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Episodes (23)
- 1EP 1
Tomoya meets Nagisa, a girl repeating her final year who wants to revive the Drama Club.
Oct 5, 2007While walking to school, Tomoya Okazaki encounters Nagisa Furukawa, a peculiar girl who appears to be talking to herself. Later that day, they speak during lunch, where Tomoya discovers that Nagisa is repeating her last year of high school. She expresses a strong desire to reestablish the Drama Club, which has since been disbanded. Following school hours, Tomoya visits the bakery owned by Nagisa’s family. During this visit, he meets her parents and receives an invitation to share dinner with them, marking a significant step in their developing relationship.
- 2EP 2
Nagisa restarts Drama Club while Tomoya meets Kotomi and Fuko
Oct 12, 2007Nagisa confesses her desire to revive the Drama Club, prompting Tomoya to assist with creating and posting advertisements around the school. During this time, Tomoya encounters two new students: Kotomi Ichinose, described as a strange genius, and Fuko Ibuki, a first-year student. Later, Nagisa discovers that Tomoya previously played basketball and invites him to a game the following day. However, it is revealed that his father injured Tomoya's arm during a fight, leaving him unable to play basketball anymore.
- 3EP 3
Tomoya discovers Nagisa's lifelong frailty and meets Yusuke Yoshino
Oct 19, 2007Following the previous night's events, Tomoya checks on Nagisa and learns she has been physically weak throughout her life. On his way back from the bakery, he assists a strange electrician named Yusuke Yoshino, who gives him his card. Youhei later reveals that Yusuke is a retired professional musician. The next day after school, Tomoya supports Nagisa by joining the Drama Club as a new member. He asks questions to help her gain more self-confidence for the club's activities. This interaction aims to bolster Nagisa's assurance within the group setting.
- 4EP 4
Tomoya attempts to revive the Drama Club while investigating Fuko's mysterious hospitalization.
Oct 26, 2007Tomoya encounters Fuko at school, who invites him to her sister's wedding, but he declines. He recruits Youhei to help reform the Drama Club by offering bread from Nagisa's family bakery. Nagisa seeks assistance from Ryou and Kyou, while Tomoya asks Tomoyo and Kotomi to join. Tomoyo is focused on her student council presidency campaign, and Kotomi remains noncommittal. Later, Tomoya and Nagisa visit Fuko regarding the club, where Nagisa reveals that Fuko is supposedly unconscious in a hospital. This discovery shifts the focus from club recruitment to understanding Fuko's current condition and whereabouts.
- 5EP 5
Tomoya and Nagisa help Fuko attend her first high school class with friends acting as classmates.
Nov 2, 2007To support Fuko, Tomoya and Nagisa arrange for her to stay at Nagisa's house temporarily. While Nagisa's family carves wooden starfish, the pair distributes them to students at school. Fuko expresses her long-held desire to attend classes despite never having been able to do so previously. Consequently, Tomoya organizes Youhei, Kyou, and Ryou to pretend to be her classmates for her inaugural high school lesson. Sanae also participates by playing the role of the teacher for this special event, allowing Fuko to experience the classroom environment she has always wanted.
- 6EP 6
Tomoya and Nagisa invite Kouko to the festival while Fuko distributes starfish
Nov 9, 2007Tomoya and Nagisa invite Kouko to the Founder's Festival. Fuko distributes carved starfish to students, and her fan club promotes Kouko's wedding. Nagisa and Tomoya encounter Tomoyo in a bear suit tasked with identifying troublemakers. Tomoyo accidentally knocks Youhei out a window after he harasses a girl. When Kouko arrives at the event, she is unable to see or hear her sister Fuko. The narrative focuses on these concurrent activities during the school celebration, highlighting interactions between the main characters and the unexpected outcome of Kouko's visit.
- 7EP 7
Tomoya and Nagisa persuade Kouko to marry on school grounds despite Fuko's worsening coma.
Nov 16, 2007Tomoya and Nagisa convince Kouko that Fuko would wish for her to get married despite Fuko's condition. They talk to the school's administration after finding out Kouko would like to get married on the school grounds. Kouko informs them that Fuko's condition has gotten worse, and she may not awaken from her coma, while Youhei shares his observation that some students cannot see Fuko and others are beginning to forget her and the presents she gave them.
- 8EP 8
Schoolmates and family members gradually forget Fuko while she remains visible only to Tomoya and Nagisa.
Nov 23, 2007Increasing numbers of students lose the ability to see Fuko, and those previously close to her begin forgetting her existence. Youhei forgets after a hospital visit, followed by Kyou and Ryou, though Tomoyo retains her memory with Tomoya's assistance. Youhei briefly remembers Fuko later but cannot sustain it. To lift her spirits, Tomoya and Nagisa purchase a birthday party set. Upon returning to the bakery, they find Nagisa's father has forgotten Fuko entirely, while her mother can no longer see her despite partial memory retention. Consequently, Tomoya and Nagisa decide to return Fuko to school for the time being.
- 9EP 9
Tomoya and Nagisa forget Fuko during a pre-wedding celebration for Kouko.
