When it comes to anime classics, few titles have as much emotional weight as the iconic series Clannad. Inspired by a visual novel of the same name of the company KEY, its anime adaptation began in 2007 with a first season of 23 episodes, followed by Clannad: After Story In 2008, a second part that, for many, is a devastating emotional roller coaster.
And it is precisely the ability of when to touch sensitive fibers in the fans of anime that went viral the reaction of a Young Japanese woman, who shared his experience on social networks watching this anime for the first time. His words, although somewhat brief, became a trend quickly, especially because of the intensity of his emotions and for having admitted that he underestimated Clannad Thinking it was a “men only” story.
“I thought Clannad was for men, I underestimated this anime”
With the recent free anime distribution in Youtube Japan, many new fans have had the opportunity to discover this gem. A user finally decided to give it a chance and what she experienced left her marked.
“I always wanted to see her, but I never decided. I finally saw Clannad, who was available for free on YouTube. Now I’m crying so much that my head hurts and I can’t sleep. Rays! I thought it was an emotional story, more for men, and I don’t I took seriously. I was completely wrong. Clannad is life.”
Her testimony was so sincere that a lot of users on social networks identified with her. From the comments on the performances of the voice actors to the way in which the story “burned her soul”, the young woman did not save anything:
“My head… I’m crying so much that I’m exhausted. I wish I had seen it before. If I had discovered this anime before, maybe my life would have taken another path.”
Clannad’s “shock” is real
The phenomenon that this fan experienced is not new, in the anime community, it is known as the “Clannad Shock”, that feeling of emptiness, sadness and deep reflection that remains after finishing after story. He put it in a heartbreaking way:
“The impact of Clannad’s shock is enormous. I’ve cried several times since this morning. Moments pass by like flashbacks, my eyes burn. And Nakamura Yuuichi… He’s not just a voice actor, he’s a god!”
Nakamura Yuuichi, who plays the protagonist TOMOYAis one of the reasons why Clannad manages to transmit so much. His voice, his way of expressing the pain, the love and the loss of everything he loves seems to have penetrated deep into this viewer.
When anime transcends genres
The most interesting thing about this story is how it challenges the idea that certain animes are only for men or for women. Clannad It touches on universal themes: family, growth, pain, love and loss. It’s a deep story human, and that makes it accessible and devastating for all anime fans.
The young woman even mentions that now she cries only by listening to the After Story opening theme, and what to watch the anime thumbnail in YouTube It causes a lump in the throat.
“I became someone who cries just by looking… This is Clannad’s shock!!”
A classic that continues to touch hearts
This viral story is proof that, although almost two decades have passed since its premiere, the iconic Clannad It is still an anime that marks lives. The new generations, with easier access thanks to platforms like YouTube, are discovering the beauty and sadness of this anime classic.
And as she said at the end:
“Tomoya… and that sigh of Nakamura… that just got me hooked and I can’t let go of it.”
And you? Have you dared to see Clannad after story Or do you prefer to keep your emotional stability intact? Tell us in the comments.
