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The Brother and Sisterhood of Fan: Oreimo’s Two Families

Oreimo, perhaps the most surprising show of the season, has sparked a lot of discussion across the blogosphere. Is it a more realistic depiction of…

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Clannad 9–Did I Cry?

No. But that doesn’t stop this from being the most heartfelt, genuine, and overall best Key plotline ever. Here’s why.

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Clannad 7-8: The End of Memory

I can’t help it. The Fuko arc really does work after all, in spite of itself. Maybe the reason why the arc is so long…

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Clannad 5-6: Are You My Lucky Star?

The Fuko arc kicks into full gear, and the result is something that feels, well, much more like previous Key productions and less like the…

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Clannad 3–A Little Step Back

I remember I was gushing over episode 2, probably more for personal reasons than for genuine artistic ones (though I do think this is the…

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Clannad 2–The Rainy Season

I must be succumbing to the Borglike consensus or something: I liked this episode. A lot. Very much. Just but short of love, but only…

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