Nov 30, 2007Tomoya, Nagisa, and Fuko spend the night at school preparing for Kouko's wedding. In the morning, Tomoya and Nagisa cannot see Fuko and feel they are forgetting something important. They eventually remember the wedding and can see Fuko again. On the wedding day, only Tomoya, Nagisa, and Fuko arrive initially. After the ceremony, everyone who received a starfish attends. Fuko thanks Tomoya and Nagisa and congratulates her older sister before disappearing. A rumor persists at Tomoya's school about a cute girl constantly running through the halls.
- 10EP 10
Tomoya Persuades Kyou and Kotomi to Join the Drama Club
Dec 7, 2007With no new recruits, Tomoya approaches Kotomi to rejoin the Drama Club. He escorts her around the school to help her introduce herself and make friends. After school, Tomoya brings Kyou, Ryou, and Kotomi to the drama room for introductions and asks them to join. Kyou initially declines but accepts after her sister expresses interest in joining. Kotomi also agrees to become a member. During the meeting, Kotomi leaves upon hearing violin music. When given the opportunity to play, she performs poorly.
- 11EP 11
Kotomi's violin recital fails despite practice, followed by a strange dream and encounter.
Dec 14, 2007Kotomi’s violin playing remains poor, prompting Kyou to organize a recital for the day after tomorrow to encourage practice. Before the event, Tomoya visits Kotomi at the school library, where he eats her homemade apple pie and subsequently falls asleep into a strange dream. On the day of the recital, Kyou uses her position as class representative to ensure several students attend. Despite the effort, Kotomi’s performance does not improve, making the experience painful for the audience. After the event, as Kotomi and her friends walk home, a strange man approaches her, causing her terror before he departs shortly after.
- 12EP 12
Kotomi reunites with Rie, joins friends in town, and faces a mysterious disappearance linked to her past.
Dec 21, 2007Kotomi returns a violin to Rie Nishina, befriending her and resuming class attendance. Encouraged by Kyou, she joins Ryou, Nagisa, and Tomoya for a town outing where Fuko appears but is forgotten. The next day, Nagisa mistakenly believes Ryou was in a bus accident, but the group finds no one hurt. Instead, Kotomi suffers an emotional breakdown and collapses. She leaves school early, and when Tomoya, Nagisa, and the Fujibayashi twins visit her home, there is no answer. Tomoya returns and encounters a strange man who is an acquaintance of Kotomi's parents. He enters the house and discovers Kotomi in a room filled with newspaper clippings about her parents' death. This scene triggers Tomoya's memory of meeting Kotomi when he was a child.
- 13EP 13
Tomoya reconnects with childhood friend Kotomi after her tragic loss and isolation
Jan 11, 2008Tomoya discovers he was Kotomi’s only childhood friend, a connection she alone remembered. On her birthday, her parents departed for business and died in a plane crash later that day. Distraught, Kotomi burned her father’s significant work and secluded herself at home. Tomoya visits to clean her overgrown garden, eventually joined by Nagisa, Kyou, and Ryou. This shared effort helps the grieving girl begin to recover from her trauma and reconnect with others, marking a pivotal moment in their relationship and her healing process.
- 14EP 14
Kotomi discovers her guardian and receives her parents' suitcase containing a teddy bear and letter.
Jan 18, 2008Kotomi exits her home to find Tomoya asleep in the garden after working all night. Upon returning to school, she encounters Tomoya, Kyou, Ryou, Nagisa, and the stranger she previously feared. The group reveals that the man is her legal guardian and that no written thesis notes ever existed, meaning the envelope she burned was insignificant. He presents her with her parents' suitcase, recovered from a plane crash and held for years. Inside, she finds a teddy bear she had requested before their departure and a heartfelt letter. As she holds the bear, the room illuminates with lights, allowing Kotomi to finally make peace with the loss of her parents.
- 15EP 15
Nagisa seeks a teacher for the Drama Club while facing threats from Rie's friend.
Jan 25, 2008To save the Drama Club, Nagisa recruits friends using their names but requires an advisor. She asks Toshio Koumura, who is already assigned to the Choir Club, prompting a discussion with Rie Nishina. Nagisa later discovers a threatening letter in her desk, revealing that Rie's friend Sugisaka is responsible. After learning about Rie's past, Nagisa decides to abandon the club's revival, a choice that troubles Youhei. Meanwhile, Tomoya and Youhei spend time with Yukine Miyazawa, who suggests a basketball idea. Youhei proposes a match to pressure the Choir Club, but Tomoya repeatedly declines. The episode concludes with Tomoya and Nagisa meeting Youhei's younger sister, Mei, while Fuko appears again.
- 16EP 16
Mei visits and stays with Nagisa while Tomoya leads a crucial basketball victory.
Feb 1, 2008Mei arrives and tidies her brother's messy room, but since she cannot remain in Youhei's male-only dormitory, Nagisa invites her to stay at her house during the visit. Tomoya and Youhei persuade Kyou to join their basketball team, motivating her with remarks about playing with underdogs. During the match, Tomoya and his teammates compete against first-year rookies, establishing an eleven-point lead for half the duration. However, the opposing Basketball Team substitutes their starters, causing the score to equalize. In the final seconds, Tomoya sinks the winning shot to secure victory. Following the game, Mei returns to her hometown.
