He realizes that he’s becoming his father when he neglects Ushio and so rather than having Ushio resent him in the future like he did to his own dad, he changes his ways and becomes the father Ushio needs. Tomoya’s upbringing is an example of how “one’s origin doesn’t determine one’s future.” Tomoya had a tough life and losing Nagisa was the icing on the cake-she was the only person that he truly loves and cares about. Soon after, he comes to terms with the death of Nagisa and his estranged relationship with his own father by becoming a real dad to Ushio. He neglects their newborn daughter, Ushio. In Clannad: After Story, Tomoya acts like his father after the death of his wife, Nagisa. Just because you are born into a rotten family, it doesn’t mean you have to act like them. Tomoya has gone through some tough family drama which resulted in him running away from home and avoiding his problems. Just from Tomoya’s situation, one can see that not every family is picture-perfect. Tomoya avoids coming home and stays out late at night so that he doesn’t have to see his father. One night, Tomoya injured his arm while he and his father were in a physical argument which led to his inability to lift his right shoulder, forcing him to quit basketball. Tomoya’s father became an alcoholic and gambling addict after Tomoya’s mother passed away. In the first episode, we are first introduced to a delinquent named Tomoya Okazaki, who has an estranged relationship with his father. There are skeletons in the closet of every household.Ĭlannad debunks the picturesque family that we hold dear to our hearts. There is no such thing as the perfect family. For this post, I’m discussing the different representations and meanings of ‘family’ within Clannad.Īlso, if you haven’t watched Clannad, I strongly recommend that you don’t read this post because there are spoilers! 1. In fact, I cried in almost every episode of the second season, After Story.
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You can check it out here.įor “Bloodlines”, I picked the anime series, Clannad-one of the most tear-jerking anime series of all time. Prior to my post, Matt discussed “Bloodlines” in FFVII Advent Children. Some questions about family that we will be contemplating on include how one’s family shapes his or her identity? How do we define family? How does a broken household influence a person’s view on family? We will be exploring these questions and types of relationships in this blog tour-so enjoy! Family relationships include a child and his/her parents, sibling rivalries, adoptions, and etc. Overall, Clannad: After Story is an emotional roller coaster worth riding, If you find yourself crying do not be surprised.The OWLS’ topic for August is “Bloodlines.” Here is the prompt:įamily means everything (or does it?) This month, we will be discussing the importance of family relationships in anime and pop culture. There may come a time when you won’t appreciate the graphics anymore. I suggest you watch it as soon as you can because as time goes by graphics get better. Score: 8.6/10 – GreatĬlannad: After Story makes the whole Clannad Series beautiful. I enjoyed it much more than the first season. That is all I can say for Clannad: After Story. For some people, they are happy about it but not me. I didn’t give the ending a 10 because I hate how After Story was given a happy ending. I cried and almost cried in parts of Clannad: After Story. Music: 9/10 – ExcellentĪfter watching Clannad and Clannad: After Story give it 1 month then listen to the opening song of Clannad: After Story. Visuals: 7/10 – Above Averageįor some reason I feel like the visuals improved, well since it is season 2 it shouldn’t be a surprise. The characters grow more mature, the character development in this season is good as well. Every family has its own problems, Clannad presented it in a really nice way.
The theme is still Family but it was presented in a heavier way. After it plays around with your emotions it will suddenly use its Supernatural genre to make it a happy ending.
Without wanting to spoil anything Clannad: After Story will particularly develop Tomoya and will give you the feels you did not want to feel. They have their own dreams to follow which causes them to part ways chasing after their own ambitions. This season is all about the gang graduating and entering the real world. If you haven’t seen the first review posted earlier today I suggest you see that first:Ĭlannad: After Story starts right after the season of Clannad.
Clannad: After Story is the second half of the Clannad series.
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