characters are back (yes, the VAs are back as well), and the story is destined for greatness just as it displayed last time around. I've always considered Clannad (TV) as a perfect example of what the "highest caliber" animation and artwork looks like and this sequel will continue it's reign of beautiful animation and character design. The first episode is reason enough for my eyes. I must also say the music got a major upgrade compared to the original. The intro is brilliant in its own right (new ring tone for my cell-phone) and the ending is a "God-send" compared to the original retarded ending with the dango family credits. Ep 3: I'm fine with the direction and drama, but the premise is off. Mei always treated Sunohara like crap and usually ignored him but now she has a problem with the new attitude his present situation has afforded him!? (heavy sigh) Whatever... Ep 4 was something to behold indeed. "High-caliber" drama, a couple of old fashioned fist fights, and the characters putting their pride aside for the greater good are the ideas for this episode. I expected no less from this wonderful series! Great episode... Ep 5 had the first (of both seasons) encounter of a supernatural nature. Of course, there are many issues with this episode. We have an ep with the focus on a character that isn't considered main at all, a huge backstory (though interesting) that sucks up the whole ep and threatens to engulf the next one as well, and the whole cat that is a boy that can grant one wish (!) and he only wants to give it to Misae, deal! Where is this show headed and why are they so desperate to stall with pointless (though still slightly interesting) material. You know an anime is stalling when they give emphasis to a support character... Ep 6 was brilliant. That is the only thing that can be said, period. I had swirling emotions by the end of the episode and wanted to cry from the bottom of my heart (I didn't but I wanted to). It was that serious! Tremendous drama and emotion. Tremendous... I never thought I could feel pain and sadness for a damn cat before but this anime has done it and i'm grateful for it. That story was incredible! As expected from a Clannad title. Ep 7 was "kind of" funny and "kind of" interesting. I'd say right in the middle but a bit more on the boring side of the scale. The girl in the library is now the focus (another support character - sigh...) and this episode focuses on her brother and his gang's issues at the moment. Slightly interesting but nothing great to mention except how the little boy decided to follow Sunohara and became his pupil. That crap was funny but that was about it. This story will engulf the next ep as well. One last thing about the girl and the robot that the story continues to foreshadow - things are about to pick up for them soon... Check out my award list to see some of the best anime titles in the world! Never forget Xenosaga. Last updated Monday, November 17 2008. Created Monday, September 22 2008. | ||||||||
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