- 17EP 17
Choir Club Dispute and Gym Lock-In Incident
Feb 8, 2008The Choir Club attempts to share Koumura with the Drama Club, but the student council forbids it. Nagisa collapses at school and stays home for several days. Tomoyo begins waking Tomoya and Youhei early to prevent tardiness. Kyou arranges opportunities for Tomoya and Ryou to spend time together, such as sharing lunch. Yukine gives Tomoya a charm book, leading him to lock himself in the gym equipment room with Kyou. Inside, Kyou acts unusually and fears Tomoya might attempt sexual relations. Tomoya breaks the charm, and a classmate opens the door. Later, gang members confront Tomoyo at the school entrance. Teachers intervene in the ensuing fight, but Tomoya accepts responsibility to protect her.
- 18EP 18
Tomoya's Suspension and Tomoyo's Reputation Struggle
Feb 15, 2008While suspended, Tomoya receives daily care from Tomoyo, who seeks answers about his father but receives none. Friends including Kyou, Ryou, Kotomi, and Fuko bring food for lunch, which Tomoya consumes entirely. Upon returning to school, he discovers rumors damaging Tomoyo's reputation and organizes sports competitions to restore her standing. Tomoyo shares her family history, revealing her brother's sacrifice to prevent her parents' divorce. Nagisa returns to school and is greeted warmly. During a tennis match, a stray ball injures Nagisa, prompting Tomoya to protect her visibly. This display leads Tomoyo to realize Tomoya loves Nagisa, causing Ryou and Kyou to cry. The episode concludes with Tomoyo assuming the role of student council president.
- 19EP 19
Drama Club Reestablished and Tomoya Stays at Nagisa's House
Feb 29, 2008The Drama Club is reestablished, with Koumura shared by the Choir Club. Tomoya’s teacher visits his home to discuss his future, but his father insists Tomoya must decide for himself. Observing the tension, Nagisa invites Tomoya to stay at her house, which he accepts. Upon arriving, Tomoya discovers several children at Nagisa’s home, where Sanae is teaching a cram school. Later, Nagisa reveals to Tomoya that she feels she did something terrible to her parents in the past, though she cannot recall the event and her parents claim she is imagining it.
- 20EP 20
Tomoya learns of Nagisa's past illness and her parents' sacrifices
Mar 7, 2008Tomoya investigates a story Nagisa mentioned for a play, but her parents claim ignorance. Akio confronts the pair in a shed, then privately reveals that ten years ago, a high fever left Nagisa collapsed outside while her parents worked. To save her life, both parents abandoned their careers and dreams. Akio urges Tomoya to keep this secret from Sanae and Nagisa. Later, during a family picnic and a baseball game with local boys, Nagisa indirectly confesses her feelings for Tomoya.
- 21EP 21
Nagisa and friends rehearse for the school festival play while discovering her parents' past.
Mar 14, 2008Nagisa and her friends continue to practice for the play, such as reciting tongue twisters, choosing which music to use for the play, lighting, and stage direction. Nagisa's father rents a play on video, and Nagisa finds it very touching, plus it was the first play she ever saw. Tomoya and Akio try to find the script of the play that Nagisa is going to perform in the shed, but do not find it. The Drama Club has a practice the day before the school festival is to begin and it goes well. The night before the school festival, Nagisa looks for a flashlight in the shed, but bumps into some boxes and discovers photographs and diaries of her parent's pasts.
- 22EP 22
Nagisa Overcomes Depression During School Festival as Tomoya Confesses Love
Mar 21, 2008Nagisa struggles with depression after learning about her parents' secret past, feeling responsible for ruining their dreams. During the school festival, the Drama Club attempts to lift her spirits without success. When the performance begins, Nagisa breaks down emotionally. Akio encourages her by revealing that Sanae and his own dream was for Nagisa to achieve her own aspirations. This support leads to a successful play. The following day, as the sun sets, Tomoya confesses his love to Nagisa in the club room. Nagisa is shocked by the revelation and responds by crying tears of joy.
- 23EP 23filler
Mei attempts to advance Tomoya and Nagisa's stagnant relationship during summer vacation.
Mar 28, 2008During summer vacation, Tomoya and Nagisa remain nervous and have not progressed their relationship, surprising their friends. Mei returns and, learning of their stagnation, decides to act as a cupid to advance things. She devises a plan which Nagisa attempts to follow, despite it being embarrassing for her. After Tomoya confronts Mei, she runs away, but Nagisa stops him from chasing her. With time remaining in the day, Tomoya and Nagisa take a walk together.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does CLANNAD have?
- CLANNAD has 23 episodes.
- When did CLANNAD come out?
- CLANNAD came out in 2007.
- Which studio made CLANNAD?
- CLANNAD was produced by Kyoto Animation.
- Who directed CLANNAD?
- CLANNAD was directed by Tatsuya Ishihara.
- Is CLANNAD finished?
- Current status of CLANNAD: Finished.