---
title: "Clannad"
year: 2007
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/clannad-2007"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 24835
imdb_id: "tt1118804"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 44
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 8.3
vote_count: 487
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# Clannad (2007) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/clannad-2007

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Clannad is an animated television series first released in 2007 that follows the life of a high school student named Tomoya Okazaki. Tomoya is a third-year student who does not take his studies seriously and feels resentful toward his life in a small Japanese city. His father turned to alcohol and cigarettes following the death of Tomoya's mother in a car accident, leading to a strained relationship and physical altercations between the two. These events contributed to Tomoya becoming a delinquent. While walking to school, Tomoya encounters a girl named Nagisa Furukawa. Nagisa is a year older than Tomoya but is repeating her school year due to illness, which has left her isolated as her former peers have moved on. The series depicts Tomoya as he begins to change his perspective after befriending Nagisa and several other eccentric girls. The show was created by Jun Maeda and features voice performances by actors including Yuichi Nakamura and Mai Nakahara.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A disillusioned high school delinquent finds his perspective shifting after meeting a lonely girl repeating a grade."

### Why Watch
- emotional character development
- meaningful interpersonal connections

### Caveats & Content Note
- slow pacing
- heavy themes
- Tone & Suitability: The series deals with themes of family conflict, illness, and personal tragedy.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: melancholic, sentimental, slice-of-life, character-driven

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HiDive, Hidive Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
| **Canada (CA)** | HiDive, Hidive Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Clannad (22 Episodes)
Clannad is an anime television series. The series follows the story of Tomoya, a high school student who is resentful of his life. His mother has passed away. Tomoya's life begins to change when he meets Nagisa, a classmate who is gentle but lonely. The series explores themes of life, loneliness, and the fragility of human relationships.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 44
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 6 (14%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 38 (86%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yuichi Nakamura** as *Tomoya Okazaki (voice)*
- **Mai Nakahara** as *Nagisa Furukawa (voice)*
- **Ryotaro Okiayu** as *Akio Furukawa (voice)*
- **Kikuko Inoue** as *Sanae Furukawa (voice)*
- **Ryo Hirohashi** as *Kyou Fujibayashi (voice)*
- **Daisuke Sakaguchi** as *Youhei Sunohara (voice)*
- **Mamiko Noto** as *Kotomi Ichinose (voice)*
- **Akemi Kanda** as *Ryou Fujibayashi (voice)*
- **Houko Kuwashima** as *Tomoyo Sakagami (voice)*
- **Ai Nonaka** as *Fuuko Ibuki (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of Clannad?
The story follows Tomoya Okazaki, a delinquent student who meets a girl named Nagisa Furukawa.

### Q: Who created the series?
The series was created by Jun Maeda.

### Q: Is this based on a book?
It is based on a Japanese visual novel created by the software company Key.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The primary characters are Tomoya Okazaki and Nagisa Furukawa.

### Q: What is the setting of the show?
The story takes place in a high school setting.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Clannad (TV 2007) - MyAnimeList.net](https://myanimelist.net/anime/2167/Clannad/)
- [Clannad - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clannad)
- [Clannad | Clannad Wiki | Fandom](https://clannad.fandom.com/wiki/Clannad)
- [Clannad (TV Series 2007–2009) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1118804/)
- [Clannad - watch tv show streaming online - JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/clannad-after-story)
- [Watch CLANNAD | Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/70204963)

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