This 2000's classic represents a long bygone era when it was possible to get quality shoujo ai anime. With this package of 26 episodes you get a thick, emotional, old-school plot, well-developed main characters you will grow to love and care for, a charming and colorful setting and well-balanced doses of comedy, drama and fanservice. The few yuri scenes are cute and sober, a feature that is lacking in many of today's productions. You also get great production values such as beautiful animation and remarkable voice acting. In short, it represents la créme de la créme of shoujo ai anime.
Therefore, in my opinion, it is not hyperbolic or exaggerated to say that, considering it's time, age, length, and overall excellence, this is the Clannad: After Story of shoujo ai anime. As such, it is almost a requirement for anyone who consider themselves a true shoujo ai fan.
Explanation by deadfreak on Monday, 09.04.2012 06:46